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Booking Flights Now (November) to Israel For Late July
« on: November 19, 2020, 02:56:58 PM »
Since there are some good deals for flying NYC-TLV-NYC now, would it make sense to book so far ahead and hope the country will be open for regular tourism then?

My specific quandary is to book with United and if we need to quarantine in Israel (which renders the trip worthless) ask for an Electronic Travel Certificate to use for the future. But by booking now, we lock in a great price if the country is open then.

Any advice appreciated.
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Re: Booking Flights to Israel For Late July
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2020, 02:57:46 PM »
Quote from: ae123 on November 19, 2020, 02:56:58 PM
Since there are some good deals for flying NYC-TLV-NYC now, would it make sense to book so far ahead and hope the country will be open for regular tourism then?

My specific quandary is to book with United and if we need to quarantine in Israel (which renders the trip worthless) ask for an Electronic Travel Certificate to use for the future. But by booking now, we lock in a great price if the country is open then.

Any advice appreciated.
Same question.
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Re: Booking Flights Now (November) to Israel For Late July
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2020, 03:52:43 PM »
I remember having this question regarding Chanuka
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Re: Booking Flights Now (November) to Israel For Late July
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2020, 04:37:03 PM »
I am wondering the same want to book for the summer
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Re: Booking Flights Now (November) to Israel For Late July
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2020, 08:53:59 PM »
Quote from: greatdeals on November 19, 2020, 04:37:03 PM
I am wondering the same want to book for the summer
Well, if we have to end up cancelling but can get a ETC - what's the risk?
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Re: Booking Flights Now (November) to Israel For Late July
« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2020, 09:41:38 PM »
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Well, if we have to end up cancelling but can get a ETC - what's the risk?
don't want my money tied up in tickets if I am not going
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Re: Booking Flights Now (November) to Israel For Late July
« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2020, 07:54:01 AM »
Odds are strong that Israel will be open in July. IMHO
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Re: Booking Flights Now (November) to Israel For Late July
« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2020, 02:31:51 PM »
Quote from: moish on November 20, 2020, 07:54:01 AM
Odds are strong that Israel will be open in July. IMHO
Without having to quarantine upon arrival?
Tourist sites will be open?
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Re: Booking Flights Now (November) to Israel For Late July
« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2020, 07:59:57 PM »
also united dont officially give etc, you need to push the agent for one, and you can never know of they will decide to get strict with it. thats the biggest risk factor so far for me..
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Re: Booking Flights Now (November) to Israel For Late July
« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2020, 11:18:08 PM »
Quote from: bmw on November 21, 2020, 07:59:57 PM
also united dont officially give etc, you need to push the agent for one, and you can never know of they will decide to get strict with it. thats the biggest risk factor so far for me..
Interesting, because when I just spoke to United representative about this he made it sound like I would have no problem requesting an ETC.
Are they not fully honest about this?
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Re: Booking Flights Now (November) to Israel For Late July
« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2021, 08:37:36 PM »
Quote from: moish on November 20, 2020, 07:54:01 AM
Odds are strong that Israel will be open in July. IMHO
Still feel that way?
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Re: Booking Flights Now (November) to Israel For Late July
« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2021, 03:14:28 PM »
Looking brighter now.
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Re: Booking Flights Now (November) to Israel For Late July
« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2021, 03:16:57 PM »
Quote from: ae123 on April 13, 2021, 03:14:28 PM
Looking brighter now.
For families? Not really.
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Re: Booking Flights Now (November) to Israel For Late July
« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2021, 03:21:06 PM »
Quote from: Dan on April 13, 2021, 03:16:57 PM
For families? Not really.
Brighter as in promising.
Obviously not there yet, but definitely looking more likely.
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