Airport Security
Watch a video to see what going through airport security is like:
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/children/index.shtm
Learn about what you can pack in your carry-on luggage
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/index.shtm
Flight Information
We will be flying United Airlines - http://www.united.com
April 3: Flight # 7385 from Detroit to Chicago; Flight # 0851 from Chicago to Beijing
April 17: Flight # 0850 from Beijing to Chicago; Flight #0248 from Chicago to Detroit
Track our flight in real time!
http://www.flightstats.com/go/FlightStatus/flightStatusByRoute.do
Luggage
Only bring what you can manage by yourself! You are allowed two pieces of checked luggage (each may weigh 50 lbs) and one carry-on. We recommend each student bring ONE suitcase and ONE carry-on.
Tips on how to pack:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCc5wg4IQzU
Here's a list of things to bring:
| packing_checklist.pdf |
Tips on how to avoid jet lag
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/jet-lag/DS01085/DSECTION=prevention