Avoid These 8 Travel Mistakes To Fly Like A Pro!
For all the first-time flyers out there, it’s important to know that when you’re flying, things won’t always go according to plan. That doesn’t mean you won’t have the most amazing time ever, but it’s almost impossible to prepare for every situation that might happen.
There is an inherent amount of risk and circumstance that befalls every trip, no matter how well planned and executed. There will always be those things we just can’t plan for, can’t avoid and can’t control.
However, with that said, you are largely responsible for how smoothly your flight goes. So get off to a good start and avoid making these travel mistakes that all seasoned travellers have made in the past while flying.
1.PASSPORT ISSUES
Passports have an expiration date, so you’d think they’re good up until that date, right?
Well, not necessarily!
Some destinations require at least 3-6 months validity on your passport in order to travel. If you need a visa for your trip, this is mandatory, but check the rules for your destination long before the trip begins. From time to time, passengers have been denied boarding because if this.
2.PROCRASTINATING ON YOUR BOOKING
You may be busy or just too lazy to book a flight months in advance, but if you want to avoid paying high last-minute charges on flight tickets, stop procrastinating!
Airlines typically release their fares 11 months in advance. The cheapest fares are the first to go, followed by those higher up the price ladder until all that’s left are the most expensive seats. The longer you delay the more you’ll pay.
How to avoid making this mistake? BOOK EARLY!
3.PLANNING CONNECTING FLIGHTS TOO TIGHT
You have just flown into the Terminal 1 of the Delhi Airport and just have an hour to catch the next flight from Terminal 3(which is 7 km away from T1 and not taking into consideration the traffic). Not a good situation to be in!
Also, weather and congestion factors can cause unforeseen delays. If you’re booking connecting flights yourself, make sure you leave plenty of time between both.
You don’t want to start or end your trip being stressed out and running to make your flight or missing your flight entirely. It might even be wise to stay the night to avoid disaster. Take it as a chance to explore a whole new destination
4.NOT DOING YOUR HOMEWORK
Imagine shelling out thousands of extra Rupees for overweight baggage on a one-hour flight.
Overweight baggage charges are one of the ancillary fees that some airlines rely on to make a profit, the fees per kilo are high and they apply the rules rigorously. Find out the baggage limit before you fly. If you’re over, you could wear your heaviest items to cut down your check-in weight.
5.NOT DOUBLECHECKING YOUR TRAVEL PLANS
We know you/your family/your travel agent are brilliant planners and cannot have made any mistakes but do have one last look at everything you’ve planned. Be sure the dates are all correct, you know exactly which airport to go to, where the pickup location is, etc.
Mistaken flight times is probably what has actually kept the airlines in business all these years. Do you know how expensive a last-minute ticket to most places is?
6.PACKING PROHIBITED ITEMS IN YOUR CARRY-ON
Even though it is sheer common sense, people still make the mistake of packing lighters, Swiss army knives, big bottles of lotion and bottled water in carry-on luggage.
This mistake just slows down the security check process at the airport causing you and your fellow passengers a huge problem. Also, beware of packing prohibited items like power banks etc. in your check-in luggage. In fact, last month at the Delhi airport, the baggage handling system failed due to many passengers carrying prohibited items in their check-in bags leading to major delays and a breakdown of the security process.
7.FLYING WITHOUT TRAVEL INSURANCE
Many people don’t realize this but getting travel insurance these days is cheap and easy and not at all time-consuming. Yet people fly around thinking that everything is going to be fine.
Why take that risk!
Today, travel insurance covers cancellations on flight tickets, loss of baggage, medical expenses, pay the total cost of your bookings and many more situations you need to be aware of in advance when you fly.
8.NOT USING TRAVEL TECH
In today’s technologically savvy era, people are still unsure to use technology as a helping hand when it comes to flying.
Using travel apps helps you plan your trip better. From real-time flight tracking to getting information about airports and airlines, technology has got a people closer to planning the perfect trip on the move.
So go ahead, Download the AirWhizz App and avoid making these common travel mistakes. Just upload your flight details within the app itself and get Flight Information, Airport & Airline Information, Purchase Travel Insurance And Much More! It is the only App you need when you Fly!
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