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• Always carry one change of clothes/underwear on your airline carry-on bag in case your luggage is lost.

• At the airport, ensure that the agent correctly identifies final destination of your luggage and that you have bag receipts for every item. Many pieces of luggage have been lost because the ticket agent marks an incorrect destination on the tag.

• Most Airline tickets today are Electronic which means that no paper documents are issued. In order to use these tickets, you must carry a valid ID for the issuing agent. Otherwise, handle all paper tickets like cash money, and always carry these on you in a money belt.

• Always reconfirm your flight reservations with the airline agent 3 days before you leave or return.

• Take a small shaving or toiletry kit on plane with you to freshen up with before your plane lands. However, no sharp instruments are allowed in the planes cabin.

• Do not eat a heavy meal before your trip. Drink lots of fluids before and during your air flights.

• Do not drink alcohol during your flight ( I always break this rule.).

• Go to bed 2 hours earlier than usual on the day before your flight going east and 2 hours later going west

• Always check into the airport at least 1 -1/2 to 2 hours ahead of when your international flight leaves for security checks and to avoid losing your seat or seat selection. Add an extra 1/2 hour if you are dropping a rental car.

• Eye covers are very nice to have to sleep on the flight over/or back, but not necessary. They can be purchased on the plane (sometimes they are free).

• A photograph of your luggage is handy in case your luggage is lost. Carry the photo in your carry on luggage.

• Immediately upon taking your seat on the airplane determine the location of the air sickness bag.