Preparing For Your Flight
When preparing for a trip it is easy to focus your attention on your destination. After all, where you are going is why you are going in the first place! However, there are many things that must not go overlooked when preparing for your flight.
1. Familiarize yourself with the airports before you leave. At the very least you will need to navigate in your airport of departure and your airport of arrival, with transfers further complicating matters. Airports can be labyrinths. Even if you have been to a particular airport in the past, it is a good reminder to spend some preparation time familiarizing yourself with each airport as airports change, and large airports have a number of gates and platforms that you may not have utilized on your last flight.
2. Get there early. Airlines typically suggest arriving 2 hours before your flight is scheduled. This may seem like a long time, but such a window is needed to insure that you do not miss your flight. Depending upon the day, security can take a long time to pass through. Parking, taking a tram, navigating through the airport, and checking your bags all take time. “Better late than never” has no meaning when trying to board a plane.
3. Pack snacks. Airport food is expensive, and you will spend hours in airports in route to your destination.
4. Have your cell phone charged ahead of time. In the event that your flight is delayed or cancelled, you may need to spend considerable time on the phone making other arrangements. It is also a good idea to pack your phone charger in your carry-on bag. Remember, you will not have access to your luggage until you land (assuming it isn’t lost in transit), so having it available is important to being able to communicate when needed.
5. Bring something to do. There is a lot of dead time associated with air travel. In addition to your time on the plane, there is also a lot of time spent waiting in airport terminals. Reading materials are readily available at the airport, but for elevated prices.
6. Use a lanyard to keep your important travel information handy. Numerous times while navigating through the airport you will need to present important information such as your passport, and/or a government ID. These items can be easily placed around your neck, attached to a lanyard. Instead of sorting through your wallet or your purse for these items, all you will have to do is take them out of the pouch that is around your neck, attached to your lanyard. Consider a designed or beaded lanyard as a way of complimenting your outfit. For your safety, be sure to purchase a breakaway lanyard, though even most beaded lanyards are made with this safety feature.
7. Wear comfortable clothing. Traveling is tiring. Miles are walked from the time you leave your automobile to the time you board your plane, so wear walking shoes. You may want to take a nap on the plane or as you wait to board, so wear something that you will be comfortable in.
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