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Things to Keep in Mind When You are Traveling by Air

Posted on | November 29, 2009 | 9 Comments

Things to Keep in Mind When You are Traveling by Air

With your air trip getting closer, be sure that you are well prepared. These tips will help you enjoy your flight and holiday.

Be sure to have all of your papers organized. If you have your entire paperwork ready, you can buzz through the check-in counter. The easiest way to stay in control of your papers is to put it in a wallet that fits into your carry-on tote bag. Print off flight confirmation pages from your booking website or travel agent. Also have a current passport. In some countries, you are forbidden to enter if your passport is within 6 months of expiring, so check out your destination if this may be the case for you. Keep a list of phone numbers to use in case of emergency. It is possible that you may need to call your doctor, banker lawyer, or parents while away. Basically, you can never be over prepared when it comes.

Consider taking out insurance coverage. If you’re going quite a distance from home, it would be wise to have health insurance. If a medical emergency arises, your costs will be paid. It doesn’t cost much to get this type of insurance. If you do get insurance, keep a copy of the policy with your other travel papers, and also leave a copy with someone back home in case you lose your bags.

Air travel can get boring even if only a short flight, so pack something to occupy yourself. Puzzles, books, PC laptops and music players are all basic requirements for air travel. In addition, pack some extra clothes in your carry-on bag in case your bags are lost. You’ll be grateful for those clean clothes. Make sure that all liquids are no bigger than 1 ounce or 30mL each and put each into a zip lock-type plastic bag. (By law, anything over the limit will be seized!) Remember to have any medicines as well as prescriptions on you at all times too. Some people like to keep valuable possessions in their in-flight totes as well, but they can still be stolen, so it is not the best idea.

Get packing! Packing should be the last thing you do before you go. Pack according to the weather of your and make sure you have enough undergarments for each day, plus then an extra pair or two for luck. Supply enough shirts, shorts, trousers, bathers, PJs and evening wear for your whole stay. Don’t forget you can use most trousers and sweaters for more than one day, so try not to over-do the numbers of these heavier items. You should also keep your Air India booking or Indian Airlines booking tickets with you in a wallet before you leave home. Put in your camera, accessories like shoes and jewelry, your toiletries and all other holiday needs and then weigh your luggage to make sure you don’t exceed weight limits.


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Comments

9 Responses to “Things to Keep in Mind When You are Traveling by Air”

  1. bela m
    November 29th, 2009 @ 10:26 am

    One thing you could do is pray for a safe trip to relax our mind.

    Sleep especially you arrive at your destination in the morning to reduce jet lag.

    You could read, play crosswords or soduko, watch in-flight movies or listen to music. If you have a laptop that has a long battery life you could probably work or play computer games. Or you could also write on your journal, write gratitude list or a life list.

    And lastly walk up and down the aisle to stretch your legs.

  2. Elizabeth T
    November 29th, 2009 @ 11:47 am

    I think it is 100% awesome! I felt as if I were there with you, walking behind you afraid, thinking I'd never see my dear sweet Mamma again! Keep goin!

  3. LostLamby
    November 29th, 2009 @ 10:12 pm
  4. ?Pardon Me while I burn? Incubus
    November 30th, 2009 @ 1:23 am

    I think you wasted your time.

  5. david j
    December 1st, 2009 @ 1:25 pm

    Firstly, may I commend you on your English. It is better then some English people!

    I fould your article very interesting and an eye opener. One of my hobbies is travelling, and not only seeing but immersing myself in another countries culture. (I speak seven languages due to this, all with regional accents).

    I think the problem with Iran is UK and USA politics and media and bad advertising! Russia has also had bad press (although not as bad as Iran) and you wouldn't believe you were visiting the same country you'd heard about and expected.

    I think eventually, when the lies in politics catch up with the bullies, war crimes will be justly punished, and Iran can become a popular tourist location is clearly deserves to be.

    I have some Iranian friends here (in UK) and they voice simular opinions to you.

    I'm interested in other responses you get to this, and your comments on them. All the best

  6. Boshra M
    December 1st, 2009 @ 11:43 pm

    Too bad I didn't have time to read it all. I really liked it. You describe your characters very well. And it's just.. simply great!
    -Brian

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    December 2nd, 2009 @ 8:19 am
  8. Edward_Cullen_LOVER!!!
    December 2nd, 2009 @ 3:08 pm

    Wow.
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    But, I have to disagree. In just a few chapters, you've made me like Aron way more than I ever did Bella.
    Your grammar is a bit off, but it's not horrible. So, it's tolerable. And, a few of the wordings might need to be slightly altered, but nothing major.
    And also, I adore stories that start off with dialogue. I see nothing wrong with it. I also don't think that it was choppy. Sorry to disagree with the person above me, but that's the way I see it.
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    I think you should continue to write this story. It really intrigues me and when you get it finished, I would love to read it.

  9. david j
    December 2nd, 2009 @ 8:50 pm

    This is way too much for this site, I did read it though. I think that the whole thing is the worst situation the Republicans have ever created. The World outside our boarders are a lot less safe since George Bush invaded Iraq. I have the Donald Trump interview that you should see and really listen to. Donald does travel and everything he said is true.

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