What You Need to Know Before Your First Flight

 

airplane on the runway
airplane on the runway

 

 

 

 

Airline travel is one of the best ways to see the world.

 

 

 

 

 

You can visit all kinds of places without having to worry about getting stuck in traffic or fighting crowds at your destination.

 

 

 

 

 

Airplanes are also very safe. If you want to travel by air, there are several things that you need to know before you make your first trip.

 

 

 

 

 

You should know what airlines fly to your destination.

 

 

 

 

 

It’s possible to find out this information online.

 

 

 

 

 

Once you know which airline will be flying to your destination, you’ll want to find out when their next flight leaves and how much it costs.

 

 

 

 

 

If you’re not sure which airline will be flying into the airport you’re headed to, check online for the airline’s website.

 

 

 

 

 

If you can’t find the website, contact them and ask for it.

 

 

 

 

 

If you don’t get a response, you may want to book your ticket with a different airline.

 

 

 

 

 

Once you’ve booked your flight, you’ll want to check the airline’s website to find out if there are any fees or charges associated with your flight.

 

 

 

 

 

Some airlines charge extra fees for carrying baggage, but others do not.

 

 

 

 

 

If you plan to carry a lot of luggage, you may want to choose an airline that does not charge for carrying bags.

 

 

 

 

 

Before you board your plane, you’ll want to check with the airline to see if they allow you to check in your bags at the airport.

 

 

 

 

 

If they do, you’ll just need to fill out a form and hand over your bags.

 

 

 

 

 

If they don’t allow you to check in your luggage, you’ll have to pay extra to check your bag at the airport.

 

 

 

 

 

You’ll also want to find out if you can use your own luggage while you’re traveling.

 

 

 

 

 

Some airlines allow travelers to use their own bags while others require passengers to check their bags.

 

 

 

 

 

This can be important if you’re traveling with children.

 

 

 

 

 

If you’re traveling with children, you’ll probably want to use your own bags so you can keep an eye on them.