Departure Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Airport: Charlotte Douglass International Airport (CLT)
Airport Arrival Time: 11:30 AM
Departure Airline: Air Canada Flight 8748
Departure Time: 3:15 PM
Note: Chaperones will depart from the check-in area at 1:30 PM. All late arrivals will need to transit to the gate on their own.
Baggage Limits:
One check in bag/suitcase: 50 pound limit... BUT EF AND YOUR CHAPERONES HIGHLY SUGGEST all travelers only use carry-on if possible
One carry-on bag (can not exceed 22"x14"x9"). IF YOU ARE CHECKING A BAG, your carry-on bag should have one to two changes of clothes, medications, snacks, EF materials, phone charger, money, passport
One personal item (purse, tote, backpack)
If possible, try to limit baggage to one larger bag and one backpack
Travelers are responsible for any baggage fees imposed by the airline
Airport Procedures - Itinerary A
Itinerary A will depart from Charlotte, have a layover in Toronto, and arrive in Rome. Travelers on this flight are Deanna Black, Ashley Bowers, Lanie Bowers, Addison Calloway, Amanda Calloway, Megan Colvard, Nathan Colvard, Addison Dollar, Amy Dollar, Ashley Dollar, Tucker Eller, Leah Gentry, Ashley Golding, Hadley Goss, Thomas Graybeal, Alyssa-Rose Horton, Jeannette Key, John David Lea, Michael Lea, Natalie Lea, Ellie Lemly, Jodie Lemly, Zoey Lemly, Chloe Neal, Carson Pruitt, Campbell Ramsey, Eric Ramsey, Stephanie Ramsey, Dakota Sharpe, Adam Wagoner, Christina Wagoner, and Phoebe Wagoner
Arrive at CLT by 11:30 AM.
Check yourself into Air Canada. The e ticket number will be emailed. All you need is your passport to check in.
Check in with one of the Chaperones, preferably your Group Leader, near the Air Canada check in counter.
Wait for other travelers to arrive and check in.
Check In Groups will go through security together as soon as the entire group is present.
Go to the departure gate and check in with Nathan Colvard.
After arriving at the departure gate, you can explore the departure gate/concourse as desired until 2:00 PM. Remember you must be in groups of at least 3.
At 2:00 PM group up with your Check In Groups to make sure everyone is here.
We will then board in our boarding zones. Find your seat and prepare for takeoff.
Scheduled arrival at 5:17 PM
Depart the airplane.
Hang out near the arrival gate until EVERYONE in your Check In Group has debarked the plane.
Walk with your Check In Group to the next gate.
Once the Check In Group is at the departure gate, you can explore the departure gate/concourse as desired until 6:30 PM. Remember you must be in groups of at least 3.
At 6:30 PM group up with your Check In Groups to make sure everyone is here.
We will board in our boarding zones. Find your seat and prepare for takeoff.
Takeoff is scheduled for 7:35 PM
Remember that it will be important to sleep on this flight. Avoid caffeine if it will keep you from sleeping.
Air Canada Flight 0890
Toronto to Rome
Scheduled arrival at 10:15 AM on June 15, 2025.
Hang out near the arrival gate until EVERYONE in your Check In Group has debarked the plane.
Group up with check in groups.
Walk with your Check In group to Customs/International Arrivals.
Wait on the other side of Customs for your whole group. DO NOT walk ahead to baggage.
Walk with your Check In Group to baggage.
Grab baggage.
Group up in your Check In Groups for a final headcount before leaving the airport.
Meet our Tour Directors, get on the bus, and start the tour!
Departure Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Airport: Charlotte Douglass International Airport (CLT)
Airport Arrival Time: 9:00 AM
Departure Airline: American Airlines Flight 0374
Departure Time: 12:35 PM
Note: Chaperones will depart from the check-in area at 11:00 PM. All late arrivals will need to transit to the gate on their own.
Baggage Limits:
One check in bag/suitcase: 50 pound limit... BUT EF AND YOUR CHAPERONES HIGHLY SUGGEST all travelers only use carry-on if possible
One carry-on bag (can not exceed 22"x14"x9"). IF YOU ARE CHECKING A BAG, your carry-on bag should have one to two changes of clothes, medications, snacks, EF materials, phone charger, money, passport
One personal item (purse, tote, backpack)
If possible, try to limit baggage to one larger bag and one backpack
Travelers are responsible for any baggage fees imposed by the airline
Airport Procedures - Itinerary B
Itinerary B will depart from Charlotte, have a layover in New York City, and arrive in Rome. Travelers on this flight are Sunshine Albright, Cindee Aloia, Laura Aloia, Michael Aloia, Shannon Barnes, Takala Barnes, Stephanie Barr, Ashley Calhoun, Cashus Calhoun, Jenna Church, Zach Church, Helen Deal, Amanda Elliott, Elaina Elliott, Callie Goodman, Erica Goodman, Justine Hopkins, Sara Lambert, Helen Leserra, Michael Leserra, Paola Lopez, Marty McKenzie, Bob McKenzie, Allison Niedosik, Laura Niedosik, Maggie Parker, Dreamer Schweiger, Audry South, and Karen Walker
Arrive at CLT by 9:00 AM.
Check yourself into American Airlines. The e ticket number will be emailed. All you need is your passport to check in.
Check in with one of the Chaperones, preferably your Group Leader, near the American check in counter.
Wait for other travelers to arrive and check in.
Check In Groups will go through security together as soon as the entire group is present.
Go to the departure gate and check in with Marty McKenzie.
After arriving at the departure gate, you can explore the departure gate/concourse as desired until 11:30 AM. Remember you must be in groups of at least 3.
At 11:30 AM group up with your Check In Groups to make sure everyone is here.
We will then board in our boarding zones. Find your seat and prepare for takeoff.
Scheduled arrival at 2:31 PM
Depart the airplane.
Hang out near the arrival gate until EVERYONE in your Check In Group has debarked the plane.
Walk with your Check In Group to the next gate.
Once the Check In Group is at the departure gate, you can explore the departure gate/concourse as desired until 3:45 PM. Remember you must be in groups of at least 3.
At 3:45 PM group up with your Check In Groups to make sure everyone is here.
We will board in our boarding zones. Find your seat and prepare for takeoff.
Takeoff is scheduled for 5:00 PM
Remember that it will be important to sleep on this flight. Avoid caffeine if it will keep you from sleeping.
American Airlines Flight 0236
New York City to Rome
Scheduled arrival at 7:05 AM on June 15, 2025.
Hang out near the arrival gate until EVERYONE in your Check In Group has debarked the plane.
Group up with check in groups.
Walk with your Check In group to Customs/International Arrivals.
Wait on the other side of Customs for your whole group. DO NOT walk ahead to baggage.
Walk with your Check In Group to baggage.
Grab baggage.
Group up in your Check In Groups for a final headcount before leaving the airport.
Note: this group will hang out at the airport until the other group arrives.
Meet our Tour Directors, get on the bus, and start the tour!