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amother
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 Yesterday at 1:59 pm
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Every time I see a post asking how people afford things, I think of the obvious answer that clearly they have more money. For whatever “luxury” is in question. But I don’t consider it a luxury to send my son to yeshiva in Israel. I feel it’s a necessity and I don’t know anyone in our circles that hasn’t done this. We BH make a very decent amount of money although in today’s economy everything is a struggle. My husband has an arrangement with his employer where they help with tuition. That’s with asking for huge breaks. But the part we’re really struggling with is airfare. Every ticket is close to 2k in the busy seasons. Even if we can save a few hundred with a stopover, it’s still prohibitive. How does everyone afford this? From what I read on this site, many people make a lot less money than we do. But everyone I know sends their boys to learn in Israel. What am I missing?
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sequoia
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Yesterday at 2:02 pm
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Have you tried Lot Polish Airlines?
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amother
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Yesterday at 2:03 pm
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amother
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Yesterday at 2:04 pm
| sequoia wrote: | | Have you tried Lot Polish Airlines? |
Is that reliable right now? I’m nervous to book anything other than el al, because he has to be back in yeshiva and can’t use the excuse of canceled flights.
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sequoia
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Yesterday at 2:07 pm
| amother OP wrote: | | Is that reliable right now? I’m nervous to book anything other than el al, because he has to be back in yeshiva and can’t use the excuse of canceled flights. |
So book the flight for him to be there one day before he has to. If he misses his connection and has to stay overnight in Warsaw, he’ll still be there on time.
They give you vouchers for a hotel.
Or make sure it’s a longer connection, like four hours. Anything over two hours should be fine.
They’re reliable overall, it’s a great option for transatlantic flights.
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amother
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Yesterday at 2:14 pm
Do not book anything besides el al. Other airlines with connecting flights will allow you to book but cancel suddenly. Your child can get stranded as a jewish teen in a Farren country.
You only need to book one ticket. To go to yeshiva and back. You don't have to bring home for succos and pesach with you visiting for chanuka. If you can't afford it skip all those extra trips
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amother
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Yesterday at 2:18 pm
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Honestly, the answer is that u know in advance and u plan for it. The boys usually know when they're planning on going and so u juggle expenses prior to that or right after so u can pay it off.
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amother
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Yesterday at 2:41 pm
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If this is a priority to you, just send him but don't bring him home for Pesach. A one-time ticket for 2k shouldn't be a deal breaker if you're already able to figure out tuition and living expenses.
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Amelia Bedelia
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Yesterday at 3:34 pm
| sequoia wrote: | So book the flight for him to be there one day before he has to. If he misses his connection and has to stay overnight in Warsaw, he’ll still be there on time.
They give you vouchers for a hotel.
Or make sure it’s a longer connection, like four hours. Anything over two hours should be fine.
They’re reliable overall, it’s a great option for transatlantic flights. |
I wouldn't send a teenager to Israel with a stopover, especially a first time traveler or if he's traveling alone.
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