To book a ticket, travelers can make reservations with the airline or its agent. Passengers who have booked seats on international or regional flights should purchase their tickets in accordance with the time limit set by the airline. Failure to purchase a ticket within the time limit will result in the cancellation of the reserved seat.
The procedures for air travel
Generally, the order is as follows:
(1) Take the ticket, ID card (during the SARS period, there is an additional health declaration form) to the designated counter (generally, as soon as you enter the marquee, you can see a large screen, which displays the number of counters corresponding to the various flights) to the handling staff, she (he) will give you a boarding pass, and ask you if there is any baggage to be checked, remember to take back the luggage to be checked, and then return it to the airline. To check in, remember to get back in the things should be at least three things: ID card, ticket, boarding pass, do not pull down.
(2) buy insurance (20 yuan, not mandatory, depending on individual needs).
(3) Security check: you need to provide three things here: ID card, ticket, boarding pass.
(4) Go to the designated boarding gate and wait to board the plane, pay attention to the radio announcement. The gate number is indicated on the boarding pass.
Precautions:
(1) Be sure to check in half an hour before the plane takes off, so it's best to arrive at the airport as early as possible, especially during Golden Week, Spring Festival, and other times when there are huge crowds. Some airports are so strict that they won't let you do it when it's time, such as Beijing Airport.
(2) If you prefer a window seat, you can ask the check-in staff to arrange a window seat for you when you change your boarding pass, which is usually not a problem, unless you go very late and the seat is arranged for someone else.
(3) Some airports will charge an insurance fee of about 10 yuan when you check in your luggage, such as Fuzhou airport; if your suitcase is unlocked, some airports will force you to spend 5 yuan to buy a small lock, such as Guangzhou airport.
(4) When you bring a fruit knife, you'd better put it in your luggage and check it in, or 90% of it may be confiscated. In addition, small animals can not be brought on the plane, to check in also need to have a quarantine certificate, more trouble. Potted plants, flowers can be.
Travelers can not carry flammable, explosive, corrosive, toxic radioactive substances, polymerizable substances, magnetic substances and other dangerous goods. Tourists are not allowed to carry the Chinese People's *** and the country and the transportation process of the relevant national laws, government orders and regulations prohibit the exit, entry or transit and other restrictions on the transport of goods. Passengers are not allowed to carry weapons, sharp instruments and murderous weapons on airplanes. Transportation baggage shall not contain currency, jewelry, gold and silver products, tickets, securities and other items.
(5) The voucher for check-in is usually affixed to the ticket, and upon arrival and removal of the baggage, there will be a staff member who will check whether the voucher and the label on the baggage correspond to each other. Be careful not to take someone else's by mistake and lose yours.
(F) Delayed or canceled flights
Generally whenever a plane is late, the airport will offer free drinks or meals if it's at mealtime (it seems that evening ones are more likely to be taken care of than midday ones). If an evening flight is told it can't fly that day, it depends. It's for reasons of aircraft maintenance, flight deployment, etc., and the airport will provide food and lodging. If it's due to weather, emergencies, air traffic control, etc., you'll have to refund or change your ticket, in which case the airport doesn't care about food or lodging.
(VII) Flight OversellingOverselling
is when the number of tickets sold for a particular flight exceeds the number of seats on the airplane. In order to protect their revenue, almost every airline has a certain percentage of oversale to ensure the utilization of flight seats. Foreign airlines generally control the proportion of oversold tickets to sold tickets at about 3 percent, while China stipulates that oversold tickets cannot exceed 5 percent.
People are asking, won't this prevent some people from boarding the plane? That's right. The general practice at airports in such cases is to first look for volunteers among travelers to switch to other flights. If there aren't enough volunteers, boarding is denied. The airline will issue a certificate of reimbursement and an accompanying trip discount program for passengers who voluntarily change flights; for passengers who are denied boarding, they will be compensated in cash, or, of course, they can ask for a certificate of reimbursement for a round-trip ticket and an accompanying trip discount program in lieu of the cash reimbursement.
Once denied boarding, passengers are eligible to request compensation from the airline. Specific compensation will be processed immediately at the check-in counter, and an agreement will be signed to waive any right to future retrospective liability from the airline.
To avoid being taken down at the airport and delaying your trip, there are a few things to keep in mind:
(1) The tighter the route, the more likely it is to be oversold.
(2) Try to arrive at the airport as early as possible, late arrivals may be taken down in case of overselling.
(3) The more discounted a ticket is, the more likely it is to be taken down, so if you have bought a discounted ticket, it's a good idea to check in early.
(8) Other
(1) From the point of view of airplane comfort, the Boeing 747 wide-body is the best, big and smooth. Slightly smaller models feel better on the Airbus.
(2) The airplane seats are arranged horizontally according to A, B, C, D.......Boeing's label is on the luggage rack, and Airbus's label is on the small light on the top of the seat. If you can't find it, you can ask the flight attendant to help you. For narrow body airplanes, usually 6 seats per row, with A and F being the windows.
