Travel TipsTravel Tips

Airport Safety TipsAirport Safety Tips

How can I avoid being the victim of a How can I avoid being the victim of a crime at the airport?crime at the airport?

• Don’t let your guard down

• Leave your valuables at home

• Walk with confidence

• Never accept gifts or packages from unknown parties

• Never leave your luggage unattended

• Mark your luggage so it can easily be identified as yours

How can I avoid being the victim How can I avoid being the victim of a pickpocket?of a pickpocket?

• Don’t travel in narrow alleys or poorly lit streets.

• Place a rubber band around your wallet

• Carry your purse under your arm.

• Carry your money under your clothes.

Airline Ticket TipsAirline Ticket TipsGetting The Best DealGetting The Best Deal

• How can I get a better rate on my Airline tickets?

• Make your reservations as soon as you have decided on travel plans

• be flexible about when you travel • Check into splitting your trip into two roundtrip sections • booking your travel plans as a package• Ask if this is the best rate

Tips for Making your Flight More Tips for Making your Flight More ComfortableComfortable

• What should I do if a fire causes an emergency evacuation of the aircraft?

• How can I avoid injury on my flight?• How can I be more comfortable on the plane?• How can I reduce the effects of motion

sickness?• How can I reduce the effects of a change in

altitude on my ears?

Twelve tips for effective Twelve tips for effective complainingcomplaining

• Go for immediate gratification• Take good notes• Act fast• Go with paper• Send the letter to somebody• Keep it short and polite• Use your clout• Ask for something• Be reasonable• Know your rights• Use your big plastic stick• Don't give up

Airline Ticket JargonAirline Ticket Jargon

What is the difference between nonstop, direct and connecting flights?

• Is the best way to get there with a nonstop, direct or connecting flight? What does it mean if it states that the ticket is nontransferable?

• What happens if I have to cancel my trip?

Air Travel TipsAir Travel Tips

• When making a reservation, always ask about fees or penalties for changing or canceling