PROVISIONAL ITINERARY & GENERAL INFORMATION Thursday, 11 th Tuesday, 23 rd May, 2017

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1 USA EAST COAST Wings Over The Beach Airshow, VA; Aviation Museums & Collections in NY, DE, D.C., MA & VA; Free time in New York & Washington DC Thursday, 11 th Tuesday, 23 rd May PROVISIONAL ITINERARY & GENERAL INFORMATION Thursday, 11 th Tuesday, 23 rd May, 2017 Its several years since we last ventured into the north-eastern states of the USA: New York, Delaware, the District of Colombia, Maryland and Virginia. This fabulous itinerary includes: Warbirds Over The Beach, Virginia Beach, Virginia practice/arrivals day and both airshow days Air Mobility Command Museum, Dover AFB, Delaware USS Intrepid Air Museum, New York American Air Power Museum, Farmingdale Berlin Airlift Foundation, Long Island Historic Aircraft Restoration Project (HARP), Floyd Bennet Field National Air and Space Museum (NASM), Washington DC Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, at Dulles Airport: the huge extension of the NASM NAS Patuxent River Naval Air Museum NAS Patuxent River Base Collection (tbc) Virginia Aviation Museum, Richmond Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach Airport Fighter Factory restoration facility Air Power Park and Museum, Norfolk Virginia Air and Space Museum, Norfolk NAS Oceana Aviation Historical Park NAS Norfolk Ely Memorial Park National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico Full day at leisure in New York City Full day at leisure in Washington DC Although the list of participants at the 2017 Wings Over The Beach airshow in Virginia Beach is not yet known, we can expect a great list of participating warbirds including the beautiful DH Mosquito of the Military Aviation Museum (pictured above); past attendees have also included the Canadian Warplane Heritage s Avro Lancaster! We fly on the scheduled services of British Airways from London s Heathrow Airport to New York, returning from Washington s Dulles Airport; travel in-country by air-conditioned coach (see General Information, page 6); we stay each night in a comfortable hotel on a bed and breakfast basis; and are accompanied at all times by one our very experienced and well-travelled Aviation Tour Managers. PROVISIONAL ITINERARY (all times local) DAY 1: THURSDAY, 11 th MAY Between 09:00 and 11:00 please check-in with British Airways in Terminal 5 at London s Heathrow Airport. Then meet your Ian Allan Tour Manager, and fellow enthusiasts, who will be standing by Column G, located in the Departures Hall immediately before the self-service check-in podiums. Latest recommended check-in time is 2 hours prior to departure: 11:00. Tour USA East Coast Provisional Itinerary Issue 2 Page 1 of 9

2 Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5 Flight: BA 177 Departs: 13:00 New York JFK Airport, Terminal 7 Arrives: 15:55 After Passport Control we collect our luggage from Baggage Reclaim, go through Customs then meet our local coach driver and transfer to New Jersey. We stay 2 nights on a bed and breakfast basis at the Holiday Inn Carteret/Rahway. On-site facilities include restaurant, bar, and free wi-fi. Website: NYCCR DAY 2: FRIDAY, 12 th MAY Departing the hotel at 09:00 our coach takes us to downtown Manhattan, dropping us off at the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Intrepid : home of the famous Intrepid Museum with aircraft on display on the flightdeck and on the hangar deck. She opens at 10:00. Website: The remainder of the day is free to explore and enjoy the Big Apple at your leisure. A time and pick-up point will be agreed between our Tour Manager and the driver for the return transfer back to the hotel. DAY 3: SATURDAY, 13 th MAY This morning we drive on to Long Island and visit the American Air Power Museum located on the former site of Republic Aviation at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale. Its collection of 20 warbirds includes a C-47 that actually flew from England and took an active part in the Allied D-Day landings! Website: Then to the Historic Aircraft Restoration Project (HARP) on Floyd Bennett Field near JFK Airport. As well as seeing the aircraft in their hangar (DC-3, DC-4, Catalina etc), it is also where the Berlin Airlift Foundation are restoring to flying condition their immaculate C-97G Globemaster Angel of Deliverance - a veteran of the Berlin Airlift! This fantastic aeroplane could be flying by the time of our visit. Website: Driving to Dover in Delaware we stay one night on a room only basis at the Holiday Inn Dover-Downtown hotel; facilities include on-site restaurant, lounge, swimming pool and free Wi-Fi. Website: DOVER Tour USA East Coast Provisional Itinerary Issue 2 Page 2 of 9 DAY 4: SUNDAY, 14 th MAY At 09:00 we start our visit to the excellent collection of more than 30 aircraft in the USAF s Air Mobility Command Museum located on Dover AFB. This is a unique collection, dedicated to airlift and air refuelling aircraft. Once involved in secret rocket development work, Dover is now a huge, busy transport base. Website: By midday we are on our way to Washington D.C., a journey of around 2 hours. This afternoon we visit the National Air and Space Museum s (NASM) second location: the magnificent Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, with its huge collection of aircraft located on the perimeter of Washington Dulles Airport; there is a tall observation tower from which you can watch/photo aircraft movements. We leave when the museum closes at 17:30. Website: Driving in to the very centre of the U.S. Capital we arrive at the Hotel Harrington, situated just 300 yards from Pennsylvania Avenue, between the Capitol and the White House, in the heart of Washington DC's world famous tourist district. Guests can easily walk to all the sights and museums making this hotel the perfect home base for exploring everything DC has to offer. The city s subway system, the Metro, is located about 500 yards away. Facilities include a full service restaurant, a quick service restaurant, a friendly pub ( Harry s ), and a gift shop offering tickets for various sightseeing tours. We stay 2 nights on a bed and breakfast basis. Website:

