Take precautions after booking the flight

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Take precautions after booking the flight

After booking the flight, you have limited time left to finish some important things. Follow these precautions for a safe trip. One situation can make your trip go wrong. Air travel can be a stressful experience, but it doesn’t have to be. So we list a few things you should do before your next flight, so you can relax and know you’re all set.

Download and use your airline’s app

Download your airline’s app ahead of time, be sure to enter your reservation details, and then use it to check-in. This way, you can go directly to security when you arrive at the airport.

Evaluate your sitting position

Whether you like a window or an aisle, it’s worth checking the detailed seat maps to make sure that your chosen spot on the plane won’t be too close to the galley or toilets, with the associated noise.

Stay organized

Keep all your information in one place, check-in times, gate numbers, and nearby lounge locations.

Measure the size of your bag

Looking at a new source of revenue, many airlines have set strict limits on the size of carry-on baggage, which are strictly enforced by gate agents. Check your bag’s dimensions at home and ensure it meets your airline’s limits.

Gather your tools

Phone, Laptop, Tablet, Camera, Backup Charger, Power Cords Travelers carry more electronics than ever before. Fortunately, there are organizer bags galore to keep all of your devices and cables close at hand and ready for security screening.

Remove those batteries

Due to fears of in-flight fires, airlines have implemented smart baggage battery bans since January 2018. If your bag has a battery, be prepared to show that it is removable in case your bag needs to be checked at the gate. But don’t necessarily leave the battery pack at home. Just because your plane seat is supposed to have power outlets doesn’t guarantee that it will actually work when you’re on the plane.

Take advantage of the pre-flight time in the Executive Office lounges

Why wait at the gate when you can enjoy free Wi-Fi and snacks in a comfortable lounge. Their agents can also help you faster than those at the station, and rebook you if something goes wrong with your travel plans.

Learn more about the services provided by the Executive Office here.

Wear comfortable clothes

Dress appropriately for any emergency by wearing multiple light layers, and look elegant to boot.

Clear everything

Due to the number of people passing by and touching everything, airports and planes are some of the most prevalent places. Protect yourself as much as possible by using disinfectant wipes on your hands and on the plane seat as soon as you settle in. Since they are not liquid, like hand sanitizer, the wipes also will not count towards the liquid limit.

Book transportation to and from the airport

Airport parking lots can fill up quickly during the busiest times of travel.

Don’t forget the basics

If you are traveling during a pandemic, you will need to check your airline’s travel guidance as well as your destination requirements for arriving visitors. Store extra face masks, wipes, hand sanitizer, and any other essentials in both carry-on luggage and bags so you’re never without.

General precautions during your trip

If you follow the precautions mentioned below, you can have a pleasant trip after booking the flight:

  • Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.
  • If your ears feel blocked or start to hurt, drink water.
  • If you start to sleep, stay covered (use the blanket provided on the plane).
  • Bring your personal medications with you.
  • Carefully follow any precautions from your doctor.
  • Avoid eating or drinking too much. Be careful not to drink too many soft drinks.
  • Drink enough fluids.
  • We recommend that you do not wear contact lenses.
  • Keep your seat belt on.
  • To prevent thrombosis in the veins in the legs, move and stretch your legs at regular intervals.

Prevention and treatment of intra-flight traveler thrombosis (DVT).

Traveler thrombosis, also known as economy class syndrome, sitting for long periods without moving your legs can cause traveler’s thrombosis (DVT), which leads to blood clots in the inner leg.

The danger posed by these blood clots is that once the individual begins to move, the clot can travel in the bloodstream and end up blocking the blood vessels to the lungs (pulmonary embolism).

However, the condition is not limited to economy class passengers, and the same risk exists when people sit in the same position for an extended period of time on any mode of transport. The term “traveler clot” is more accurate.

People with the following diseases or symptoms are at risk of developing traveler’s thrombosis (DVT):

  • Passengers with varicose veins in the legs.
  • Those who have undergone surgery, injury or malignancy in their legs.
  • Obesity with a tendency to thrombosis.
  • Women who use oral contraceptives.
  • Women who are pregnant or have just given birth.
  • These individuals should consult a physician before flying.

Prevention and treatment of intra-flight traveler thrombosis (DVT):

  • Actively perform leg exercises on your bench.
  • Lift your legs up, pointing to the tips of your toes
  • Gently massage your legs
  • Take deep breaths from time to time.
  • Drink enough fluids.
  • Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
  • If you experience any of the initial symptoms of DVT, which are redness, swelling, and pain from the thighs down the legs, go to the hospital immediately.

What to do when going through turbulence

  • Keep your seat belt fastened when you are seated.
  • If the pilot gives a turbulence warning, immediately take your seat and fasten your seat belt.
  • When feeling unwell, do not hesitate to consult the flight crew.
  • The cabin crew is trained to provide emergency assistance to passengers who are feeling unwell.
  • If the flight attendant is unable to provide adequate assistance, passengers with medical knowledge may be asked to assist.

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