EW8 PROVISIONAL ITINERARY DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, 21St SEPTEMBER Between 07:30 and 08:20 Please Check-In with Finnair in Terminal 3 at London’S Heathrow Airport

REVISED DATES AND PROGRAMME

21-27 SEPTEMBER 2016 EXOTIC WINGS #8 Wonsan Air Festival, DPRK The world’s rarest aircraft..? The ﬁrst North Korean Airshow

Almost too incredible to be true, North Korea is staging its very first airshow in September with the promise of military participation as well as a good showing of the national ‘home team’ of Air Koryo with its Russian-built rarities. This is a highly regimented, invite-only visit to the first event of Exotic Wings #8 Goals its kind so, whilst no one really knows what to expect, you will be travelling with the best photographers in the business to create history. AG1: Be amongst COAP's Exotic Wings excursions are not traditional Assignments. They involve travel to the first ever all corners of the globe, off the beaten track. They offer a chance to travel with pro aviation western group to shooters, with in-country experience and local visit a North Korean contacts, which otherwise may be too daunting or difficult to achieve. Not for the faint-hearted, airshow. you never know what you are going to get on the adventure, but if you do come away with results they will surely be of the highest and AG2: Photograph rarest quality. Ideal for photographers that want some of the rarest something different and love the thrill of the chase. aircraft in the world. This visit will see COAP travel to the first ever event of its kind, with expected North Korean AG3: Capture the AF participation as well as 'home team' rarities of Air Koryo. It will be 21-27 September, and flavour of the event you won't need to lift a finger (other than your for magazine shutter release!).

reports. This is not your normal form of travel - there are serious considerations to take into account, and travelling on your own is just not possible. AG4: Participate in Whilst there are other groups travelling, there is an aviation just over 600 spaces available (westerners only). COAP will be oﬀering a small group in photography partnership with its established travel partner workshop. IAAT, an expert in travel logistics, for complete peace of mind.

Rich Cooper, COAP The Programme & Itinerary...

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FULL TRAVEL ADVICE, INFORMATION ABOUT THE AIR FESTIVAL AND A BREAKDOWN OF VISITING NORTH KOREA IS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS ITINERARY. COAP AND IAAT ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EVENT NOT PROCEEDING AS ADVERTISED, NOR NON-FLYING/NON-PARTICIPATION OF ADVERTISED AIRCRAFT, OPERATIONS AND EVENTS.

EW8 PROVISIONAL ITINERARY DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, 21st SEPTEMBER Between 07:30 and 08:20 please check-in with Finnair in Terminal 3 at London’s Heathrow Airport. Then meet Rich Cooper & Steve Comber of COAP and your fellow photographers who will be gathering nearby the check-in area. Latest check-in time is 2-hours prior to departure, i.e. 08:20.

Heathrow Airport, Terminal 3, Flight: AY832, Departs: 10:20 Arr Helsinki 15:15

On arrival, time to stretch our legs before our ﬂight to Beijing; boarding should commence at 16:20.

Helsinki, Flight AY051, departs 18:20

DAY 2: THURSDAY, 22nd SEPTEMBER Beijing, Arrives: 06:55 YOUR HOT:EL INFO IN CHINA: On arrival we proceed through Immigration, Baggage Reclaim and Customs. Capital Airport In the Arrivals Hall we meet our local English-speaking guide, board our Hotel, Beijing specially chartered coach and drive 25 miles north of Beijing, to one of the +86 (010) 6457 7788 most spectacular collections of aircraft in the world: the China Aviation www.capitalairport Museum, located around and through a mountain! Website: hotelbeijing.cn/ www.china.org.cn/english/kuaixun/72761.htm

There are more than 200 aircraft on display, with an emphasis on the Korean YOUR HOT:EL INFO War and the Cold War. The museum includes many unique machines, IN NORTH KOREA: including a 1903 Wright Flyer replica, and several British types. Packed lunch One of four TBA provided.

