Bag Fees
You will be responsible for covering your baggage fees. American Airlines and Delta bag fees are $120 per bag. One free personal item and one free carry-on is allowed. Please pack light. Your baggage cannot weigh over 50 pounds or you will incur an additional surcharge. 
 
TSA Limits
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) limits the amount of liquid you can carry onto a plane. Liquids (gels, lotions, etc.) in a carry-on bag must be three ounces or smaller and packed together in a quart-sized, clear plastic bag. Please be mindful of these limits. For more detailed information, visit TSA’s website.
 
Identification
A passport is required for international travel.
 
Be Early
Arrive to the airport early. Additional flights are not available.
 
Spare Clothes
Bring a spare change of clothes in a carry-on in case your baggage gets lost.
 
Credit Cards
Call your debit and credit card companies before you leave and let them know you are traveling out of the country. This will help avoid declined transactions or failed ATM withdrawals.
We recommend packing the following items:
  • Blouses and Shirts 
  • Light Jacket
  • Long Pants
  • Rain Gear: Small Umbrella & Rain Jacket
  • Comfortable Walking Shoes
  • Camera
  • Phone/Charger
  • Toiletries 
  • Prescription Medication(s)

Wireless and Wi-Fi Service 
Free Wi-Fi service is provided at the hotel and you can enable W-Fi Calling on your device to make and receive calls when you are connected to Wi-Fi. Be sure to contact your wireless provider to determine international calls and data details. 
 
Kynect Wireless now offers international service called Global Pass. 

You will need to sign up for Global Pass before you leave the US. You may not be able to use the service if you don’t activate it before you leave.  You may add Global Pass by calling 833-859-6328.

  • Cost is $10/month per line. You get 2GB of international data as well as text and calling.
  • If you will be calling someone in the United Kingdom and Paris the calling rate locally is $0.27 - $0.41 per min to cell phones and as low as $0.01 per min to landlines.
  • Calls back to the US are free of charge.
  • Make sure international roaming is enabled on your device.
    iPhone – Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Enable Data Roaming and LTE
    Android – Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks > Roaming > International Roaming > Enable Voice and Text Roaming and Data Roaming.
Applications
We’ll be sending you an invitation to download our Top Performer’s Trip app, which will allow you to communicate with other Kynect members who are on the trip. Download your favorite communication apps on your smartphone to be able to make Wi-Fi calls. (i.e. WhatsApp, Facebook Messaging, etc.) iPhone users will be able to text other iPhone users via iMessage while on Wi-Fi. 
 
Attire
It's spring!
London may be one of the fashion capitals of the world, but its style is defined by casual, yet posh styles. A full what-to-wear guide will be provided soon. 
 
Weather
London weather in May will be mostly sunny, but always a chance of showers! Highs will be in the mid 60s and lows in the mid 50s. 
 
Transportation
London has a wide variety of transportation options. We will provide you with a full transportation guide upon arrival. 

 
Local Area
Use this map to get familiar with Holborn.

 
Each person will receive a pre-loaded Kynect Visa Card with a one-time credit amount of $350 ($400 for Paris Qualifiers) that can be used for additional meals or other incurred costs.
 
Daily breakfast is included at the hotel. Kynect will provide the following meals:
 
  • Site-Seeing Day lunch 
  • River Dinner Cruise 
  • Kynect Leadership Meeting Lunch at Hampton Court
  • Farewell Dinner at Banqueting House 
 
You are responsible for any other charges, including transportation to and from your hometown airport, airline baggage fees, meals, drinks, retail shopping and any other activities and excursions. 
 
Kimberly Girard
Senior Manager - Recognition & Incentives
(972) 746-0240
kimberly.girard@wekynect.com
Courtney Mannion
Event Manager
(816) 678-7697
courtney.mannion@wekynect.com