Airline flying question?

Question

I'm new to flying and was wondering what's involved. Once I get to the airport where do I go first? Where do I go after etc? What checkins do I have to go through?

I'm going to be bringing only my backpack with 4 days worth of clothes. Do I need to check that in as luggage or can I just bring it on with me to the plane?

Answer 1

Presuming that you already have your ticket and a valid ID card (pasport?)...............



Normally, a small and light backpack with clothes only will be no problem to bring as handluggage. But, new rules state that you CAN NOT bring any fluids, nailfiles, scissors, etc in your handluggage. You may want to check on the full list of rules with the agent where you got the ticket.



No worries, airport staff are patient and friendly. They will give you kind instructions on what is expected from you. There are also lots of signs pointing you to the right directions.



When you enter the passengers departure hall, you might get the first check-up on your luggage. Usually they just want you to put it through a scanner, but sometimes you have to take some stuff out for a double-check. This first check-up is not always the case, it depends on the airport that you're flying from.



Then you need to find out on which row is your check-in counter (usually on screen display in the hall, written after your flight number and destination)



Then you go to the check-in counter and line up in the queue for your destination and status (economy, business class, etc), with your ticket and ID-card ready. They want to see those both. They will ask how many pieces of luggage you want to check-in (not counting your handluggage).



When you are checked-in at the counter, they will give you a boarding card. This card tells you what time you must be at your departure gate. It also tells you the number of the departure gate and your seat number.



If you're on an international flight, you now need to go through the customs, the signs will show you where to go. They want to see your passport and your boarding card. They might scan your luggage again.



Once you've passed the customs, you may head to your departure gate. When you get to the departure gate, they will check your luggage again --- very strict. You may have to take everything out. You will also have to walk through a scanner-porch. And often a security officer will perform a personal check-up on you. They will want to see your boarding card. They might want to see your ID card again, to check if this is really your boarding card.



Then they allow you to enter the waiting hall. You sit there until you hear over the speakers that passengers for (your flight number and destination) are requested to board the aircraft.



When you move towards the gate that leads to the aircraft, they will want your boarding card again. They tear off one part and return the other part to you (it has your seat number).



When you enter the aircraft, you look for your seat number and store your hand luggage in the locker above your seat. Or, if possible, under the seat in front of you.



Fasten your seat belt and have a good flight!

Answer 2

If you are flying domestically, the first thing you need to do is find the departure area for your airline. Since you are new to flying, it's probably best to check in at the ticket counter. (There are other options, but to avoid confusion, this is probably the easiest way.) The agent will take your ticket and give you a boarding pass with a gate number and/or seat assignment. He/she will also ask if you will like to check in your bag. If it's a small enough backpack, you can probably carry it on with you. From there, you will need to go to the gate number on your boarding pass. You'll probably have to pass through a security gate first where you will place your bag on a conveyor belt to be x-rayed and you walk through a x-ray machine yourself. Also, any metal items (keys, coins, etc) should be placed in the plastic buckets provided and put on the conveyor belt too. Once you get through this and get to your gate, you can usually relax a bit before you're flight. About a half hour before the plane is scheduled to leave, the gate agent will start calling out rows of seats that may board the aircraft. Check your boarding card for your seat number or boarding group) (Southwest Airlines uses boarding groups instead of seat numbers). If you need help finding your seat, ask a flight attendant to help. Usually any seat with a letter A or F is a window seat, C or D are aisles, and B and E are middle seats).

Answer 3

First you have to check in this is where you show your passport and ticket etc, and you will hand over your luggage( it depends on the size of your baggage whether you can take it onboard or not) They will also ask you a few security questions. After that you will go through security and customs, and then when your flight is ready you will board the plane. They pretty much guide you through at the airport anyway, they are very friendly and will be there to assist you, so you dont really need to worry.

Try looking at your airport's website, im sure that will give you all the info you need.

Answer 4

First find a place to park your car. Most airports have economy parking garage's for you to use. You could also take a train bus etc. Then you enter the airport. If you are flying with Southwest airlines or Continental airlines then skip straight to the Security lines. If you are not flying with one of those airlines go to the airlines ticket counter to recive you ticket. After all this go to the security lines. Take off your shoes when entering the line. Take off all metal and electronics and place them in a security bin. Walk through the metal detector and take your items back. Next go to your terminal and find your gate. Sit and wait for your plane to arrive. If you are flying Southwest enter the line for your ticket class A B or C. If not give ticket to attendent before entering plane. After this sit in your assigned seat and prepare for takeoff. You should be able to carry your bag on the plane.

Answer 5

I would keep the backpack with you as a carryon - its small enough that its /possible/ it could be lost, and that would leave you with no clothes!



When you get to the airport go to the desk of the airline you're flying on and check in, get your boarding pass. then you go through security (take you're shoes off, put them, your bag, thigns out of your pockets and anything that might set the metal alarm off, in the bin - it will go through xray and meet you on the other side) put your shoes and such back on and find your gate.



Then depending on your wait you can wander around or just wait. they'll board you onto the plane about 20-30 min before takeoff, buckle in and have fun! =)

Answer 6

Airliners fly from west to east while this is component to their direction. they do no longer do it in the event that they do no longer might desire to. Airliners attempt to fly the shortest achieveable direction from departure to arrival, and contained regarding l. a.-Sydney, that's around the Pacific Ocean. in spite of the indisputable fact that, airliners additionally might desire to evaluate site visitors varieties and winning winds aloft, and a few airliners have regulations on how a procedures faraway from land they are able to fly while flying over water. All of those can replace the routing so as that it is not unavoidably the shortest achieveable direction between airports. some airplane additionally only have not got the style for particular direct flights, and an instantaneous flight from LAX to Sydney is 7488 miles, very the vast majority of it over water. Few airplane can take care of this. persons that won't be able to might desire to supply up for gasoline alongside the way, which will require important detours.

Answer 7

At the airport, go to your airlines's terminal, then check in, you wont have to check the book pack as lauggage as long as it can fit in the over head compartment of the plane, so you just show your boarding pass/id/ maybe passport to the person at the desk, they'll give you the stubs back, and head on to your gate......and between those, there might be a couple security check points (metal detectors ect.)



Its all pretty easy, im 16, and Ive flown with my mom this past Aug. (who doesnt know uch english at all), so basicly i was the one directing them through all that. had no problems, and plannig on flying to Europe all on my own this coming summer.



good luck on your trip.

Answer 8

you check in go to the security checkpoint and go to your gate