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EW8 ITINERARY (continued)

…DAY 2: THURSDAY, 22nd SEPTEMBER CONTINUED

Returning to Beijing we check-in at the Capital Airport Hotel. Dinner tonight will be in the hotel, ahead of a very special evening.

From 19.30hrs, we have a private meeting room for an exclusive, one-oﬀ, COAP-only, evening event with the world-famous, legendary aviation photographer Katsuhiko Tokunaga. This intimate Workshop is exclusively for those on the COAP itinerary and will involve a relaxed, Q&A session and debate with the master himself, talking about his career, his interests, his skills and his approaches to aviation photography as well as the industry of the pursuit and photography as a whole. An amazing opportunity not to be missed.

Katsu is the world’s leading professional military aviation photographer, amassing over 1500 ﬂying hours in countless fast jet types over decades of back-seat missions.

EW8 PROVISIONAL ITINERARY (continued)

DAY 3: FRIDAY, 23rd SEPTEMBER Today we transfer to Beijing Capital International Airport. Here we board the Air Koryo charter ﬂight to Pyongyang, operated by a Tupolev Tu-204.

Depart Beijing at 08:30hrs, arriving at Pyongyang at 11:00hrs.

On arrival we go straight to our waiting Air Koryo Ilyushin Il-62!

Depart Pyongyang at 11:45hrs, arriving Wonsan at 12:15hrs.

On arrival we go through Immigration, baggage reclaim and customs and then take our seats on the waiting coach and transfer to one of four hotels: the Tongmyong Hotel, Songdowon Hotel, Kalma Hotel or Masikryong Hotel. We currently await the name of the hotel at which our group will be accommodated.

A sightseeing tour of the city is planned for later in the day.

DAYS 4 & 5: SATURDAY, 24th & SUNDAY, 25th SEPTEMBER Two fascinating days at the Wonsan Air Festival (see ‘What’s On’ Questions about Exotic Wings? later). Latest news is that the air force will increase its participation Call Rich direct on +44 (0)7768 816029 with a larger number and types in the static display and ﬂying [email protected] programme. Each morning we transfer by coach the short distance to the airport and return late afternoon. Timings to be Questions about the travel, logistics or advised. booking? Call the IAAT team on 01932 255625 **MEDIA ACCREDITATION** COAP travellers will have access to Media Accreditation and this is included in the Assignment price. Details about what this entails and the beneﬁts of it are not yet available, other than the fact that such a facility will exist. You will be contacted about this when more details are known.

**OPTIONAL VIP UPGRADE** For an additional £450 you can upgrade your attendance to VIP status. This is not included in the Assignment price. Available on a limited basis, it allows a dedicated viewing area with private seating and bar, complimentary drinks and snacks, complimentary programme, luxury accommodation and enhanced meal service upgrade.

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DAY 6: MONDAY, 26th SEPTEMBER Today we return to the airport and board the Air Koryo charter flight back to Pyongyang; we then board the connecting Air Koryo charter flight to Beijing. The exact departure times and aircraft types are not known at present as there will be several flights during the day.

In Beijing, after Immigration, baggage reclaim and customs we meet our local guide and transfer to the Capital Airport Hotel for a stay of 1 night on a full board basis. Our breakfast in Wonsan, a meal on the ﬂight (tbc) and the evening meal at the Beijing hotel are all included in the tour price.

DAY 7: TUESDAY, 27th SEPTEMBER At 08:00hrs we transfer the few miles to Beijing’s Capital Airport and check-in with Finnair for our daytime ﬂight back to London, via Helsinki. Latest check-in time is 08:55hrs.

Beijing Capital Airport, Flight: AY052 Departs: 10:55hrs Arrives Helsinki Airport 14:15hrs

On arrival we have time to stretch our legs before our connecting ﬂight to London; boarding should commence at 16:20.