(3) On some models, the small table board is not on the back of the seat, but is hidden in the armrest next to the seat, which can be lifted up and taken out.
(4) the plane provides food and drinks, encountered is the meal time also provides the main meal, two boxes, one Chinese and one foreign (rice + bread ah). Not eaten enough can ask for another one. Water can be less drink, although the plane also has a toilet, but every time encountered air currents will have to stop using, besides, when there are many people you are willing to queue up?
(5) Don't forget to turn off your cell phone before takeoff (nonsense), huh, the stewardess will tell you.
(6) When taking off or landing, if your ears feel uncomfortable, open your mouth; chewing gum is also effective, don't choke on it.
(7) In-flight service as a whole, I personally feel that the local airlines are better (Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines. The airline has foreign flight attendants on every flight.
When you enter the cabin, give your seat card to the flight attendant and ask him to lead or guide you to your seat. When you arrive at your seat, you can place your carry-on baggage in the overhead compartment. You can leave your coat or rain gear with the flight attendant, and if you need anything along the way, you can ask the flight attendant to help you, so don't hesitate to do so. Before and after takeoff and landing, the airplane shakes a lot, so you should fasten your seatbelt and not smoke.
With the rise of the airplane, the ear will be uncomfortable due to the pressure of high altitude, such as ear stuffiness, ear weight, ear pain and other symptoms, one of the effective measures to prevent is to constantly open the mouth and swallow; another way is to chew a few pieces of dried fruit, or chewing gum to make the Eustachian tube often open. Chewing and eating is the most effective way to prevent aerial otitis media, and it is also the most relaxing and enjoyable measure. If an infant is traveling with you, you may feed milk at this time. Shortly after takeoff, the captain will make a welcome announcement, followed by an attendant's report on the scheduled arrival time and precautions. The announcement is usually made in two or three languages, including the airline's national language and English.
The seats on the plane are comfortable, with a round button underneath that automatically tilts the backrest back when you press it when you want to lie on your back, but when the plane takes off or lands, the backrest must be straightened out and restored to its original position.
Behind the front seat is a small table, which can be pulled out for eating and writing letters, and then put away after use, which is very convenient. There are usually two or three large bags underneath, with flight schedules, route maps, postcards, paper slippers, and special plastic bags for vomiting. The overhead shelf is equipped with pillows and blankets for passengers to use, and if there are not enough, you can ask the flight attendants for them. Inside the shelf or in the middle of the window, there are air-conditioning holes and light buttons, which can be activated when needed. The equipment varies depending on the model of the airplane, but in general, they all offer similar features, so just ask for them if you need them.
When it is safe to do so, passengers sitting at the emergency exit of an airplane should be careful not to lift the armrests out of curiosity, as this could result in a forced landing or a crash.
Travelers should not make jokes such as "It's a bomb," as this will result in detention and significant costs.
After you are seated, the program on the plane begins.
1. Reading and writing letters: Jetliners fly at a high altitude and have a stable fuselage, so you can't see the earth except for the sunrise, sunset and clouds, so the chances of reading books and newspapers, as well as writing letters, are relatively high. Newspapers and magazines are usually available on board, and you can carry 2 or 3 of your favorite books and magazines with you.
2. Entertainment: Most Jumbo Jets have movies and audio equipment on board.
3. Catering: In order to avoid unhealthy competition, the International Aviation Convention restricts airlines very strictly, and in-flight catering has become the highlight of the airline's hospitality for travelers, and the tableware and dishes are all very delicate. When eating, pull out the small table behind the front seat so that the waiter can set the tableware. For passengers with special food requirements, such as Buddhists who are vegetarians or Muslims who do not eat pork, please inform the reservations team or the airport check-in counter in advance, and the airline will make special preparations for you. In order to accommodate international travelers, western food is always served on board. Tea, coffee, cola, soft drinks and other beverages are also served during meals and can be obtained from the flight attendants at any time. First class passengers can drink for free, while economy class passengers have to pay, and the US dollar is the common currency.
4. Smoking: No smoking "NO SMOKING" signal disappears, the smoking area of the passengers can smoke freely; but only paper cigarettes, cigarettes and cigars because the cabin air conditioning speed is not enough to effectively exclude, it is absolutely prohibited. It is safer to keep matches and lighters in your pocket rather than in your luggage. Cigarettes are also sold on airplanes and can be purchased at a cheap price for personal use or as a gift, but don't buy more than one, lest they be confiscated by Customs.
5. Drinking: According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), no alcohol is served in economy class, but some airlines do serve alcohol in economy class. Simply specify the name of the drink and the attendant will bring it to you. Whole bottles of alcohol are also sold on board at prices similar to those in duty-free stores, and are also very cheap. The in-flight bar is available to travelers, but be careful not to get drunk, lest you make a fool of yourself.
6. Sleeping: When you sleep, you can put your seat down, put on slippers, put your pillow on, cover with a blanket, and put on your seatbelt, so that you don't encounter unstable air currents, and the flight attendants will wake up the travelers and ask them to fasten their seatbelts, which will disturb their dreams.
