
May 18, 2023
Way to go Coach Shotwell!
Congratulations to Coach Melody Shotwell on receiving the NAIA Coach of the Year for Women's Lacrosse.
If you are flying with an AIST group you may need to purchase a connecting flight to meet the team in the Gateway Airport. For more information on preparing for your trip please contact us at info@aist.us.
COVID-19:
Please be aware that things are change rapidly with Covid19. We advise all passengers to consider travel insurance and to book airfare with refundable or flexible tickets.
A connecting flight is a flight from your original destination to the gateway city of our international flight. (A gateway city is the term we use for the city your tour will be departing from – usually New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta or Miami). For example, most of our tours to Europe are departing from the New York area. If you require a flight to get to New York, that flight is considered a connecting flight.
When booking a connecting flight to meet up with your team in the airport be sure to consider the following information. It is important that you schedule your flight accordingly so that you do not risk the chance of missing the international flight. AIST will not be responsible for anyone that misses a connecting flight.
You will need the international flight details to book your connecting flight. Please contact AIST for those details if they have not been sent to you.
On your arrival into the gateway city, it’s best to arrive a minimum of 4 hours prior to departure of the international flight. You may be required to collect your luggage, then check-in again with the international airline. This means exiting the secure area in some cases and that you will need to go back through security lines.
On your return, airlines require a minimum of 2 hours to make your connection from your scheduled arrival time. We would recommend 3 hours in case of any delays or long lines at passport control. In some cases, you may need to book a hotel near the airport and catch a flight out the next morning. We try to schedule most flights to return to the USA by midday so you have time to make a connection.
AIST is not responsible for missed connections or additional baggage charges. Please confirm with the airlines on baggage fees and limits prior to your departure.
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May 18, 2023
Congratulations to Coach Melody Shotwell on receiving the NAIA Coach of the Year for Women's Lacrosse.
May 6, 2023
Recently, Britt Harvey was appointed as the new Head Coach of Hope College, and we extend our congratulations to her on winning her first game in this role.
March 1, 2023
AIST squad wins its first ever championship of the prestigious Prague Baseball Week Tournament in the Czech Republic.