Fly for the first time: everything you need to know

If ever in your life have you taken a plane, either for fear it or not, the thought of traveling by plane for the first time seem intimidating. 

Questions like where to buy a ticket, what documents are needed to get to fly or how to claim my luggage at the output are just some of the many questions that bombard your mind. 

The truth is that after you follow the instructions inside the airport and aircraft, flying becomes a fairly simple and bearable experience. 

After the first time, the majority of people (who have never flown) ends to please them going from one destination to another through the air, but when you've never done, it would be appropriate to give them an idea of ​​what to expect to reduce the fear: 

- Start by buying the ticket. You can start searching online portals like Kayak, Orbitz or Expedia, where you can choose the flight that best fits your budget. When you buy airline tickets online, the airline sends you to your mailbox number of your electronic ticket, which you should write it down or print it for reference. 

- Unknown to many, to visit another country need a passport, which must be valid for at least 6 months. The latter means that if it expires in less than that time, you have to get a new one in the processing of passports offices in your city. 

- Try to get to the airport with enough time to spare (two hours before the flight is recommended). You do not want to walk in a hurry at the last minute because of traffic or other unforeseen event that occurs along the way.

 

- The first thing you have to do at the airport is to find the registration desk where you will begin the process to board the plane. After showing your passport, give your hand luggage (if applicable) and receive your boarding pass printed by the agent, you can go to the line for the security check. 

- Do not forget to pack those items you consider essential once you're inside the plane in your backpack. Any medication you need to take a book you want to read to not get bored or anything else you think useful to take during the hours that the duration of the flight. By delivering your luggage to the counter to due registration, you can not remove anything you want to put in your backpack, so do it sooner rather than later. 

- Make sure your bag meets the requirements of the airlines on the weight, size and quantity. Each airline on its website detailing everything about baggage policies. Try to pay close attention to baggage fees and weight limit of your bag not exceeding stipulated by the company. 

- Pass the airport security is followed to the letter all the directions you get the point. They will ask again, show passport and boarding pass. Then, you will be placed in a plastic box your shoes and any metal objects, which pass through an X-ray, like the backpack that you carry with you. 

As this happens, the agents will ask you to walk through a metal detector. Then you take your things from the other side of the x-ray machine security controls may take some time, but are an essential part of airport security. 

- Now is find the gate your flight, whose number is printed on your boarding pass. There will be signs and signals that will indicate the location of the door, and once you get to the waiting room can be expected to give the order to board the plane, or if you want, visit the different shops or dine at one of the many restaurants abound to kill time.

- Generally, airlines tickets let in the class, so start queuing when they call your group. The classes are divided by a flight first, business and finally economic. Once inside, find your position by checking the numbers above each row of seats. 

- When all passengers are on board, a member of the cabin crew will perform a safety demonstration. Do not let this worry you as it is a routine part of the flights.

 

- During takeoff you must keep wearing the seat belt, and only when the aircraft has reached a certain height and the captain gives the order, you'll desabrochártelo. 

- If you are nervous in mid-flight, avoid as much as you can drink alcohol as this increases to dehydration and feeling anxious. Instead, drink water or orange juice. 

- Once the plane lands and arrived at their respective landing terminal, expected to give permission to leave. Depending on the destination to which you head, get a landing card by the cabin crew, which you must submit, together with your passport to the immigration authorities at the airport.

 

When you're in the room landing seeks your flight conveyor, where you retire your suitcase. This data will know through a screen in the place that shows the flight number and city of origin. 

- If you already have your belongings with you and in good condition, there is only so leave the airport and you're done your first experience with aircraft. 

We hope that these steps will help you on your first trip through the air, and remember enjoy every moment when you can travel.