| Passport
& Visas |
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. |
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Security
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| 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 |
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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!
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| Pack
travel sizes of all of the lotions
and potions you require to save
space. |
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| 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.
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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 |
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 |
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| 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.
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Special Requests |
| Give
airlines plenty of notice for
special meal requirements or
seating requests. |
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| General
|
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
|
| 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. |
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