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Afghanistan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Central South Republic, Chad, Gaza/West Bank, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, Yemen.

What other travel insurance provider provides this amazing benefit? Our sister company, Jet ICU , owns a fleet of Lear jets ready to pick you up if the unforeseen need arises. Because we don’t outsource, we provide quick and personal expert care.

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More days can be easily added for $3.50 per day.

For International Travel

$ 100,000 illness, injury medical expenses. Covid-19 covered as any other illness

$250,000 repatriation to the closest medical facility near your primary residence

$100 daily benefit for bedside companion

$100,000 accidental death and dismemberment

$1,500 for loss of baggage or personal effects

$500 for baggage delay

Purchase up to 180 days of protection

Political, security and natural disaster evacuation included.

For Domestic Travel

$ 100,000 emergency illness, injury medical expenses. Covid-19 covered as any other illness. USA personal medical insurance and any other insurance/indemnity is primary .

Political, Security, and Natural Disaster is not available for domestic trips.

Optional Trip Cancelation and Trip Interruption

$5,000 extra protection available at an added cost of only $4.00 per day. add this additional coverage as you enroll your trip..

*To review the full schedule of benefits, exclusions and pre-existing medical conditions, visit our Benefits page.

We provide excellent benefits coupled with easy-to-understand and transparent policies. Here are some important things to know before you enroll:

Countries not Covered

There are some locations at various times that are unsafe for travel due to civil unrest, conflict, etc. Current restrictions can be found in Travel Info. These locations are determined by the OFAC list. As a safety measure and prior to trip enrollment remember to check travel advisories for your destination of travel. Current countries for which no benefits are Israel, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Myanmar, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, Central African Republic, Gaza/West Bank, Afghanistan, Chad, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Yemen.

Pre-existing Conditions

No coverage or benefits provided for pre-existing medical conditions meaning any illness, disease or other condition with which an enrolled participant received treatment and/or a recommendation for a test, exam or a medical diagnosis 60 days prior to trip departure date.

U.S. permanent legal residents

All memberships and benefits are available to U.S. legal permanent residents only.

Trip Cancellation and Interruption

Available at an added cost of only $4.00 per day. Provides up to $5,000 benefit.

Available for international and domestic trips.

Maximum Days of Travel

You can purchase up to 180 days of travel for one trip but must return back to the U.S. to purchase additional days.

Age limitations

MTA benefits are not available for any trip participant who turns 81 or higher on the day of trip departure.

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As a mission leader, you know the unexpected can happen at any moment while traveling away from home. The peace of mind provided by the excellent MTA benefits at such an affordable price just makes sense.

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If you become seriously ill or injured while on an international or domestic trip and require medical evacuation, MTA’s sister company, JET ICU , will dispatch one of their ICU equipped jets with a complete medical team to bring you home to the hospital of your choice.

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Established in 2003, they provide up to eight days of travel coverage for $25.39 (and more coverage for $3.28 per day). This includes $100,000 in accident, illness, injury, and medical expenses; $250,000 reparation to the closest medical facility of your choosing near your permanent residence; up to $100,000 for accidental death and dismemberment, and other benefits.

Their sister company, JetICU, owns a fleet of Lear jets with emergency medical personal ready to pick you up if the need arises.

They also provide many kinds of discounts such as for hotels and restaurants. Go to the Missionary Travel Association website or contact them for more details.

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When God’s call takes you around the world, a call to Golden Rule will take you there.

We understand the importance of being called to the mission field, and we know you need the best way to get there. Whether you’re taking a short-term mission trip or moving abroad to serve the Lord, we can help. By making your travel arrangements our top priority, we free you to direct your energies where they are most needed.

We would be honored to serve you! Contact us today for a free airfare quote!

We appreciate all the efforts you put into making travel arrangements for us! It’s nice to have someone take care of this who understands and takes an interest in our mission. God bless you!

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In times of travel turmoil—delayed flights, denied boarding, or endless lines—our mission travel office stands by you, even if it means waking us up in the middle of the night. Have peace of mind with an expert who is on your side.

Extra free bags

Our missionary fares give up to 3 free checked bags. This can be a $500+ value and is perfect for taking supplies to the mission field.

Refundable & Changeable

Our humanitarian airfares are refundable and changeable for a reasonable penalty

Missionary Travel Department

Our Christian travel agents are honored to help travelers fulfill the Great Commission. Our team is composed of dedicated Christians, many with backgrounds in missions, church ministry, and education. As a company, we’ve provided ministry travel services for thousands of churches, missionaries, and church mission groups . Our travel agents understand your needs and want to use our experience in the travel industry to give you best travel experience possible. We specialize in international missionary flights.

