| Passport
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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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