3 DAY 5: MONDAY, 15 th MAY A free day to explore and enjoy America s capital at your leisure. DAY 6: TUESDAY, 16 th MAY This morning we cross into Maryland to visit one of the best known military names : Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Home to the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, its role is the testing and evaluation of all new and modified aircraft and helicopters destined for the US military. We visit the very interesting collection in the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum: pictured right is their X-35C JSF Carrier Demonstrator now on static display. We will also request a visit to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station collection located on the base itself: due to the security level this visit requires prior permission. Early evening we arrive at the Super 8 motel in Williamsburg staying overnight on a bed and breakfast basis. It is located one mile from Colonial Williamsburg the perfect place to wander around and enjoy your evening meal (at your own expense). Website: Williamsburg was capital of the Virginia Colony from 1699 to 1780 and played a significant role in the American Revolution. Its heart is Colonial Williamsburg, a historic district and living-history museum where actors in period costume depict daily Colonial life in the streets, stores and workshops. However, the cafes, restaurants and taverns serve modern day meals! DAY 7: WEDNESDAY, 17 th MAY A few miles away is the US army camp of Fort Eustis, home of the US Army Transportation Museum. On display outside are various types of aircraft, helicopters, tugboats, landing craft, trucks, jeeps, hovercraft and trains! There are also internal displays of memorabilia and artefacts. Website: Mid-afternoon we arrive in Virginia Beach and check in to the Days Inn Virginia At The Beach, staying 5 nights on a bed and breakfast basis. On-site facilities include in-room tea/coffee makers and free wi-fi throughout. Website: DAY 8: THURSDAY, 18 th MAY A full day visiting various aviation museums and collections in and around the city of Norfolk: the Air Power Park and Museum, the Virginia Air and Space Center, NAS Oceana Aviation Historical Park and NAS Norfolk Ely Memorial Park please note that the last 2 are on active military bases and therefore access is dependent on the security level on the day. DAY 9: FRIDAY, 19 th MAY At 08:30 we depart for Virginia Beach Airport, a 30-minutes drive away and the venue of the Warbirds Over The Beach airshow; today is practice and arrivals day. We visit the Military Aviation Museum (MAM), one of the largest private collections of vintage aircraft from WWI to the Korean war: fighters, bombers, trainers and liaison types. Each one beautifully restored to its prior military condition, using original parts whenever possible. Most of the planes are airworthy and are flown at the airshow. Also located here is the famous Fighter Factory - MAM s fabulous maintenance and restoration facility. Website: Tour USA East Coast Provisional Itinerary Issue 2 Page 3 of 9

