First flight on an airplane: what to do at the airport. What documents are needed at the airport? Transportation of animals and plants

Experts call the rules of behavior on an airplane strict and mandatory for everyone. After all, they are prescribed taking into account all basic safety requirements. And in order not to endanger everyone on board, each passenger must strictly comply with all prescribed requirements.

Each air transport flight can be divided into several stages, each of which has its own characteristics and nuances. Among them:

• Acceleration along the runway and directly take off into the sky
• Set of liner heights
• Turbulence
• The flight itself
• Decline
• Landing

Each of them has its own rules, which the crew will warn passengers about. And here it is necessary to understand that if the ship’s commander said that it is necessary to immediately carry out everything strictly and without argument.

Strict prohibitions

The restrictions for passengers are quite simple. They are prohibited:

• Create certain situations that may threaten the health and lives of other passengers
• Insult other people on board the aircraft
• Use alcohol (the exception is those options that are offered on board, but mostly they are distributed in business class, and not always in economy class, but you can buy them)
• Smoking, electronic versions are also prohibited
• Use life-saving equipment unnecessarily for recreational purposes
• Create certain conditions that will interfere with other passengers
• Damage airline equipment

It is prohibited and inappropriate to joke on board a plane, for example, about the presence of luggage or hand luggage bombs, etc. Such behavior may well be regarded as a terrorist attack or a call for criminal activity. For this, a fine of up to 200,000 rubles may be imposed. There are other penalties established by this article.

Basic safety rules

Experts assure that the safety rules on the plane themselves are quite simple:

• Do not disturb anyone on board: you should board the plane as quickly as possible, without lingering in the aisles and creating a crowd; you should not take up the entire aisle, trying to pack your things into the overhead bin, etc.
• Follow all crew recommendations
• Turn off any electronic equipment you may be carrying during takeoff.

It is important to understand here that failure to comply with the requirements does not only lead to a ruined flight. The airline may restrict the passenger from moving on board the aircraft - cases when it is necessary to literally wrap up rowdy passengers and force them to sit down. Also, administrative penalties are often applied to such passengers.

Rules of conduct during takeoff and landing

Taking off and landing on an airplane are considered the most difficult stages of the journey, as well as the most dangerous. In this regard, special attention is paid to compliance with safety requirements during this period of the flight.

Before takeoff, while the aircraft undergoes all preparatory and testing procedures, the crew must ensure maximum safety of their aircraft. The flight traditionally begins with a briefing given by the flight attendants. They explain in detail what needs to be done and when, indicate the location of emergency hatches, etc. And you should listen to this information very carefully.

In addition, you need to perform the following algorithm:

1. Turn off mobile phones: despite the fact that there is no direct evidence of the danger of radiation from radiotelephones on airplane electronic systems, the requirement to turn off mobile phones still remains
2. Bring the back of the chair to a vertical position: this requirement is explained quite simply - if it happens emergency situation, passengers will have to leave their seats, and the reclined seat back of a neighbor may simply interfere with them
3. Fasten your seat belts: if the airliner applies emergency braking, there is a risk of injury or even death, because the braking speed of the airliner is from 200 km per hour
4. Cover the table in the chair: the considerations are the same, so that during emergency braking you cannot run into it and get injured
5. Open the window shades: this measure is necessary so that a person’s eyes can quickly adapt to the surrounding reality in the event of an emergency evacuation

It is also worth doing simple rules courtesy on board. For example, do not listen to music loudly on headphones - this is necessary so as not to disturb others, and also not to miss important information about flight attendants and stewards. In addition, it is not recommended to hold heavy objects in your hands during acceleration and deceleration of the aircraft. This is necessary so that during emergency braking you do not let go of the object and injure passengers.

Behavior of children on board

Children aged 2 years and older on board the aircraft are regarded as full passengers. This can be seen in the ticket prices. This means they must follow a number of rules.

When flying with a child, you must comply with the following requirements:

• Take care of the child’s nutrition: this will distract the baby until the food is distributed throughout the cabin, and will also allow you to insure yourself in case there is no food offered on the plane at all.
• You should take toys for the baby: this will keep the baby occupied during the flight and create conditions where he will not disturb others
• Strictly follow the instructions of the flight attendants - do not unfasten the baby during takeoff and landing, calm down and do not disturb passengers if he begins to act up
• Always accompany the baby when he begins to move around the aircraft cabin

In all other respects, the rules for children are the same as for adults. Children are also required to follow all flight attendant instructions. And you should talk to him about this in advance.

Compliance with all rules ensures flight safety. This means that everyone who is worried about their life will strictly comply with all simple requirements.

Air travelers setting off on the road for the first time in their lives are wondering how to fly an airplane, what the rules and nuances are. Although this is not difficult at all, in order to feel more confident, it is better to stock up on the necessary knowledge and advice on the eve of the flight.

