Passport & Visas:

• Check the passport and visa requirements for the countries you are visiting / transiting in on your planned journey - make sure you apply for them well in advance of your date of travel.
• Check the legitimacy of your Passport and Visas.
• Don't forget your passport and visa on the day of travel.
• If you misplace your passport or visa please speak to the embassy or consulate immediately in the country you are traveling in.

Security Precautions:

• Put a luggage strap around your case for easy credentials and superfluous securely.
• If you misplace your passport or visa please contact the embassy or consulate immediately in the country you are traveling in.
• Never carry packages on behalf of anyone else, however genuinely they seem to be.
• Never go away luggage unattended at airports, this creates a high security risk.

Health Precautions:

• Check the inoculation and health requirements for all of 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.

Air Tickets:

• Check the ticket for Flight(s) details & accuracy as soon as you recieve it.
• Keep your tickets with your passport and visas and do not forget them on the day you travel

Baggage Packing:

• Pack the night before you travel, to save rushing and being late for your flight.
• Check the weather forecast at your destination before travelling to avoid taking unnecessary luggage.
• Roll clothes instead of folding them, it creates less creases. Honest!
• Pack travel sizes of all of the lotions and potions you require to save space.

Baggage Allowance:

• 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.

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 pre-book parking wherever possible or get someone to give you a lift in order to save time
• Wherever possible use only metered taxis around the airport

Foriegn Currency:

• 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.

Special Requests:

• Give airlines plenty of notice for special meal requirements or seating requests

General Precautions:

• Try to leave plenty of 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.
• Try to book your flights outside of peak hours, in order to avoid busy commuter routes and congestion at the airport.
• Do not drink too much before boarding the aircraft, as alcohol and cabin pressure 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.

Jetlag:

• Try to drink plenty of water whilst on the aircraft as this helps to counter dehydration.
• Check in flight magazines, for gentle exercises to do whilst on board to stop stiffness and tiredness of joints.
• Cleanse and moisturize skin regularly whilst on board again to counter dehydration.
• Eat a light meal onboard as easier to digest, avoid excessive carbohydrates and fats