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After flying for a period of time, set foot on the solid ground again, it’s time to transfer to planes,Explore unknown new cities, Or return to a warm residence. But before that, you still have some small things to complete at the airport. This entry covers the process from getting off the plane, going through immigration and customs inspection, claiming luggage, and recovering from the exhaustion of the flight.
Disembark
Be patient when getting off the plane. If you are sitting at the end of a large plane, it is normal to wait for more than 20 minutes. Getting up too early will make you very tired. Before disembarking, check under your pillow, in the front bag, and under the seat for any forgotten items. It is usually unpredictable to take a shuttle bus or get off the aircraft on a covered bridge. If you take the shuttle bus through the apron, remember to check if the weather needs an umbrella.
Baggage claim
Baggage collection for domestic routes is in the arrival area, and baggage collection for international routes is after immigration and before customs. Follow the display to find the baggage carousel corresponding to the flight, and then wait for the baggage to appear.
Luggage is easy to be picked up by mistake. Make a special mark on the luggage, such as small stickers or packing straps, on the luggage before consignment. If the baggage is still not found after the carousel no longer leaves the baggage for a period of time, be sure to report to the place where the baggage is lost as soon as possible. It is helpful to describe the characteristics of your baggage in detail, and make sure you get the lost voucher from them before leaving. In most countries and regions, airlines are responsible for sending your luggage back to you, and some airlines will reimburse you for the cost of new clothes purchased outside.
Immigration and customs
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After arriving at the terminal, you may have to walk a long distance or take an unmanned tram to reach the immigration department and customs. If you are in a hurry, it is best not to go to the toilet and to be at the forefront of the line as much as possible. Similar to boarding, the queues of these departments during peak periods may be very long. Make sure you have filled in the required materials to avoid wasting time. But if you are returning to your country, or you can use electronic customs clearance, then the process will be very fast.
- ImmigrationIt is to check whether you have a legitimate motive to go to the department of the country or region. Show the officer your passport, immigration card, and other proofs that may be required. Answer honestly and do not agree with the questions raised by the officials. If you cannot prove your purpose, you may be subject to further review or even repatriation.
- customsIt is the department that inspects your belongings. You need to pick up your checked baggage for inspection together. Contrabands vary according to the laws of each country, and the boundaries of whether to declare or not are also different, so you must make inquiries in advance. The customs will ask you simple questions and may unpack your luggage for inspection.
In the previous entry, it was mentioned that some countries will carry out some checks on passengers at the departure place, which makes you have to reserve more time to go to the airport, but it will save you time to be checked at the destination.
Turnaround
Your itinerary may involve multiple flights. In any case, you need to go to another gate to take another flight. In the worst case, you need to go through immigration and customs control, and then go through a complete check-in process. Therefore, it is very important to calculate and reserve sufficient time.
If you have printed your boarding pass and checked your baggage directly at the place of departure, you can go directly to the transfer channel and wait for boarding. If you don't have a boarding pass, but you don't need to pick up your checked baggage, just go to the airline's transfer counter and print it out. Online check-in in advance is a better choice. In the process of transferring from an international line to a local line, you still need to claim your luggage and go through customs, but the airport usually has a transit passenger channel. In the worst case, if you book two airlines that do not have a baggage cooperation agreement, then you need to leave the immigration and customs first, and then check in and check in. This even requires 5 hours to be reserved, try to avoid Choose this type of flight.
It is very important to reserve time according to different transfer types. Too short a connecting time has the risk of missed flights, and a too long connecting time will be very boring. For passengers who have to wait for a long time to transfer, it is a good choice to choose those excellent airports, or choose airlines that provide free accommodation and meals.
Stopover flight
Some flights will have stops before flying to the final destination. Based on different policies, you will be asked to disembark or stay on board. If you need to disembark, don't leave the boarding gate too far.
International flights with domestic segments in the second half
On an international flight with a domestic segment in the second half, you may encounter three situations: disembark at the first foreign airport and clear the plane and then re-board; disembark at the destination airport and clear the plane, and need to disembark at the transfer station or Disembarkation is not allowed. When taking this flight, make sure you follow the instructions of the crew. If you have any questions, ask the flight suit boldly.
Arrival Hall
After passing through immigration and customs, you will arrive at the arrival hall of the airport, which usually hasATMs, foreign currency exchange officeswithRestaurantAnd other services.
Large airports usually have various means of transportation to leave the airport, and there will be clear local language and English guidance signs. Note that public transportation may be out of service before the last flight, and taxis at the airport may be difficult or unreasonably charged.
As the land side of the airport does not require authorization to enter, it will bringpickpocketProblems, you may need to beware a little. In some countries with chaotic law and order, it is not recommended to withdraw money in the arrival hall of the airport, wear expensive clothes, and take illegal taxis. Thieves will follow all the way and wait for opportunities to start.
Jet Lag Response
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Time difference is acrossTime zoneThe most prone to discomfort when flying. In addition to the earlier method of dialing the clock mentioned earlier, if there is a jet lag, you can adjust it for about 1 to 2 hours a day, and you may find that you will adapt to the new biological clock in a few days.