Step-by-step instructions, right up to the end of the journey, have several strictly sequential stages:

• check-in;
• baggage check-in;
• security screening;
• passport control;
• waiting for boarding;
• boarding the aircraft;
• flight;
• passport control at the destination airport;
• baggage claim and exit.

Important! The stages are completed in full only when performing international flights. On domestic flights the order is simplified. In particular, there is no border control of passports.

check-in

To describe how to board a plane step by step, you need to start with registration. So, if a passenger can say to himself: “This is my first time flying on an airplane,” then he already knows that he must arrive at the airport. At the same time, in major cities there may be several airports and terminals. The name of the airport and terminal number are indicated on the ticket, which must be carefully studied.

Having reached the airport, you need to find in its hall electronic scoreboard, which contains information about flights departing in the near future. Usually the scoreboard is placed near the entrance in a visible place. The English version of the name is “Departures”. To get your bearings, you need to look for your flight number in the list, then down the line its current status.

Important! You cannot navigate by the destination airport and departure time. Different flights may depart to the same city, and times sometimes change.

State	Meaning	Passenger actions
Check-in, Check-in open, Open	Registration in progress.	You can go to the registration desks, the numbers of which are indicated right there. Usually there are several of them.
Delayed	The flight is delayed. The expected departure times are also indicated here. But these are not opening hours for registration; it will start earlier.	If the delayed flight time is not listed, you must go to the airline counter to find out more information.
Canceled	Flight cancellation.	Contact the airline representative, they may offer to fly on a different flight.
Empty column	Registration is not yet open due to early passenger arrival.	Wait at the airport until check-in opens.
Boarding	The flight has begun boarding.	Registration is completed. The passenger can contact airline representatives. Some airports have counters for late arrivals. But there is no guarantee that you will still be able to get on the plane.

There are three options for registration:

• at the registration desk;
• in the terminal for self-registration;
• via the Internet from home.

Airport check-in

At the indicated check-in counters, the passenger presents his ticket with his passport. Sometimes, when flying internationally, they check for a visa from the destination country; they may be asked to show a return ticket and even the bank card used for payment. travel document. Procedure for check-in and boarding the plane with electronic ticket no different. The only difference is that at the registration desk you only need to show your passport without presenting a ticket.

After this, the passenger will be given boarding pass, which contains important information:

• boarding gate number (Gate);
• a seat in the aircraft cabin;
• boarding start hours.

Important! The start time of registration procedures at the airport is 3 hours before departure, the end time is 40 minutes before the departure of the plane.

Transit passengers are issued a boarding document for their connecting flight.

The second way to check in at the airport is at the self-check-in machine. It is necessary to find the terminal of the airline with which the air traveler is flying. It looks like terminals for paying mobile phone bills and other services, only the device will have the airline logo. There you enter your last name, ticket code step by step, you may need to scan your passport, then you are asked to select a seat. A boarding pass will be automatically printed with the same information as issued at the check-in counters.

Through the Internet

Online registration is available even by mobile phone. It opens in different time from different air carriers. At least one day before the plane departs, and for some companies - 1 month. On the airline’s website, you need to find the “Check-in” button or tab and step by step enter the ticket code, personal data, and select the seat you like. The process ends with a printed boarding pass.

You can also print your boarding pass from the airport's electronic terminals or ask for it at the check-in counter.

Important! Any way electronic registration not suitable for travelers flying with animals or accompanying disabled people. According to the rules of individual air carriers, it is impossible to check in at the terminals with children under two years of age.

Baggage check-in and hand luggage

Baggage is left at the check-in counters regardless of the check-in method. For passengers who have already checked in online, there are special baggage drop-off counters - “Drop off”, where suitcases are accepted according to an expedited procedure. With the usual check-in method, luggage is accepted at the counters at the same time. The suitcases will be weighed and provided with a special tag. A baggage receipt is also issued to the passenger. It is often stuck on the boarding pass. You can use it to identify your suitcase. The luggage will then be sent to be loaded onto the aircraft via a conveyor belt.

Baggage allowance must be clarified when purchasing a ticket. Hand luggage is also weighed, tagged and returned to the passenger. As a rule, its weight should not exceed 5-8 kg.

What you need to do to avoid problems when checking in your luggage:

1. Weigh the suitcase and if its weight exceeds the norm, transfer individual items to hand luggage without violating the baggage rules.
2. Study in advance the rules for transporting fragile and oversized cargo, which must be securely packaged. In this case, you may need to independently take oversized luggage to another counter - “Oversized baggage desk”.

Security screening

IN Russian airports Usually passport control is carried out first, followed by security screening. In many foreign airports on the contrary: security is inspected first.

Pre-flight screening is a thorough check by airport employees of the passenger's personal belongings - what is on them and in their hand luggage. Outer clothing, often shoes, belts, watches must be removed and placed on a conveyor belt, which will transport them through the scanning machine. The passenger himself is directed to pass through the metal detector frame.

