| Passport & 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.
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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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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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
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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 & From The Airport |
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Check
timetables for public transport in advance
to ensure you arrive at the airport in plenty
of time |
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If
taking your car pre-book parking wherever
possible or get someone to give you a lift
in order to save time |
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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. |
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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.
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Check
in flight magazines, for gentle exercises
to do whilst on board to stop stiffness
and tiredness of joints. |
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Cleanse
and moisturize skin regularly whilst on
board again to counter dehydration.
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Eat
a light meal onboard as easier to digest,
avoid excessive carbohydrates and fats.
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