| Passport &
Visas |
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Check the passport and visa
requirements for the countries you are visiting
/ transiting in on your planned journey - make
sure you apply for them well in advance of your
date of travel.
- Check the validity of your Passport and Visas.
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Don't forget your passport
and visa on the day of travel.
- If you lose your passport or visa please contact
the embassy or consulate immediately in the country
you are traveling in.
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Security
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| Health
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| Tickets
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- Check the ticket for Flight(s) details & accuracy
as soon as you recieve it.
- Keep your tickets with your passport and visas
and do not forget them on the day you travel.
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| Packing
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| Baggage
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Check with the airline you
are traveling with on the stipulated baggage allowances.
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Ensure that your hand baggage
allowance does not exceed the level enforced by
the airline you are traveling with. This ensures
unnecessary embarrassment at the check-in desk,
having to move luggage from your hand baggage
to your suitcase.
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| Getting To &
From The Airport |
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Check timetables for public
transport in advance to ensure you arrive at the
airport in plenty of time.
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If taking your car pre-book
parking wherever possible or get someone to give
you a lift in order to save time.
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Wherever possible use only
metered taxis around the airport
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| Money |
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| Special Requests
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- Give airlines plenty of notice for special meal
requirements or seating requests.
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| General
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Try to leave plenty of time
for checking in at the airport.
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Always reconfirm your flights
before setting out for the airport (do this
about 24 hours before time of travel).
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Check Duty Free allowances
carefully particularly on EU destinations.
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Try to book your flights outside
of peak hours, in order to avoid busy commuter
routes and congestion at the airport.
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Do not drink too much before
boarding the aircraft, as alcohol and cabin pressure
cause enhanced dehydration. You are also unable
to use the toilets until the aircraft is airborne
and at a safe altitude for the seat belt sign
to be taken off.
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Check with the airline you
are traveling with, as to the availability of
telephone and lap top power points on board.
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Leave contact details for
yourself either with someone at home or somebody
in the office in case they need to reach you
in an emergency.
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A phrase book is always handy
- remember, not everyone speaks English.
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| Jetlag
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- Try to drink plenty of water whilst on the aircraft
as this helps to counter dehydration.
- Check in flight magazines, for gentle exercises
to do whilst on board to stop stiffness and tiredness
of joints.
- Cleanse and moisturize skin regularly whilst on
board again to counter dehydration.
- Eat a light meal onboard as easier to digest,
avoid excessive carbohydrates and fats.
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