We usually don’t forget our first flight, and probably the most
experiences sound amazing. If you are panicky about flying or never flown, the
idea of going on flight might seem intimidating. Nevertheless the experience
from your home, coming on the way to airport, airport checking, boarding and
flight will be adventurous experience than you might think. Africa’s number one
hotel booking portal, Jumia Travel shares six tips to help first time flyers become accustom to the
new experience.
Book your ticket
If you have decided to travel in flight, you will have to confirm
if there is any seat available to proceed on booking your flight and purchase
your ticket. In some cases you might not get ticket for the day you are
looking, so it’s best you book as early as possible. This gives you two
benefits: first you have better chance to get ticket and second you might get
discount or special offer ticket.
Prepare for flight
Before you go to the airport, ensure you have all the necessary
documents. At the airport, you have to follow the rules and sometime it might
take time. So make sure you have sufficient time – an hour early will be
perfect. If you are taking luggage with you, make sure the weight doesn’t
exceed the airline’s acceptable weight. Or else, you might have to pay for your
luggage if you exceed the normal weight. Make use of the extra free opportunity
of taking some additional stuff with you on the plane with a small bag.
Check In
Once you get to the airport terminal, you first need to check in.
You have to show your ticket and your form of IDs with necessary travel
document (if required). The check-in officer will give you boarding pass and receipt
of luggage.
Boarding
After checking in, you need to go to the departure lounge where
you will be subject to security checks. You may have to put your phone on
airplane mode or make it off, jacket, laptop outside for inspection. The
security officer will stamp your hand bag and boarding pass if you successfully
meet the requirement. If you are travelling abroad you will have to pass
through immigration checks. You have to show all your documents - visa,
boarding pass, passport and invitation letter. If they found anything
suspicious, they can reject your flight. After completing all the procedures,
you will need to wait for boarding announcement and show your boarding pass
again.
Inside the flight
Look for your seat number printed on your boarding pass, although
some small aircrafts may not have seating arrangement, so you can seat
anywhere. The cabin crew will close the doors when all passengers are on plane.
Before takeoff, they will take you through some safety demonstrations. There
will be some signals for seatbelt and prohibition of -smoking. You are not
allowed to stand up while the seatbelt signal shows. Once the aircraft reaches
certain height, the captain sees it fit to turn off the signal, you can use the
latrine or eat your food once the signal light is turned off.
After Landing
The plane will take you to the terminal. Don’t stand up until the
plane stops and it's announced by the cabin crew that it's safe to prepare to
leave the plane; you have to wait for signal of seat belt light turning off as
well. You can then exit the plane.
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