Europe, Here we come !!!

As we are now under 5 days away from Germany and Austria, it is time to make sure everything is in order for our trip!  

Below is some additional information you need to know for the trip and notes from our Q and A session at our meeting on October 28th.  

FLIGHT INFORMATION: 

Departing:
11-23 Lufthansa - Flight # 429 - Departing CLT @ 5:30 pm
11-24                                          - Arrive in Munich @ 8:20 am

Returning:
11-30 Lufthansa - Flight # 2325 - Departing Vienna @ 8:50 am
                                                     - Arrive in Munich @ 9:55 am
11-30 Lufthansa - Flight # 428 - Departing Munich @ 11:25 am
                                                   - Arrive in Charlotte @ 3:40 pm 
HOTEL INFORMATION:

Munich: 
  Hotel Imperial - Website: www.hotelimperial.de
                              - Address: Landsberger
                                                Str. 463
                                                Munich 81241
                                                Germany
Salzburg:
  Meininger Hotel - Website : http//www.meiningerhotels.com
                              - Address: Fuerbergstrasse
                                                18-20 
                                                Salzburg 5020
                                                Austria
Vienna: 
  NH Vienna Airport - Website: www.nhhotels.com
                              - Address: Wien/Flughafen
                                                Hotelstrasse 1
                                                Vienna A-1300
                                                Austria
Questions & Answers:
  Q: Can we bring over the counter medications?
  A: Yes. Make sure they are in original containers.  Try to have
      small, travel size, bottles/packets for your carry-on.

  Q: What is the weight/size limit on luggage?
  A: Click Here to visit Lufthansa for the answer.
  A: You are allowed one (1) 50 lb checked bag.
  A: You are allowed one (1) 17 lb carry-on, measuring 21in x 15in x 9in

  Q: Do students need their instruments on this trip?
  A: No, they do not.

  Q: Can we earn frequent flyer miles on an EF Trip?
  A: No.  Due to the agreement between EF and Airline partners.

  Q: Will we be served snacks / drinks / a meal on the plane?
  A: Yes. On trans-Atlantic flights you can expect both hot & cold drinks,
       snacks (pretzels) and a meal.

  Q: Can we use luggage locks?
  A: No & Yes. You CANNOT use them on your baggage on flights (TSA will
       cut them off) however, you can keep a lock on them while they are on
       the buses or in the hotels.

  Q: Should we have traveler's checks?
  A: No. Many places have stopped accepting traveler's checks.  Cash and 
       Global Check Cards are recommended.

  Q: How do students contact home?
  A: It is recommended that students only use cell phones in the US before
       we take-off and upon our return to Charlotte after we land.  
  A: WiFi is available in each of our hotels.  Students can use wifi enabled
       devices to communicate back home.

  Q: What if I need to contact my child on the trip? 
  A: Contact EF's 24 hour customer service and they will contact the
       student for you.

  Q: Will students have to have an adult with them during free-time?
  A: Yes. Students should always be in the presence of an accompanying
       adult.
Please be sure to review the presentation below before we travel to Europe.  
Useful German Phrases: 
  www.ielanguages.com/german1.html