Baggage alert: americanair & Delta are now charging for a second checked bag on economy between Asia and USA. United Airlines still has 2 free checked to/from Asia for now.

French students arriving on @United 986 tomorrow, August 11 are delayed by 3 hours. Most will need to be be rebooked at check-in for new connections out of O'Hare Intl. Airport , and we will send individual updates to host families tomorrow when we have the new flight info.

Big storms in Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport tonight causing lots of delays and cancellations. Please monitor your student's flight delays ad look out for text alerts which we will send as we get updated rebooking info. Several overnights.

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🚨 The news you’ve been waiting for! 🥳 The CDC will no longer require a negative COVID test for air travelers entering the U.S. starting this Sunday, June 12.

Airports are very busy this summer, with fewer airline staff to help. Please be at the airport at least 2 hours before your departure time (3 hours is better!) to get through long check-in and security lines. Don't miss your flight because you are stuck in a long line!

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Delay of American students to Greece: United 9039/ Lufthansa 1282 departed Frankfurt 2 hours 20 minutes late and is currently en-route to Athens. It is scheduled to arrive at 7:50pm local time. YFU Greece is aware!

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If your passport expires in a year or less, submit your renewal application now. Many countries require six months of validity remaining on your passport to enter. Learn more at travel.state.gov/destination and travel.state.gov/renew.

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