1. Take plastic containers, put bags, clothes and other things there, and place them on a conveyor belt.
2. Check to see if you have any liquids in containers exceeding 100 milliliters in volume, piercing or cutting objects, etc. All this is packed into baggage checked in at the check-in counters. Baby food and vital medications are carried in as an exception.
3. A passenger with a pacemaker alerts the security officer. He will be searched in person by an employee of the same gender without going through a metal detector.

Important! During security screening, the passenger must be as serious as possible. Remember that jokes about bombs, weapons, etc. may be perceived as a reason to remove him from the flight.

International flights

The main difference between pre-flight inspection on international flights is the passage customs control. If the passenger does not carry items that are subject to customs declaration, he goes through the “green corridor”.

If there is cash currency (or rubles) in an amount equivalent to 10 thousand US dollars, value, etc., according to the transportation rules, a declaration is filled out in the “red corridor” of customs.

Important! You must fill out the declaration before checking in for your flight.

Passport control

Border control of passports is carried out during international flights. It is usually designated "Passport control". Here you need to show the border guard a passport with a boarding pass. He will check the document against the database to see if the air traveler has any obstacles to leaving the country. Then he will put a stamp there indicating the place and date of crossing the border.

Departure area

In the departure waiting area there are cafes, restaurants, shops " Duty free", but first you need:

1. Find your gate. His number is changed sometimes. This is announced over the loudspeaker and duplicated on information stands.
2. Remember the location of your Gate and then walk around the pre-flight area, remembering to return strictly to the time specified in the boarding document (Boarding time).

Landing

When boarding the plane begins, the flight number and the name of the destination airport appear on the board at the desired Gate. The passenger must make sure that this is his flight and show his passport with boarding pass at the exit. The larger side of the coupon will be torn off, the other must be saved until you arrive at your final destination and receive your suitcases.

There are two ways to get on the plane:

• they are taken by bus to the liner, where they go up the ladder;
• pass through a telescopic “sleeve” directly into the aircraft.

Important! If delivery to the plane is carried out by bus, it is advantageous not to rush, but to go at the end. The platform bus will be waiting for all passengers. When boarding through the “sleeve”, it is better to go first and calmly find your seat.

On board the aircraft, flight attendants will show where the passenger's seat is located. Personal items are stored on the luggage rack above the seat. If there is no space on the luggage rack above your seat, you can use other shelves.

Now that check-in and boarding are complete, it's time to enjoy your air travel.

Flight

While on board the aircraft, you must follow the general rules and instructions received on the plane:

• fasten seat belts when required;
• do not get up from your seats during takeoff and landing, or when entering turbulence zones;
• no smoking, etc.

Depending on the level of service, breakfast, lunch or dinner, and drinks will be offered. If it is a low-cost airline, then for an additional fee. On board there are newspapers, magazines, sometimes monitors with video entertainment, blankets, and sets for children.

Important! During takeoff and landing, your ears may become blocked. Lollipops or chewing gum will help relieve discomfort.

Passing security upon arrival

After completion of the flight, if it was international flight, there are three types of procedures for obtaining permission to cross the border:

• visa on arrival;
• filling out an immigration card;
• passport control.

Visa on arrival

At the airports of those countries where a similar procedure is provided for Russians, you must go directly from the plane to the “Visa on arrival” counters. Then - the usual passport control.

Filling out the immigration card

For states that require a completed immigration card from each foreigner, a form is most often issued on board the aircraft at the end of the flight. Filled out on English language indicating the purpose of the visit to the country, the time of stay, the address of the hotel or apartment, the number of the arriving flight, etc. Forms can also be obtained after leaving the plane, at special counters next to passport control.

Passport control

In a number of countries, the passenger goes straight to Passport control. Presented here international passport with boarding pass and visa (obtained in advance or upon arrival), immigration card (if required). An airport employee checks documents and marks the border crossing in the passport. Sometimes, in accordance with the rules for entering the country, you will be asked to present return tickets, medical insurance, etc.

Important! Foreigners should queue at the Foreign Passports or All Passports counters.

Receipt of baggage

Following the “Baggage” or “Luggage” signs, the passenger goes to the baggage conveyors. The information board at large airports will indicate the arriving flight number and baggage conveyor number. If there is any doubt about the identity of the suitcase, the numbers of the luggage tag and the one issued to the passenger upon check-in are checked.

Oversized luggage is issued at separate counters.

Important! If a passenger has items that are subject to customs declaration, he passes through the “red corridor” of customs. The rest go through the green one.

Transfer at a transit airport

Flights can be operated with connections using one ticket. A passenger who has received a boarding pass for the next flight at the airport of departure follows the signs to the Transfer area.

