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Advantage Travel of CNY, Inc

Nettleton Commons 313 East Willow Street, Suite 104 Syracuse, New York 13203 Phone: Fax : Email : Hours: Closed: 315-471-2222; 800-788-1980 315-471-6264 lmineker@advantagecny.com 9am-3pm-Mon-Fri. Weekends & Holidays

March 28, 2013

Group travel reservation form & payment are due to Advantage Travel by June 10, 2013.

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July 20 August 20, 2013
- GROUP FLIGHT INFORMATION & RESERVATION FORM GROUP FLIGHTS:

20 JUL 13 21 JUL 13 21 JUL 13 21 JUL 13 20 AUG 13 21 AUG 13

LAN AIRLINES #533 LAN AIRLINES #762 TAM LINHAS #4520

DEPART : ARRIVE : DEPART: ARRIVE: DEPART: ARRIVE:

NEW YORK/JFK SANTIAGO SANTIAGO SAO PAULO RIO DE JANEIRO NEW YORK/JFK

8:00PM 6:55AM 9:20AM 2:10PM 10:53PM 7:55AM

GROUP FLIGHT FEATURES : Group flights are monitored by Advantage Travel personnel : Return date changes permitted ($75) : Airline ticket is valid for one year GROUP AIRFARE : Round trip airfare: $1267. Current taxes and fuel surcharges: $96*. Processing fee: $35. Total fare is $1398. *The taxes, fuel surcharges and government fees that are shown above are accurate at the time of this printing. They are, however, subject to
change until tickets are issued (not when payment is received).

Any luggage fees imposed by the airlines are additional and are at your own expense. Please refer to the BAGGAGE section o n nd the 2 page of this document and visit the LAN Airlines website and TAM Linhas website. Baggage policy is determined at the time airline tickets are issued; not when the reservation form of received. OUTBOUND TRAVEL : A limited number of seats are available on the itinerary shown above. : Group travel is from JFK. Transportation to/from JFK to connect to the group flights is not included. : Group rates and benefits are based on a minimum of 10 passengers traveling outbound together. : Please allow a minimum of 4 hours at the international gateway to make the group flight. RETURN FLIGHT INFORMATION : Return transportation is from Rio de Janeiro to New York/JFK and must be completed by July 19, 2014. : Students who do not wish to return on the Aug 20, 2013 group flight may request an alternate return date. Deviation fees may apply. : All service must be with the LAN or TAM Airlines. Code share flights or other airlines are not permitted. : Airline tickets cannot be issued with an open return . The airline ticket must show a return itinerary and travel dates. DOMESTIC CONNECTIONS : Booking your domestic flights through Advantage Travel allows our staff to monitor your flights from your home gateway. : If you wish to have Advantage Travel provide a quote for travel to/from the international gateway, please use the form to indicate your preferred departure city and travel information to Lisa Mineker, lmineker@advantagecny.com. A suggested itinerary and pricing will be e-mailed to you. If you are booking domestic connections on your own, please do not book anything until you have received email confirmation of your international flights.

