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• To step
• Tips
• Warnings

Are you going to travel soon? Start with step one for a quick guide to getting around the airport without slowing down the line or feeling stupid.

To step

1. Buy your airline ticket in advance, online or through an airline. If the online ticket purchase allows you to print your boarding pass, this is recommended, especially if you are not checking bags.
2. Pack your bags carefully, keep in mind that you can only have one piece of luggage and a smaller, carry-on item on board the plane. Make your bag recognizable by tying a ribbon around it or putting a label on it, or use a colorful / unique bag.
   • When carrying liquid items such as lotion, shampoo, oils, etc. in your hand luggage. Make sure they are 100ml or less. Keep them in a plastic Ziploc bag. Remember 100-1-1 rule, jars must be 100ml or less, stored in a 1 liter bag / zip bag and only 1 zip bag per person.
3. Please be at the airport 2-3 hours before the scheduled departure time of your flight. This is useful in case you experience delays on the way to the airport, during check-in or passing security.
4. Locate your airline's check-in counters, which are indicated by signs outside the terminal building on the departure lane, and with logos on the wall and above the counters. Stand in line and wait to be asked to come up. There is usually a box that tells you if your luggage is small enough to board the plane or if you need to check it in. Also, keep in mind that you may only have one piece of luggage and one smaller carry-on item. Have your ID to hand.
5. Show the employee your ID when prompted. When your baggage is being checked, place it on the corner in the counter when prompted. The cop labels him and either places him on the conveyor belt behind the counter or asks you to carry him to a scanner. If not, tell her you don't have anything to check in. In either case, she'll give you your boarding pass unless you've already printed it online. If you don't have bags to check in online and have checked in online, you can skip this step altogether.
6. Go to the customs control assigned to your departure gate. You will meet a security officer who will check your boarding pass and ID and forward you (make sure you have a valid ID, this varies depending on your nationality).
   • You then wait in line to get to an X-ray machine and metal detector. You put all your bags, metal objects and shoes on the conveyor belt to be scanned. If you have a Ziploc bag of liquids in your bag, take it out to have them screened separately. If you have objects that appear on the X-ray as a box, such as a laptop, tablet, or video game system, remove it and place it separately on the belt. Take off jackets or sweaters as they should be screened too.
   • Remove all metal objects, including keys, jewelry, belts, etc. Then remove your shoes and place them on the band. If you get confused, politely ask a security guard to assist you.
7. An employee will tell you when to walk through the metal detector or X-ray machine to the other side of the conveyor where you can pick up your items. Grab everything you took out of your bag, put on your shoes and exit the checkpoint.
8. You are now in the secured boarding area. Hole numbers are indicators of areas where you board the aircraft. The airline attendant may have told you your gate number, it may be on your boarding pass, or you may be able to find the departure monitors in the area with a list of flights and gate numbers. Find your gate, which is indicated by signs with numbers on it. These are clearly visible so don't worry.
9. Take a seat at your gate and wait for the plane to be ready to board. Make sure to bring 2 power banks that are fully charged, as your flight can be delayed by up to a few hours and the outlets in the larger airport are quickly occupied.
10. The gate staff will announce boarding and give instructions. When you approach the avio bridge, give them your boarding pass. It will be scanned and returned to you. Sometimes the gate employee tears off a part and takes it.
11. When you board the plane, find your assigned seat and place your luggage in the luggage compartment. If you have a smaller bag you want to hold, simply slide it under the seat in front of you, leaving the area around your feet clear.
12. Enjoy your flight!

Tips

• If you get lost at the airport, don't panic. Just ask one of the employees for help.
• Don't get rushed in line for customs. Forgetting to take a metal or box-like object out of your bag will waste people's time. Just relax, do things at your own pace and don't worry about anyone else.
• When you pass through customs and pick up your belongings, it is recommended that you pick up all your belongings, including your shoes, and proceed to a seat in the waiting area. This way, you can put all your stuff back in the right place, tie your shoes, and make sure you take everything with you, but it doesn't feel like you're making others wait.
• You can pack liquids of any weight when you check in your bag. Everything you check in doesn't have to meet the 100 ml rule.
• While your flight attendant ensures that people leave the plane in an orderly manner, make sure to get a taxi, uber, or rental car on your phone while you wait. While most people have to wait for a rental car, you can proceed straight away. When someone picks you up, grab your luggage and look for the exit.
• For your safety, your luggage should be securely locked and never left unattended, which can leave you vulnerable to theft, concealment of drugs, your luggage can be destroyed, etc.
• Ask for help if you are confused. Don't feel too scared to do it, be confident!

Warnings

• Don't joke about bombs or bombings or terrorists as airport customs will take this very seriously.
• The traffic and madness of the airport can make you feel nervous and lost. Take a deep breath and think about what's next. Do not worry!
• Do not bring any sharp objects, they will only be thrown away.