1. There is no need to receive luggage upon arrival at the intermediate airport; it will be reloaded onto another airliner.
2. If the first plane is late, you need to go to the counter where transfer passengers are processed. There you will be asked to take the next flight.
3. For Schengen countries, passport control is only required if the intermediate and final destinations are in Schengen countries.
4. If a boarding pass is not issued at the departure airport, it is obtained in the transit area of ​​the intermediate airport. You just need to go to the transfer counter with your ticket and passport.
5. You need to wait for your flight in the transit area, which is also the departure area, with cafes, restaurants and shops.

Important! When making transfers at airports in some countries (for example, the USA), a transit visa is required, and passengers are forced to collect luggage.

When two separate tickets for a connecting flight are purchased, different rules apply:

1. Only one flight can be checked in at the departure point.
2. Upon arrival at the intermediate airport, you must go through passport control and pick up your luggage. Then the registration and boarding procedure is repeated in full with the second ticket. Sometimes you will need to move to a nearby terminal or even to a different airport.
3. If you are late for the next flight, the ticket is lost.

For a passenger flying on an airplane for the first time, it is better, if possible, to choose a flight without transfers or with a connection on one ticket.

My first plane flight happened when I was 4 months old. I think then all the passengers cursed my parents because I screamed like a mongoose.

My first solo flight was at the age of 15. I felt the same way I did the first time I slathered all of my mom's makeup all over myself—incredibly cool.

Now I’m 25 and after 40 flights, I stopped keeping count and showing off the fact that I travel often.

Flying alone for the first time is very scary. At the airport, everything is unclear: there are some checks, this is not possible, that is not possible, take off your shoes and put them on. Madness.

Therefore, I decided to tell about flights to those who have never flown before. Read the article carefully and ask questions in the comments - I will answer everything.

What to do before your flight

Main

Remember what Douglas Adams said in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy? The important thing for a traveler to remember when making their way through time and space or just to Cleveland is not to panic.

You can always forget something, miss your flight connection, or lose your suitcase. But panic never helps. Stay calm and by the end of the day you will have a great story.

Documentation

• I beg you, check the validity period of your passport! Some countries cannot be entered if your passport expires within 6 months. Why don't airlines take care of this and check your passport when buying a ticket? I don't know. Only Indiana Jones can solve this mystery. But I know for sure that you can add passport data to our application and it will warn you when your passport is close to expiration.
• Email a copy of your passport to yourself. Or better yet, email it to several friends/relatives. This advice helped me 4 times.
• Check if you need a visa. You can't just buy a ticket and fly. A visa to European countries takes a week if you are in Moscow or St. Petersburg. In other cities it takes longer. In general, it is better to apply for a US visa much in advance. Sometimes a visa may be refused. Read our .
• I desperately recommend purchasing travel insurance. And print it out + write down the number somewhere. I understand that nothing ever happens to you. But do this so that I can be calm. Please.
• There is no need to print out all the tickets in the world. At the airport you will only need your passport. But just in case, you can print out your return ticket to show it at passport control upon arrival. I was asked only once - at Phuket airport.

Documents for the child

• Passport (domestic or foreign - depends on the situation).
• Birth certificate.
• Consent to travel if the child is flying without parents.

Fees

I would really like to sing a song so that chipmunks and fawns will come running from the forest and pack my suitcase for me. But I’m not a Disney princess, so I always groan over the bags on my own.

What do you need to know about fees?

• Carry-on luggage is a backpack, small bag or suitcase that you can take with you on a plane and pack it on the shelf above the seat. Airlines have different restrictions on the size and weight of carry-on luggage. For example, many low-cost airlines limit carry-on luggage to the palm of your hand - everything that fits can be taken.
• Checked baggage is a large bag that you check in at the airport check-in counter. There are tickets without luggage, they are usually cheaper. There are tickets that include luggage. All this should be clarified when purchasing a ticket, but the one already purchased usually contains all the information about how many bags and how much weight you can check in as luggage.
• If your baggage does not meet the airline's restrictions, you will be asked to pay. So one day I gave away 9 thousand rubles. Of course, if you are only slightly over the limit, the airline staff may ignore this prank. And this happened to me too. But it's better not to take risks. Or be ready to give money for your courage.
• If possible, fly with hand luggage. Especially when you fly for the first time. Upon arrival, you won’t have to look first for the right luggage belt, and then for your suitcase among other bags. What you pack in your carry-on luggage is up to you and your destination. To travel light, pack a week's worth of clothes (even if you plan to travel longer) and wash them with laundresses on site. There is also one point to consider: make sure that your jars of liquids do not exceed 100 ml. This also applies to creams. Also, take a look at the list of prohibited items on your airline's website. It includes some everyday items such as scissors and matches.

And don't put your power bank in your luggage! Only in hand luggage.

How to check-in, select a seat and receive a boarding pass

Online check-in will save time and reduce stress at the airport.

