| Airplane travel requires planning things in advance. | | | | portable games must be charged fully. They might be |
| You can minimize the amount of possible issues by | | | | turned on for checking if asked by security staff. It |
| taking a few simple precautions before the big day. | | | | is never too much to remind that the use of cell |
| Make sure to travel hassle free by following the eight | | | | phones is prohibited during the flight. |
| tips below: | | | | 6. Bring along a valid photo ID to the airport. Put it |
| 1. Booking tickets with a reliable company. Also check | | | | next to your tickets to speed things up at the |
| if the airline is currently offering any discounts or | | | | check-in line. |
| special fares. And, last, verify the tickets to make | | | | 7. Some airports allow you to prior book the best |
| sure that they confirm your booking. | | | | parking spots. Use this service to save time. If the |
| 2. How big and how heavy is the luggage you are | | | | parking lots are too full or too inconvenient, try a |
| allowed to bring along? Are there limitations to | | | | private parking lot nearby. |
| carry-on luggage? Tag all bags with your name and | | | | 8. Prior leaving your house, call the airline company |
| flight data. Personally I avoid putting my home | | | | and check the flight schedule. What is the |
| address, since someone at the airport might see it | | | | check-in-time for your flight? Do the math and try to |
| and steal my home when I am overseas. I prefer to | | | | arrive at the airport 2 hours in advance if you are |
| put my email address instead. Pack the bags by | | | | boarding a domestic flight, and 3-4 hours if you are |
| yourself, don't offer to bring anything for an | | | | boarding an international flight. |
| acquaintance, and lock the bags safely. By the way, | | | | Some of the banned items in flights are: flammables, |
| make two sets of keys and carry them separately. | | | | aerosols, and firearms (even if you have a license). |
| 3. Important documents and medicine (prescription | | | | Due to terrorist threats, watch your mouth and do |
| and over the counter) should always be handy in | | | | not even make jokes about hijackings, bomb threats, |
| your carry-on luggage, as well as one change of | | | | or any dangerous things. Never leave your luggage |
| clothes. Bring a written note by your physician if you | | | | unattended. Any abandoned luggage is to be brought |
| are carrying any medicine. If your luggage gets lost, | | | | attention to the local authorities. Check the weather |
| you will have the essentials with you. | | | | conditions on your destination and take clothes |
| 4. Follow all security rules to the letter. Verify all | | | | accordingly. Don't assume you know all the security |
| banned items and leave them at home. Razors, | | | | rules, because they are getting tighter periodically. |
| scissors, and such dangerous objects must be placed | | | | Check them before leaving your home. And enjoy |
| in your checked-in luggage. | | | | your trip! |
| 5. Electronic items like mobile phones, laptops, and | | | | |