• international
flight choices
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domestic connections
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post-program tour options, etc.
International flights are via regularly-scheduled commercial airlines.
Flights may be non-stop, direct, or connecting, depending upon location
and carrier. Because Elderhostel books air travel in volume, our travel
coordinators are usually able to negotiate discounted group airfares
with minimal restrictions. In addition, they can assist you with your
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Our travel coordinators can assist you with your individual travel
arrangements, and will usually be able to obtain favorable rates for
you thanks to the Elderhostel volume of purchasing power. Please note
that we must reserve a substantial number of seats many months in
advance of the program to ensure that space is available for all participants.
Inevitably, there may be some last minute "bargain" fares
for individuals advertised by some airlines. While these could be
lower than our negotiated group fares, please be aware that they are
of extremely limited availability and usually carry severe restrictions
and penalties for making changes.
Departure Cities
Each program schedule lists options for departure cities with corresponding
program costs. Departure cities for each program are those most
frequently requested by hostelers and include any available non-stop
flights. The program costs shown include favorable airfares negotiated
by our travel coordinators with no (or reduced) penalties and conditions.
Departure City Options
for International Programs
For international programs including airfare, you have options
in selecting your departure city. (Elderhostel defines "departure
city" as a place where your air travel originates, whether
direct or making connections en route.) Elderhostel has contracted
airfares for nearly every major U.S. city. However, space restrictions
prevent publishing a full list. We have shown prices for several
departure cities nationwide, representing the price range, and you
may select one of these when registering. If you prefer another
of our contracted departure cities, please call our Registration
Department toll free (at 1-877-426-8056) or visit our website (www.elderhostel.org)
for more departure options. Our Travel Coordinators will gladly
assist with your flight arrangements. After your registration is
processed, you will receive a billing statement that will reflect
the total program price, including airfare from the city of your
choice.
Program Only Option
If you prefer, you can make your own independent airfare arrangements
to your program. This may be advantageous for persons with frequent
flyers miles, airline employees, etc. The program price without
airfare is shown under the column headed "POP." If you
choose the Program Only Price option, please be aware that many
airlines now assess stringent penalties for changes and/or cancellations
- up to 100% of the ticket price in certain cases - for which you
are personally responsible. For your protection, please do not make
reservations before you receive confirmation of enrollment from
Elderhostel, which will include an itinerary to help you make your
travel plans. Approximately six weeks before your program begins,
the Program Provider will send you independent travel information,
including the time and place of designated group transfers at the
beginning and end of the program. You are welcome to use such group
transfers, if space is available.
Post-Program Services
As a service to hostelers who wish to travel independently following
the conclusion of the Elderhostel program, our travel coordinators
offer optional post-program tours. These are standard commercial
travel arrangements not connected with Elderhostel, Inc. and do
not include classes or instruction. The travel coordinator will
provide you with information about post-program tour options following
enrollment.
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