| Traveling by plane requires great planning. One can | | | | inconvenient try any of the private parking lots. |
| minimize problems by planning well in advance and | | | | 8. Always check the flight schedule before you |
| taking a few precautions before embarking on the | | | | leave the house. Make sure what the |
| journey. This will alleviate problems and ensure | | | | check-in-time is for your flight. Leave with plenty |
| that you have a safe and hassle free trip. | | | | of time to spare. This way you won't have to |
| 1. Always book tickets on a reliable airline. Check if | | | | rush from one end of the airport to the other. |
| they are offering any special fares or discounts. | | | | It is against regulations for passengers to carry |
| Check the tickets to ensure that what you have | | | | inflammables, aerosols, or household cleaners. |
| is a confirmed booking. | | | | Other prohibited items are: firearms even if you |
| 2. Find out details regarding size of baggage and | | | | have a license, hunting rifles, baseball bats, golf |
| weight allowed. Tag all bags with your name, | | | | clubs, pool cues, ski equipment, hockey sticks, |
| address, phone number, date of travel, and flight | | | | darts, as well as bows and arrows. Because of |
| number. Pack the bags yourself and ensure that | | | | terrorist threats it is against the law to speak of |
| they are all locked safely. Make two sets of keys. | | | | hijackings, bomb threats, or other dangerous |
| 3. As a precaution pack documents, passport, | | | | things. Be cautious about who you befriend. Never |
| medicines, and other immediate essentials in the | | | | accept any letter or parcel to be delivered to |
| carry on case. In case your luggage gets lost or | | | | persons known or unknown. Never leave your |
| misplaced in transit you will still have bare | | | | luggage unattended and if you do notice any |
| essentials. | | | | abandoned parcel or luggage bring it to the notice |
| 4. Follow to a "t" all security rules. Do not carry | | | | of authorities. Be aware of what the weather |
| electronics, knives, batteries, or other banned | | | | conditions are like where you going and take |
| items. All dangerous objects like razors, scissors, | | | | clothes accordingly. Prepare well for your flight |
| and so on must be put in your check in luggage. | | | | and enjoy it. |
| 5. All electronic items like cell phones and laptops | | | | Before leaving check online whether there are |
| must be fully charged and in accordance to rules | | | | any diversions to be made at the airport or |
| turned on for checking if asked. Use of cell | | | | whether any new rules have been made. Most |
| phones while flying is prohibited. So do not plan or | | | | airports have easy to use websites. Refer to the |
| making or receiving calls when in flight. | | | | site and find out where your terminal is and |
| 6. Take along a valid photo ID to the airport. | | | | where your car is to be parked. If using public |
| Check whether you have your tickets. | | | | transport only use transportation services from |
| 7. Make prior booking for parking at the airport | | | | official pick up points. The vehicles must have |
| this will save you valuable time circling around to | | | | official markings. Don't get conned by people who |
| find suitable parking. If the airport lots are full or | | | | make offers of special privileges or deals. |