SUBMITTING A RESERVATION : Reservation requests may be mailed, faxed or scanned and e-mailed. If you are paying by credit card, you may submit your form online. Airline documents are issued based on the information you provide on the reservation form. University at Albany and/or Advantage Travel are not responsible for any fees incurred due to incorrect or incomplete information, so be as accurate as possible when completing the reservation form. PAYMENT / CANCELLATIONS th : Payment is due by June 10 . A $50 late booking fee applies to reservations and/or payments received on/after the due date. : MasterCard, VISA, Certified Checks and Money Orders are accepted. Personal checks are accepted as long as they are received prior to the deadline. A $40 fee applies to all returned checks. : Payments are refundable less a $350 penalty if reservations are cancelled on or before June 10, 2013. There are no refunds for cancellations received on/after June 11th or for no show on the day of departure. : Failure to check-in on time and/or use any portion of your ticket invalidates the entire ticket and the document loses all value. FLIGHT CONFIRMATION : If you are requesting your travel arrangements online, the system will generate a confirmation itinerary. : If you are requesting a deviation (flights from/to a different city, travel on an alternate date, connecting flights, etc.) you will receive the flight options by email after our agents have checked rates and availability. Requests for deviations are processed manually, so please allow a few days for our agents to research the options and send you pricing and itinerary choices. : Please review the itinerary carefully and notify Advantage Travel immediately if you notice any discrepancies so that unnecessary penalties and fees can be avoided. (1) The first and last name must match your passport exactly. (2) Alternate arrangements will be offered if the dates/flights you request are not available. Therefore, it is also important that you review your itinerary for accuracy. DOCUMENT DELIVERY : Your airline ticket will be issued electronically. Unless we notify you otherwise, you should expect to receive an electronic (paperless) e-ticket confirmation by email 10-21 days prior to departure. : If you have NOT received your airline documents within 7 days of departure, please call Advantage Travel at 800-788-1980. CHANGING YOUR RETURN DATE : Fees apply for each date change made after the airline ticket has been issued. Date changes made 30 days or more prior to the original return date: $75 plus any fare difference. Date changes made 8-29 days prior to the original return date: $150 plus any fare difference. Date changes made 7 days or less prior to the original return date: $250 plus any fare difference. : Return date changes must be requested in writing. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT AVAILABILITY. In order to book or change any flights, seats must be available in a specific inventory, which is limited and is not guaranteed. In order to secure the best rates we are required to use an inventory that can be difficult to confirm, especially during peak travel months. Please confirm flights early for best availability to avoid disappointment. INTERNATIONAL BAGGAGE : The airlines have very strict policies with regards to luggage, which are subject to change without notice. They have the right to charge for and/or refuse overweight, oversized or additional luggage. In order to be prepared on the day of departure, all travelers must reconfirm luggage allowances and restrictions directly with the airlines. LAN AIRLINES refer to the rules for economy class travel or call 866 435 9526 TAM LINHAS refer to the rules for economy class travel or call 888 235 9826 : Fees may apply for any or all checked baggage on domestic U.S. flights. If you are purchasing a separate ticket to get to/from the international gateway you must check directly with the carrier for baggage allowances. Students purchasing add-on fare should have international allowances from their home city. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS : All U.S. citizens traveling abroad must possess valid travel documents, which may include a passport and/or visa. Different situations require different documents. You do not need to be in possession of these documents to make flight reservations, however, it is your responsibility to make sure that you have the proper documentation prior to travel. Any costs associated with the failure to have proper travel documentation (including but not limited to the loss of the entire ticket cost) is solely the responsibility of the traveler. You can familiarize yourself with the specific document requirements for the country(s) you are visiting by contacting the U.S. Department of State (www.travel.state.gov) or by contacting your study-abroad program coordinator.

MISCELLANEOUS INSURANCE :You may want to consider purchasing insurance to cover unexpected medical/accident costs, damage or theft of personal property while youre abroad or to cover nonrefundable airline penalties. :The INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IDENTITY CARD (ISIC) offers travel discounts for students and limited international insurance coverage (as well as an option to upgrade to purchase enhanced coverage). The card can be purchased from Advantage Travel. TRAVEL INSURED offers an "Airline Ticket Protector" policy to cover non-refundable airfare costs that will work for most student travelers. They also offer more traditional coverage for vacation travel. Travel Insured or Phone 800-243-3174 and Reference: 47200 SPECIAL SEAT ASSIGNMENTS :Since the airlines control pre-assigned seating, Advantage Travel can request, but cannot guarantee, specific seats. If you have specific seating needs due to a physical condition, please contact Advantage Travel prior to purchasing your ticket to determine if your seating needs can be accommodated. SPECIAL MEALS :Most standard meal requests (i.e. vegetarian, kosher, low-fat, lactose free, etc.) can be honored on long-haul flights if they are requested at least 72 hours prior to departure. :Allergen-free meals and/or an allergen-free environment are not available on all services. If you allergy is severe, it is strongly recommended that you carry appropriate medicine in the event of a reaction. The airlines must be notified prior to travel if you have an allergy that could result in death. MEDICAL CONCERNS :Air travel, in particular over long distances, exposes passengers to a number of factors that may have an effect on their health and well-being. Passengers with health concerns should consult their doctor and the airline prior to committing to travel. DISINSECTION :Disinsection is permitted under international law in order to protect public health, agriculture and the environment. Some countries require insecticide spraying of aircraft. Federal law requires that we refer you to the DOTs disinsection website for information on what countries require disinsection and how insecticides are introduced to the aircraft in those countries. TRAVEL INTERRUPTIONS :Unfortunately, travel interruptions (schedule changes, weather, strikes, equipment malfunction, etc.) do occur and may cause disruption to your itinerary be prepared! Travel with extra money, cell phones and cell phone chargers, clothes, any necessary medication, etc. Advantage Travel is not responsible or liable for interruptions caused by the airlines, acts of God or others. TSA SECURE FLIGHT DATA :Advantage Travel must collect date of birth, gender and full name from all travelers in order to satisfy federal requirements mandated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Advantage Travel cannot accept or process any reservation requests without this information. TSAs privacy policy, as well as additional details, can be found at www.tsa.gov using the keywords, Secure Flight.

RESERVATION FORM & PAYMENT ARE DUE TO ADVANTAGE TRAVEL ON OR BEFORE JUNE 10, 2013.
FORM MAY BE FAXED, MAILED, SCANNED AND EMAILED OR, IF PAYMENT IS BY CREDIT CARD, AND MAY BE SUBMITTED ONLINE: If you are accepted after the deadline please contact Advantage Travel for flight availability and pricing. If you are faxing your form, kindly wait 24 hours before calling to see if it has been received.

