what you should know before you take flight
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Maybe it has been a few years since you boarded an airplane. Perhaps this is your first flight ever. Regardless, there have been changes in recent years due to stricter security measures since the attacks on 9/11. The economy has also changed the way airlines now operate.TRANSCRIPT
Maybe it has been a few years
since you boarded an airplane.
Perhaps this is your first flight
ever.
Regardless, there have been
changes in recent years due to
stricter security measures since
the attacks on 9/11.
The economy has also
changed the way airlines now
operate.
Besides new fees and airline
procedures, there are some basics
that you should learn prior to going
on your trip.
Before you take flight, here is what
you should know:
Meals cost money. If you have not
been on a plane in quite a few
years, you might be surprised to find
out that your breakfast or lunch is
no longer included in your airfare.
If you choose to have a meal
provided by the airline, be
prepared to pay.
If you want to bring your own food
onto the plane to avoid buying a
meal, you should also know that
there are restrictions on the
amount liquids you are allowed to bring with you.
The Transportation Security
Administration created the
3-1-1 for carry-ons rule that
you should familiarize
yourself with to prevent any
hassles before boarding.
There are exceptions for
baby bottles.
There is a fee for booking a
flight over the phone.
Most airlines now charge
up to $35 when you decide
to speak to a live person
instead of going online for
a flight reservation. In
order to avoid an
unnecessary fee, do not
pick up the phone to
reserve a ticket.
You are far better off going
to an online travel site like
Travelocity or Expedia, or
going directly to the
airline’s website.
What you wear helps you go through the
security line faster.
Due to added security measures since
9/11, you have to take your shoes off
when going through security checkpoints.
Therefore, it is best to wear shoes that
easily slide off, or can be tied and untied
quickly.
Do not wear boots or sandals that take a
while to strap on and off.
Wear just a light jacket or
one sweater because you
also have to remove
additional layers of
clothing.
If you think you need a lot
of layers, throw them in
your carry-on ahead of
time so they are available
to you when you feel a chill coming on.
Also, do not wear a large
amount of jewelry because
you will need to take them all
off when you go through the
metal detector.
You can visit the
Transportation Security
Administration website for
more helpful travel tips.
You can purchase flight travel
insurance in case of injury or
death while on board.
Most people are unaware that
this type of insurance exists, and
it is important to know that there
is flight travel insurance, not
just standard life insurance, for
those who need to travel for any
reason.
Flight accident
insurance protects your
family in the event of
accidental death, loss of a
limb, or loss of eyesight
while on an airplane.
Although it is usually safe
to travel by plane, it is
wise to take the
precautionary measure of
purchasing the right flight
accident insurance plan
for you and your family.
If you are traveling
overseas, it is
imperative that you
find out the travel
warnings and
advisories for the
country you are
visiting.
The United States
issues these
warnings in order to
safeguard its citizens
from any possible
dangers such as riots
and terrorist attacks.
Before you board the plane, be
prepared for any kind of
unexpected events such as
cancellations, bad weather, or
possibly lost luggage.
Do what you can to have a comfortable,
safe, and hassle-free flight.
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