Final Travel Details for 27 March AFS Charter Flight for Students from Spain and Italy
This message was sent to all students from Italy and Spain (and their host families) who will be returning home on the March 27 charter flight from Chicago.
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March 26 Message Sent to DEN, GER, NED, NOR, SWE, and SUI Host Families and Students Concerning Return Travel
We previously informed you of our plan to arrange return flights via charter for this Friday, March 27. We have been informed that the flight departure for students from DEN, GER, NED, NOR, SWE, and SUI has been changed to Monday, March 30.
March 25 Information Concerning Hosted Students Returning to Italy
Regarding the return of the students to Italy, it is important to note that AFS Italy (Intercultura) has been working closely with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the network of the Italian Embassies and Consulates abroad. AFS-USA has been advised by AFS Italy (Intercultura) that these institutions support the return of the students to their home countries, due to the fact that no one can predict how the situation will evolve in the local community where the students are currently hosted.
March 25 Important YES/FLEX Program Announcements
AFS-USA has received a letter intended for all placement organizations from the Department of State in which they have shared their intention to shorten the FLEX and YES programs. They have noted that the Department of State’s goal is to safely transfer all FLEX and YES students home at the earliest opportunity.
Friday, March 27 AFS-USA Charter Flight Return Travel Announcement
We are writing today to inform you that arrangements have been made for students from the following countries to return home this coming Friday, March 27: Denmark, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. Travel is being arranged via a charter flight that will depart from Chicago O’Hare airport to bring students to their home countries.
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Travel Update Sent to Current Host Families from AFS-USA President, Tara Hofmann
During the first part of this week, we are focusing on returning students home who are from Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Iceland. There may be additional countries able to depart this week if circumstances change and we will do our best to give you as much notice as possible.
Update for AFS-USA Volunteers About Shortened Hosting Programs
During the last few days, over 200 currently hosted students have already returned home. Thank you to our volunteers, host families, and staff who mobilized so well for this first group of student returns.
A Message From AFS-USA Board Chair, Jed Hepworth to Volunteers
From the AFS-USA Board Chair, Building on the Legacy of the AFS Drivers – THANK YOU
New Online Orientation and Support Resources on MyAFS
Announcing a new Covid-19: Online Orientation and Support Resources section on My AFS Help and Learning. Read on for more information on these resources and an important note.