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A Nairalander's First Ever Awaiting Flight: Things To Do. by Bae026: 8:37pm On Mar 07, 2015
Good day Nairalanders. I have been a guest on this social platform for a very long time.

I love the family in general.

My story!

I have never seen an airport physically, talk more entering a plane.
Now I've been graced with an opportunity of entering one. My sister just booked a flight ticket for me (Local Flight).

So friends, please I need general information on everything about flying....starting from waking up...till my destination.

Please, am I to print out the flight information sent to my email address? Do they search people like terrorists(pulling of shoes and all that)? Can I snap pictures before takeoff? Am I entitled to any refreshment?

Flight is tomorrow, 16:00. Thank you.

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Re: A Nairalander's First Ever Awaiting Flight: Things To Do. by Nobody: 8:49pm On Mar 07, 2015
O boy, congratulations on your first local flight grin grin sad
Sha don't do what will make security throw you out the airport.
Re: A Nairalander's First Ever Awaiting Flight: Things To Do. by Nobody: 8:51pm On Mar 07, 2015
1.no luk down inside plane oooo
2. use seat belt
3. when d plane is landing close ur eyes and pray
4. while crossing the red sea pray seriously.






































just to help u control traffic.
Re: A Nairalander's First Ever Awaiting Flight: Things To Do. by ifegy: 9:02pm On Mar 07, 2015
*This is generally applicable information; you may need to modify it for your circumstances. For instance, if it's a really small, local airport dealing with just a few flights a day, things may not be as strict or structured as in a bigger, busier airport.

-Go to the airline website and check in for your flight online ahead of time, today or early tomorrow, if you can-- will save you time at the airport and possibly save you from not getting on board, if the flight is overbooked

-Print out your boarding pass so you know your flight number, departure time, boarding gate, boarding time (note: different from/earlier than departure time!)

-Head to the airport early. Give yourself time to get there about a couple of hours before the flight, at least. You never know what might happen with traffic, or when you get there, especially since you haven't done this before

-Don't forget your passport/travel ID (since it's a local flight you might not need a passport)

-Head to the check in counter for your airline, at the airport; get a luggage tag for any luggage you're checking in (i.e., anything that's not hand luggage) and drop off the checked luggage there. Try not to over-pack your checked or hand luggage, or you might have issues with overweight luggage.

-Go through security. There should be signs directing you to where this is. Or just ask. You may have to take off shoes, coats, etc; so bear that in mind when dressing- wear stuff that's easy-on-easy-off

-No liquids or gels in your hand luggage unless they're really small (for international flights, at least; not sure if that applies to domestic)

-Keep a eye on your stuff as it passes through security (if it has to go through an x-ray machine, for instance); you want to make sure everything that goes in, comes out

-No metals in your pocket (keys, jewellery) in case you have to pass through a body scanner while passing through security. Metal will beep, and you may have to undergo another scan

-Find your gate. There is normally a counter around tehre. Sit close to that counter so you can see and hear clearly when boarding is announced-- the speaker system may not be optimal.

-If you think you'll be hungry, you can take stuff like snack bars, chocolate bars, granola bars (not sure if that's available there)-- basically, stuff like that is not likely to be confiscated. There may or may not be places to get food once you get past security (eg if the airport is really small). You'll have to get water once you get past security, though.

-Get on board (hopefully flight is not delayed). Put your hand luggage in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. Fasten your seat belt. Listen to the safety instructions. Enjoy the flight!

Hope this helps!

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Re: A Nairalander's First Ever Awaiting Flight: Things To Do. by GboyegaD(m): 9:19pm On Mar 07, 2015
It is just like boarding a bus. The only difference is you have to be confident and do not let the turbulence if any bother you. Follow the instructions by the cabin crew, ask questions from your neighbor when necessary and you will be fine.

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Re: A Nairalander's First Ever Awaiting Flight: Things To Do. by Bae026: 7:04am On Mar 10, 2015
ifegy:
*This is generally applicable information; you may need to modify it for your circumstances. For instance, if it's a really small, local airport dealing with just a few flights a day, things may not be as strict or structured as in a bigger, busier airport.

-Go to the airline website and check in for your flight online ahead of time, today or early tomorrow, if you can-- will save you time at the airport and possibly save you from not getting on board, if the flight is overbooked

-Print out your boarding pass so you know your flight number, departure time, boarding gate, boarding time (note: different from/earlier than departure time!)

-Head to the airport early. Give yourself time to get there about a couple of hours before the flight, at least. You never know what might happen with traffic, or when you get there, especially since you haven't done this before

-Don't forget your passport/travel ID (since it's a local flight you might not need a passport)

-Head to the check in counter for your airline, at the airport; get a luggage tag for any luggage you're checking in (i.e., anything that's not hand luggage) and drop off the checked luggage there. Try not to over-pack your checked or hand luggage, or you might have issues with overweight luggage.

-Go through security. There should be signs directing you to where this is. Or just ask. You may have to take off shoes, coats, etc; so bear that in mind when dressing- wear stuff that's easy-on-easy-off

-No liquids or gels in your hand luggage unless they're really small (for international flights, at least; not sure if that applies to domestic)

-Keep a eye on your stuff as it passes through security (if it has to go through an x-ray machine, for instance); you want to make sure everything that goes in, comes out

-No metals in your pocket (keys, jewellery) in case you have to pass through a body scanner while passing through security. Metal will beep, and you may have to undergo another scan

-Find your gate. There is normally a counter around tehre. Sit close to that counter so you can see and hear clearly when boarding is announced-- the speaker system may not be optimal.

-If you think you'll be hungry, you can take stuff like snack bars, chocolate bars, granola bars (not sure if that's available there)-- basically, stuff like that is not likely to be confiscated. There may or may not be places to get food once you get past security (eg if the airport is really small). You'll have to get water once you get past security, though.

-Get on board (hopefully flight is not delayed). Put your hand luggage in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. Fasten your seat belt. Listen to the safety instructions. Enjoy the flight!

Hope this helps!

Wow... I thank all of you, especially Ifegy..for the informations. I did as instructed..and I never acted like a novice. It was really a great flight.

Money well spent.

Thank you again.

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