• The airline will usually send you an email with a link to register.
• If the airline doesn't send you this email, go to their website and register there.
• When you check in online and plan to travel with only carry-on luggage, it means you won't have to wait in line at the airport to check your luggage. Usually this procedure takes about forty minutes. Sometimes an hour and a half.
• During registration you can choose your seat. Sometimes it's free, but Lately many airlines began asking for a separate fee. If you don't choose a seat, it will be chosen for you.
• I like to sit by the aisle, because I’m very embarrassed to wake up my fellow travelers, I have to endure it. And sometimes you can stretch your legs into the passage. But there is a minus - others usually do not hesitate to tug at you every 20 minutes.
• Many people like to sit by the window: during the flight, you can lean your elbows on the wall and fall asleep. Well beautiful view, of course.
• It's generally uncomfortable to sit in the middle. But if the flight is short, then it’s quite tolerable.
• Once you complete online check-in, you will receive your boarding pass by email. This is the document you need to present at the airport. It contains all the information.
• Some airlines and airports allow digital boarding passes. That is, you do not need to print the document, save it on your phone.
• In some cases, you may need to obtain a paper boarding pass at the airport. Let me remind you that if you are flying without luggage, you do not need to go to the counter. Just print it in a special machine. How to recognize them? Visually reminiscent of ATMs.

What should I do if I couldn’t register online?

1. Do not panic.
2. Arrive at the airport 2.5 hours before departure.
3. Find your flight number on the board and find out which check-in counter you need to go to.
4. Go to the registration counter, give your aunt or uncle your passport.
5. You will be checked in and given a boarding pass.

What should you do if you checked in online but have luggage?

The same. See list above.

About food

If you fly with a low-cost airline, they won’t feed you. The flight lasts less than two hours? Don't expect food (sometimes they give you a bad sandwich). In other cases, you will be fed. But I don't think you'll like it.

So I advise you to take food with you. But at the same time, it (the food) should not be liquid and strongly aromatic. Burgers, cutlets, dumplings, yoghurts are not allowed. Nuts, fruits, cookies - your choice.

On some airlines you can buy food on board. It's usually not very expensive.

Kosher, Halal or Vegan/Vegetarian options are also available. It is better to order this special lunch in advance. And it usually tastes better than what everyone else gets. But it doesn’t happen once in a while - once I ordered a vegan lunch and they brought me one apple, although the flight lasted 5 hours.

Fun: Your first flight can be boring if you don't prepare

For short flights where there are no screens with movies, music and games, there are several options:

1. Buy a premium account on Youtube and save all videos in the application in advance.
2. Download movies/series to your laptop.
3. Take an interesting book with you.

Foreign currency

It all depends on which country you're flying to, so do a little online research to find out how to minimize your financial losses.

Arrange transfer from the airport to your destination

• Find out in advance how to get to the hotel from the airport upon arrival.
• In almost all European countries you will find bus stop or train. It will be a little more difficult in Asia. Just google “how to get to the center of ___ from airport ____.”
• You can call a transfer through Kiwitaxi.
• As a last resort, order a taxi through Uber (the equivalent in many Asian countries is Grab).

These are all available options. Don't settle for others.

What to wear on a flight

• Something loose and don't worry about how you look. Nobody cares. Remember: you'll be sitting in a fairly tight space for a long time, so dress as comfortably as possible.
• Sometimes it's cold on the plane. Some flights will give you a blanket, but bring a sweatshirt just in case. If she has a big hood, that's perfect.

Before your first flight: all this controlling

If you are flying without luggage and checked in online, arrive an hour and a half before departure. If you have luggage and/or have not checked in, then 2 and a half hours in advance.

Here you are at the airport. You might be scared. Next step by step.

Step 1: Airport Entrance

At Russian airports, you will have to “roll” your bag through a scanner at the entrance. Follow the crowd and imitate people.

Step 2: landing

• If you checked in online, are flying without luggage, have an electronic boarding pass on your phone (it contains the gate number and your seat number on the plane) and you are flying from Moscow, then proceed to step No. 3.
• If you checked in online and are flying without luggage, but there are no electronic boarding passes at your airport, then you need to print your boarding pass from a machine. If you can’t find the machine, go to the registration desk. Look at the board for the number of the required counter; it will be opposite your flight. Give the employee your passport and get your boarding pass in 2 minutes. Please note that there may be a long queue at the reception desk.
• If you need to check in your luggage and/or check in, look for your check-in counter number on the board and go to it. If you come to the right address, then on the screen behind the airport employee will be your flight number and the logo of the airline you are flying with. If you have luggage, after checking it in, they will put a sticker on your boarding pass. Do not lose it under any circumstances! You can use it to identify your luggage.

What's in the boarding bag?

• Flight - flight number.
• Seat - seat number on board the aircraft.
• Boarding time - boarding time. That is, by this time you should be at your gate.
• Gate / Gate / Exit - through it you will board.

Step 3: Terminal

Find out which terminal you are departing from - this information is usually written on the boarding terminal. But if you couldn’t find it, you can do it by looking at the board or asking at the information desk/reception desk.

Learned? Head towards him.