Helsinki, Flight: AY995 departs: 17:00hrs Arrives London Heathrow, Terminal 3 Airport, 18:05hrs Questions about Exotic Wings? Call Rich direct on +44 (0)7768 816029 And that’s it, the thrill and experience of this COAP [email protected] Exotic Wings adventure is over, only to be relived through the amazing images we hope to have Questions about the travel, logistics or captured. booking? Call the IAAT team on 01932 255625

WHY TRAVEL TO NORTH

KOREA WITH COAP? TOUR PRICE INCLUDES Flights on the scheduled services of Finnair from The COAP trip will be a self-contained, London’s Heathrow Airport smaller group of 10-12 people for a Charter flights with Air Koryo: Beijing- Pyongyang-Wonsan-Pyongyang-Beijing versatile, focussed approach. You will be UK, Finnish, Chinese and North Korean airport travelling with two of the best (and most taxes and UK Air Passenger Duty, (cost subject to change) travelled) photographers in the business, Transfers in Beijing, by air-conditioned coach your material will be available for use in Transfers and transportation in North Korea 2-nights hotel accommodation at Capital Airport magazine articles (media passes are Hotel, Beijing in rooms with private facilities included for COAP members, though we 3-nights hotel accommodation in North Korea, in rooms with private facilities do not yet know what that will translate All meals in Beijing, as stated to). As usual, we are using the All meals in North Korea, as stated North Korean Tourist Visa Card (UK/EU citizens experienced IAAT to fulfil the travel and only) logistics requirements (the prime travel Admission to all the visits in North Korea Services of local English-speaking guide in partner for the North Korean event). Beijing Furthermore, there will be a very special Services of local English-speaking guides in North Korea evening aviation photography Gratuity for our North Korean guides (see later) Workshops in the hotel included, with Workshop & room hire Media Accreditation the very best in the business, Mr NOT INCLUDED Katsuhiko Tokunaga. The price includes China: Multiple Entry Tourist Visa: UK/EU citizens only all flights, accommodation, transport, Any optional sightseeing flights at the airshow transfers, meals, show entry, all events, Travel insurance Personal expenditure, e.g. souvenirs, gifts, media accreditation and Workshop. drinks, telephone calls, laundry etc Gratuity for all coach drivers

WONSAN AIR FESTIVAL: WHAT’S ON Korean People’s Army Air Force and Air Koryo Displays Taking place in the morning and afternoon of the first day of the Festival, the KPA Air Force and Air Koryo will perform two x 2-hour flying displays, with the former also doing aerobatics. Single aircraft as well as formation flying will be included.

A number of aircraft types are anticipated to take part, including Mig-21, Mig-29, Sukhoi Su-25 jets and Hughes MD-500 helicopters. When not ﬂying, they will be parked up at Kalma during the day as a static display for photography.

The DPRK’s national airline, Air Koryo, will take to the skies and perform a full aerobatic display featuring low passes and touch and go manoeuvres. Aircraft types planned to take part will include the Ilyushin Il-18, Il-62, Il-76, Tupolev Tu-134, Tu-154, Antonov An-24 airliners plus Mil Mi-17 helicopters. When not ﬂying, they will be parked up at Kalma during the day as a static display for photography.

The second day of the show will feature “Farewell KPAAF” whereby each aircraft will take-oﬀ in stream, one by one. Another opportunity for fabulous ﬁlming and/or photography.

Air Koryo Scenic Pleasure Flights On the second day of the Festival, participants will have the opportunity to enjoy optional 30 minute scenic pleasure ﬂights on a range of classic aircraft in the Air Koryo ﬂeet, including the Ilyushin IL-18, IL-62, IL-76, Tupolev Tu-134, Tu-154, Antonov An-24 airlines plus Mil Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopters and some of Air Koryo’s light training aircraft. Prices are as follows: Il-18 €150.00 Il-62 €250.00 Tu-134 €150.00 Tu-154 €250.00 Il-76 €250.00 An-24 €100.00 Mi-17/MI-8 €150.00 AN-2 €100.00 Parachute Jump €100.00 per jump Light Aircraft : Alpi P400 (3x pax), €250; Piper Matrix (6 pax) €175

You MUST indicate on your booking form if you are interested in any of these ﬂights. Those not taking the ﬂights will be allowed to take photos from the edge of the runway.

