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The U.S.
government, in cooperation with airports and
airlines, has made travel even safer and continues
to strengthen security operations. As a traveler,
you can enhance your trip by familiarizing yourself
with the new regulations. The better prepared you
are, the better your trip will be. And that’s what
it’s all about, right?
Arrival
and Check-In
- Unless you
specifically are told otherwise, plan to check in at
the airline ticket counter.
- Arrive early.
While airline recommendations vary on how long
before departure passengers should arrive, a good
rule of thumb is two hours. Be sure to allow extra
time for parking and shuttle transportation.
- Take public
transportation to the airport when possible.
- In many
airports, baggage can be checked curbside or via an
automated kiosk. Call the airport before you go to
see if they’re available at your terminal. If not,
plan to check in at the airline ticket counter.
- If you are
traveling with an e- ticket and only a carry-on bag,
ask your travel agent or airline if you can pass
straight through security. Standards vary, but
typically, to do this, passengers with c-tickets
will need a picture I.D. (driver’s
license/passport/government-issued I.D.), plus one
of the following documents displaying a ticket
number: copy of an e-ticket receipt;
airline-generated itinerary confirming an e-ticket;
or travel agency-generated itinerary and e-ticket
confirmation. You may also need to show the credit
card you used to purchase your c-ticket.
- All adult
passengers must have a picture I.D. (driver’s
license/passport/government-issued I.D.). When
making reservations, use the exact name appearing on
the ID. you will present at the airport. If your
name has changed and the name on your ticket and
your I.D. differ, bring documentation of the change
(e.g., a marriage certificate or court order).
- Non-U.S.
citizens boarding international flights are required
by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to show
evidence of admission into the United States, such
as a visa, 1-94, parole letter or alien resident
card.
Going to
Your Gate
- Only ticketed
passengers are allowed through security. Appropriate
ticket documentation is required: a paper ticket, a
boarding pass, or documentation of an e-ticket
(check with your travel agent or airline). The FAA
requires that all such documentation include ticket
numbers. Adult travelers must show a valid picture
I.D.
- Parents
meeting unaccompanied minors and persons accompanied
by healthcare assistants or guardians should contact
their airline in advance to make special
arrangements.
- Do not joke
about bombs or firearms. Don’t discuss terrorism,
weapons or explosives.
- Be prepared
for additional screening for laptop computers, cell
phones and other electronics.
- Always keep
your identification handy.
- Always
cooperate fully with all airport security personnel,
other airline or airport staff and law enforcement
officers.
Luggage
- Travel light.
Smaller bags are easier to carry and stow and mean
shorter waits at baggage claim and easier
security/customs inspections.
- Keep your
luggage with you until it’s checked or stowed.
- Don’t carry on
or pack anything for anyone else or agree to watch a
stranger’s bag.
- Remove old
claim checks to avoid confusion.
- Identify
luggage inside and outside with your name, business
address and telephone number. Inside, include a copy
of your itinerary.
- Check your
luggage early to ensure your bags make your
originating and connecting flights.
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Travel insurance
is important if you are traveling with valuables not
covered under the airline’s normal luggage
allowance. Check with your travel agent for
information on obtaining a supplemental policy.
Carry-On
- The FAA
recommends passengers be allowed one carry-on bag
plus a personal item, such as a purse or briefcase,
but exact limits are set individually by each
airline.
- Typically, the
maximum size for a carry-on bag is 45 linear inches
(height+width+depth).
- Check with
your travel agent or airline for information on
carry-on luggage restrictions
- Pack
prescription drugs (in original containers with a
copy of the prescription), personal hygiene items,
passports and important documents in your carry- on
bag.
- Pack valuable
items, such as jewelry, cameras and laptop
computers, in your carry-on bag.
- Bring toys and
books for the kids.
Travel should be fun, and there’s no better way to
use the time at the gate than reading to your child.
- You cannot
carry on sports equipment that could be used as a
weapon, such as golf clubs, bats, pool sticks, ski
poles or hockey sticks.
- You will not
be allowed to carry on any cutting or puncturing
instruments, including knives, scissors, metal nail
files or box cutters.
- Do not wrap
gifts to carry on.
- Consider
packing small loose items in a clear plastic
zip-type bags.
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DO NOT pack or
carry on the following:
Fireworks, signal flares
or other explosives
Flammable materials (including matches)
Drain cleaners or solvents
Pressure containers (spray cans, butane
fuel, scuba tanks, propane tanks or CO
cartridges)
Weapons (i.e., firearms, ammunition or
mace)
Other hazardous materials, such as dry
ice, gasoline-powered tools, wet-cell
batteries, camping equipment with fuel,
radioactive materials, poisons or
infectious substances.
For
exceptions to these rules, see http://cas.faa.gov/these.html.
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Work With A Travel Agent
A travel agent is a trained professional who offers
expert travel guidance and planning to individuals,
groups or businesses. Your travel agent gathers your
information and then, based on industry knowledge,
personal experience and the most current government
and industry information, recommends how best to
serve you.
Your travel agent can help you plan what you will do
once you arrive. Through personal experience and
education, agents gain extensive destination
knowledge and can often recommend restaurants and
attractions, and help you choose the best hotel and
transfer options.
An agent gives you the peace of mind that comes with
having confirmed reservations with all the necessary
documentation and knowing that help is a phone call
away. In the event of a problem, your agent will act
as your advocate, ensuring that a solution is
reached and, where appropriate, restitution is made.
Agents save you time and money by doing all the
necessary research to find the best deals for your
money and travel needs.
Meet the Ermisch Travel
Agents! They are anxious to assist you.
ERMISCH TRAVEL
Serving Your Travel Needs Since 1928
OF BATTLE CREEK
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This page was compiled from information provided by
the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Federal
Aviation
Administration, Civil Aviation Security, and travel
agents. Phone: 962-6255
THE BEST TRIPS START WITH US!
Thinking of taking the family on a vacation? A little
planning can help keep the kids occupied and safe, and
keep you sane on your family trip. Take a moment to read
our list to help make your trip more enjoyable for
everyone.
1. Remember to choose a location that is kid- friendly.
Look for a resort with lots of activities, a kid’s
program and kid’s menu. Our vacation experts can
recommend the best destination, cruise or resort for
your family.
2. Consider an all-inclusive resort, a cruise or a
condominium to control extra expenses.
3. When staying in a hotel, request “connecting” rather
than “adjoining” rooms. Adjoining rooms are side by
side, but may not have a door that connects the rooms to
each other.
4. Allow extra travel time.
5. When traveling by car or on a long flight, be sure to
bring your child’s favorite toy or book and a snack.
Pack a “goodie bag” with a new book or small toys to
distract a cranky child on a long flight.
6. Include older children in the decision-making
process.
7. When flying, book direct flights to avoid the hassle
of a lay-over.
8. Give children a brief description of where they are
going and what to expect so they will feel more
comfortable with their new surroundings.
9. Allow ‘down-time” for everyone during your trip.
10. Try to maintain the child’s sleep cycle. Don’t plan
activities too early or too late if your child doesn’t
usually keep that schedule at home.
11. Pack a one-day supply of clothing and necessities in
a carry-on bag in case your luggage gets lost. Your
agent can provide a checklist.
12. Keep the phone number of your travel agent handy
just in case an unexpected situation arises.
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