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Missionary Airfare Luggage Allowance

Our missionary airfares, which are mostly available on Latin & transatlantic flights (and within Europe, Africa, and the Middle East), usually include 2-3 free checked bags. In today’s world of basic economy fares including no checked baggage at all, this can be a benefit worth more than $500!

Cheap Flights for Missionaries

If you’re looking for cheap missionary fares, you’ve come to the right place! We offer discount missionary airfare with special pricing on flights. Sometimes we can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars with discounted flights! But usually our prices are similar to online fares, but with far better terms and customer service.

Missionary Flights to Africa (including Uganda & Kenya)

Africa is our top destination. We do a lot of tickets for missionaries to Entebbe, Uganda and Nairobi, Kenya especially.

Missionary Fares to India

India is another very common destination for our non-profit and humanitarian NGO customers.

Missionary Fares to Japan

We offer a full set of missionary airfare to Japan transatlantic and a limited set of fares transpacific.

Missionary Flights to Haiti

Sadly, American Airlines has discontinued their humanitarian airfare to Haiti. We still serve dozens of Haiti NGOs who came for the extra bags, but stayed for the customer service. If you let us know how many bags you’re taking, we will advise you on the best total cost of flights including extra bags as there is a complicated mix of luggage rules and overages.

We can also refer you to private missionary flights from Port-au-Prince to other parts of Haiti, which is usually used by our missionary organizations due to the current security situation in PAP.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which airlines offers missionary fares.

The following airlines provide missionary, humanitarian, non-profit fares:

• Delta Airlines, KLM, Air France
• United Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian, SWISS, Brussels, Air Canada
• Qatar Airways
• Kenya Airways
• Ethiopian Airlines

Sadly, American Airlines, British Airways, and Iberia have discontinued their missionary contracts.

What Consolidator sells Missionary Fares?

We are one of the foremost consolidators in the US that sells missionary fares to other travel agencies. If you are interested in applying to be a partner agency, please email [email protected] . We carefully vet and audit our travel agency partners to ensure the tickets are only being sold to non-profit organizations.

What is missionary travel?

Short-term mission trips offer a chance to volunteer internationally, working closely with local communities to offer vital support where it’s needed the most. Long-term missionaries also need to travel back and forth between their home country and their mission field on a regular basis.

How much does it cost to go on a short-term mission trip?

Typical costs range from $900 to $5000 depending on the destination. For example, one of our favorite clients is OneWorld Health who focuses on medical missions. They have trips ranging from $2300 to $5000 in cost.

Who pays for missionary trips?

Short-term mission trips are either paid out of participants’ own pockets or sometimes they fundraise from family, friends, and church to help cover part of the cost.

Long-term missionaries are typically supported by some mix of their local church and the parachurch mission organization they are under.

Why do people go on missionary trips?

Most folks testify that going on a mission trip is life-changing. The three main reasons to go on a short-term mission trip:

• To Glorify God: Putting our faith into action
• To Help Others: To make a difference, serve others, and serve those who serve
• To Change Ourselves: Hands-on experience with The Great Commission and learning about other cultures

What not to do on a mission trip?

The Baptist Missionary Association of America has this excellent list of “don’ts” for a summer mission trip :

• DON’T make promises to missionaries/people that you can’t fulfill immediately.
• DON’T go anywhere alone.
• DON’T eat uncooked vegetables and fruits that are not peeled.
• DON’T gossip.
• DON’T criticize your hosts culture or the United States.
• DON’T pursue a romantic relationship with anyone on your team or at your mission site. You can date them when you get home.
• DON’T be afraid to try local food.
• DON’T make financial commitments during your good-byes.
• DON’T complain about anything! Keep a positive attitude. (Philippians 2:14)

Read the whole list for a great set of DO’s as well!

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Mission Travel is a full-service Christian-owned & operated missionary travel agency, serving thousands of inspirational travelers each year. Our goal is to provide you with an exceptional value and customer service experience while saving you time, money and hassle in mission trip planning. available international airfare and travel for mission groups. We truly exist out of obedience to Jesus’ call in Matthew 28:18-20. We're here to serve missionaries, churches, mission groups, humanitarian and mission organizations in their Christian stewardship of money and time - offering the best available international airfare and travel for mission groups. As a full-service travel agency, we also arrange cruises, vacation packages, honeymoons, tours, all-inclusive resorts & more. available international airfare and travel for mission groups. Mission Travel was founded in 2006 by Chris & Alicia Niemeyer. Their passion for travel, missions and entrepreneurship culminated with the idea of MissionTravel.org - serve the international missionary travel needs of those involved in missions.  They are passionate senders and give generously to missions all over the world.

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Our mission travel specialists have expert knowledge in the missionary travel industry: the ins, the outs, and the in-betweens. We can guide you on everything from visa requirements to vaccinations. Every country has a unique, exciting nature, but they also have their own laws, regulations, and areas of concern you should be aware of before you go. 