WONSAN AIR FESTIVAL: WHAT’S ON (continued…)

Skydiving For the first time ever, the DPRK will welcome foreign jumpers to their country in the spirit of international peace and friendship through air sports. Professionally qualified parachutists are invited to participate in the inaugural ‘International Friendship Skydive’, in which Korean and foreign skydivers will jump together over the Kalma Peninsula. Should you wish to take part in this unique, first time parachuting event, please let us know and we will be pleased to provide more information about how to join. As well as the above, parachutists from the Pyongyang Air Club will be performing several demonstration jumps from various heights onto the runway.

Model Aircraft Aerobatic Display Taking place on the second day of the Festival in between the pleasure ﬂights, Pyongyang Air Club will perform an aerobatic ﬂying display with a range of model aircraft. We are promised a colourful and lively display that will rival that of their bigger brothers – albeit in miniature!

Entertainment As well as aviation and air sports events, the Festival will host a wide range of additional cultural activities for participants to enjoy between the ﬂying, including:

Song and Dance show performed by Kangwon Province Art Troupe Taekwando martial arts demonstrations Folk dancing, tug of war and kite flying Korean film viewing at Songdowon amphitheatre Grand finale Mass Dance by Wonsan youth and students in Haean Square

Food and Drink The Festival will provide a showcase of Korean national cuisine for all participants to enjoy.

Furthermore, we are delighted that the Air Festival will be hosting the ﬁrst ever DPRK National Beer Festival, during which visitors will be allowed to sample a wide array of beers from across the country whilst enjoying the thrilling aerobatic feats taking place above them.

Fully Inclusive The tour price includes all breakfasts, lunches and evening meals in the DPRK and China.

TRAVELLING TO NORTH KOREA Taking Photographs: It is possible to take pictures during the trip (digital cameras are allowed) but, please, always ask for permission if you want to photograph people closely, and especially military personnel.

Ordinary tourists may have their photographs checked by the Korean customs when they leave the DPRK and some pictures might be deleted (if on a digital camera). However, our group has special permission to take photographs of aircraft at the airports and we do not anticipate any problems. (For information, Ian Allan Aviation Tours’ tour managers, when visiting previously had the same permission, and were not stopped).

We are not aware of any restrictions at Wonsan during the airshow. Any information about Media passes will follow as details emerge.

Obeying Instructions from the DPRK Authorities: We have been advised that any member of the group who disregards any instruction from the DPRK security personnel or local guides which accompany the group, for example, goes oﬀ somewhere when told not to, or photographs a certain background, building or aircraft when advised it is forbidden, will be sent back to the hotel immediately AND WILL REMAIN THERE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TOUR. The DPRK authorities also have the right to deport you if they wish.

Guides: North Korea does not allow foreigners to travel around the country without tour guides. Even if you go to the DPRK individually, 2 guides will accompany you everywhere. They are very friendly, they don’t bite!

Stamps in Your Passport: When entering North Korea, you will be issued with a visa card and your passport will NOT be stamped – unless you ask for it to be. If your passport contains stamps from visits to South Korea or the United States it will NOT create any problems when entering North Korea.

Your passport must have 2 clean, facing pages: i.e., no stamps or markings on them.

Citizens of the United States of America and Israel: Are allowed to visit the DPRK, however, US tourists must enter and exit the DPRK by air.

TRAVELLING TO NORTH KOREA Where to Join/Leave the Group: Everyone on our tour must join/leave the group either at London’s Heathrow Airport, or in Beijing, at the airport or hotel.

Korean Traditions and Way of Life: You must show respect at all times for Korean traditions and their unique way of life – even when you think you are not being watched or overheard! When visiting religious places or monuments appropriate clothing must be worn, especially when visiting places associated with the country’s eternal leader, Kim Il Sung. T-shirts, blue jeans, shorts or mini-skirts are not generally accepted.

