Air Travel mishaps and how to avoid them

by: RussellEaton
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An air trip can easily be ruined when something goes wrong. Don't take the risk - use this list of tips to help plan and execute your air trip without mishaps. This is a useful checklist for any air traveler.

Check your passport expiry date. Ideally it needs to be valid for at least six months beyond your travel return date. Some countries actually require that your passport be valid for at least six months into the future.

It is important to decide what you will be taking as onboard hand luggage and what you will be consigning separately. Do this several days before you travel as it could affect what luggage bags you take. It could also affect your air ticket booking, particularly if booking online. Check that you know what luggage restrictions may apply.

Confirm the flight dates and times for all parts of your trip to make sure that it matches up with your ticket information, hotel bookings and so on.

Make a photocopy of your air travel itinerary and your passport photo page, and leave copies with your workplace and family members or friends. This is a very useful contingency in case you suffer a mishap or in case you need to be contacted in an emergency. Include phone numbers and addresses of where you can be contacted.

When traveling internationally you may need a visa. This can be a business visa or tourist visa. Make sure you get the correct visa for your purpose.

Make a master copy of your critical documents (passport, visas, travel itinerary, hotel bookings, etc). Pack this copy in your luggage as a contingency just in case the original information is lost, stolen, or misplaced.

Take a copy of your medical history with you in case of a medical requerement. This simply means listing any medical conditions, blood type, etc. If you are allergic to any medications, or have special medical needs, include this information. When traveling internationally try to have this document translated to the local language of travel.

When you travel abroad, if you are not familiar with the local language it's a good idea to know some key phrases. Simply prepare a short list of words such as: yes, no, please, thank you, where is, help, and so on. All you need is a small slip of paper showing the translations of a dozen or so words that you may have to use.

Thieves and opportunists also travel by air. Therefore do not assume that the airline cabin is a theft-free zone. Never leave valuables on or near your airline seat - always take them with you when leaving your seat.

Always be aware of your surroundings while at the airport. Thieves go to airport specifically to steal.

For tips relating to the air trip itself, see Air Travel Safety Secrets (contact details given below). This free ebook reveals extraordinary safety information that airlines don't tell you. I strongly recommend this free ebook to anybody traveling by air.

About the Author

Don't put your health and well-being at risk when you fly. For great air travel tips see Air Travel Safety Secrets. This is a free ebook that you can download right now. It shows how to stay safe and well when you travel by air and is a 'must have' for any airline passenger.  

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