International Flight
All Ontario students fly internationally from/to Toronto accompanied by ISE chaperones. Connecting flights within Europe are typically unaccompanied. Details of connecting travel within Europe are provided once they are confirmed, approximately two weeks prior to departure. The beginning and end destinations for European international travel must remain the same. Any personal travel will not be managed by ISE or the travel agency. A separate ticket will be required for liability reasons.
Domestic Flights
All exchanges are based into/out of Toronto Pearson Int’l Airport. ISE Ontario does not arrange for or cover the cost of domestic flights or shuttle services for students to/from Toronto. All families are responsible for getting their child to/from Toronto Pearson Airport at the time specified. The visiting students’ shuttles or domestic flights to/from Toronto Pearson Airport are arranged and covered by their exchange office, just as we arrange for and cover the Ontario students’ connecting travel within Europe.
Families who opt to book a flight or shuttle for their child to/from Toronto are responsible for ensuring the ISE office is aware (including sending the eticket) so that we will be able to greet/assist him or her with his/her connecting travel. Families who opt to book a flight or shuttle for their child are also solely responsible for any associated costs, including but not limited to, checked luggage (Air Canada and West Jet now charge for any checked luggage and we recommend you pay this in advance online), and any costs associated with a delayed or cancelled flight that may impact the student arriving in time for the next flight.
Luggage
Currently Air France allows for 1-piece of checked luggage (max. weight 50 lbs), 1-piece of hand baggage (must be the yellow ISE backpack for group identification purposes) and 1-accessory (max. combined weight 26 lbs). But, please note that airlines, including Air France, reserve the right to change their fees and allowances at any time. While we will do our best to inform families of any changes, ISE Ontario cannot be responsible for any additional costs that may arise. As such, we strongly advise you visit the Air France website for the most accurate, updated baggage related information including size and weight.