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.
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Fly in the day before:
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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!
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Flight delays and cancelations HAPPEN!!
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Currently many flights are being cancelled due
to lack of crew.
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Flying the day before gives you a chance to
reschedule and still get there in time.
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Book a flight first thing in the morning.
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There are less likely to be delays.
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You will have more time to reschedule and still
not miss your boarding time.
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Download the app for your airline:
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Check the status of your flight several days
before to see if there are any changes.
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Check the status of your flight before
leaving home for the airport!
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Do your check-in online or on the app.
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Arrive at the airport early:
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Have paperwork ready to show to airline attendants
and security.
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Better to sit in the airport for 2-3 hours
preflight than to miss the flight because security took too long.
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Things happen to checked luggage:
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Take a picture of your luggage at the airport
just before checking it in.
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Make sure to take pictures of all sides, top and
bottom.
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Your phone will record the location, time and
date the photo was taken. This will confirm claims you make about damage.
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This can help if your luggage is damaged in transit.
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Know your airlines policy on damaged luggage.
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Be aware of federal law regarding luggage.
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Be mindful how you Pack:
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Know the size and weight limits of both checked
and carryon bags.
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Make sure your bags meet the requirements or be
ready to pay extra.
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Know what must be packed in your checked luggage
and what you can carry on. Be sure to follow the rules!
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Pack an extra set of clothes in your carryon bag
just in case there is a delay.
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Bring snacks. Prepackaged unopened items are
allowed. No liquid or gel.
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Bring headphones along with a tablet or computer
that you can entertain yourself with.
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Download some books, movies and/or music.
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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.
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Be aware checked luggage may get lost! Keep
enough with you to be ready for that.
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Understand the seating rules for your flight:
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Did you purchase an assigned seat, or could your
travel party be split up?
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If sitting together is important to you pay in
advance and pick your seat.
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Do not argue with the flight attendant if you
did not purchase the correct seat.
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Flight Crew are stressed at this time, be kind:
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Should not have to be said but I said it!
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Follow ALL directions.
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Ask politely for help when needed.
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It never hurts to say please and thank you.
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Do not bother other passengers with loud noise
and putting your items or self in their way.
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Help do not hinder flight crew.
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Have good Personal Hygiene:
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Shower before going to the airport.
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Use deodorant.
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Put on clean clothes.
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Dress appropriately. Be comfortable but be
respectful of others. Remember nobody needs to see what God gave you.
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Brush your teeth.
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Do not use perfume or cologne:
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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.
Do you want to book a Disney Cruise Line or other Disney Vacation? Let me know!
Carolyn@EliteMemoriesTravel.com
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