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Airport Arrival. This year, air travel has been very busy, we recommend arriving at the airport two and half hours to three hours before departure of your international and domestic flights.
Visas are required for traveling to Australia. We can issue Visas free of charge for all of our clients traveling to Australia.
Passport Up-Dates. U.S. State Homeland Security requirements are scheduled to take effect as follows: Implemented on January 23, 2007, all persons - including U.S. citizens - traveling by AIR between United States and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda will be required to have a passport (unless traveling with a U.S. Permanent Resident Card, Merchant Mariner's Document or NEXUS Air card) to re-enter the United States. For more information, please visit www.travel.state.gov.
Starting January 31, 2008: For Land & Sea Travel U.S. and Canadian citizens will need to present either a WHTI-compliant document or a government-issued photo ID, such as driver's license, plus proof of citizenship, such as birth certificate. DHS also proposes to begin alternative procedures for U.S. and Canadian children at that time.
Filled up the tank in your car lately? 
All Airlines have increased their fuel surcharge to Europe too!
| British Airways-roundtrip to Europe | $222.00 |
| Northwest-roundtrip to Europe | $210.00 |
| Northwest-roundtrip to Asia | $254.00 |
| United-roundtrip to Europe | $170.00 |
| Lufthansa-roundtrip to Europe | $214.00 |
| SAS Airlines-roundtrip to Europe | $210.00 |
Fares advertised to the public do not include fuel surcharges and taxes and recently these extras have become a significant part of the airfare. Like all retailers, we cannot include unknown or variable surcharges and taxes in our advertised fares. By variable I mean that fuel surcharges vary per airline and taxes vary dependent on the origin and destination of your trip and the airports transited on your itinerary. Therefore, be aware that these airline fuel charges and government taxes add up to a hefty addition to the ticket price, sometimes as much as USD400.00.
If you need a specific breakdown or a definite price for an airline ticket, please call us and we will give you the details.
Elizabeth Holmes Travel
Simpler Baggage Policies for all International Europe Flights Leaving (from/to) USA/Canada.
All passengers will be able to carry one standard-size bag and one breifcase, laptop computer bags or equivalent on all flights. See each Airline requirements below:
AIRLINE |
WEIGHT |
SIZE |
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| British Airways | (1) CARRY-ON LUGGAGE plus Purse/Briefcase/Laptop or Small Backpack | 45 pounds Total |
(22in + 18in +10in) |
| (2)FREE CHECKED BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE | 50 pounds Total |
62 Linear Inches | |
| SAS | (1) CARRY-ON LUGGAGE plus Purse/Briefcase/laptop | 18 pounds Total |
(22in + 18in + 9in) 46 Linear Inches |
| (2)FREE CHECKED BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE | 50 pounds each |
62 Linear Inches | |
| Lufthansa | (1) CARRY-ON LUGGAGE plus Purse/Briefcase/Laptop | 18 pounds Total |
(8in +16in +22) |
| (2)FREE CHECKED BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE | 50 pounds each |
62 Linear Inches | |
| Air Canada | (1) CARRY-ON LUGGAGE plus Purse/Briefcase/Laptop | 22 pounds Total |
(22in + 16in + 9in) |
| (2)FREE CHECKED BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE | 50 pounds each |
62 Linear Inches | |
| Air France | (1) CARRY-ON LUGGAGE plus a Purse or Briefcase | 26 pounds Total |
45 Linear Inches |
(1st)FREE CHECKED BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE (2nd) FREE CHECKED BAGGAGE |
50 pounds each |
(1st) 62 Linear Inches (2nd) 55 Linear Inches |
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| Alitalia | (1) CARRY-ON LUGGAGE plus Purse/Briefcase/Laptop | 11 pounds Total |
(22in + 9in + 14in) |
| (2)FREE CHECKED BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE | 44 pounds each |
62 Linear Inches | |
| Icleland Air | (1) CARRY-ON LUGGAGE plus Purse/Coat or Books | 13 pounds Total |
45 Linear Inches |
| (2)FREE CHECKED BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE | 50 pounds each |
62 Linear Inches | |
| Northwest Airline | (1) CARRY-ON LUGGAGE plus Purse/Briefcase/Laptop or Small Backpack | 40 pounds Total |
(22in + 14in +9in) |
(2)FREE CHECKED BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE-Int'l (1) Free Checked Baggage-Domestic |
50 pounds each |
62 Linear Inches | |
| Delta Airline | (1) CARRY-ON LUGGAGE plus Purse/Briefcase/Laptop or Small Backpack | 40 pounds Total |
(22in + 14in +9in) |
| (2)FREE CHECKED BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE | 50 pounds each |
62 Linear Inches | |
| American Airlines | (1) CARRY-ON LUGGAGE plus Purse/Briefcase/Laptop or Small Backpack | 40 pounds Total |
(22in + 14in +9in) |
| (2)FREE CHECKED BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE | 50 pounds each |
62 Linear Inches | |
| United Airlines | (1) CARRY-ON LUGGAGE plus Purse/Briefcase/Laptop or Small Backpack | 40 pounds Total |
(22in + 14in +9in) |
(2)FREE CHECKED BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE-International Domestic-2nd Baggage Allowed for $25.00 Fee |
50 pounds each |
62 Linear Inches | |
| Continental Airlines | (1) CARRY-ON LUGGAGE plus Purse/Briefcase/Laptop or Small Backpack | 40 pounds Total |
51 Linear Inches |
(2)FREE CHECKED BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE-Int'l Domestic-2nd Baggage Allowed for $25.00 Fee |
50 pounds each |
62 Linear Inches | |
| US Airways | (1) CARRY-ON LUGGAGE plus Purse/Briefcase/Laptop or Small Backpack | Must be able to lift (unaided) | 45 Linear Inches |
(2)FREE CHECKED BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE-Intl Domestic-2nd Baggage Allowed for $25.00 Fee |
50 pounds each | 62 Linear Inches | |
| KLM | (1) CARRY-ON LUGGAGE plus Purse/Briefcase/Laptop or Small Backpack | 26 pounds Total | 45 Linear Inches |
| (2)FREE CHECKED BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE | 50 pounds each | 62 Linear Inches | |
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Photo's Gallery of Italy March 2006:
Milan Duomo Plaza |
Florence Open Markets |
Ponte Vechio Bridge in Florence |
Town Called Greve |
Tuscany Area in Spring |
Pottery Shop in Forence |
FLorence Pottery Plate |
Pottery Vase |
Finished Italian Vase |
Tuscany Area |
West Coast Italy |
Florence, Italy |
Kenya Photos Septemer 2006:
Two Camels Mating |
Camp Accommodation |
Relaxing by the pool |
Elephants on the move |
Hippos enjoying cool water |
Rhino Mother and baby |
Zebra enjoying shade |
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