4 DAYS 10 & 11 SATURDAY, 20 th MAY & SUNDAY, 21 st MAY We depart the hotel each morning at 08:30 for both days of the annual Warbirds Over The Beach airshow. Saturday morning, and after the day s flying programme, optional warbird flights are usually available, bookable locally. Book early to avoid disappointment. DAY 12: MONDAY, 22 nd MAY At 08:30 we depart for Triangle, south of Washington D.C., a journey of approximately 3 hours (with a 5-minute convenience stop en-route). Here we visit the fabulous National Museum of the US Marine Corps (pictured left). Located adjacent to the operational Marine base, on display at the newly extended museum are several aircraft and helicopters plus weapons, uniforms etc, and the history of this famous American fighting machine. Website: For lunch (at your own expense) you have the option of the Devils Dog Diner : a cafeteria-style restaurant that honours Marine mess operations and is decorated with pictures of Marines. The menu is a selection of grab and go items like soup, chili, pizza, hot sandwiches, salads and non-alcoholic drinks. Alternatively there is the Tun Tavern named after the original tavern in Philadelphia where in 1775 the Marine Corps was founded: this has a full lunch menu with various alcoholic drinks available. No later than 14:30 we depart for Washington s Dulles Airport, a further one hours drive, and check-in with British Airways for our overnight flight back to London. Latest recommended check-in time is 16:00. Washington Dulles Airport Flight: BA 216 Departs: 18:00 DAY 13: TUESDAY, 23 rd MAY London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5 Arrives: 06:20 Whilst waiting for our luggage in Baggage Reclaim, we take the opportunity to bid each other farewell until the next time. COST PER PERSON TOUR: From: 2, Based on sharing a twin bedded room with private facilities on a bed and breakfast basis Single room supplement On request Land only (please speak with one of our consultants before booking) Tour USA East Coast Provisional Itinerary Issue 2 Page 4 of 9

5 TOUR PRICE INCLUDES Return scheduled flights with British Airways from London s Heathrow Airport UK and US airport taxes and UK Passenger Service Charge 11 nights accommodation in rooms with en-suite facilities Breakfast as stated All coach transfers and transportation, as stated Admission to all aviation museums and collections, except in downtown Washington DC, as stated Services of an Ian Allan Tour Manager Coach driver s gratuity NOT INCLUDED Meals, other than those stated above US visa (not required by UK passport holders entering the USA under the visa waiver scheme) ESTA see General Information, page 5 Any admissions during your stay in Washington DC (free time) Admission to the Wings Over Virginia Beach Airshow (total 3 days) price not currently available Travel insurance see General Information, pages 7 and 8 Any optional pleasure flights that become available Personal expenditure, for example, telephone calls, laundry, drinks, etc. Tips and gratuities (other than for the coach driver) Tour USA East Coast Provisional Itinerary Issue 2 Page 5 of 9

6 GENERAL INFORMATION Payment for A deposit of per person should accompany your Booking Form, with the balance due 10 weeks prior to the tour s departure. Please see your Booking Confirmation/Invoice for the exact date. Please note that a reminder of the payment date will not be sent. Tours Affected by World Events or Unforeseen/Unplanned Circumstances In an ever-changing world, events may occur immediately before or during a tour that result in cancellations or changes to the tour itinerary. For example, an increase in security may result in an approved visit being cancelled by the host, etc.. cannot be held responsible for any tour being cancelled, or itineraries affected, due to world events or circumstances beyond our control. Coach Travel only use coaches chartered from reputable companies, with a driver. Where we have had to cancel a tour, due to the small number of bookings, we have looked at the possibility of renting a seater mini-van, with our tour manager driving. However, without exception, the hiring of such a vehicle is illegal if any of the occupants make any payment towards the rental price, fuel and/or other expenses - known as for hire or reward. Any such rental, made without these facts being made known to the rental company at the time of booking, also invalidates all insurance covering the vehicle, contents and persons. The DVLA has also confirmed that any for hire or reward rental could breach the normal driving classification of a standard UK driver s license. Therefore, we do not undertake any tours using 9-18 seater mini-vans from a rental company; either with our tour manager, or a member of the group, driving. Passports and Visas Citizens of the UK are required to be in possession of a Full UK Passport which must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of your return to the UK. As was introduced in October 2004, all travellers to the USA under the Visa Waiver Scheme must be in possession of a machine-readable passport. Non-UK citizens should contact the relevant Embassy in their country of residence for specific information and instructions. Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) Consular Advice The FCO's consular service is a major operation. Every hour of every day consular staff around the world are advising and helping British nationals. We suggest you visit for up-to-date passport, visa and security information on the destination you intend visiting. In addition, the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) provide an Information Line, telephone: (calls currently charged at 51p per minute). IMPORTANT MANDATORY REGULATIONS FOR ENTRY TO THE USA - Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) Anyone seeking entry to the USA must have an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA), which was introduced by the US government in January 2010 for all persons flying into the United States under the Visa Waiver Scheme. This includes all UK passport holders. This means that all travellers are required to apply for authorisation to travel under the scheme before arriving at their departure airport. The changes affect all passport holders from 34 countries currently participating in the Visa Waiver Scheme (includes the UK). You must apply prior to departing on this tour. You can only apply online at From September 2010 a charge of $14.00 was introduced for all new ESTA applications. If you apply on Tour USA East Coast Provisional Itinerary Issue 2 Page 6 of 9

