Air Travel Tips

Take your laptop and video cameras with cassettes OUT of their cases and place them in a bin which will be provided at the checkpoint.

Take OFF all outer coats, suit coats, jackets and blazers.

By following the suggested tips, you will breeze through the security checkpoint, which will help you to enjoy your flight.

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Gathered from around the Net the best tips from those who use the airways often:

Planning and Booking Your Flight

When choosing a potentially long flight recognize that there is a difference between 'direct' and 'non-stop' departures. Unlike non-stops, direct flights can touch down at other airports on the way to their ultimate destinations. Although the stops on a direct flight are built in to the total travel time, they can never account for potential hold-ups and delays. So the message is when available choose a non stop flight.

When you book on-line be double sure you have used the exact version of your name that appears on your passport of you could be in trouble at check-in. At the least it could hold things up and at the worst you might even be refused your ticket. It sounds obvious but if you typically use a less formal version of your name than it's easy to forget that your passport may differ.

Always make sure to stipulate special requirements on a flight when you book. If using on-line booking be sure to look out for small print requiring you to state your needs. This is especially important if you are disabled and require special help or seating. If space is limited and you fail to pre-book requirements you may find you cannot fly - or at the least be charged for any last minute additional requirements.

Don't risk leaving your arrival for check-in too late. If you experience an unexpected hold up then you could easily miss the flight. This is another obvious tips but a large number of people fail to plan their timing and cause themselves problems or the airline delays in the process. Plan time for a relaxing coffee while you wait at the airport rather than cause the stress to mount for you and the check-in staff!

When flying abroad and to more exotic destinations be sure you have checked any particular entry requirements. Some countries — like Chile, Kenya, and India — require a visa for entry; others, like South Africa, won’t allow entrance unless a traveler’s passport contains at least two blank, unstamped pages. You need to make sure you can fulfil requirements before you complete a booking. You can investigate entrance regulations at www.travel.state.gov/travel.

When it comes to Packing

Spot your luggage on the carousel easily by making sure it is distinguishable. But think twice about simply tying a colored ribbon on it as this has become popular and you may be one of a number - plus these can cause problems in handling and get ripped off. It is better to have brightly colored luggage if you want to spot it easily. But otherwise try and add some permanent decoration that will be easily seen but can't be easily pulled off or removed.

Try and get hold of travel sizes in any toiletries and personal care that you love to use. If you can get free sample sachets all the better - but otherwise look out for smaller versions of the products you like to use to save luggage space and weight. Some excellent 'organic skin care' travel items can be obtained from http://www.naturaltravelessentials.com all in travel sizes.

Carrying some disinfectant wipes can prove a boon - not so much for your hands but to wipe down surfaces. With the best will in the world the service turnaround on many flights is so quick these days that dining trays/tables are rarely disinfected adequately and you might be the unlucky one to sit where a messy child has left his/her mark.

When packing your essential electrical goods make sure that they are padded between clothes to avoid damage and try and lay them in one neat layer - so that it is easier for an x-ray check to see what is there. This will speed up transit time through check-in if applicable to you!.

Always double-check that you have not left the type of things that might cause delays and /or confiscations when you pass through check-in such as — nail scissors, hair scissors, other sharp pointed items or small knives (fruit knife, or perhaps a penknife). It is really annoying to lose a favorite item this way and costs you money, time and embarrassment.

Have You Some Pointers?

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