Make sure you have your Ticket with passport and visa on the day of your travel
Go through your Ticket for accurate details and accuracy
Passport & Visas
Make sure you have valid visa and passport
Check the passport and visa requirements for the countries you are visiting
Before your date of travel, Make sure you meet all that requirements and apply for them
If you lose your passport or visa please contact the relevant embassy or consulate immediately
Baggage
Check with the airline you are traveling with on the stipulated baggage allowances
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.
Packing
Pack the night before you travel, to save rushing and being late for your flight.
Check the weather forecast of your destination before travel to avoid taking unnecessary
luggage
Pack travel sizes of all required lotions and potions with you to save the space
Security
If possible, put a luggage strap around your case for easy identification and extra security
Never carry packages on behalf of anyone else, however genuine they seem to be
Never leave luggage unattended at airports, this creates a high security risk
Getting To & From the Airport
Check timetables for public transport in advance to ensure you arrive at the airport in plenty of
time
If taking your car at airport then pre-book parking wherever possible or get someone to give you
a lift to save time
Wherever possible use only metered taxis around the airport
Money
Make sure you have enough foreign currency for your immediate arrival into a foreign country,
particularly if your flight arrives at an odd hour.
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
Health
Check the inoculation and health requirements for all the countries you are visiting on your
journey
Please be aware some vaccinations need to be administered 4-6 weeks before travel
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 inside the cover of your
passport, where it can be easily found in an emergency
Ensure you take extra supplies of medication in case you get delayed abroad
Special Requests
Give the notice to airlines well before travel time for special meal requirements, seating
allocation requests and wheel chair arrangements
General
Try to reach well before time for checking in at the airport.
Always reconfirm your flights before setting out for the airport (do this about 24 hours before
time of travel)
Check Duty Free allowances carefully particularly on EU destinations
Do not drink too much before boarding the aircraft, as alcohol and cabin pressure can 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 off
Check with the airline you are traveling with, as to the availability of telephone and laptop
power points on board
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.
A phrase book is always handy - remember, not everyone speaks English
Get the Map of the destination if you are visiting for first time
Jetlag
Try to drink plenty of water while on the aircraft as this help to counter dehydration
Check in flight magazines, for gentle exercises to do while on board to stop stiffness and
tiredness of joints
