If you are traveling for the first time and do not know the airport procedures and services provided on the plane, or have traveled before but encountered some difficulties during the check-in process, read Essam’s story.
Issam decided to travel to France during his vacation, so he got a ticket and packed his bags to prepare for the trip. Issam went to the airport on the day of the flight an hour and a half before leaving the plane, but he was surprised by the heavy movement of passengers and the overcrowding at the checkpoints, as it was too late to complete the travel procedures. He was prevented from boarding the plane because he arrived a few minutes before the departure time, and he missed the opportunity to travel. Obtaining compensation from the airline for the fare.
If you don’t want to follow the same story, follow the tips and advice provided by airports and airlines, so you can check-in seamlessly.
Early departure from the airport:
Heading to the airport
The passenger must check the departure deadline for the aircraft, and can obtain this information by reading the instructions on the ticket, or by checking with the airline on board, to obtain ample time to check-in. The time required to reach the airport is limited to two hours for domestic flights and three hours for international flights. Make sure you are taking the time to complete your travel.
Preparing and verifying travel documents:
Make sure that you carry all the necessary travel requirements, and put your official papers in a small handbag that is easy to open and carry with you to the cabin of the plane, and you will be asked for these documents several times before boarding the plane, and this bag must contain:
A valid passport, airline ticket, identification card, reservation confirmation and visa to the destination country (if required).
It is advisable to put in cash, a checkbook (if available), official and important papers, and a pen as well as some blank papers that you may need at the airport.
Baggage regulations and permitted weights:
After entering the airport and passing through the first inspection gate, search for the office of the airline you are traveling with, in addition to the documents mentioned above.
Present the bag to the office employee for its weight, and make sure it does not exceed the allowable weight, and place the sticker on it. Your carrier may charge you an additional amount if your baggage weight exceeds the limit. The employee will confirm your travel documents and ticket and write some data, then return your passport, and replace the ticket with the boarding pass, which contains the flight number, departure gate number, boarding time and seat number. Keep this card as you will need it at security checkpoints and when boarding a plane.
If the transit is indirect, for example, you will travel to Paris via Istanbul, that is, you will stop for hours in Turkey, and ask the employee to give you all the boarding passes together. If you want to dispose of your bag while in Turkey, ask him to send it directly to the last stop. If you want to sit by the window, feel free to ask the employee.
The airline you’re flying with determines the gross weight, size and dimensions allowed. These restrictions vary according to class of travel and destination. It is advisable to call the company or check their website before traveling.
At most international airports, the maximum baggage allowance is 32 kg per bag for cargo on board, and 7 kg for hand luggage.
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