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Tickets

  1. Make sure to check the ticket for Flight(s) information and exactness as soon as you get it.
  2. Keep your tickets in your visa and passport, and keep them handy when you travel.

Passport & Visas

  1. Check for the authenticity of Your Passport or Visa.
  2. Verify your visa and passport requirements for the countries you're going to visit or are transiting through during your journey. Make sure to apply for them prior to the date of departure.
  3. If you have lost your passport or visa , please call the appropriate consulate or embassy immediately.

Tickets

  1. Make sure to check the ticket for Flight(s) information and exactness as soon as you get it.
  2. Keep your tickets in your visa and passport, and keep them handy when you travel.

Baggage

  1. Verify with the airline that you are travelling with regarding the baggage allowances.
  2. Make sure that the allowance for hand luggage is not in excess of the limit determined by the airline you're traveling with. This will avoid embarrassment when you check-in or having to move your baggage from your hand luggage into your suitcase.

Packing

  1. Take a night's sleep prior to your travel date, so you can save time and avoid being delayed for your flight.
  2. Make sure to check the forecast for weather of your location prior to leaving to avoid lugging around unnecessary baggage.
  3. Roll clothing rather than folding them it reduces the chance of creases.
  4. Take travel-sized containers of the most essential cosmetics and lotions to help you save space.

Security

  1. If you can, tie a strap for your luggage around your luggage case to help identify it and additional security.
  2. Do not transport packages on behalf of someone other than yourself, no matter how authentic they may appear to be.
  3. Do not leave your luggage in airports that is not secured and creates a serious security risk.

Getting To & From the Airport

  1. Make sure you check the timetables of public transport ahead of time so that you can arrive at the airport on time.
  2. If you are planning to park your car at an airport, you should pre-book parking whenever you can or ask someone else to give you an elevator to speed up the process.
  3. When possible, only use metered taxis in the vicinity of the airport.

Health

  1. Examine the inoculation and health requirements for each of the countries you visit during your travels. Be aware that certain vaccinations require 4-6 weeks before you travel.
  2. If you're carrying medication or medicines with you, Please keep a record of your health condition along with the medications you need somewhere convenient e.g. the inside of the passport's cover and where it is easily located in an emergency.
  3. Make sure you have extra medicines in the event that you are delayed in your travels.

Money

  1. Be sure to have enough currency to cover your arrival in an unfamiliar country, specifically when your flight departs at an unorthodox time.
  2. Always keep a note of all credit / Debit Card numbers and travelers cheques you have together with the contact information in case they are lost.

Special Requests

  1. Make the announcement to airlines at least a week before your the departure time for meals with special needs, requests for seating allocation and wheel chair arrangements

General

  1. Be sure to arrive before the scheduled time to check-in at the terminal.
  2. Always confirm your flight prior to leaving for your destination (do this at least 24 hours prior to the time of departure)
  3. Be sure to check the Duty Free allowances very carefully, particularly for EU destinations.
  4. Don't drink too much prior to embarking on your flight, as drinking alcohol as well as cabin pressure result in an increase in dehydration. It is also not possible to go to the bathroom until the plane is airborne and at a safe height in order for the seat belt to be removed.
  5. Contact the airline you're traveling with to confirm the availability of phone and laptop power outlets on the plane.
  6. Leave contact information for yourself, either with an individual at home or working in the office, for the case that they have to contact you in the event of an emergency.
  7. An alphabetical reference book can be useful Remember that not all people speak English. Also , get the maps of the location if you are not familiar with the area.

Jetlag

  1. Drink plenty of fluids while flying as this will aids in preventing dehydration.
  2. Look through the magazines in flight for easy exercises to perform while aboard to reduce stiffness and fatigue of joints.
  3. Wash and moisturize your your skin often while on board to combat dehydration.
  4. Have a light dinner on the plane to make it easier for you to digest, and avoid eating a lot of carbohydrates and fats.

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