What To Expect When You Check In For Your International Flight

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Prior to going to the airport.
Double check that you have everything packed especially your ticket and other travel documents. Call your airline to reconfirm your flight the day before you go. Check the weather at departing and arriving airports to see if there are any problems.
Arrange your transportation to the airport to get [...]

Surviving The Security Checkpoint At The Airport

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Here are some tips to get through the security checkpoint at the airport. Follow these and you will get through security and to your plane on time.
* Arrive on time. Arrival time recommendations vary by airline and day of travel, so check with your carrier. A boarding pass and valid [...]

Some Tips On Avoiding Baggage Problems

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Relatively few bags are damaged or lost. However, your chances of encountering this experience can be reduced even further if you follow the advice set out below.
Packing
Avoid putting the following in checked baggage:
- Valuables (cash, jewelry). Don't rely on suitcase locks; they are easily defeated.
- Critical items (medicine, keys, passport, tour vouchers, business [...]

Pre-Flight Electronics Check

Monday, May 4th, 2009

One or two weeks before I travel overseas, I make a packing list and check items off as they go in my suitcase. In addition to the packing list, I also have my electronics list.
With all of the gadgets and gizmos, wires and cables, I need a list to make sure that I have [...]

Planning Your Flight - Timing is Everything

Monday, May 4th, 2009

I live in Hawaii and travel frequently to Thailand and other Asian countries. I can choose from five different airlines all departing within 2 hours of each other. The difference is - 4 of them arrive at around midnight and one arrives at 4 PM. Trust me - arriving in Bangkok at [...]

Pack Your Bags Like a Pro

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Packing
You can pack to avoid problems. Some items should never be put into a bag you plan to check into the cargo compartment:
* Small valuables: cash, credit cards, jewelry, cameras.
* Critical items: medicine, keys, passport, tour vouchers, business papers.
* Irreplaceable items: manuscript, heirlooms.
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