Do the airlines provide escorts?
Yes; however, where possible, we ask that you do not use an airline escort. For years Overland students have flown without airline escorts—parents assist at check in, and we assist at the destination. Flying without an airline escort simplifies everyone’s airport logistics—Overland’s, yours, the airline’s. Airline policies regarding escorts vary from airline to airline. It is absolutely essential that you contact your airline by phone to confirm their policy. If you plan to purchase your flights on-line from your airline’s website or from a travel website like Expedia (or Orbitz, Kayak, etc.), then you must contact your airline by phone before you make your purchase to confirm their escort policy to ensure that you are in compliance. Most airlines have code-share agreements with other airlines. This means that you might think you are on United, when, in fact, you are on US Airways. The rules of the carrier, i.e., the company whose name is on the plane, not the rules of the code-share p
