On arrival make sure that you have completed all arrival documentation that you were given and that you have your passport and baggage claim dockets to hand.
If your suitcase does not reappear in the luggage claim area, first confirm that you are at the right area. Do not panic ? most luggage is only misplaced, or has missed the connection rather than gone for ever!
Most airlines now give you the option to check in from home, over the Internet for at least domestic flights. This is great if you want to you want a specific seat. Remember to print and take your boarding pass with you.
If you flying at peak times such as early Monday and late Friday, or just before public holidays get to the airport a bit earlier than usual.
Before booking a budget airline over a full-service airline, consider that a full-service airline will include all drinks,alcoholic drinks, entertainment,food. This not only entertains you en-route, but it can save you a lot of money on a long haul flight. You can easily spend $50 a head for a couple of meals and drinks ? for a couple that's a $200 saving on a round trip. Cheaper airlines may also use remote!distant airports which can add considerably to your transfer costs.
On a normal full-service airline on an international route you will be offered drinks, including fruit juice, beer, wine,mixed drinks before lunch and dinner. You can also request a drink at other times. Often if you have a night time sector a selection of snacks such as chocolate, ice cream will be offered quietly to those who are not asleep.
