What to do at the airport for the first time?

Best advice for first-time flyers
  1. Check the airline's luggage requirements.
  2. Pack essentials in your carry-on.
  3. Arrive at the airport two hours early.
  4. Keep your ID handy.
  5. Wear easy-to-remove shoes.
  6. Respect other passengers' space.
  7. Have a backup plan ready.




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Check in. Once you enter the airport, the first thing you should do is check in (if you haven't done so already online). Many airlines allow you to check in online 24 hours before your flight.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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What should you not forget before an airport?
  • Make a list. ...
  • Don't forget the first aid kit. ...
  • Limit your liquids. ...
  • Name tags are there to help. ...
  • Observe restrictions on baggage. ...
  • Save bag space for all your holiday purchases. ...
  • Skip the shoes. ...
  • Cosmetics – at a minimum!


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Depending on the requirements of airport authorities, you will need to present a mobile boarding pass, a paper boarding pass printed out by you or a paper boarding pass picked up from the check-in desk.

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Certainly not at check in. They do inspect bags at security and can ask to look inside any bag you have but in several decades of travel I've never had security anywhere ask to completely empty a bag. In my experience if they see something suspicious on the x-ray typically they'll just dig around in it.

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Items subject to the 3-1-1 rule include liquid and aerosol deodorant, cologne, perfume, shampoo, conditioner, dry shampoo, lotion, sunscreen and toothpaste. Outside of your clear quart-sized bag, you can pack your solid deodorant, toothbrush (manual and electronic), tweezers and mirrors.

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You can't make phone calls on a plane using cellular service, as using cellular service for any reason isn't permitted. WiFi calls may be allowed, though that's at the discretion of the airline, as it impacts passenger comfort.

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Makeup And The 3-1-1 TSA Rule Liquids, like foundation, nail polish and moisturizer, are subject to the 3-1-1 rule. Items like powder blush or foundation, do not. Sometimes that are a bit more confusing are mascara and lip gloss. These are considered liquids.

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The 3-1-1 Rule or Liquids Rule These rules apply to items in carry-on bags (carry-on-sized suitcases, backpacks, purses, laptop bag and mores) that you plan to take through security. The TSA's 3-1-1 rule outlines the travel limitations for liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes.

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Airliners can descend over 8,000 feet per minutes if needed. A descent from 35,000 feet at that rate would have you down to 11,000 feet in 3 minutes or less. John Cox is a retired airline captain with US Airways and runs his own aviation safety consulting company, Safety Operating Systems.

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In most cases, you will only need to go to check-in when you have checked-in online if you need to drop off an item of hold baggage. Please ensure that you are aware of the hand baggage requirements for your specific airline before you travel.

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Checking in The check-in process at airports enables passengers to confirm they will be on the correct flight, obtain a boarding pass, possibly select their seat (if hasn't happened already and is allowed by airline), and check in luggage onto a plane, if desired.

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Identification
  • Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) ...
  • U.S. passport.
  • U.S. passport card.
  • DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
  • U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents.
  • Permanent resident card.


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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) require that all cell phones be put on airplane mode or have their cellular connections disabled while a flight is in progress.

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Per the FAA website's Safety Information page, “The FCC and FAA ban cell phones for airborne use because its signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments. Devices must be used in airplane mode or with the cellular connection disabled.

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Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked baggage. TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine.

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Corrosives such as acids, alkalis, mercury and wet cell batteries and apparatus containing mercury. Explosives, munitions, fireworks and flares, ammunition including blank cartridges, handguns, fire works, pistol caps.

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Most airlines allow passengers to bring on both a carry-on and a personal item like a backpack, laptop bag, purse, briefcase, shopping bag, etc. The general rule of thumb is that your personal item is smaller in dimension than your carry-on bag and it can fit underneath the seat in front of you.

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Yes, airport scanners can detect pills in containers, regardless of the material the container is made of. However, TSA does not require passengers to have medications in prescription bottles.

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