10 Tips for Organsied Travel Tip 9. Stress-free airport procedures: - Check your flight times. The most common mistake I find is that clients are not aware of the 24 hour clock and turn up for their flights at 3pm when the flight left 12 hours earlier. - If you do not have seats allocated then jump online 24 hours before your departure and check in online. The earlier you do this the first pick you will have of what is left. Most airlines will charge for seat reservations before check in opens. - Know your baggage allowance (both check-in and carry-on) and adhere to it. The rising fuel costs mean that airlines are no longer very considerate when it comes to oversized baggage and you may be hit with a large fee at check in. - Decide how you will transport children through the airport. Do you need a stroller? If this is the case make sure that they do not check your stroller in and request that it be taken into the hold at the gate. If you are travelling by yourself with small children and it seems like “mission impossible”, enquire with your airline to see if they offer a meet and assist service. I flew through Abu Dhabi airport after a C section and I had a wheelchair all of the way. This service is free. - Complete your departure cards before you go to the airport, there is nothing worse than fumbling around in your bag for a pen in the departure area when you are ready to go through. - Pack well and dress well. Consider what will go ‘beep’ through the machine and wear as little jewellery, belts and accessories as possible to avoid hold ups at security. Always have ready for inspection any liquids, medication, laptops (they have to come out of their cases) and baby food / drinks. Security may ask you to taste your child’s food and beverages to check its safety. I remember being asked to drink my own breast milk at London Heathrow airport!! Urgh. Collapse your stroller before you join the queue.
Posted on: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 23:03:14 +0000
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