Things to note when flying for the first time. Please be more specific. I went with a tour group.

Things to note when flying

Check-in procedures

The general sequence is as follows:

(1) Take your ticket, identity card Please go to the designated counter (generally you will see a large screen as soon as you enter the departure hall, which shows the counter number corresponding to each flight) to hand it over to the handling staff. She (he) will I will change your boarding pass and ask you if you have any luggage to check in. Remember that there should be at least three things you get back: ID card, air ticket, and boarding pass. Don’t leave them behind.

(2) Buy insurance (20 yuan, not mandatory, depends on personal needs).

(3) Security check: You need to provide three things here: ID card, air ticket, and boarding pass.

(4) Go to the designated boarding gate and wait to board the plane, and pay attention to the announcement. The gate number is indicated on the boarding pass.

Notes:

(1) Be sure to complete the formalities half an hour before the plane takes off. Therefore, it is best to arrive at the airport in advance according to the situation, especially during Golden Week, Spring Festival, etc. A lot of the time. Some airports are very strict and will not allow you to go through it when the time is up, such as Beijing Airport.

(2) Friends who prefer a window seat can ask the check-in staff to arrange a window seat for you when changing your boarding pass. Generally, there is no problem unless you arrive very late and the seats are all arranged. Give it to someone else.

(3) When checking in luggage, some airports will charge an insurance fee of about 10 yuan, such as Fuzhou Airport; if your suitcase is not locked, some airports will force you to buy it for 5 yuan. Small locks, such as Guangzhou Airport.

(4) When carrying a fruit knife, it is best to put it in your checked luggage, otherwise it may be confiscated 90% of the time. In addition, small animals cannot be brought on board the plane, and a quarantine certificate is required to check them in, which is quite troublesome. Potted plants and flowers are acceptable.

(5) The checked voucher is usually affixed to the ticket. After arriving and taking out the luggage, a staff member will check whether the checked voucher matches the label on the luggage. Be careful not to take someone else's by mistake and lose your own.

(6) Flight delays or cancellations

Generally, as long as the flight is delayed, the airport will provide free drinks or meals during meal time (it seems that those at night are more likely to be taken care of than those at noon) . If the evening flight tells you that it cannot fly that day, it depends on the situation. It is due to aircraft maintenance, flight deployment, etc. The airport will provide food and accommodation. Due to weather, emergencies, air traffic control and other reasons, you can only refund or change the ticket. In this case, the airport does not care about food and accommodation.

(7) Flight overbooking

It means that the number of tickets sold on a certain flight exceeds the number of seats on the aircraft. In order to protect their own profits, almost every airline has a certain percentage of overbooking to ensure the utilization of flight seats. Foreign airlines generally control the proportion of overbooked tickets to sold tickets at around 3%, while our country stipulates that overbooked tickets cannot exceed 5%.

You have to ask, wouldn’t this prevent some people from boarding the plane? That's right. For this situation, the general approach of the airport is to first look for volunteers among passengers to change to other flights. If there are not enough volunteers, boarding will be denied. The airline will issue a compensation certificate and a matching journey discount plan to passengers who voluntarily change flights; passengers who are denied boarding will receive cash compensation. Of course, they can also request a round-trip air ticket compensation certificate and a corresponding journey discount plan. to replace cash compensation.

Once denied boarding, passengers are eligible to request compensation from the airline. Specific compensation will be processed immediately at the check-in counter, and an agreement will be signed to waive the right to retroactive liability to the airline in the future.

In order to avoid being taken over at the airport and delaying your trip, there are a few points you need to pay attention to:

(1) The more tense the route, the easier it is to be overbooked.

(2) Try to arrive at the airport as early as possible. If you arrive late, your ticket may be taken away if it is overbooked.

(3) The more discounted tickets are, the easier it is to get them. Therefore, those who bought discounted tickets should go through the procedures as early as possible.

