UmrahPlus & The Great Wall of China?

✈️ UmrahPlus & The Great Wall of China?

Smart Travel Hacks to Save Big and Travel Better on Your Next Jeddah Journey

Out of curiosity, have you ever wondered how some travelers manage to fly to Jeddah for Umrah at half the usual cost — and sometimes explore other countries on the way? It's not luck. It’s strategy, and it’s something I explore deeply in my ebook:
📘 Build & Save with UmrahPlus: The Agent/DIY Hybrid Business Blueprint for Profitable, Personalized Pilgrimage Journeys, now available on Kindle and Google Play Books.

If you're a traveler — or aspiring Umrah travel organizer — this blog will give you real tips, insider examples, and a fresh way to think about religious travel that saves money and adds value.

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💼 Tip 1: Block Booking — The Insider Advantage

Some IATA-certified agents block-book tickets months in advance. These seats are often cheaper than the prices shown to the public on airline websites. You might see them pop up on platforms like Trip.com, Skyscanner, or Traveloka — or only through agents with special contracts.

👉 In Build & Save with UmrahPlus, I explain how aspiring agents (or smart DIY travelers) can take advantage of this system — especially on popular routes like Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah.

🌍 Real Example: KL – Haikou – Jeddah Return for Just RM1,770

Here’s a creative route worth looking at:

• Airline: Hainan Airlines
• Fare: Only USD416.56 (~RM1,770)
• Route: Kuala Lumpur → Haikou → Jeddah (Return)
• Departure: 29 June
• Return: 16 July
• Transit: 3-hour layover on the way there, long layover (11 hours) on the way back

Yes, it's a longer journey, and checked baggage isn’t included. But here's the opportunity:

✅ Big savings
✅ Stopover in Haikou, China — a lesser-known but scenic gateway
✅ Potential for a UmrahPlus Great Wall experience (imagine combining spiritual and cultural travel)

🤔 Is the food halal? — Good question! Not always guaranteed, so pack your own or check local apps. A great tip for aspiring agents: offer halal-friendly transit packages as a service!

📨 Tip 2: Subscribe to Airline Newsletters & Join Loyalty Programs

Don’t miss out on promo deals and bonus point offers. Most airlines offer exclusive discounts and early alerts only to their email subscribers or loyalty members.

For example:

• Qatar Airways Privilege Club sometimes gives out 5,000 bonus Avios just for signing up.
• Saudia and Turkish Airlines notify members about sales before they go public.

Joining these programs helps you:

✅ Earn points
✅ Redeem upgrades or discounts
✅ Get notified before everyone else

📘 I show how to turn these programs into real value in my ebook — especially if you’re managing travel for others.

✈️ Extra Tips to Save Even More

Here are a few more golden nuggets for budget-savvy Muslim travelers:

• 🗓️ Fly midweek – cheaper than weekends
• 🔄 Use one-way or multi-city booking options
• 🔍 Search in Incognito Mode to avoid fare inflation
• 💳 Use travel cards – get points, insurance, and lounge access
• 🛬 Check budget airlines – some fly to Jeddah or Madinah with long layovers but big savings
• 📲 Apps to keep handy – Skyscanner, Google Flights, Hopper, and airline apps
• 📉 Set Up Price Alerts – Platforms like Trip.com, Skyscanner, Traveloka and Google Flights let you set alerts for specific routes.
  You’ll be notified when the price drops — no need to check every day. It's one of the easiest ways to catch deals before they disappear.
• ✍️ Build your travel “toolkit” — track promo cycles, join loyalty programs, and of course… read my ebook 😉

🙌 Final Thought: Don’t Just Save — Build

Whether you're planning your own Umrah or thinking of building a side income in travel, this isn’t just about getting cheap tickets.

It’s about designing meaningful journeys, saving smartly, and maybe even offering experiences others can’t — like an UmrahPlus Great Wall of China package.

📘 Grab Build & Save with UmrahPlus on Kindle or Google Play Books today — and take your next step toward profitable, personalized pilgrimage journeys.