Mail to: Advantage Travel of CNY, Inc. 313 East Willow Street, Suite 104 Syracuse, New York 13204

Phone: 315-471-2222; 800-788-1980 Fax to: 315-471-6264 E-mail: lmineker@advantagecny.com

UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY
BRAZIL PROGRAM JULY 20 AUGUST 20, 2013
RESERVATION REQUEST FORM
University at Albany and/or Advantage Travel are not responsible for fees incurred due to incorrect or incomplete information, so care should be taken to provide complete and accurate information below.

Travelers Information Name, exactly as it appears on your passport (or the legal document you will use to check in for your flights): *Last ___________________________________ *First ________________________________ *Middle _____________________ Shipping Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Cell Phone: __________________________________________ *Date of Birth ____________________ *Gender _____________
MM / DD / YYYY

E-mail: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Mandatory fields. Reservation cannot be processed without this information

Parent / Emergency Contact Information Emergency Contact Name(s): _________________________________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone: ______________________________________ Evening Phone: ________________________________________ Cell Phone: _________________________________________ E-mail:________________________________________________

Flight Request DOMESTIC U.S. CONNECTIONS: (If you would like a quote on connecting flights to get to or from New York/JFK to meet the group flight, please
use the spaces below to indicate your travel needs.)

I would like a quote for travel from _________________________________; returning to _________________________________


If you are requesting domestic connections, kindly allow a few days for us to research the best flight options and respond to you by e-mail.

OUTBOUND INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL: By completing this reservation form you are indicating that you would like to travel on the suggested flight from JFK to Sao Paulo on July 20, 2013. RETURN TRAVEL OPTIONS: (Please choose one) _______ I wish to return on the August 20th group return flight to New York/JFK. -or_______ I wish to return independently (please use the space below to indicate the city you wish to return to and your preferred return date): Return to (city) ____________________________ Return Date (1st & 2nd choice):____________________________________

FORM CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT RETURN FLIGHT INFORMATION.

Fare Calculation
(For students whose forms are submitted on or before June 10, 2013) (If you are requesting return travel on an alternate date or to an alternate city any fare difference will be emailed to you.)

+$ +$ +$

1267.00 96.00 35.00

Round trip airfare JFK/Sao Paulo/Rio de Janeiro/JFK Current taxes & fuel surcharges subject to change until tickets are issued Processing fee Late booking fee -$50.00- forms/payments received on/after June 11, (waived if youre accepted late) Total amount enclosed or to be charged

+ $ ___________ + $ ___________

Authorization & Payment Information I acknowledge and understand that fees apply for cancellation and/or changes once the reservation request form has been processed. I understand that taxes, fuel surcharges, government and/or airline fees are subject to change until tickets are issued (not when payment is made). Advantage Travel of CNY, Inc. agrees to notify me of any increase or decrease in these mandatory fees after the reservation form has been submitted and I hereby authorize Advantage Travel of CNY, Inc. to charge or credit my account for any cost difference. SIGNATURE of TRAVELER: ________________________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE of CARDHOLDER OR CHECK SUBMITTER:_________________________________________________________
Form cannot be processed without the appropriate signatures.

PAY BY CREDIT CARD:

MasterCard_______

VISA _________

Amount Authorized: $________________

Card Number______________________________________________ CVV CODE ______________ Exp. Date _______________ Cardholder Name __________________________________________________________________________________________ Cardholders Complete Billing Address _________________________________________________________________________ Cardholders Daytime Phone__________________________________ Business Phone __________________________________ Cardholders Signature (X) ___________________________________________________________________________________ PAY BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER: Make payable to Advantage Travel of CNY, Inc. Payment must be received no later than June 10, 2013. Please send to:ADVANTAGE TRAVEL OF CNY, INC 313 E WILLOW STREET, SUITE 104 SYRACUSE, NY 13203

Special Requests Please indicate any special requests: ___________________________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Most standard meal requests (i.e. vegetarian, kosher, low-fat, lactose free, etc.) can be honored on long-haul flights if they are requested at least 72 hours prior to departure. Allergen-free meals and/or an allergen-free environment are not available on all services. If your allergy is severe, it is strongly recommended that you carry appropriate medication in the event of a reaction. The air carrier must be notified prior to travel if you have an allergy that could result in death.

JULY 20 AUGUST 20, 2013 PLEASE MAKE A COPY OF THIS FORM AND RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS.
You are responsible and bound by the regulations and policies of the carrier including, but not limited to, the information contained herein. Advantage Travel does not assume further responsibility for any aspect of your travel beyond securing this fare and issuance of your ticket. In order to acquaint yourself with the regulations that govern your travel, please review this document thoroughy and refer to the appropriate airline website. Your acceptance of this fare and ticket constitutes acknowledgement of the above.

UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY BRAZIL PROGRAM

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28MAR13

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