| 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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| 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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