In less than 24 hours I'll fly for the first time!

Sofía Aritz

In less than 24 hours I'll fly for the first time! Any tips?

stage7 :windmillTrans:

@sofiaritz -Do you hate airport bureaucracy or don't really mind? More on this later.
-Have copies of your boarding pass in paper and electronic devices, just in case.

Aaand there's a few more things I could say in my experience but I'd need to know if you're staying in the EU or not, if your luggage is large or not...

shinzo Abe pack chernobyl 1000

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- have a smol pouch you can dump your watch and pocket items into for security
- bring a neck pillow, trust me you'll want/need it
- avoid diuretics (no coffee/tea/alcohol), and stay hydrated
- bring a small snack for the trip
- look up the Valsalva maneuver for relieving ear pressure during flights
- take an anti-emetic for nausea during a flight
- don't be hesitant to wake the other person up if you have to exit your seat and they're in the way. it beats having them wake up with you tryna scoot over them

shinzo Abe pack chernobyl 1000

@[email protected] oh bring entertainment

Sofía Aritz

@stage7
- i don't like bureaucracy in general,
- I'll just bring an under the seat bag, and I'm going to Brussels

Thank you!

Sofía Aritz

@gamer thank you!!Those tips will be really useful!

stage7 :windmillTrans:

@sofiaritz Then just act normal (which is kind of impossible in the airport controls). They may stop you at random and perform a drug check. If you're wearing platforms they'll ask you to go through the arc barefoot.

Be sure to arrive at least 90 minutes earlier, 2 hours preferred, to avoid unpleasant last minute surprises. Locate your gate first, go shopping or having a meal (if you want) later.

The plane won't leave until everybody is seated and their seatbelts fastened, so no need to rush once you're in. The safety instructions will tell you what to do with your bag but it sounds like you won't need the loading bays.

Take offs can be hard, mostly if the plane is not very large. Once in the runway the gravity pushing you against your seat could be the worst part. Be prepared to experience the actual ascent. Close your eyes, breathe deeply or use a relaxing scent before entering the aircraft if you need it.

stage7 :windmillTrans:

@sofiaritz Every sound you will hear is normal and has been taken into account, be it an engine, the flaps or the wheels once you land. There is no need to worry at all, you're in good hands. But of course, follow the safety instructions and have the brochure near you just in case.

I like window seats better so I can see the landscape. By now I guess it's a bit late to change if you want to, but it's all about tastes.

*I think* you should be able to enter Belgium just with your national ID but it's even faster if you carry an electronic passport, which are issued by default now in Spain.

You're going to a close destination with light luggage. That's a good way to start! Enjoy the flight and have a nice trip

Sofía Aritz

@stage7 woww, that's almost a complete guide. Thank you very much!!!