Flight Info
Thailand: Elephant & Education Initiative
Do NOT book flights until your name is listed on the roster below:
Enrolled Participant Info
*Please note that to access a full student roster complete with contact information, you must sign in to your GLA Dashboard.
June 12 - June 25 *OK to book flights once your name is listed!
June 29 - July 12 *OK to book flights once your name is listed!
July 5 - July 18 *OK to book flights once your name is listed!
July 16 - July 29 *OK to book flights once your name is listed!
July 22 - August 4 *OK to book flights once your name is listed!
Booking Guidelines
Arrive between 5:00 (5am) and 23:59 (11:59pm) on the day your program begins
Please note that you may need to depart 1 calendar day prior in order to arrive on your program start date.
Depart between 5:00 (5am) and 23:59 (11:59pm) on the day your program ends
**If you are considering flights with a layover in Bangkok (BKK) on the way to Chiang Mai (CNX), be sure to allow at least a 2-3 hour layover for time to go through Thai immigration & customs in Bangkok.
Options to book your flight (once you've been notified to do so)
Book on your own
Use StudentUniverse GLA's Recommended Travel Agency
GLA recommends families avoid booking separate tickets with separate airline carriers and to avoid flights on Spirit or Frontier Airlines.
Unaccompanied Minor Program
Unaccompanied Minor Program: Typically, this program is required by airlines for travelers 14 years & younger when traveling alone (each airline is different).
Please contact us if you’ve purchased the optional Unaccompanied Minor service for your student and require a point of contact for arrival/departure.
Suggested Route
For each program, we suggest a flight route that is the most direct, with the fewest number of stops, and always leaving from a US gateway airport. Check the suggested routes on the Flight Portal.
Bangkok Airport Coordinator
How will the Airport Coordinator support my student in Bangkok?
We will have an Airport Coordinator this summer available during most arrival/departure times in Bangkok airport to assist with travel-related issues such as flight delays, luggage issues, etc. They will not be supervising students directly, but rather are available on standby to support with any travel hiccups.
Who are the Airport Coordinators and where will they be located?
Friendly, experienced travel professionals, vetted & trained by GLA.
They will be moving about the arrival hall to support students who may need assistance. They will be wearing red or blue GLA T-shirt as well as holding a GLA welcome sign.
Contact Information for Airport Coordinator:
Coming Soon! (to only use when your student is in Bangkok needing travel support)
Please contact our office with any questions or if you'd like further details!
TBD - Bangkok Airport Coordinator
Coming soon!
TBD - Bangkok Airport Coordinator
Coming soon!