The Benefits Of Flying

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On average, more then eight million people fly on an airplane every day. That is blank percent of the total world population. Flying is becoming a more popular form of travel as time goes on. In fact, according to Garfors.com, 37.4 million flights were scheduled in 2014, which is up 2.7% from 2013. And it means an average of 102,465 flights per day. In life, one must properly prepare for this experience, if ever given the opportunity – after all; it is getting more popular every year. Flying is stressful for the first time if you don’t know how, but after the first time, it is much less nerve-wracking. Last summer I flew by myself for the first time to Texas, and remember the process very clearly. I was successful in my travels, because I …show more content…

It is recommended to pack all necessary luggage in a carry-on bag, in order to save money. Checking a bag is an option as well, (especially for longer trips where more items are needed), it just costs a fee. I would encourage the traveler to pack light, in order to navigate through the airport with less to lug around; this also decreases the chance of losing a particular item. Dimensions for what size/how many carry-ons are acceptable is either available online or available by calling the flight service. When packing, it is smart for the traveler to roll all non-wrinkling clothes in a cylinder, for this will save room. According to the TSA, it is a necessity for all people to fit any liquids fit in one clear, quart size, zip-top bag. (This includes all aerosols, creams and pastes.) Since TSA requires that they must be 3.4 ounces or less, one will need to buy travel sized containers. These containers can be purchased at the local drug store or grocery, typically. Before leaving the house, one must double check that everything vital is packed, grab the proper form of identification, (license for all flights and passport only if flying out of the USA), and leave for the airport. I would highly recommend to anyone to leave the house early to allow plenty of …show more content…

The gate number will be printed on the boarding pass most of the time. From here, since all airports are slightly different, one will have to follow the signs for direction. Sometimes, in larger airports, a shuttle is required if the airport is large. Taking the shuttle is also necessary if running late, or if one is not physically able to walk all the way to their gate. On the way to the gate, one will see big monitors with lots of airliners, terminal numbers, and times next to them, that display the status of all flights. It is highly recommended to check this, in order to see if it is on time. If at any given time the traveler is lost, they should not hesitate to ask a worker for help. They are there to assist all passengers in having a successful flying experience. Once the passenger finds their terminal, the rest is a piece of cake. Just wait for the flight attendant at the specific terminal to call each specific section to board, which typically happens about a half an hour before take-off. In the mean time, all travelers should have a seat, use the restroom, grab some coffee or food, and relax; All passengers should stay close to their terminal for any important boarding announcements.
As you can see, flying is a simple process, if one is explained

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