Itinerary Barr Beacon NASA Educational Tour Orlando, United States 15th Feb 22nd Feb 2019
Airports & Flights Outbound flight details: Friday 15th February 2019 Flight number: LH941 Departs: 09.30 Manchester Arrives: 12.10 Frankfurt Flight number: LH464 Departs: 13.40 Frankfurt Arrives: 17.55 Orlando www.lufthansa.com/de/en/timetableand-flight-status
Arrangements from school to Manchester Airport We will be leaving school at 4:00am on Friday 15 th February. We are meeting on the Sports Hall Car Park between 3:15am and 3:30am. Please arrive on time so that we can depart promptly at 4:00am.
In-flight service Complimentary video and audio on all flights Seat back video screens on all international three-cabin 767 and 777 aircraft Pillows and blankets Complimentary meal service Complimentary soft drinks, juices, tea and freshly brewed coffee
Luggage Allowance 1 checked-in bag: 23kgs 1 carry-on bag 8kgs (23cm x 40cm x 55cm) 1 small personal item (handbag, backpack) (22cm x 25cm x 43cm) STRICTLY NO LIQUIDS/AEROSOLS OF GELS IN HAND LUGGAGE UNLESS EACH CONTAINER IS LESS THAN 100ML.* *must to be in a clear plastic zip-top bag
Packing List Casual clothing (jeans, t-shirts, tops joggers etc) Change of clothes for the evenings Lightweight coat/waterproof jacket Sleepwear, socks and underwear 2 pairs of comfortable closed-toe shoes (trainers are ideal). There will be lots of walking! Toiletries
Packing List Sun cream, sun hat/cap, sun glasses (fingers crossed for hot weather!) Lightweight day bag (ruck sack) Refillable water bottle Optional: Beach towel and swimwear - one-piece for girls - swim shorts for boys Bath towels are provided by the hotel
Electrical Items If pupils are taking electrical equipment (eg. hair straighteners) please check that it will work in the USA. Some devices are not compatible due to a different voltage. USA plug adaptor(s)
Mobile Phones Phone Charger Please ensure data roaming is SWITCHED OFF prior to departure. Data charges are very expensive! Please check with your phone provider about charges for calls and texts.
Valuables Pupils will be responsible for all valuable items they take on the trip (so keep them to a minimum) Passports will be collected in and kept in the hotel safe for the duration of our stay
Meals Breakfast is included at the hotel and will usually be a continental or hot buffet. Dinner will be at a selection of local American restaurants (no repeat visits)
Spending Money Lunches (approximately $20 per day) Souvenirs, gifts and shopping Food and drink at Manchester airport before departure (or bring a packed lunch) Food and drink at Orlando airport (return journey) It is your decision how much money you send your child with but please remember that he/she will be responsible for it during the trip.
Safety We are there to have a good time! Pupils will be in groups of 3 or more during unsupervised times Seat belts MUST be worn at all times Instructions from Mrs Osborne, Mr Larvan, Christina (tour manager) and other staff must be followed. Drink plenty of water.
Hotel Rooms We are there to have a good time! Pupils have chosen their roommates. Rooms must be kept (reasonably) tidy and at the end of the stay left in a neat and tidy state. (We will be monitoring and inspecting rooms regularly!) All pupils should be in their rooms by 10:30pm and get a good night s sleep.
Hotel Rooms We are there to have a good time! Pupils will not disturb other guests in the hotel. Pupils must not, under any circumstances, leave the hotel without a member of staff.
Supporting Each Other We are there to have a good time! There will be times when you miss your mum s cooking or get frustrated with your friend s snoring! Act responsibly and stay positive. J Support and respect each other, the staff and the locals. Don t litter! Be respectful and remember your manners at all times. J
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ITINERARY DAY 1 Arrive in Orlando DAY 2 - I-Fly Orlando & Shopping DAY 3 Islands of Adventure DAY 4, 5, 6 Space Trek DAY 7, 8 Boggy Creek Airboats, Departure and Arrive Home
Airports & Flights Return flight details: Thursday 21st February 2019 Flight number: LH465 Departs: 20.15 Orlando (overnight flight) Arrives: 11.05 Frankfurt Friday 22 nd February 2019 Flight number: LH938 Departs: 13.10 Frankfurt Arrives: 13.55 Manchester www.lufthansa.com/de/en/timetableand-flight-status
Arrangements from Manchester Airport to school We will be leaving the airport at approximately 2:30pm (hopefully the luggage will be out quickly). We will arrive back at school at approximately 4:30pm (depending on traffic conditions). Your child will keep you updated by text message. Please meet your child on the Sports Hall Car Park.
Important Paper Work On-line waiver for ifly activity https://www.iflyworld.com/flight-waiver/ Space Trek permission slips Mobile phone contract Consent for photographs