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Passport And Visas |
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Getting To And Form The Airport |
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Security |
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Money |
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Health |
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Special Requests |
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Tickets |
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General |
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Packing |
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Jetlag |
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Baggage |
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Passport And Visas
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Check the passport and visa requirements for the
countries you are visiting / transiting in on your
planned journey - make sure you apply for them well in
advance of your date of travel.
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Check the validity of your Passport and Visas.
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Don't forget your passport and visa on the day of
travel.
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If you lose your passport or visa please contact the
embassy or consulate immediately in the country you are
traveling in.
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Security
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Put a luggage strap around your case for easy
identification and extra security If you lose your
passport or visa please contact the embassy or consulate
immediately in the country you are traveling in.
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Never carry packages on behalf of anyone else, however
genuine they seem to be
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Never leave luggage unattended at airports, this creates
a high security risk
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Health
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Check the inoculation and
health requirements for all of the countries you are visiting on your journey.
Please be aware some vaccinations need to be administered 4-6 weeks before
travel.
If you are carrying medicines or medications with you please keep a note of
your condition and the medication you require somewhere handy e.g. a piece of
paper in side the cover of your passport, where it can be easily found in an
emergency.
Ensure you take extra supplies of medication in case you get delayed abroad
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Tickets
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Check the ticket for Flight(s) details & accuracy as
soon as you recieve it.
Keep your tickets with your passport and visas and do
not forget them on the day you travel
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Packing
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Pack the night before you travel, to save rushing and
being late for your flight. Check the weather forecast
at your destination before travel to avoid taking
unnecessary luggage
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Roll clothes instead of folding them, it creates less
creases. Honest!
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Pack travel sizes of all of the lotions and potions you
require to save space.
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Baggage
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Check with the airline you are traveling with on the
stipulated baggage allowances. Ensure that your hand
baggage allowance does not exceed the level enforced by
the airline you are traveling with. This ensures
unnecessary embarrassment at the check-in desk, having
to move luggage from your hand baggage to your suitcase.
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Getting To And Form The Airport
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Check timetables for public transport in advance to
ensure you arrive at the airport in plenty of time
If taking your car pre-book parking wherever possible or
get someone to give you a lift in order to save time
Wherever possible use only metered taxis around the
airport
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Money
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Make sure you have enough foreign currency for your
immediate arrival into a foreign country, particularly
if your flight arrives at an odd hour.
Always make a list of the Credit / Debit Card numbers
and travelers cheques you are carrying along with the
suppliers contact numbers in case they get lost.
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Special Requests
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Give airlines plenty of notice for special meal
requirements or seating requests.
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General
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Try to leave plenty of time for checking in at the
airport.
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Always reconfirm your flights before setting out for the
airport (do this about 24 hours before time of travel)
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Check Duty Free allowances carefully particularly on EU
destinations.
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Try to book your flights outside of peak hours, in order
to avoid busy commuter routes and congestion at the
airport.
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Do not drink too much before boarding the aircraft, as
alcohol and cabin pressure cause enhanced dehydration.
You are also unable to use the toilets until the
aircraft is airborne and at a safe altitude for the seat
belt sign to be taken off.
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Check with the airline you are traveling with, as to the
availability of telephone and lap top power points on
board.
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Leave contact details for yourself either with someone
at home or somebody in the office in case they need to
reach you in an emergency.
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A phrase book is always handy - remember, not everyone
speaks English.
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Jetlag
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Try to drink plenty of water whilst on the aircraft as
this helps to counter dehydration.
Check in flight magazines, for gentle exercises to do
whilst on board to stop stiffness and tiredness of
joints.
Cleanse and moisturize skin regularly whilst on board
again to counter dehydration.
Eat a light meal onboard as easier to digest, avoid
excessive carbohydrates and fats.
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