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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