7. Going to the restroom: The restrooms vary by model, with some in the front and some in the back. There is a difference between men and women, so before you go in, you should look at the sign outside the door to avoid accidentally entering. OCCUPIED" signal on the door that "in use" do not go to knock on the door, "VACANT" that no one can use. When you go in, you must lock the door before the "OCCUPIED" signal lights up, telling others that you are in use. The "FLASH" signal indicates that you are using the restroom. Smoking is also prohibited in the restrooms.
8. During the voyage, the flight attendants will issue an entry registration form or customs declaration form, which should be completed earlier. You can fill in the form in your passport, but you must do so in English. If you don't know how to do it, you can ask your tour guide or flight attendant to fill it in for you.
If the flight direction is the same as the Earth's rotation, the night will be shorter in the east and longer in the west. This kind of jet lag is very common in air travel from boarding, you have to start learning. If airsickness, you can ask the attendant for a tranquilizer, or open the air conditioning hole to blow cold air, really can not help it, and can take out a vomit bag to prepare. Encountered in the cabin oxygen density imbalance, there are breathing difficulties, headache, coughing, heart discomfort and other phenomena, as long as the head of the oxygen mask pulled down on the set, will soon be able to return to normal. When the airplane first takes off, you should pay attention to the attendant's demonstration of the in-flight life-saving equipment.
Long flight, you may want to talk to the neighboring passengers who do not know each other, exchange each other's insights, not only can lift the loneliness, but also to make more friends, enjoy the fun of the "four seas are all brothers"
Tips: 1. Dietary precautions before getting on the plane
Don't eat anything that contains too much fiber and is easily fermented before getting on the plane. The food is easy to ferment and produce gas, so as to avoid bloating and loss of appetite on the plane.
Don't eat too much. Eating a large amount of greasy or high-protein food that is not easily digested can lead to bloating, diarrhea, and airsickness.
Don't get on the plane hungry. Because of the changes in temperature and air pressure at high altitude during the flight, the human body needs to consume more calories.
To eat food with high calorie content, and the stomach is empty and easy to be nauseous, so you should eat easy to digest and nutritious food before boarding the plane.
In principle, one to one and a half hours before boarding the plane, according to personal preference, you can choose to eat some bread, snacks, milk, lean meat and fruits, as long as the eight minutes full.
2. Who should not fly"
Medical research suggests that the following people should not fly.
One, infectious disease patients. Such as infectious hepatitis, active tuberculosis, typhoid fever and other infectious diseases patients, in the national isolation period, can not take the airplane. One of the chickenpox patients in the damage site has not healed, can not take the airplane.
Two, psychiatric patients. Such as epilepsy and a variety of mental patients, because the aviation atmosphere is prone to induce an acute attack of disease, it is not advisable to take the airplane.
Three, cardiovascular disease patients. Because of mild hypoxia in the air, may make the cardiovascular patients old disease recurrence or aggravation of the disease, especially cardiac insufficiency, myocardial hypoxia, myocardial infarction and severe hypertension patients, is usually considered inappropriate to take the airplane.
Four, cerebrovascular patients. Such as cerebral embolism, cerebral hemorrhage, brain tumors, such patients, due to the aircraft take-off and landing of the roar, vibration and oxygen deprivation, etc., can make the condition worse, prohibit air travel.
Fifth, patients with respiratory diseases. Such as emphysema, pulmonary heart disease and other patients, due to the environment is not adapted to, if there is pneumothorax, lung cannons, etc., the flight may be aggravated by gas expansion.
Six, has done gastrointestinal surgery patients, generally within ten days of surgery can not take the airplane. Gastrointestinal bleeding patients to stop bleeding three weeks before flying.
Seven, patients with severe anemia. Hemoglobin level of 50 g / liter or less, should not take the plane.
VIII, ear and nose disease patients. Ear and nose with acute exudative inflammation, and the recent middle ear surgery patients, should not air travel.
Nine, pregnant women approaching childbirth. Due to changes in air pressure, the fetus may be delivered early, especially after 35 weeks of pregnancy, it is more inappropriate to travel by air.
3. Prevention of airsickness.
Motion sickness and vomiting is a balance of organ disorders, the body to adapt to the cause of the poor, generally 15 minutes before boarding to take some anti-seasickness medication will be safe. There are serious airsickness patients, if you can take the following precautions can be avoided and reduce the symptoms of airsickness: the first night before the flight sleep and rest to ensure adequate; should be in the aircraft takeoff one hour before, at least half an hour in advance of the oral airsickness Ning. Try to pick a seat farther away from the engine and close to the window, which can reduce noise and expand the field of vision. You can also do something to divert your attention, such as reading books, chatting, listening to music and so on. Maintaining spatial orientation is very important. Keep your sight as far away as possible, look at distant clouds and mountains and rivers, not at the clouds close by. Discover the left and right travelers, there are signs to vomit should immediately leave the scene, avoiding the line of sight, to prevent the vomiting sensation caused by the conditioned reflex!