7 Tips for a First Time Flyer

A few years ago I was a first-time flyer. I was so excited by the fact that I was flying to a new destination.
I went to an extent of even researching online for tips on how to conduct myself, and perhaps foresee probable hitches that I would encounter and thus avoid them.

Being a typical villager from the slopes of Mt.Kenya by default settings, I had never come into contact with a big plane before.
 However, once upon a time as an intern, I did hitch a ride in a Cessna for fun somewhere near Amboseli and the experience was quite unpleasant.

The plane went up like a drunken duck and by the time we were back down I had to gamble with serious periods of nausea. Here are a few tips to prepare you for your first flight;

1. Your flight ticket or itinerary

Your flight ticket holds very vital information. You should always confirm that all the printed information is okay.

 Most important are your names, the travel dates, departure and arrival times as well as the flight number.

The ticket also details the check-in time, the airports your are flying between and your baggage allowance. In some instances, some airline will only give you a confirmation number.

2. Arrival and check-in