Fox Car Rental presents: Preparing for Air Traveling

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Posted on18 August 2010. Tags: International Drivers, Senior Travel Tips, Travel Tips, Traveling with Kids

Especially in the age of increased security and a permanent Code Orange on airports (which means that “there is a high risk of terrorist attacks”), stressful flying becomes more and more normal. But what can you do to give yourself a little less excitement during your trip? There is, as for man things, one little keyword: preparation. Fox Rent A Car knows that air traveling can be quite a hassle and a bad can completely ruin your trip. Therefore, we have prepared a short list of things you should know and be prepared for when you travel on a plane.

Air Travel Tip: Book your ticket in advance

Booking a ticket can be quite time consuming. However, you should take the time to compare prices to save some bucks, and make sure you book your flight well in advance. You cannot imagine how much more expensive (or cheaper) the seat right next to yours can be! Make sure you visit all travel booking websites, like Expedia, Priceline, Orbitz, or CheapAir, and compare prices! To know that you made a good deal on your airfare makes your trip just half as stressful.

Air Travel Tip: Chose your seat carefully

Especially when you travel for long distances and your seat will be your home for 6, 8, 12, or even 16 hours, you want to make sure that you have a good spot. An easy advice – if you are tall and need some leg room, try to get a seat at an emergency exit or at least sit on the aisle. This makes it easier to stretch your legs from time to time. If you like leaning against a “wall”, get a window seat. Also make sure you get a spot in the front of the air craft if you only have a short layover. You don’t want to miss a flight just because you sit in the last row and have no time to get to another terminal at the airport!

Air Travel Tip: Get your documents in order

What could be worse than to show up at the airport on time, but you forgot half of your travel documents and can’t check in! Things you always should have with you when you travel by plane are: your ticket and the itinerary; a valid ID or, if you travel internationally, a valid passport; your visa (if needed and not put into your passport) and supporting documents for your visa; insurance documents; and if needed travel immunization records.

Air Travel Tip: What to pack in your carry-on luggage

Be prepared for any delays that can happen or that your luggage gets lost. Pack clothing to change, a toothbrush and tooth paste, and medicine that you may need during your trip, your on-flight-entertainment (iPod, book, DVD player etc.), your wallet, keys, phone and eventually the charger, and a neck pillow (make sure you got yourself the right size). Also – make sure you can be comfortable on the air craft with regards to the temperature. If you know you freeze easily, take a sweater, blanket or a scarf with you! But whatever you pack, make sure you obey the airport security rules!

Air Travel Tip: At the airport

On the day of your travel, make sure you get to the airport on time. Long lines at the ticket counter and the security already caused a lot of missed flights and sometimes it is just better to be prepared for long waits rather than relying onto your luck. Have your ticket and ID handy, wear comfortable clothing, make sure your carry-on luggage is well-sorted so in case of a personal control the security staff can easily see what you are planning to take on board. This will make the check easier and much faster. Also – as funny as it may be – do not make silly jokes at the security. It may cost you a missed flight!

Being that well prepared, we can add nothing else than “Have a safe and good flight”. We hope to see you at any of our Fox Rent A Car locations at your departure and/ or destination!

About Fox Rent A Car:

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

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