Airplane travel requires planning things in advance.
You can minimize the amount of possible issues by taking a few simple precautions before the big day.
Make sure to travel hassle free by following the eight tips below: 1.
Booking tickets with a reliable company.
Also check if the airline is currently offering any discounts or special fares.
And, last, verify the tickets to make sure that they confirm your booking.
2.
How big and how heavy is the luggage you are allowed to bring along? Are there limitations to carry-on luggage? Tag all bags with your name and flight data.
Personally I avoid putting my home address, since someone at the airport might see it and steal my home when I am overseas.
I prefer to put my email address instead.
Pack the bags by yourself, don't offer to bring anything for an acquaintance, and lock the bags safely.
By the way, make two sets of keys and carry them separately.
3.
Important documents and medicine (prescription and over the counter) should always be handy in your carry-on luggage, as well as one change of clothes.
Bring a written note by your physician if you are carrying any medicine.
If your luggage gets lost, you will have the essentials with you.
4.
Follow all security rules to the letter.
Verify all banned items and leave them at home.
Razors, scissors, and such dangerous objects must be placed in your checked-in luggage.
5.
Electronic items like mobile phones, laptops, and portable games must be charged fully.
They might be turned on for checking if asked by security staff.
It is never too much to remind that the use of cell phones is prohibited during the flight.
6.
Bring along a valid photo ID to the airport.
Put it next to your tickets to speed things up at the check-in line.
7.
Some airports allow you to prior book the best parking spots.
Use this service to save time.
If the parking lots are too full or too inconvenient, try a private parking lot nearby.
8.
Prior leaving your house, call the airline company and check the flight schedule.
What is the check-in-time for your flight? Do the math and try to arrive at the airport 2 hours in advance if you are boarding a domestic flight, and 3-4 hours if you are boarding an international flight.
Some of the banned items in flights are: flammables, aerosols, and firearms (even if you have a license).
Due to terrorist threats, watch your mouth and do not even make jokes about hijackings, bomb threats, or any dangerous things.
Never leave your luggage unattended.
Any abandoned luggage is to be brought attention to the local authorities.
Check the weather conditions on your destination and take clothes accordingly.
Don't assume you know all the security rules, because they are getting tighter periodically.
Check them before leaving your home.
And enjoy your trip!