We ask that all persons booking on this Ian Allan tour are to be dressed casual, but smart, at all times as we will be returning to North Korea with other groups and wish to present a good impression at all times.

Leaving the Hotel: You are not allowed to leave the hotels on your own. But if you are craving for a stroll around the block or have any other special requests (not included in the itinerary), please contact our tour manager who will ask our local guides; and they will do their best to make it possible. The guides will follow you wherever you wish to go.

Hot Water: Hot water in the hotels located in the countryside is usually only available during 1 hour in the morning before breakfast and 1 hour in the evening before or after dinner. Our hotel in Pyongyang has hot water 24 hours a day.

Telephone Calls and E-mails: From the hotel in Pyongyang you can make phone calls; it can however be expensive and calls to Europe currently cost between €4.00 - €5.00 per minute. Always check at the reception the exact ‘by the minute’ cost to your country.

Internet Access: There is no access to the Internet from the DPRK.

TRAVELLING TO NORTH KOREA Mobile Phones, Sat Navs and GPS The use of mobile phones whilst in the DPRK is now possible. You have to purchase a special SIM card on arrival at the Pyongyang Airport; each card costs €50.00 and provides approximately 30 minutes of international dialling. ALL calls into and out of the DPRK are monitored – so be very careful what you say!

Mobile phones and cameras that have a satnav or GPS system are NO LONGER forbidden in the DPRK.

Calls of an urgent nature, from your family or next of kin, will be possible through our travel colleagues in Pyongyang. Contact details will be included in the ﬁnal travel documentation.

Laptops, MP-3 Players and E-Book Readers: Can be taken in with you. Kindly note that such items may be subject to spot checks by Customs on arrival, therefore, you should make absolutely certain you do not possess any media/books – or any other materials – which could be deemed in ay way to be critical of the DPRK. Failure to comply with this can result in very serious consequences and delay you leaving the country.

Electricity Supply: The type of electrical sockets that you will encounter in North Korea are the same as those found in the USA and Canada: two pin, ﬂat.

The electricity supply is between 220 and 240 volts AC.

Electricity Shortages: Can occur from time to time, so you might want to consider bringing a pocket lamp with batteries

Drinking Water: Can be purchased in plastic bottles at all our hotels. Do not drink the local tap water.

Special Dietary Requests or Food Allergies: Please inform us when booking so we can see if it is possible for you to have special meals.

TRAVELLING TO NORTH KOREA Currency: Foreigners are not allowed to pay with, or buy, the local currency: the North Korean Won. All transactions are made in Euros (preferred), US Dollars, or Chinese Yuan. It is recommended you take with you Euros in cash (preferably in small denominations as sometimes it can be diﬃcult to get change in the souvenir or book shops).

Credit cards are NOT accepted. All payments are done in cash. There are no cash machines/ ATMs in North Korea.

Health: Take with you all medicines that you normally use. It is a good idea to have some ‘stomach upset’ medicine.

Gifts for Our Guides, Local Children and Coach Drivers: Tourists are expected to bring with them some little presents/souvenirs for the local guides, coach drivers and children. Men appreciate cigarettes (most Chinese and Korean men smoke) and women like inexpensive cosmetics. Children like chocolate, ball-point pens, etc.

The tour price includes a gratuity for our tour guides (there are always 2 of them in the DPRK).

For coach drivers, we suggest you consider giving them a small gift before departing each city: e.g. a packet of cigarettes. Even if you don’t smoke we recommend you buy a duty-free pack of 200 to hand out on tour as you go along.

Payment for COAP EW8: North Korea: A deposit of £500.00 per person should accompany your Booking Form, with the balance due 10 weeks prior to the tour’s departure. Please see your Booking Conﬁrmation/Invoice for the exact date. Please note that a reminder of the payment date will not be sent.

