If you wish to make your own flight arrangements, please let us know as soon as possible so we can free up a group seat for another pilgrim. Any changes to/from group seats within 90 days of departure will incur a $100 minimum airline penalty.
Once you have confirmed your decision to purchase your own ticket, you will be designated as a “Land-Only” pilgrim and will therefore receive a reduction on the cost of your pilgrimage in the amount equal to the price of the group airline ticket.
If you are making your own flight arrangements, we will give you the flight numbers/times of the group flights for you to work around. Please do not book your personal airline tickets until we have confirmed with you that the minimum group size has been met. In order to use the group transfer from the airport upon arrival, you must arrive prior to the group. The motor coach will not wait for late pilgrims. Likewise, upon departure, the motor coach will not leave early for those pilgrims not on the group flight, so please book your flight to depart at the same time or after the group.
Occasionally, the group flights may change before departure. In the instance that you miss connecting with the group, you will be responsible for making your own arrangements (at your personal expense) to connect with the group.