First Time Flyer Tips

Are you about to fly for the first time?

Tips for first time flyers, to make your first journey as stressfree and enjoyable as possible, there are a few things you should be aware of and familiarise yourself with.

Here is a guide that covers everything you need to know, from booking a ticket to using the airport's navigation system to boarding the aircraft.

This certainly will ease your anxiety of flying and prepare you for the trip at hand.

The Traveller's Checklist

ID card: The most crucial piece of documentation for air travel, along with a passport for international travellers. Tickets: Hard or soft copies, depending on the airline's policies. Boarding pass: If available, or you may print it at the airport's self-service check-in kiosks. Mobile devices, along with all the required travel apps.

Air Travel Best Practices

Make sure you bring all the paperwork that is required, as listed above in the traveler's checklist.

Be careful to follow the airline's luggage regulations for your trip.

Make sure you go to the airport at least two hours before the departure time.

Know your Luggage

You should pack your travel documents in your hand luggage since you can be asked for them at any moment to prove your identification.

For a pleasant travel, pack lightly.

Before your trip, inquire with your airline about the maximum weight for checked bags if you desire to carry more.

There are certain criteria regarding luggage that each airline has.

Getting to the Airport

Most airlines demand that passengers check in two or three hours before to departure. To learn about the rules, contact the airlines. Therefore, make sure you get to the airport at least two or three hours before the plane is due to take off. This will allow you enough time to register, get your boarding card, check your bags, walk through security and be at the boarding gate in plenty of time for your flight.

A piece of advice: Use public transit to cut down on unneeded delays while parking your own cars.

Check-in at the Airport

You will have to provide your ID when you get to the airport.

The employees at the counter will verify your identification by looking over the necessary documentation.

Following verification, you will receive a boarding pass with all the information you need to fly, including the flight number, seat number, and scheduled departure time.

Security Checks

Following check-in at the airport, you must go through many security inspections. You will be better prepared for the screening and personal check if you do the following.

Place all of your handbags here for inspection.

Put gadgets, computers, and other devices in the supplied tray.

Metal items, such as belts, bracelets, etc., should be put in the designated trays because they might trigger the alarms.

When transporting any liquids through the airport, abide by the 3-3-3 guideline.

(You may not carry more than three numbers or three fluid ounces.) For clarification, see the airline's policies.

Thank you!