HOW WE FLEW 2,500 MILES FOR FREE (Jailbreak Winners 2018)

TL;DR

Three friends participate in a charity challenge called Jailbreak to get as far away from Durham as possible in 36 hours, raising money for Amnesty International.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• 🤑 The team successfully raised money for Amnesty International, exceeding their fundraising goal.
• 🥶 They faced challenges while trying to secure free flights from airlines.
• ✈️ The decision to go to Tel Aviv was based on affordability and the availability of connecting flights.
• 😀 The team's journey spanned about 2300 miles and included various modes of transportation.
• 😉 Winning the challenge brought a sense of accomplishment and happiness to the team.
• 😤 The support and donations from individuals played a crucial role in the team's success.
• 😤 Exploring Tel Aviv allowed the team to enjoy sightseeing and local cuisine.

Questions & Answers

Q: What was the purpose of the Jailbreak challenge?

The Jailbreak challenge aimed to raise money for Amnesty International by getting as far away from Durham as possible in 36 hours without using their own money.

Q: Did the team manage to secure free flights?

Unfortunately, the team was unable to secure free flights, with EasyJet even responding to their email with a rejection. They had to use the money they raised to book flights to Cyprus.

Q: Why did the team decide to go to Tel Aviv?

The team chose Tel Aviv as their destination because it had the cheapest connecting flights from Cyprus. They were excited to explore a new city and have some more time on their journey.

Q: Did the team win the Jailbreak challenge?

Yes, the team won the Jailbreak challenge by successfully reaching Tel Aviv, which was the farthest point from Durham compared to other participating teams.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The challenge was to raise £70 before starting the challenge, with about £3000 already raised collectively.

• The team, dressed as fried eggs, hitchhiked to the airport and tried to get free or sponsored flights from airlines.

• Unable to secure free flights, they raised more money and eventually flew to Cyprus, then decided to go to Tel Aviv, Israel.