Gearing up for your first solo flight trip
Well, you may probably not be travelling in flight for the first time but if you are travelling alone for the first time then it is going to be a different experience. You definitely are going to come across situations that you would have never imagined! There is nothing to stress about but make sure to take essential precautionary measures.
In case of any situation, keep yourself calm and avoid panicking as it won’t help you to come out of that phase.
Following are certain steps that you should look forward to:
Book your Ticket:
Make sure that you book your ticket at the time and date you want it to be. Ensure that you save your flight details and take a back-up of it. Search for all available flightsoptions and pick-up the one which is most feasible for you. If you are booking a return flight check the details of that as well.
In case your airlines has sent you a e-ticket, make sure to take a screenshot of it and confirm the mail. To be on a safer-side write down your flight details on a dairy you carry or make a note of it on your phone.
Identification Proof:
Remember to carry an identity proof along with you. Make sure you carry an evident identity card which specifies your age, name, address, nationality and other details. In case you are going for an overseas trip do not forget to carry your passport.
In case of any situation, keep yourself calm and avoid panicking as it won’t help you to come out of that phase.
Following are certain steps that you should look forward to:
Book your Ticket:
Make sure that you book your ticket at the time and date you want it to be. Ensure that you save your flight details and take a back-up of it. Search for all available flightsoptions and pick-up the one which is most feasible for you. If you are booking a return flight check the details of that as well.
In case your airlines has sent you a e-ticket, make sure to take a screenshot of it and confirm the mail. To be on a safer-side write down your flight details on a dairy you carry or make a note of it on your phone.
Identification Proof:
Remember to carry an identity proof along with you. Make sure you carry an evident identity card which specifies your age, name, address, nationality and other details. In case you are going for an overseas trip do not forget to carry your passport.
Apart from passport, carry some college Id, driving license or any other proof which indicates your identity clearly.
Check your Luggage:
Ensure that you keep your luggage to the bare minimum, as carrying anything in excess will require you to follow some more procedures, which is time consuming. As you’re travelling solo it is best that you carry just the essentials and nothing unnecessary.Remember to save some space because you may probably have to keep something important at the last moment.
Check your Luggage:
Ensure that you keep your luggage to the bare minimum, as carrying anything in excess will require you to follow some more procedures, which is time consuming. As you’re travelling solo it is best that you carry just the essentials and nothing unnecessary.Remember to save some space because you may probably have to keep something important at the last moment.
Make it a point to keep your important documents like passport, driving license in your hand-bag. In order to avoid any chance of them being misplaced when you carry them with you. Pack your carry bag well in advance so that you do not forget anything in hurry.
If possible check the airline’s website and go through the baggage details mentioned on it. Confirm that you do not have any stuff which you are not allowed to carry.
Early Check-in:
Make sure to reach early at the airport because you have to go through security checks which can be time consuming. As most of the airport authorities have installed people counting solutions, the security check and check-in process has become convenient for travellers. These system’s save accurate data about the passengers passing by.
If possible check the airline’s website and go through the baggage details mentioned on it. Confirm that you do not have any stuff which you are not allowed to carry.
Early Check-in:
Make sure to reach early at the airport because you have to go through security checks which can be time consuming. As most of the airport authorities have installed people counting solutions, the security check and check-in process has become convenient for travellers. These system’s save accurate data about the passengers passing by.
Print you’re boarding pass in advance so that you are not late for the remaining process. Avoid entering a queue which has lot of kids as that queue may function slowly. Follow the airport signs properly so that you do not land up at a wrong place.
Lastly, be vigilant and notice your surroundings and hear all the announcements properly so that you do not miss your flight. Make sure to check the electronic displays during departure.
Lastly, be vigilant and notice your surroundings and hear all the announcements properly so that you do not miss your flight. Make sure to check the electronic displays during departure.