| The scenario of air travel has totally changed from | | | | It is always preferable that you travel light and take |
| what it was even ten years ago. These days flying | | | | things, which are only essential with you. Your hand |
| are an essential part of your trip, be it for a holiday | | | | baggage should comprise of things you might need |
| or a honeymoon or for business purposes. The | | | | during the flight. Apart from necessary medicines and |
| biggest change noticed has probably been in the | | | | other essential personal items nothing much should be |
| sector of inland flying, where the traffic has | | | | a part of your hand luggage. |
| increased manifold. | | | | Those prone to air sickness or allergenic to any |
| Better connectivity, cheaper rates and higher safety | | | | particular kind of food should inform the flight |
| measures apart from competitive markets have | | | | attendants well in advance. Travelers who might be |
| boosted air travel. | | | | suffering from serious ailments like heart problems, |
| There are of course newer rules and safety | | | | hypertension or any such related symptoms should |
| precautions to be taken, all for a safer journey. | | | | intimidate this to the cabin crew so that necessary |
| Air travelers must carry all aerosols, gels and liquids in | | | | steps might be taken in case of an emergency. |
| 3-ounce or smaller sized containers. Bigger containers, | | | | Physically disabled passengers should avail of the |
| which may be half full, or else toothpaste tubes that | | | | facilities part of every flight for their comfort. For |
| may have been rolled, are restricted. Except for | | | | those passengers with special needs pre-board |
| some prescription drugs and over-the-counter | | | | screening officers are trained to look after |
| medicines, baby food and breast milk, and other | | | | accommodate such air travelers. They are also |
| essential liquids, nothing much can be carried. The | | | | dedicated to ensuring the safety and comfort of |
| travelers must do away with their zip-top, quart-sized | | | | these passengers during the screening procedures. It |
| plastic bag placing it on a conveyor belt or in a bin for | | | | is a must for all passengers to take careful note of all |
| X-ray examination. | | | | air travel regulations and safety measures |
| Like any other trip it is important to know how to | | | | administered by the staff and crew within the flight. |
| plan for your air travel also. You should be clear | | | | One must keep a check on alcohol consumption |
| about how to reach your destination and through | | | | during the flight as a respect towards co-passengers. |
| which route. It is also important to be able to | | | | These days keeping in mind the number of children |
| understand which will be the shortest and the | | | | traveling by air , special arrangements are usually |
| cheapest route for you. Knowing where you're going | | | | made for their entertainment as well as safety. |
| and how to get there safely is as important as the | | | | Devices such as child restraint seats, games and |
| trip itself. | | | | other such facilities are quite common in most airlines. |
| It is important that you pack well and intelligently for | | | | Parents are advised to be careful about their child's |
| your trip. | | | | travel papers, during flight or even later. |