Passports and Visas: Citizens of the UK are required to be in possession of a Full UK Passport, which must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of your return. You may also refer to the World Travel Guide website: www.wtgonline.com for general information on passports, visas and health requirements.

Programme operated on behalf of the Centre of Aviation Photography by Ian Allan Aviation Tours, Terminal House, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 8AS, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0)1932 255625 Fax: +44 (0)1932 231942 e-mail: [email protected] www.ianallantravel.com/aviationtours/COAP IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION: 2 TRAVELLING TO NORTH KOREA China: From 2013 the Chinese authorities have allowed a waiver to their visa regulations and you can now transit through Beijing, or stay within the city limits, for up to 72 hours without a visa, so long as you can provide proof of onward travel (and a visa for your ﬁnal destination) upon arrival in Beijing. We will be able to provide proof of the onward travel to the DPRK in the form of an Air Koryo e-ticket. We will also be able to provide proof of your DPRK visa in the form of a scanned colour copy. These documents will be sent to you prior to the start of the tour, and you can print copies to show the relevant authorities. Such an arrangement now saves you the cost of a Chinese double entry visa.

Those travelling in our last group who elected to enter under the transit option experienced no problems; and in fact, they passed through Immigration a lot quicker than those with a visa. We therefore recommend entering China, at Beijing Airport, under the transit visa option.

If however you plan to spend more than 72 hours, either before and/or after the tour, then you will still need to obtain a double entry visa, and for these people we can provide the necessary letter of invitation on KITC letterhead. Please let us know if you require such documentation.

This new visa free rule applies to 45 nationalities. The information from the Chinese visa centre in London can be viewed at: http://visaforchina.org/

All other nationalities should check with the Chinese Embassy in their country of residence.

North Korea: A Tourist Visa to enter North Korea is required by everyone.

For UK/EU citizens a Visa Card will be handed to you following your arrival in Beijing. The cost of this visa is €50.00 and is included in the tour price. You will be sent a visa application form once your booking is conﬁrmed.

All other nationalities should go on to the internet for details of their nearest North Korean Embassy or representative.

Foreign & Commonwealth Oﬃce (FCO) Consular Advice: The FCO's consular service is a major operation. Every hour of every day consular staﬀ around the world are advising and helping British nationals.

For up-to-date information on China we suggest you visit: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/ travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/china/

For North Korea speciﬁcally: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia- oceania/korea-dpr-north-korea/

In addition, the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) provide an Information Line for UK callers only, telephone: 020 3117 0599. This line is open between the hours 10:00 – 16:00, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).

TRAVELLING TO NORTH KOREA Photography: Please see page earlier. Should anyone fail to heed the information, or instructions given by the DPRK authorities, and as a result are detained and/or deported, Ian Allan Aviation Tours will not be responsible for any additional expense incurred.

Baggage Regulations – Finnair – Heathrow Departures: Hold baggage – Finnair’s baggage rules, for Economy Class, currently allow 1 piece in the aircraft’s hold, up to a maximum weight of 51lbs (23kgs), with maximum dimensions of 62ins (158cms) including the handle, pockets and wheels. Please note Air Koryo’s weight allowance which is less at 44lbs.

Hand baggage - Passengers departing from or transferring through Heathrow can take 1 standard-sized bags no bigger than 22” x 18” x 10” (56cm x 45cm x 25cm), including wheels, pockets and handles and 1 small personal item. There is a combined weight limit of 17.5lbs (8kgs) for both cabin bags. Please note Air Koryo’s smaller allowance.

If ﬂying from any other airport on Finnair, i.e. on connecting services to/from Heathrow, the allowance diﬀers depending on the airport and you are advised to check beforehand.

Baggage Regulations – Air Koryo Hold baggage – Economy Class passengers are allowed one piece of checked baggage which must not exceed 44lbs (20 kg). The length, width and height of each piece of checked baggage must not exceed 39in x 24in x 16in (100cm x 60cm x 40cm).

