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.
Check the validity of your Passport
and Visas.
Don't forget your passport and
visa on the day of travel.
If
you lose your passport or visa please contact
the embassy or consulate immediately in the country
you are traveling in.
Security
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.
Never carry packages on behalf
of anyone else, however genuine they seem to be
Never leave luggage unattended
at airports, this creates a high security risk
Health
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
Tickets
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
Packing
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
Roll clothes instead of folding
them, it creates less creases. Honest!
Pack travel sizes of all of the
lotions and potions you require to save space.
Baggage
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.
Getting
To & From The Airport
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
Money
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.
General
Try to leave plenty
of time for checking in at the airport.
Always
reconfirm your flights before setting out for
the airport (do this about 24 hours before time
of travel)
Check Duty Free allowances carefully
particularly on EU destinations.
Try
to book your flights outside of peak hours, in
order to avoid busy commuter routes and congestion
at the airport.
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.
Check
with the airline you are traveling with, as to
the availability of telephone and lap top power
points on board.
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.
A phrase book is always handy
- remember, not everyone speaks English.
Jetlag
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.