(8) Miscellaneous

(1) From the perspective of aircraft comfort, the Boeing 747 wide body is the best, large and stable. The smaller model feels better from Airbus.

(2) Aircraft seats are arranged horizontally according to A, B, C, D... Boeing seats are marked on the luggage rack, and Airbus seats are marked on the small light above the seat. If you can't find one, ask the flight attendant for help. For narrow-body aircraft, there are generally 6 seats in each row, and A and F are windows.

(3) The small table of some models is not on the back of the chair, but is hidden in the armrest next to the seat and can be opened and taken out.

(4) Snacks and drinks are provided on the plane. If it is meal time, main meals are also provided, two boxes, one Chinese and one foreign (rice + bread). If you are not full, you can ask for another portion. You can drink less water. Although there are toilets on the plane, you have to stop using them whenever you encounter turbulence. Besides, are you willing to queue when there are many people?

(5) Don’t forget to turn off your mobile phone before taking off (nonsense), haha, the flight attendant will tell you.

(6) When taking off or landing, if your ears feel uncomfortable, you can open your mouth; chewing gum is also effective, just don't choke.

(7) Generally speaking, I personally feel that regional airlines have better in-flight services (Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines. Hainan Airlines is basically equipped with foreign flight attendants on every flight.

When you enter the cabin, you can give your seat card to the flight attendant and ask him to guide you to your seat. When you get to your seat, you can leave your coat or rain gear in the luggage compartment above the seat for safekeeping. If you need any help on the plane, you're welcome. The plane shakes violently before and after takeoff and landing, so you should fasten your seat belt and don't smoke as the plane rises. , the ears will be uncomfortable due to the high altitude pressure. Chewing gum or eating to keep the mouth moving can reduce the discomfort. If there is a baby traveling with you, you can feed milk at this time. Soon after takeoff, the captain will make an announcement. Give a welcome speech, and then the attendant will announce the scheduled arrival time and precautions, usually in two or three languages ??including Mandarin and English of the airline.

The seats on the plane are very comfortable and have a circle underneath. When you want to lie on your back, press it hard, and the backrest will automatically tilt back. However, when the plane takes off and lands, the backrest must be straightened and returned to its original position.

There is a small table behind the front seat for eating and writing. It can be pulled out for use and put away after use, which is very convenient. There are usually two or three large bags underneath, containing flight schedules, route maps, postcards, paper slippers, and plastic bags for vomiting. The shelves are equipped with pillows and blankets for passengers to use. If they are not enough, you can ask the flight attendants for them. There are air conditioning holes and light buttons inside the shelves or in the middle of the windows. You can activate them by yourself when needed. Depending on the aircraft model, there are also equipment. The difference is that they generally provide similar functions, as long as someone asks for it.

Under safe conditions, passengers sitting at the emergency exit of the aircraft must be careful not to lift the armrests out of curiosity. , otherwise the plane will make an emergency landing or crash.

Passengers cannot make jokes such as "This is a bomb", otherwise they will be detained and bear the huge costs incurred.

After the reservation is made, the program on the plane begins.

1. Reading and writing: Jet airliners fly at high altitudes and have relatively stable fuselage. Except for sunrise, sunset and clouds, there is nothing to see. There are relatively more opportunities to read books, newspapers and write letters when visiting the great scenery. There are usually newspapers and magazines on board, and you can also carry 2 or 3 of your favorite books with you.

2. Some jumbo planes have movies and audio equipment.

3. Catering: In order to avoid vicious competition, international aviation conventions have strict restrictions on airlines, and in-flight catering has become airline entertainment. Passengers are very particular about tableware and dishes. When dining, pull out the small table behind the front seat so that the waiter can set the tableware. Passengers who have special requirements for food, such as Buddhists who are vegetarians and Muslims who do not eat pork, must inform them in advance. The airline will prepare special instructions for you when checking in at the reservation desk or at the airport counter. In order to accommodate international passengers, Western food is always served on the plane. During meals, drinks such as tea, coffee, cola, and soda are also provided, and you can ask the flight attendant for them at any time. First-class passengers can drink for free, while economy-class passengers need to pay. US dollars are the common currency.

