 Hong Kong-China Program
Making Travel Arrangements
Participants in the Hong Kong-China Program will be making their own flight arrangements, but in October students will be provided a time window in which to arrive in HK on January 7th (departing the US on January 17th),
Students who arrange to arrive during the designated time window will be able to take a group bus to the hotel. Students electing to arrive outside the time window can arrange their own transportation to the hotel. Hong Kong has excellent public transportation, and detailed directions and transportation options to the hotel will be provided before departure. Contact Ann Knudson with any questions you may have.
Airfare Options
The University of Iowa Office for Study Abroad encourages students to shop around for the best options when the time comes to begin booking your travel arrangements. Below are listed just some agencies to consider; don't be shy about comparing different prices and special packages before making your final decision.
NOTE: The University of Iowa is not recommending any particular agency, and students are solely responsible for the details of their flights.
Iowa City Area Agencies
.Student Travel Agencies
AESU Travel
www.aesu.com / 1-800-638-7640
Click on "Study Abroad Fares" and use the Promotion Code 463, or when calling mention the Promotion Code 463 to receive a $20 discount. AESU uses this Promotion Code system to give you additional discounts. The ISIC card (see below) is not required for their airfares. They offer flexible tickets with extended validity so be sure to mention if you would like the option to change your dates of travel later. Make sure you know the rules of your ticket before purchasing it.
STA Travel (world-wide)
www.statravel.com / 1-800-781-4040
STA Travel offers student tickets with extended validity (most of the time 6 months- 1 year long stay) and reasonable change fees (some as low as $25) for you to change your mind about your return date. STA Travel offices are located world-wide so you can often get in contact with an STA Travel agent near your study abroad site. They offer student tickets/discounts, know budget travel options within foreign countries, have package deals and encourage alternative destinations. They often require the purchase of the $22 International Student Identity Card, or ISIC.
Travel Cuts (world-wide)
www.travelcuts.com / 1-800-592-CUTS (2887)
Similar to STA Travel, although a smaller company and Canadian owned. You will be able to find "partner offices" that will assist you abroad, although they won't be "Travel Cuts" offices specifically. Travel Cuts also offers student tickets (lengthy validity and reasonable change fees), budget travel options within foreign countries, and package deals. They also often require the purchase of the ISIC (see below).
Student Universe.com
www.studentuniverse.com
Student Universe offers many of the same student discounted deals as STA Travel and Travel Cuts. Their tickets are often not as flexible though, so be sure to read the rules and regulations before purchasing. They do not have offices overseas and will direct you to contact the airline if you have any questions or problems outside of hours that the U.S. Service Center is open. Also, an "edu" email is required to use this site.
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