Saturday, June 25, 2022

What You Need to Think About When Flying

 What You Need to Think About When Flying


You are headed on a Cruise. You need to fly to an airport near the port. I’m going to give my opinion, along with advice from flight attendants.

·         Fly in the day before:

o   You are to board the ship no later than 4pm. Your flight arrives at 9am. You should have time to get to the port, right? WRONG! You miss the ship you miss your cruise!

o   Flight delays and cancelations HAPPEN!!

o   Currently many flights are being cancelled due to lack of crew.

o   Flying the day before gives you a chance to reschedule and still get there in time.

o   Book a flight first thing in the morning.

o   There are less likely to be delays.

o   You will have more time to reschedule and still not miss your boarding time.

·         Download the app for your airline:

o   Check the status of your flight several days before to see if there are any changes.

o   Check the status of your flight before leaving home for the airport!

o   Do your check-in online or on the app.

·         Arrive at the airport early:

o   Have paperwork ready to show to airline attendants and security.

o   Better to sit in the airport for 2-3 hours preflight than to miss the flight because security took too long.

o   Things happen to checked luggage:

§  Take a picture of your luggage at the airport just before checking it in.

·         Make sure to take pictures of all sides, top and bottom.

·         Your phone will record the location, time and date the photo was taken. This will confirm claims you make about damage.

§  This can help if your luggage is damaged in transit.

§  Know your airlines policy on damaged luggage.

§  Be aware of federal law regarding luggage.

·         Be mindful how you Pack:

o   Know the size and weight limits of both checked and carryon bags.

§  Make sure your bags meet the requirements or be ready to pay extra.

o   Know what must be packed in your checked luggage and what you can carry on. Be sure to follow the rules!

o   Pack an extra set of clothes in your carryon bag just in case there is a delay.

o   Bring snacks. Prepackaged unopened items are allowed. No liquid or gel.              

o   Bring headphones along with a tablet or computer that you can entertain yourself with.

o   Download some books, movies and/or music.

o   Know the weather where you are going so you can take extra clothing to change into when you get there if there is a significant weather difference.

o   Be aware checked luggage may get lost! Keep enough with you to be ready for that.

·         Understand the seating rules for your flight:

o   Did you purchase an assigned seat, or could your travel party be split up?

§  If sitting together is important to you pay in advance and pick your seat.

§  Do not argue with the flight attendant if you did not purchase the correct seat.

·         Flight Crew are stressed at this time, be kind:

o   Should not have to be said but I said it!

§  Follow ALL directions.

§  Ask politely for help when needed.

·         It never hurts to say please and thank you.

§  Do not bother other passengers with loud noise and putting your items or self in their way.

§  Help do not hinder flight crew.

·         Have good Personal Hygiene:

o   Shower before going to the airport.

o   Use deodorant.

o   Put on clean clothes.

§  Dress appropriately. Be comfortable but be respectful of others. Remember nobody needs to see what God gave you.

o   Brush your teeth.

o   Do not use perfume or cologne:

§  Many people are allergic to perfumes and colognes or simply do not like the smell.

The biggest piece of advice for travel these days is pack your patience!!! It will take longer to get where you are going! You have a 7:30am flight be ready to arrive at the airport around 4:30am. Plan for delays and long wait times. Be the eye in the middle of the storm and let it all go on around you while you are calm. Easier said than done but it can be done.


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Carolyn@EliteMemoriesTravel.com

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