Step 4: pre-flight inspection

Please note that if, after completing this step, you decide to leave the airport to smoke, you will not be allowed back.

Now the security gate» . They look different at all airports. But they still have one thing in common - there is always a tape with a scanner, a scary frame or a “capsule”» the size of a man and many plastic trays.

You will see trays - take and put all the contents of your pockets, belt, and outerwear in them. If you have a laptop or tablet with you, take it out of your bag and put it in a separate tray. And don't pile up a bunch of things - distribute them evenly across the trays. Place the bag on the belt. By the way, sometimes you may be asked to take off your shoes - do it and don't grumble.

To be a great traveler who is loved by others, don’t crowd around the feeder and don’t load up all your stuff. Take the trays and step aside.

Once you remove and place everything you need in the trays on the tape, go through the gate/capsule. But wait until the previous person has calmly passed, take your time and don’t breathe down the necks of other passengers.

An employee will tell you how to get through the gate. Perhaps, if something beeps, you will be examined further on the spot. Don't be scared or angry.

After checking, go to the tape and pick up your things. Do not try to fold your laptop/put on your belt or watch right next to the belt. Step aside and don't disturb others. Sometimes airport staff ask you to open your bag - this is normal and rarely happens. Do not worry. As long as you didn't bring anything you shouldn't take on the flight, you'll be fine.

Keep in mind that security staff will destroy any liquids or creams you have that do not comply with the rules (I wrote above - one bottle should not exceed 100 ml). If for some reason you need huge containers of shampoo, put them in your luggage. This is not allowed in hand luggage. Even if there is only a little left in a large bottle.

If you didn't bring anything that you can't take on the flight (a list of these things can be found on the airline's website), you'll be fine. But one day I was asked to open my bag because of a packet of chocolate, which for some reason looked suspicious in their X-ray machine.

The water will also be taken away. This is fine. Don't worry, water is free on the plane. You can always ask the flight attendant for it.

Step 5: For international flights

If you are flying abroad, you will need to go through border control. By itself, it lasts a minute and a half, but you can easily stand in line longer.

Your passport and boarding pass will be checked. They may ask you a couple of questions - answer honestly and don’t worry, this is a formality.

But there are situations in which you may not be allowed to go abroad. Details in .

Step 6: Departure Area

This is where duty-free and expensive coffee are.

• First of all, go to the board and make sure that boarding for your flight has not yet begun and the Gate has not changed.
• If everything is fine, then you can go shopping. But don't forget to look at the scoreboard from time to time.
• If boarding has begun, go to the desired gate.
• If you get lost and are late for boarding, go to an airport employee and report the problem. They will help you.

Step 7: Boarding the Plane

• Make sure you arrive at the correct gate. Each gate has its own display, it should show your flight number, the airline logo and sometimes the city you are flying to.
• Don't run ahead of everyone, you see a line - don't give in. Wait until she starts moving. Then get up.
• Show the employee your passport and boarding pass. If it is paper, then half of it will be torn off from you. And the second one will be given back. If you are flying with luggage, make sure that you still have the information sticker with you.
• Follow the others. Sometimes you go straight into the plane along a long corridor. Sometimes you need to go to the bus that will take you to the plane.
• Once on the plane, the flight attendant will check your boarding pass one last time, and then you can find your seat.

First time on a plane: what to expect

1. Find your seat and put your bag and coats on the shelf above your chair. Don't take up all the space - it's designed for three passengers. If there is no free seat, ask the flight attendant to help you.
2. Immediately take out all the things you need during the flight and put them in the seat pocket in front of you.
3. Don't crowd the aisle, take your seat and put your phone on airplane mode. If you don't have one, turn off your phone.
4. Before takeoff, you will be given safety instructions. Don't be alarmed, but listen carefully.
5. Fasten your seat belt when asked.
6. During takeoff, lean forward and rest your head on the seat in front of you - this will make it easier to bear the load. Yes, the sensations are unusual and sometimes frightening. This will only last a few minutes while the plane climbs to altitude. Then everything will be fine, you won’t even realize that you are flying.
7. If the flight is long, then in the middle of the flight they will start feeding you. First they will offer drinks, then food. You can ask for water in unlimited quantities and at any time during the flight.
8. Don't try to smoke in the toilet. Even electronic cigarettes.
9. Sometimes during a flight the plane may shake. This is an air hole. Fasten your seat belt (they will tell you so) and don’t worry. Nothing bad will happen. The shaking never lasts long.
10. The landing should be smooth, and if you feel a few impacts on the ground, this is normal. If you feel unwell, call the flight attendant (button above you), they are trained to deal with such situations.

Landed - what next?

Three important rules

1. Don't clap when landing, even if people around you do.
2. Do not move from your seat until the seat belt light goes off. Yes, some people start taking their bags out of the shelves as soon as the plane touches the ground. This sucks and shouldn't be done this way.
3. Even when the plane has stopped moving and the light has gone out, there is no point in getting up and crowding the aisle. You will not exit before the passengers sitting in front. Wait until people start moving freely towards the exit. Yes, many passengers crowd around in hopes of God knows what. Don't do that.

