Our plebe was able to come at Christmas a few days ahead of most, he got home the Friday before Christmas. Just the way the finals schedule played out for him. Most mids did not travel til late Monday or Tuesday this year. He went back a day early as well: January 8. THey cannot leave until after last military obligation, which could be watch, etc. If they have demerits, they may not get as much break as others.
This is gonna sound weird......he was ready to go back. He likes it. Their life is so different, that being home is well, fun, but so weird...... He was ready to go back to the routine. A little more than two weeks was plenty at Christmas.
They get to the airport various ways: sponsor family, buddy's sponsor family, super shuttle, firstie, etc. Mids are very resourceful. As a parent, it is time to sit back and help or intervene only if asked. I see some parents on here trying to book their kids shuttle, worrying about how it is all gonna come together etc. They will handle all this. I would only book the flight, with their guidance, which will come pretty late in the game as to when they can fly out. They will get to the airport. Believe me, they will not miss a chance to get home!