Update at 9:00 pm

Airtran still has our NY flight listed as "on time." The weather channel said that they are expecting NY airports to reopen in the morning. They also reported that the streets are in "pretty good shape." I think it is looking a little more positive.

Airline Information - Read Now

We will be checking flight information all night. It is your job to get a good night's sleep. If there is a change you will hear from us before 4:00 a.m. If you do not hear from us by that time, head to the airport and be there by 4:30 a.m.

We will try your cell number first and your home number next and any other numbers after that. Please answer the phone.

NYC Travel Update

We just spoke with Ed Lenderman from M T and T. He understands our concerns and assures us that he will let us know ASAP about any cancellations due to weather. We asked him about worse case scenario. He said that in the event we have to cancel the trip (which he feels is very unlikely) the airlines should refund our $$ and the theatres are usually very good to do the same. He also said that the forecast looks very good after midnight tonight and the next few days are to be sunny, cold, and beautiful. He has a flight out of New York and into Atlanta tonight and it has not been canceled. I know that they will do everything in their power to make it right and keep us informed. We will continue to check the airtran website to make sure that we are good to go. Please continue to check this site for updated information and know that we are in constant contact with Manhattan Tour and Travel. We always consider your daughter's best interest.

Last Minute Notice

The airline has told us that each student will be paying $15 for each checked bag. ( Remember, we can only check one.) HOWEVER, Manhattan Tour and Travel has told us that it could possibly be $25 when we get to the airport. Please be prepared to pay this fee when you check in.

Here is the weather report from Weather Underground for New York City. I'll be updating this every day.

Updated Information for our trip

Girls please make note of these IMPORTANT updates:

Make sure that all bags and carry ons have a tag with your name and St. Agnes Academy written clearly on the tag. We will not be able to go to our rooms when we arrive in NYC. The hotel will store our bags only if they are clearly labeled. Be sure that you put a tag on anything that will be stored by the hotel. THIS IS IMPORTANT.

When you arrive at the airport you must be dressed and ready to hit the streets running in NYC. You will NOT be able to change clothes or shoes when you arrive. You will not be able to get into your luggage. Do Not wear pajama pants on the plane.

Bring $8.00 in change to the airport with you. We need this money as soon as we arrive in NYC. We will probably take this up at the airport. You must have correct change!

Updated Information for our trip

Our trip is drawing near and we can hardly wait to experience the Big Apple with you. We are in constant contact with Manhattan Tour and Travel as we tweak our itinerary and updates. Here are a few and reminders for you and your parents.

1. DEPARTURE TIME HAS CHANGED. Our flight departs at 6:00 a.m.; therefore, you must arrive by 4:30 a.m.

2. Reminder: Be sure and bring any and all medications that you will need over the four days of this travel event. Teachers are not allowed to administer medications to students. Those of you taking daily meds during school days will need to bring these with you.

3. Reminder: Every student will need to pay $8 for the Metro Pass as soon as we arrive in NYC. YOU MUST HAVE EXACT CHANGE. NO CHANGE WILL BE GIVEN.

4. The make-up meeting for NYC travelers and their parents is Wed., Feb. 3 at 7:15 a.m. in the PAC.

5. The following girls have not turned in forms and will not be allowed to go on the trip if these are not turned by Wed. Feb. 3 at the conclusion of the make-up meeting:

Alee Bono

Carol Cepeda

Amelia Donati

Caroline Graves

Katherine E. Green

Natalie Jones

Mary Elizabeth O'Neill

Elizabeth Petit

Mary Virginia Portera

Mary Claire Walsh