If you are flying on a connecting flight

It’s better not to choose such flights at all, because this is a very strange saving. Why? I'm telling you in . I have a lot of experience, I can definitely say “you don’t need it.”

When you buy a connecting ticket, this means that you will have 2 one-way flights on one ticket. In our search, such tickets look like this:

When you get off the plane, you will need to go to transit zone. There will no longer be any new products for you.

If the first plane is delayed and you miss the second, the airline will put you on the next flight for free.

Upon arrival (airport)

Step 1

1. If you have arrived in a Russian city, immediately see Step No. 2.
2. If you have flown abroad, go to passport control. You will need to show the border guard your passport with a visa.
3. If you are flying to a country where a visa is not required, you will be given an immigration card (Thailand, Malaysia, etc.), which you will need to fill out on the plane.
4. In some countries you just need a passport (Belarus, Georgia, etc.).
5. You may be asked several questions - answer honestly and don't worry.
6. Then they will put a stamp. Congratulations, you are in another country!

Step 2

If you arrive with luggage, follow the signs to the baggage belts and look at the board to see which belt corresponds to your flight.

If you are light, then congratulations, we got it done! You can leave the airport towards new adventures.

Almost every person has to take at least one air flight in their life. Anyone who is faced with the need to fly for the first time usually has many questions regarding the procedure for booking air tickets, checking in at the airport and rules of behavior directly on board the aircraft.

When a person is going to fly to another city or country, he is certainly faced with the issue of purchasing and booking tickets. Fortunately, now this procedure has become simpler - an air ticket can be booked using special online services on the Internet. Even a beginner can cope with this task. However, it is worth remembering that during the booking process it is necessary to notify the airline in the event that transportation will be carried out:

• a small child aged 0 to 2 years;
• a child under 16 years of age, whose flight will be carried out without the supervision of an official representative (either parent, relative, guardian);
• a passenger on a stretcher, a disabled person in a wheelchair or a person suffering from a serious illness;
• a passenger suffering from speech, hearing and vision impairments, without an accompanying person;
• a person carrying any ammunition, such as a weapon;
• non-standard luggage (too large or small);
• any papers and documents representing any documents;
• precious and semi-precious stones;
• baggage with declared value;
• baggage subject to any damage upon expiration of the storage period;
• any items that can pose a danger to the health and life of others;
• any animals;
• remains of animals or people.

These baggage requirements and the rules for traveling on an airplane in Russia are the same for absolutely everyone. The vast majority of airlines adhere to them.

Passenger behavior on board

In order for air travel to take place without all sorts of emergency situations and with maximum comfort, airplane flight rules have been developed for passengers. They are the same for everyone and are as follows:

1. Each passenger has the right to full service and, if necessary, can always contact a flight attendant. For example, in order to ask for protection from neighboring passengers with aggressive behavior.
2. All passengers are required to strictly follow the instructions provided by the flight attendant.
3. Smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages brought with you are prohibited on board the aircraft.
4. It is prohibited to use any electrical appliances that could interfere with the operation of on-board equipment. These include telephones, radio-controlled toys, tape recorders, etc.
5. Any insult to other passengers and crew members serving on board is prohibited.

It should be remembered that violation of any rule entails various types of liability, including criminal liability. According to the rules, a person who violates the rules of behavior on board is handed over to law enforcement officers of the country to which the liner belongs.

In some cases, violating the rules can result in a prison sentence of up to 2 years. Therefore, deviation from established norms of behavior can result in a person becoming a prisoner in any country.

The health status of the passenger during the flight

To ensure that a long flight does not provoke any health problems, every passenger should know these simple tips:

• On the road, you need to take moisturizer, nasal drops and eye drops. This is necessary in order to use these products in case of drying out of the skin or mucous membranes (which occurs quite often).
• You must wear comfortable clothes, preferably made from natural materials.
• To prevent dehydration, do not refuse the drinks offered (water, juice, tea).
• If you feel dizzy, then you need to concentrate your attention on some object, thus bringing the condition back to normal.
• Ear plugging can be removed by opening your mouth wide.
• During the flight, it is necessary to occasionally change the position of the head and body.

If you feel any discomfort and you cannot cope with it yourself, then you must immediately inform the flight attendant about it. Particular attention during air travel is paid to certain categories of passengers. These include: children, pregnant women and people with disabilities.

All children under 5 years of age must travel only if accompanied by an adult. For infants, you must request a special cradle and other necessary items in advance. Infants less than a week old may not be allowed on board at all, as they are most likely to develop health problems.

Children aged 5 to 16 years can fly unaccompanied by an adult. But it is necessary that the child is escorted and met at both airports. Some airlines themselves set the age limits at which a child can fly unaccompanied by an official representative. This nuance must be taken into account at the stage of booking air tickets.

