We have a variety of packages available for your trip:
FULL PACKAGES
Our full packages include scheduled return flights from the UK to New York JFK airport, all Airline taxes, fees and charges, Airport to Hotel private coach transfers (on group flights as indicated), and hotel accommodation on a room only basis. Sports Tours International Representatives will also be based in each hotel and will be at the Airport to greet you upon arrival in New York.
VERY IMPORTANT
In most hotels in New York where TRIPLE and QUAD rooms are offered please note you will be accommodated in a room with 2 QUEEN OR KINGSIZE BEDS, to sleep 3 or 4 people. PLEASE NOTE THE ROOMS DO NOT HAVE 3 OR 4 INDIVIDUAL BEDS. Therefore these rooms are only suitable for family groups.
For details of individual packages click on the links below:
Travel Inn Hotel
Belvedere Hotel
Marriott Marquis Hotel
Flight and Entry Only
To book, please download our *booking form* and post, fax to 0161 703 8547 or email to us at running@sportstoursinternational.co.uk .
FLIGHTS & TRANSFERS FOR FULL PACKAGE TOURS
Transfers to hotels on our full packages are only available on specific dates and flights into JFK airport. You may choose other dates to travel and other times, however you WILL NOT be eligible for the included transfers. Transfers are possible on public transport from JFK Airport by taxi at a set rate of $50 plus tolls.
Airport to Hotel private coach transfers operate on the following days and for the advertised flights ONLY:
Travel Inn, Belvedere, Marriott Marquis
Arriving Thursday and Friday
Departing Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
KEY TO AIRPORT ABBREVIATIONS
LHR – London Heathrow
JFK – JFK Airport, New York
FLIGHTS TO NEW YORK IN OCTOBER 09:
JFK flights
BA117…..LHR/JFK….28th-30th….Dep 08.20am…Arr 11.55am
BA175…..LHR/JFK…. 28th-30th….Dep 11.00am…Arr 14.40pm
BA177…..LHR/JFK…. 28th-30th….Dep 13.35pm…Arr 17.15pm
BA115…..LHR/JFK…. 29th-30th….Dep 16.00pm…Arr 19.45pm
(Please note transfers are NOT available on Weds 28th Oct – if you are travelling out to New York on this day you will be expected to make your own way to your hotel. Taxis are available from outside the airport terminal for a set fare of $50)
FLIGHTS FROM NEW YORK IN NOVEMBER 2009
Flights from JFK
BA178…..JFK/LHR…..2nd-5th….Dep 08.40am….Arr 20.40pm
BA112…..JFK/LHR…..2nd-4th….Dep 18.25pm….Arr 06.25am*
BA114…..JFK/LHR…..1st-8th….Dep 20.30pm….Arr 08.30am*
BA174…..JFK/LHR…..2nd-4th….Dep 19.01pm….Arr 07.05am*
BA176…..JFK/LHR…..2nd-4th….Dep 19.45pm….Arr 07.50am*
(Please note transfers are NOT available on Sunday 1st November, the BA178 at 08.40 am or flights departing after Wednesday 4th Nov)
FLIGHTS FOR FLIGHT AND ENTRY ONLY
We are only using Newark for our Flight and Entry Only packages this year, so we will not be operating any transfer service to and from Newark.
FLIGHTS TO NEW YORK IN OCTOBER 09:
Newark flights
BA185…..LHR/EWR…. 28th-30th….Dep 10.25am…Arr 14.25pm
BA187…..LHR/EWR…. 29th-30th….Dep 18.40pm…Arr23.00pm
BA189…..LHR/EWR…. 28th-30th….Dep 15.00pm…Arr 19.05pm
FLIGHTS FROM NEW YORK IN NOVEMBER 2009
Flights from Newark
BA184…..EWR/LHR…..2nd-4th….Dep 18.50pm….Arr 06.45am*
BA186…..EWR/LHR…..2nd-3rd….Dep 08.05am….Arr 20.15pm
BA188…..EWR/LHR…..1st-6th….Dep 20.50pm….Arr 08.45am*
*denotes next day arrival.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE ABOUT YOUR FLIGHTS
Taxes fees and surcharges are NOT guaranteed until tickets are issued, and are subject to change. Increases in government taxes and fuel surcharges before ticketing will be passed on to the customer, as per our booking conditions.
You are currently not able to use the 24 hour online check in facility when travelling on BA group tickets.
Changes to your booking including names, dates and flights are NOT permitted within two weeks of departure, therefore please choose your dates and flights carefully. Any changes to your booking at any point in time will attract an amendment fee, which increases the closer to departure we are.
The airline fares used for this tour are based on Group rates that carry strict restrictions which include no changes and no partial refunds after ticketing.
Upgrades to BA’s World Traveller Plus and Club are available subject to availability – please call for rates.
Your ticket MUST have the full name as per your passport. Failure to submit this at time of booking may result in you not being able to board your flight at time of departure and/or additional fees to be able to amend your booking. Please supply us with the correct name at time of booking, plus a copy of your passport details page.
CONNECTING FLIGHTS
Our FULL PACKAGE flights are operated by British Airways from London Heathrow Airport. If required we can quote domestic add-on fares for connections from other UK regional airports. Please call for details. More information about flights is available on our flights page
RACE ENTRY NAME CHANGES
Please note the race entries are STRICTLY NON CHANGEABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE once accepted and processed by New York Road Runners.
INSURANCE
For details of insurance for the our travel packages, please visit our insurance page
IMMIGRATION TO THE USA
There are now very strict guidelines on entry to the USA and a new system put in place whereby you must have registered with the Department of Homeland Security at least three days before you travel. More information can be found on the Department’s Official Website
SOUVENIR MERCHANDISE
If you wish to purchase souvenir products from the ING New York City Marathon, please visit the
New York Road Runners Online store.