7 the above website there are NO OTHER CHARGE WHATSOEVER for this service - but be warned, there are several unofficial websites that offer you this service but will charge a higher amount. The application process will take approximately 15 minutes and authorisation is normally granted immediately but may take up to 72 hours. We recommend that you apply for authorisation at the time of booking your place on our tour - or at very latest 72 hours before the tour departs, to ensure you are able to travel. If your application for an ESTA is unsuccessful you must apply for a US visa from the US Embassy in London. Once granted, your ESTA is valid for two years, during which time you need not re-apply however you are required to up-date your ESTA each time you visit the USA. After 2 years you will have to apply for another ESTA. We have heard of instances where an ESTA has been cancelled by the US authorities without prior warning or notification to the holder! Therefore, we recommend you check your ESTA when planning your travel to the USA. We also strongly recommend that you keep a photocopy of the ESTA with your passport. For more information, please go to or The responsibility for acquiring an ESTA lies with each individual (and not ). If you arrive at check-in without an ESTA (or a US Visa if you were refused an ESTA), you will not be allowed to travel to the USA. No refund of the tour price whatsoever will be possible from Ian Allan Aviation Tours. It is also extremely unlikely that any travel insurance company would agree any subsequent claim therefore it is important that you act upon this information NOW. Examination of Flight Bookings by US Customs APIS Information All airlines flying to the United States are obliged to provide information about US-bound passengers, under an agreement reached between the United States and the European Commission on the 18 th February Under the agreement, as of 5 th March 2003, US customs officials have discretionary power to examine passenger booking information held on computer reservation systems relating to flights beginning, ending, or stopping over in the United States. The European Commission has received guarantees from the United States that this information will be used appropriately. This requirement, based on the US Air Safety and Transportation law of November 2001, is intended to increase air safety and is in addition to the information supplied when applying for your ESTA (see above paragraph). Inspection of Luggage by US Transport Security Administration Items of luggage going into the hold of the aircraft may be opened by US Transport Security Administration (TSA) officials without you being present. In some instances locked suitcases have been forced open, their contents checked, and then re-sealed with tape and a note left inside by the TSA. Most airlines and insurance companies insist that your unaccompanied luggage be locked at all times; the TSA prefer they are left unlocked! The only advice we (and ABTA) can give at this time is that it is your choice whether you leave your suitcases locked or unlocked. You may wish to consult your travel insurance company before making a decision. Or you may purchase a TSA Approved Lock, available at various local retail shops (and airports); these locks can be opened by the TSA, thereby, avoiding damage to your luggage. First Nights Stay in the USA Airlines flying into the USA are required to provide the American authorities with the full postal address of where each passenger will stay on their first night. The address of where you will stay will be included with the final itinerary. Baggage Regulations British Airways Departing from London s Heathrow Airport Checked Baggage: British Airways will transport 1 piece of checked baggage per person free of charge, the total dimensions of which must not exceed 190cm x 75cm x 65cm (75in x 29½in x 25½in), including the handle, pockets and wheels. Maximum weight is 23kg (50lb). Tour USA East Coast Provisional Itinerary Issue 2 Page 7 of 9