Hand baggage - Economy Class passengers may carry one small bag or other personal item weighing no more than 11lbs (5 kg), and suitable for placing in the closed overhead rack or under the seat provided that the total sum of its three dimensions does not exceed 45in (115cm).

Baggage Restrictions: Remain in place for the carriage of liquids, gels, and creams in hand baggage for all passengers departing from and transferring through all EU airports. Some other airports around the world operate their own restrictions. Customers are advised to check before they travel.

TRAVELLING TO NORTH KOREA Baggage Restrictions (continued) Limited quantities of liquids (individual containers must not exceed 3.5ﬂ oz (100ml)), are allowed as hand baggage but must be carried separately through security in a clear plastic, zip-top or re-sealable bag that does not exceed 8in x 8in (20cm x 20cm), or quart size. Items must ﬁt in the bag comfortably and the bag must be completely closed.

The bag can only contain liquids such as shampoo, suntan lotions, creams, toothpaste, hair gel and hair spray, perfumes, cosmetics such as mascara and lip gloss, water and other drinks, soups and syrups and other items of a similar consistency.

Cigarette lighters are NOT permitted in hold baggage or through the security search. These may be purchased airside.

Hand baggage can also include electronic equipment such as mobile phones, digital cameras and MP3 players (such as i-Pods). Laptops must be removed from the bag for x-ray.

Prescription medicines in liquid form, e.g. diabetic kit can also be included.

At security all remaining items should be placed in the tray provided for screening, e.g. car keys and fobs, cash, solid food, books, newspapers, cigarettes and tobacco, belts and shoes. Pushchairs and walking aids are permitted but must be x-ray screened. All wheelchairs will be subject to search. Please note: you may be subject to a hand search by the security team and required to remove footwear to be x-ray screened.

Baggage Weight Restrictions – UK Airports Since 1st June 2004, any single piece of checked baggage weighing more than 70lbs (32kgs) has not been accepted at check-in by any airline operating from London’s Heathrow Airport. The BAA may introduce this limit at their other airports in the UK (and so might non-BAA airports), in an attempt to reduce manual handling injuries amongst airport staﬀ. Please bear this in mind when packing your suitcase.

Meals On this tour we stay on a Full Board Basis throughout: breakfast, lunch (some may be of the packed variety or onboard with Air Koryo) and evening meal.

Health Requirements There are no known mandatory precautions for visiting China or North Korea; however, we recommend you consult your local doctor or health centre for the latest information.

TRAVELLING TO NORTH KOREA Climate : The most pleasant months for visiting North Korea are April, May, June, September and October. The average temperature in Pyongyang during our visit should be around 70⁰F/20⁰C, low humidity with very little, if any, rainfall. There are 12 hours of daylight and usually 7+ hours of sunshine. We recommend you take summer clothing with a jacket.

Dress: All persons booking on this COAP trip are requested to be dressed casual, but smart, at all times as a mark of respect, and out of courtesy, to our North Korean hosts.

Travel Insurance: For citizens of the United Kingdom, Ian Allan Aviation Tours are able to oﬀer competitive and comprehensive insurance cover. However, if you do not wish to take out our insurance, you must ensure that comparable or greater cover is taken. The number of your Insurance Policy should be written, if known, on your Booking Form at the time of making the reservation, but no later than the date when ﬁnal payment is due. A copy of the policy must be forwarded to Ian Allan Aviation Tours.

Individual insurance policies are arranged through CoverMore Insurance Services Limited; the premiums for which will vary according to your circumstances. Full details are available on request.

These policies also include cover for non-scheduled flights, i.e. pleasure flights, where the aircraft is licensed and insured to undertake such flights, and where a payment is made.

Flexible Itinerary: In Beijing we are very happy for enthusiasts to take time away from the printed itinerary to pursue their own interests so long as they inform the Tour Manager. It will be the individual’s responsibility to ensure that they re-join the group at the hotel at the stated time on the day of departure.