Ministry Travel is there for you every step of the way, from the first time you contact us until you return safely. We will guide you through the details. Should something unexpected happen, we will know where your group is throughout their entire journey. We offer you peace of mind and timely information that is not available when working with airlines alone.

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Ministry Travel cultivates and maintains beneficial relationships with airlines, hotels, car rental companies, and other travel providers and services. These relationships help provide some remarkable advantages for your mission travel. 

Regardless of where your mission is going, we can provide expert knowledge on any area of the world. For over 15 years, we have been working with dedicated groups like yours and will help you where you need it most. 

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The more of something you buy, the less you pay for each one. Airline carriers are looking for volume, and Ministry Travel helps provide it. As a client, we will share this power with you to help you and your group save BIG. 

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We pursue this mission by establishing travel as essential and responsible, advancing seamless and secure travel, shaping solutions to operational challenges and building a strong business. By engaging with U.S. Travel, our members shape a thriving and sustainable travel experience.

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Savvino-storozhevsky monastery and museum.

Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

Tsaritsa's Chambers

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

Palace of Tsar Alexis

The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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The Unique Burial of a Child of Early Scythian Time at the Cemetery of Saryg-Bulun (Tuva)

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In 1988, the Tuvan Archaeological Expedition (led by M. E. Kilunovskaya and V. A. Semenov) discovered a unique burial of the early Iron Age at Saryg-Bulun in Central Tuva. There are two burial mounds of the Aldy-Bel culture dated by 7th century BC. Within the barrows, which adjoined one another, forming a figure-of-eight, there were discovered 7 burials, from which a representative collection of artifacts was recovered. Burial 5 was the most unique, it was found in a coffin made of a larch trunk, with a tightly closed lid. Due to the preservative properties of larch and lack of air access, the coffin contained a well-preserved mummy of a child with an accompanying set of grave goods. The interred individual retained the skin on his face and had a leather headdress painted with red pigment and a coat, sewn from jerboa fur. The coat was belted with a leather belt with bronze ornaments and buckles. Besides that, a leather quiver with arrows with the shafts decorated with painted ornaments, fully preserved battle pick and a bow were buried in the coffin. Unexpectedly, the full-genomic analysis, showed that the individual was female. This fact opens a new aspect in the study of the social history of the Scythian society and perhaps brings us back to the myth of the Amazons, discussed by Herodotus. Of course, this discovery is unique in its preservation for the Scythian culture of Tuva and requires careful study and conservation.

Keywords: Tuva, Early Iron Age, early Scythian period, Aldy-Bel culture, barrow, burial in the coffin, mummy, full genome sequencing, aDNA

Information about authors: Marina Kilunovskaya (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Vladimir Semenov (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Varvara Busova  (Moscow, Russian Federation).  (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences.  Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Kharis Mustafin  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Technical Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Irina Alborova  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Biological Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Alina Matzvai  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected]

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[Molecular genetic analysis of TUB18 and TUB20 intragenic polymorphism and various mutations of the CFTR gene in the Moscow region]

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Allelic frequencies of two intron polymorphisms in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) gene, TUB18 and TUB20, were estimated on chromosomes of 67 cystic fibrosis patients and on that of 37 healthy donors from Moscow and the Moscow oblast. Allele 2 of the TUB 18, and allele 1 of the TUB20 were 2.1 and 1.5 times more frequent on the non-delta F508 chromosomes of the cystic fibrosis patients than on chromosomes of healthy donors, i.e. these alleles were in linkage disequilibrium with the CFTR gene. Allele 1 of the TUB18 marker and allele 2 of the TUB20 marker demonstrated absolute linkage disequilibrium with the delta F508 mutation of the CFTR gene. The degree of association between the TUB18 and TUB20 intron polymorphisms and the GATT and T854T intragenic polymorphisms was analyzed. Of all 62 delta F508 chromosomes tested, 98.3% shared the 2-1-1-2 GATT- T854T-TUB18-TUB20 haplotype. Eight major (more frequent) GATT-T854T-TUB18-TUB20 haplotypes were found in 89.5% of normal, and in 97.9% of non-delta F508 chromosomes of cystic fibrosis patients from the Moscow region. Three of these major haplotypes, 2-1-1-2, 1-2-2-1, and 2-2-1-2, were respectively 2.5, 2, and 1.5 times more frequent on non-delta F508 cystic fibrosis chromosomes than on normal chromosomes. Data on screening for the G542X, N1303K, and 394delTT mutations of the CFTR gene, carried out on 134 chromosomes of cystic fibrosis patients from the Moscow region are presented. The frequencies of the G542X and 394delTT mutations were estimated as 1.5%, while the frequency of the N1303K mutation was 2.2%.

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