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Originally posted by SilverBug:
Hey I'm flying to Texas by myself to visit my boyfriend. This is my first time flying. I was wondering, what are the major things I'll need and what should I keep with me on the plane, not in cargo?
Also, there's gonna be a couple hours layover, what should I do to keep myself safe? Sorry, I'm extremely nervous. I hope this doesn't sound too stupid.
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Things to keep with you in your carry on:
- Medications that you may require or be on (insulin, contraceptives, etc.) If it is in your packed luggage and your luggage goes missing, your health could be in serious jeopardy, or a missed pill could get you pregnant.
- Contact lens kit (your eyes can get mighty dry flying....take your glasses along with you as well, so you can take out your lenses if need be)
- a good book to while away the hours
- if the plane trip is long, a little travel pillow for your head and eye shade so you can catch a little sleep on board
IMPORTANT: Never ever leave your luggage unattended....when you check in your luggage, the check in person will ask you if you've ever left your luggage unattended? This is because the airline wants to make sure that no one has slipped in drugs, explosives, etc. into your unattended luggage.
Since you have never flown before, never ever joke about bombings, hijacking or anything, and avoid any passenger who is "joking" about this. The airlines have a zero-tolerance rate and passengers have been arrested for this type of "joking"....this type of joking is not funny in the least.
As you want to be alert, don't drink alcohol on the plane...you want to have your wits about you when you get off the plane (also, don't leave your purse on your seat, if you go to the bathroom while onboard the plane).
When you get off the plane, feel free to use the washroom, then proceed to the carousel where the bags will be unloaded...it takes them usually a good while to off load the bags anyway...there's no point in running to the carousel to be "the first one there".
But when you do, watch carefully that you take your own bag, not someone else's that looks similar (and vice versa..try to get near the chute where the bags come out of, so that some dunce doesn't take your bag by mistake).
If you're nervous or unsure as to what to expect, by all means, confide to the flight attendants that you've never flown before and don't know what to do when you get off the plane. They are professionals and should be willing and helpful. GOOD LUCK!
Also, by all means, email me if you have more questions!