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ATLAS Team Europe. Flight, Packing and Travel Information. Flight. Departure December 30 th :: United Airlines connecting to Lufthansa Landing December 31st :: Berlin Departure January 8th :: Budapest Lufthansa to LAX.
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ATLAS Team Europe • Flight, Packing and Travel Information
Flight... • Departure December 30th :: United Airlines connecting to Lufthansa • Landing December 31st :: Berlin • Departure January 8th :: Budapest Lufthansa to LAX
You are allowed 1 checked bag, 1 carry-on and 1 personal bag. You are responsible for carrying everything you bring! Flight... Checked Baggage on International flights: one bag with a maximum weight of 50 pounds (23 kg) per bag and a maximum exterior linear dimension of 62 inches (158 cm). Personal Bag: addition to one carry-on item, you may bring one personal item, such as a shoulder bag, backpack, laptop bag or other small item (no larger than 9 inches x 10 inches x 17 inches, or 36 linear inches).
Flight... Carry-on Baggage on International flights: The maximum combined linear measurement (length + width + height) of carry-on bags must not exceed 14 inches x 9 inches x 22 inches (23 x 35 x 56 cm) or 45 linear inches (114 cm). • If you are traveling with any liquid, gel or aerosol items, here are a few things you should remember: • Customers departing from U.S. airports on any flight may bring carry-on bags through security and aboard the aircraft with trial-size toiletries (3.4 ounces or less) which can be purchased at any drug store. • Toiletries must fit comfortably in one, quart-size (7.5-inch x 8-inch), clear plastic zip-top bag. • The zip-top bag may need to be presented separately at airport security so make sure it is easily accessible when you approach the screening area.
it is cold... • average high is 36°F and average low 26°F
Pre-departure preparation • Packing for Eastern Europe (10 Day trip) • Wool or feather down weatherproof coat (suggested that coat should hang below your waist) • A pair of Thinsulate lined gloves • Scarf (a thick wool scarf, not the trendy type) • Hats (classic wool hats or beanies; baseball caps don’t protect from the cold and looks too touristy) • Compact umbrella • Wool sweaters • Jeans (dark colored) • Silk long underwear • Leather or Weatherproof boots • Long sleeve t-shirts and/or fashion thermals • Wool socks • 1 qt. size Ziploc for necessities (deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, etc)
Currency • Prague (Czech Republic) • Koruna • 1 USD = 18.66 CZK • Hungary (Budapest) • Forint • 1 USD = 212.45 HUF • Krakow (Poland) • Zlotych • 1 USD = 3.03 PLN • Berlin (Germany) • Euro • 1 USD = 1.37 EUR 7
Cell Phones • Check your service provider now! • International calls are expensive! • Will need to conversion adapter 8
Travel Groups • Teacher is point person. • Contact list of group and ALL advisors. 9