8 Cabin Baggage: for travel out of London s Heathrow Airport you may take 1 carry-on bag (and 1 personal item). Your main piece of hand baggage can be up to the dimensions of 56cm x 45cm x 25cm (22in x 18in x 10in), including handles and wheels. You must be able to lift the bag into the overhead locker unaided. Carry-on baggage must be stowed in carry-on compartments of the aircraft, under a seat, or in an overhead locker. Your bag must also fit into the bag gauge, available at the check-in area. All larger-sized items must go in the aircraft s hold. Hand baggage can include: Electronic equipment including mobile phones, digital cameras and MP3 players (such as i-pods). Laptops must be removed from the bag for x-ray. Prescription medicines in liquid form, e.g. diabetic kit. Following on from the official recall of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones, the US Department for Transportation has banned the use of these phones if you are flying to or from the United States. If you own a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phone, you must NOT turn your phone on or connect it to any power source during your journey. Passengers must also protect the devices from accidental activation, including disabling any features that may turn on the device, such as alarm clocks. The phone is also to be taken on has hand luggage and not to be packed within any checked in luggage. For further information, please refer to the FAA website. Limited quantities of liquids are allowed as hand baggage but must be carried separately through security in a clear plastic, zip-top or re-sealable bag that does not exceed 20cm x 20cm (8 inches x 8 inches), or quart size. Individual containers must not exceed 90ml or 3 American ounces, and items must fit in the bag comfortably and the bag must be completely closed. The bag can only contain: Shampoo, suntan lotions, creams, toothpaste, hair gel and hair spray, perfumes, cosmetics such as mascara and lip gloss, water and other drinks, soups and syrups and other items of a similar consistency. At security all remaining items should be placed in the tray provided for screening, e.g. car keys and fobs, cash, solid food, books, newspapers, cigarettes and tobacco, belts and shoes. Pushchairs and walking aids are permitted but must be x-ray screened. All wheelchairs will be subject to search. Please note, you may be subject to a hand search by the security team and required to remove footwear to be x-ray screened. Once in the departure lounge passengers may purchase certain items in any shop and take it onto the aircraft as normal. Passengers may be subject to a secondary search at the departure gate before boarding. Any items not on the approved list will be removed. As baggage regulations can change with little warning, due to security requirements, you are strongly advised to contact the airline for the latest information nearer to the time of your departure. Meals Meals are not normally included in the price of our tours unless they are included within the room rate as we realise that not everyone wants three meals a day, especially in the USA where midday meals tend to be quite large. Furthermore, hotel meals can be expensive and in general, we have found it is better to allow each person to decide for themselves. Breakfast is included at all the hotels we stay at on this tour. Health Requirements There are currently no known mandatory or recommended precautions required for travel to the USA. However, we strongly recommend that you consult your local doctor or health centre for the latest information. Climate and Dress The weather should be warm and sunny during our visit with temperatures in the mid to high 70ºsF. Travel Insurance For citizens of the United Kingdom, can provide competitive and comprehensive insurance cover for the duration of your tour. However, if you do not wish to take out our insurance, you must ensure that comparable or greater cover is taken. The number of your Insurance Policy should be written, if known, on your Booking Form at the time of making the reservation, but no later than the date when final payment is due. A copy of the policy must be forwarded to. Tour USA East Coast Provisional Itinerary Issue 2 Page 8 of 9

9 Individual insurance policies are arranged through CoverMore Insurance Services Limited; the premiums for which will vary according to your circumstances. Full details are available on request. The Policies for the USA also include cover for non-scheduled flights, i.e. pleasure flights, where the aircraft is licensed and insured to undertake such flights, and where a payment is made. Wheelchair Assistance at Airports Anyone requiring wheelchair assistance at airports must have this service requested and confirmed in advance. Airlines and/or airports can no longer provide this service without prior confirmation, therefore, please annotate your booking form accordingly. Flexible Itinerary We are very happy for enthusiasts to take time away from the printed itinerary to pursue their own interests during multi-day stays in the same place, so long as they inform the Tour Manager. It will be the individual s responsibility to ensure that they re-join the group in the hotel at the stated time on the day of departure. Land Only Price For enthusiasts who would prefer to join the tour in the USA (instead of flying from the UK with the main group), we would be pleased to quote a Land Only price. This price does not include any flights whatsoever and you are strongly advised to contact us before making your own flight arrangements in the event that there has been a change to the published itinerary. Please note that the Land Only price is based on you meeting the group following their arrival at New York s JFK Airport and includes arrival and departure airport transfers; however, should your arrival in New York be delayed and you do not rendezvous with the group, transfer to the hotel in New Jersey is at your own cost. There is no refund of the cost of the coach transfer. Flight Timings & Connecting Travel Arrangements to Departure Airport All flight departure and arrival times are correct at the time of preparing each itinerary, however, airlines may change these times with little or no prior warning. In practice such changes are only a few minutes either way and the final itinerary will show the actual times. Clients making their own arrangements to get to the departure airport by air, rail, coach etc., should bare the above in mind if purchasing nonrefundable or non-changeable tickets. cannot be held responsible for any changes to flight times, and any privately arranged travel tickets to the airport becoming invalid. Pre-departure For connecting flights from UK regional airports - please call on for the latest special offers available. Airport Hotel and/or Car Parking - we can offer special rates for the above at most UK airports, please ask for details. Purple Meet & Greet Car Parking: from your home or overnight hotel, simply drive directly to Terminal 5 to the special valet parking area located in the short term car park connected to the terminal. At the Purple Meet & Greet Reception you leave your car keys and it will be taken to an offairport, secure, car park while you walk the few yards into the terminal! On your return your car will be waiting for you at the Purple Reception. Simple and very convenient. Recommended by our Tour Managers please call for details: it may be cheaper than you think. Pleasure Flights Disclaimer Should you decide to undertake any pleasure/sightseeing flights which have not been offered or sanctioned by us, will not be held liable for any injuries or death resulting thereon. Tour USA East Coast Provisional Itinerary Issue 2 Page 9 of 9