| 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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