| 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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| 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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