| The scenario of air travel has totally changed from | | | | things, which are only essential with you. Your hand |
| what it was even ten years ago. These days flying | | | | baggage should comprise of things you might need |
| are an essential part of your trip, be it for a holiday or | | | | during the flight. Apart from necessary medicines and |
| a honeymoon or for business purposes. The biggest | | | | other essential personal items nothing much should be |
| change noticed has probably been in the sector of | | | | a part of your hand luggage. |
| inland flying, where the traffic has increased manifold. | | | | Those prone to air sickness or allergenic to any |
| Better connectivity, cheaper rates and higher safety | | | | particular kind of food should inform the flight |
| measures apart from competitive markets have | | | | attendants well in advance. Travelers who might be |
| boosted air travel. | | | | suffering from serious ailments like heart problems, |
| There are of course newer rules and safety | | | | hypertension or any such related symptoms should |
| precautions to be taken, all for a safer journey. | | | | intimidate this to the cabin crew so that necessary |
| Air travelers must carry all aerosols, gels and liquids in | | | | steps might be taken in case of an emergency. |
| 3-ounce or smaller sized containers. Bigger containers, | | | | Physically disabled passengers should avail of the |
| which may be half full, or else toothpaste tubes that | | | | facilities part of every flight for their comfort. For those |
| may have been rolled, are restricted. | | | | passengers with special needs pre-board screening |
| Except for some prescription drugs and | | | | officers are trained to look after accommodate such |
| over-the-counter medicines, baby food and breast milk, | | | | air travelers. They are also dedicated to ensuring the |
| and other essential liquids, nothing much can be carried. | | | | safety and comfort of these passengers during the |
| The travelers must do away with their zip-top, | | | | screening procedures. |
| quart-sized plastic bag placing it on a conveyor belt or | | | | It is a must for all passengers to take careful note of |
| in a bin for X-ray examination. | | | | all air travel regulations and safety measures |
| Like any other trip it is important to know how to plan | | | | administered by the staff and crew within the flight. |
| for your air travel also. You should be clear about how | | | | One must keep a check on alcohol consumption during |
| to reach your destination and through which route. It is | | | | the flight as a respect towards co-passengers. |
| also important to be able to understand which will be | | | | These days keeping in mind the number of children |
| the shortest and the cheapest route for you. Knowing | | | | traveling by air, special arrangements are usually made |
| where you're going and how to get there safely is as | | | | for their entertainment as well as safety. Devices such |
| important as the trip itself. | | | | as child restraint seats, games and other such facilities |
| It is important that you pack well and intelligently for | | | | are quite common in most airlines. Parents are advised |
| your trip. | | | | to be careful about their child's travel papers, during |
| It is always preferable that you travel light and take | | | | flight or even later. |