The airline takes full responsibility for the life and health of an unaccompanied minor passenger. The flight attendant is responsible for ensuring that the child eats, sleeps and is in good health. In addition, as necessary, he must be accompanied to the toilet and back to the chair.

When registering a child for a flight, parents of a minor are required to fill out a form. It contains detailed information ranging from the child's name to a list of foods that can cause an allergic reaction.

In addition to children, pregnant women are a special category of passengers. The rules for traveling by plane for pregnant women are quite simple. The first thing that is necessary for a woman to be allowed on board the aircraft is a medical certificate from a doctor, which contains permission to fly. If it is difficult for a pregnant woman to endure a flight, then she has the right to purchase a ticket for a recumbent seat, although it will cost a little more. A pregnant woman has the right to order a diet menu for herself.

If a woman goes into labor during an air flight, first aid should be provided to her by the flight attendants serving the airliner. They are also responsible for communicating with the medical staff of the airport where the plane is scheduled to arrive. Upon arrival, the flight must be met by a called ambulance. In emergency cases, the captain of the aircraft may decide to make an emergency landing at one of the nearby airports.

People with disabilities should also be under special supervision during air travel. For disabled people who have mobility restrictions, they are required to provide an elevator to board the aircraft. Wheelchairs and other mobility aids may also be provided by the airline. The need to obtain such items must be notified to airline employees no later than 3 days before departure.

To allow a disabled person on board, a certificate of a complete medical examination must be provided. If it is necessary to transport a sick person on a stretcher, then for this service you will have to pay additionally double the cost of the purchased air ticket.

Carriage of baggage and hand luggage

The permissible size of baggage carried on an airliner depends on the direction and time of flight. You can carry from 20 to 50 kg of luggage free of charge. The permissible weight also depends on the selected class.

If transportation of non-standard luggage is required, an additional fee must be paid. More detailed information this can be obtained at the stage of booking an air ticket.
There are two places for carrying hand luggage on the plane - on a shelf or under the seat of the passenger in front. The size of the carry-on baggage is 50x45x20 cm, and the weight is no more than 5 kg. It is permissible to carry only a certain category of items in your hands, for example, a handbag, a book or a document folder. In addition, it is allowed to keep near the seat items that the passenger will need directly during the flight: crutches, a wheelchair, a table for feeding a child.

The passenger has the right to submit a claim in writing if there is damage or theft of luggage during the flight. However, it must be written no later than 7 days.

There are certain requirements for transported baggage. You can check in any items except those on the list of prohibited items. The list looks like this:

• gases;
• flammable liquids and objects;
• weapon;
• magnetic objects.

Dangerous objects, such as hunting rifles, must only be transported under special conditions. Baggage should not contain fragile items, valuable papers, identification documents or other similar items.

Medicines and baby food can be carried out in the salon without being packaged in a plastic container. Such items must be submitted for inspection.

It is permissible to take the following items on board the aircraft:

• thermometer;
• hand-held device for measuring blood pressure;
• lighter;
• a bottle of hydrogen peroxide;
• necessary ointments, gels, aerosols.

It is permissible to export from Russia, without drawing up a declaration, no more than 5,000 euros or 10,000 dollars. Cash foreign currency in an amount not exceeding 10 thousand dollars, with the preparation of a declaration, can be exported only with written permission central bank. When importing or exporting, Russian rubles do not need to be declared. However, this amount should not exceed 500 times the minimum salary. Otherwise, the declaration is required.

Transportation of animals and plants

Transportation of pets is permitted in the aircraft cabin only if there is an animal passport and a medical certificate of vaccinations. During the flight, all animals must be kept in cages with a waterproof bottom; the owner must have a muzzle and a leash. Animals must not pose a danger to other passengers.

Naturally, you must pay separately for transporting animals. The airline is not responsible for the life and health of transported animals. There is criminal liability for the export of prohibited animals, such as parrots and monkeys.

The owner is responsible for damage to airline property that may be caused by animals while on board the aircraft.

Plants are transported in the prescribed manner (pots, covering material). It is unacceptable to export rare plants, soil samples, fresh fruits and vegetables weighing more than 5 kg.

Free import of food products, such as tea, coffee, and sweets, is allowed into the territory of the Russian Federation. Naturally, the volume of imported products must be reasonable.

These rules must be compulsorily observed by all passengers, regardless of the direction in which the flight is made and by which airline. It is important to understand that violation of established norms entails severe penalties in most countries, including Russia.

Of course, it is not at all necessary to know the entire list by heart. For example, if a person does not intend to transport weapons, then you can not pay special attention to the points regarding this type of luggage - just read for informational purposes. But it is better to read the rules of conduct on board an airliner carefully and remember them. By breaking the rules, a person not only complicates his life, but also the life of other passengers. You need to understand that rowdy behavior can delay the flight, and for some passengers this time can be especially expensive.

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