New security measures in force throughout most of the world’s international airports necessitate a new take on what to take, as it were. For a start, the good old days when you turned up 20 minutes before your flight was due to board are well and truly over and just as well considering the risks involved boarding last minute passengers.
Now, you must say goodbye to just about everything you are carrying at the check-in desk, it all has to go in the hold. One small bag, and it really must be a small bag, is allowed in the aircraft cabin and there is a comprehensive list of things it cannot contain, among which are; any sharp object including a knife of any description such as fruit knives, penknives and scissors. Forget being able to take your razor with you for a quick shave before landing, it is out of the question. Knitting needles are also banned, also any type of hand tool or sporting bat.
Remember to keep your travel documentation in a place where you can get at it easily but where it is safe and secure. You will need to produce your passport and tickets several times before you finally arrive at your destination.Be prepared for stringent searches through baggage and perhaps even a personal search should you be unlucky enough to travel on a day when such procedures are being put into practice. The only consolation during such an ordeal is that these methods might one day catch a terrorist, so think about that and try to put the experience down to necessity, forget about it and enjoy your holiday.A good piece of advice is to try to travel with only one piece of luggage in the hold, it saves the aggravation of waiting for multiple items to come off the baggage belt. Always, always check you have the correct documentation and enough money to travel around the country you are traveling to. There is nothing worse than spending the first half day of your holiday holed up in an immigration office answering questions as to why your visa is not valid or why you do not have a return ticket to your country of origin.
Research the currency requirements of your destination before you begin, and pay careful attention to any advice available regarding reliable exchange.
Above all have a safe and enjoyable holiday experience.
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