| 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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| 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
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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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