In North Korea, there is no ﬂexibility! You cannot wander oﬀ on your own – unless you are accompanied by 2 North Korean guides which can be arranged.

Land Only Price: This is for those that would prefer to join the tour at the hotel in Beijing on Day 2, instead of ﬂying from the UK with the main group, and leave the group on Day 7.

This Land Only price will INCLUDE everything as stated, EXCEPT your long haul international ﬂights to/from Beijing.

You are strongly advised to contact us before making your own ﬂight arrangements in the event that there has been a change to the published itinerary.

TRAVELLING TO NORTH KOREA Flight Timings & Connecting Travel Arrangements to Departure Airport: All flight departure and arrival times are correct at the time of preparing each itinerary; however, airlines may change these times with little or no prior warning. In practice such changes are only a few minutes either way and the final itinerary will show the actual times. Clients making their own arrangements to get to the departure airport by air, rail, coach etc., should bare the above in mind if purchasing non-refundable or non-changeable tickets. Ian Allan Aviation Tours cannot be held responsible for any changes to flight times and any privately arranged travel tickets to the airport becoming invalid.

Pre-departure: For connecting ﬂights from UK regional airports - please call Ian Allan on 01932 255625 for the latest special oﬀers available.

‘Meet & Greet’ Car Parking, London’s Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5: From your home or overnight hotel, simply drive to the terminal and meet the Purple Parking agent in one of the Pick Up/Drop Oﬀ Valet Parking lanes. Your car will then be taken to an oﬀ-airport, secure, car park 5 miles away. On your return, the car will be waiting for you in the same location. Simple and very convenient. Recommended by our Tour Managers. Please call for details. Please call IAAT for details.

Pleasure Flights – Disclaimer: Should you decide to undertake any pleasure/sightseeing ﬂights which have not been oﬀered or sanctioned by us; COAP & Ian Allan Aviation Tours will not be held liable for any injuries or death resulting thereon.

Aircraft Participation – Disclaimer: Whilst the event advertises military and civil participation, and even states aircraft types, this is by no means guaranteed, nor are the levels of restriction around them. Neither COAP nor Ian Allan Aviation Tours will be held responsible for any element of the ﬂying or static programme not being as advertised or changes to the restrictions.

Tours Aﬀected by World Events or Unforeseen/Unplanned Circumstances: In an ever-changing world, events may occur immediately before or during a tour that result in cancellations or changes to the tour itinerary. For example, an increase in security may result in an approved visit being cancelled by the authorities in the DPRK. Ian Allan Travel Ltd cannot be held responsible for any part of the tour being cancelled or changed, the DPRK and Chinese authorities; or due to world events or circumstances beyond our control.

HOW TO BOOK...

This Exotic Wings event is limited in numbers and is now ready for Questions about the you to conﬁrm your booking. Operations? Call Rich direct on +44 • In order to book your place, please go to... (0)7768 816029 www.centreofaviationphotography.com/operations/exotic-wings/ rich@centreofaviationpho exotic-wings-8 tography.com

Questions about the • Sign into your COAP account and click the green Book Now travel, logistics or button to go to the dedicated IAAT booking site. booking? Call the IAAT team on • Locate Exotic Wings 8 ‘North Korea’ and click Book Now. Places 01932 255625 will be allocated on a ﬁrst come, ﬁrst served basis.

• Complete the booking form and hit Submit. You will receive an acknowledgement from IAAT of your request and will be contacted in order to conﬁrm the ﬂights, price and collect the required £500 deposit (balance due 10 weeks before departure).

ASSIGNMENT PRICE EVENT: 227635

From £1995 per person Land-only (NO international ﬂights to/from China; but including ﬂights to/from North Korea). PLEASE SPEAK WITH ONE OF OUR CONSULTANTS BEFORE BOOKING YOUR FLIGHTS.

From £2740 per person Package price based on sharing a twin bedded room on a Fully Inclusive basis (some lunches may be of packed variety). See “Tour Price Includes” boxed item. £198.00 Single room supplement