All aboard, for studies abroad

This year, Dubai-based carrier, Emirates, has announced an additional baggage allowance of 20 kg for students travelling to the US, and various destinations in Europe, including UK, Germany, Russia, and Switzerland.
Jet Airways too will allow students travelling from India to Europe, UK or US, to carry one extra piece of baggage weighing up to 23 kg, between June 21, 2007 and October 31, 2007.
But student-specific services are not limited to the airlines, and travel solutions providers are eagerly catching up. Thomas Cook India (TCI) has launched a special 'one-stop-shop' product for Indians studying abroad, with services covering everything from ticketing and foreign exchange, to all sorts of insurance.
TCI's foreign exchange (forex) services will include remittance of tuition and living expenses through wire transfers or instant drafts in all major foreign currencies, along with convenient and safe carrying of foreign exchange in the form of currency notes, travellers' cheques, and even a pin-protected Citibank prepaid card that can be reloaded whenever additional funds are needed.
Students going abroad to study are advised to check with their local airlines' offices or travel agents about any special offers.
16/07/07 Times of India

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Categories: Careers Jul 2007, Foreign Jul 2007