4. Smoking: After the "NO SMOKING" signal disappears, passengers in the smoking area can smoke at will; but only cigarettes, shredded tobacco and cigars because the air conditioning speed in the cabin is not efficient enough. Excluded, therefore absolutely prohibited. It is better to keep matches and lighters in your pockets, not in your luggage, as they are safer. Cigarettes are also sold on the plane. They are cheap and you can buy them for your own use or as gifts, but don’t buy too much to avoid being confiscated by customs.

5． Drinking: According to International Air Transport Association regulations, alcohol is not served in economy class, but some airlines do serve alcohol in economy class. Just specify the name of the drink and the waiter will bring it to you. Bottles of wine are also sold on board, and the prices are similar to those in duty-free shops, which is also very cheap. Passengers can use the in-flight bar, but be careful not to get drunk or make a fool of yourself.

6． Sleep: When sleeping, you can put your seat down, put on slippers, put the pillow in place, cover it with a blanket, and it is best to fasten your seat belt to avoid unstable airflow. The flight attendant will wake the passenger up. Please fasten your seat belt. If you wear it, it will disturb your dreams.

7. Going to the toilet: The toilet varies according to the model, some are in the front and some are in the back. There are differences between men and women. Before entering, you should read the sign outside the door clearly to avoid entering by mistake. The "OCCUPIED" signal on the door means that it is "in use" and do not knock on the door again. "VACANT" means that there is no one and it can be used. After entering, be sure to lock the "OCCUPIED" signal before the "OCCUPIED" signal will light up, telling others that you are in use. "FLASH" means flushing after use. Smoking is also strictly prohibited in restrooms.

8． During the flight, the flight attendant will issue an entry registration form or customs declaration form, which should be completed early. The items to be filled in are all on the passport, but they must be filled in in English. If you don’t know how to fill them in, you can ask the accompanying tour guide or flight attendant to fill them in for you.

If the flight direction is the same as the earth's rotation, toward the east, the night will be shorter, and to the west, the night will be longer.

This kind of discomfort with jet lag is very common when traveling by plane. You have to start learning from the moment you board the plane. If you get airsick, you can ask the attendant for a sedative, or open the air conditioning vent to blow in cold air. If you can't help it, you can take out a vomit bag to prepare. When the oxygen density in the cabin is unbalanced and you have difficulty breathing, headache, cough, heart discomfort, etc., just pull down the oxygen mask on your head and put it on, and it will return to normal soon. How to use it: When the plane just takes off, you should pay attention to the attendant's demonstration of the life-saving equipment in the plane.

When flying for a long time, you might as well chat with the strangers sitting next to you and exchange each other's knowledge. This can relieve loneliness, make more friends, and enjoy the fun of "all brothers in the world"< /p>

Tips: What to eat before boarding the plane

Do not eat foods containing too much fiber and foods that are easy to ferment and produce gas before boarding the plane to avoid bloating and loss of appetite on the plane.

Don’t eat too much. Eating a large amount of greasy or high-protein foods is difficult to digest and can lead to bloating, diarrhea and airsickness.

Don’t get on the plane hungry. Because when flying, the changes in high-altitude air temperature and pressure cause the human body to consume more calories.

Eat high-calorie foods, and an empty stomach can easily make you feel nauseous, so you should eat easily digestible and nutritious foods before boarding the plane.

In principle, one to one and a half hours before boarding the plane, you can choose to eat some bread, snacks, milk, lean meat, fruits, etc. according to your personal preference, as long as you are eighty percent full. Reposted from Baidu, what is said above is very detailed. Let me summarize it. Bring less liquid bottles and don’t bring dangerous items. If you are traveling with a group, I think the tour guide will tell you that it’s not a big deal. I would tell you that the first time I took a plane, I went alone, and that was it.