Here is an introduction to airport travel. What could possibly cause you stress when you are about to go on your ideal vacation? Airport travel might be incredibly scary if it’s your first time going alone.
However, don’t let that ruin your future trip! In order to prepare you for your first airport experience, Success Limousine has put up a quick primer to airport travel.
Prior to Booking
Make sure you have the appropriate visas for the nations you will be visiting if you are traveling overseas. If you don’t, the airline may refuse to let you board, or when you arrive, you can be refused entrance.
To determine whether your place is safe to visit right now, look up any relevant travel warnings.
Airport Arrival and Departure
The flight number will be sent to you when you purchase your travel. Keep a written reminder of this important information or take a snapshot of the confirmation on your phone.
Never leave your bags unattended at the airport once you get there. Luggage that is left unattended is deemed a security risk and may be seized.
You may find the location of the check-in counter for your flight by looking for a departure board. Give your passport to the appropriate desk (if you need it for your trip). Your checked bags will be weighed by airport employees (luggage that travels in the hold of the plane). Check your schedule if you have a connecting flight to see if you need to pick it up during the layover or if it goes all the way to the destination.
If you have any carry-on luggage, grab it and proceed through security.
Look for a second screen that will indicate the gate your jet will board from and the time it will do so. To reduce stress, it’s best at be to the gate well in advance of the boarding time, but if you have extra time, feel free to use the bathroom or eat.
Your boarding permit and maybe your passport must be presented when you arrive at your gate in order to board the aircraft.
The Aircraft
Locate your seat, which is indicated on the stub of your boarding pass or at online check-in.
Put your carry-on bags in the overhead compartment or under your seat if you have any.
Relax, buckle up, or wait for the flight attendants to demonstrate how. Make yourself as comfortable as you can in case there are delays and you have to spend some time on the plane. For long distance trips, a neck cushion or blanket should be packed. Success Limousine is happy to familiarize you with an introduction to airport travel.