Airplanes are no longer a luxury vehicle, especially with the apperance of a number of low-cost carriers. More and more people are choosing this fast and safe vehicle to travel. Air travel is much safer than travel by car or motorbike. In terms of both air and car travel, air travel is often more secure. According to Forbes magazine, each year, aviation safety is improving at an extremely fast pace.
However, it is easy to travel by plane but it is difficult as well because aviation is the most strictest security industry. Especially, if this is the first time you travel by plane, you will need to well-prepare before the trip. Below are top tips when travelling by plane:
– Search for low-cost carriers if you can through official websites. However, if you choose this type of carrier, you cannot cancel or return the air-tickets in any cases. You can change your date trip but you will have to pay the extra fees.
– Pack simply and wisely. Prepare important documents (passport, visa, card, photos) and necessary items (clothes, phone, charger, first-aid kit,…). Pay careful attention to the limitation of liquid that you can bring in your hand luggage.

– Pack a pillow or small blanket if you have a long flight.
– Limit contact lens wear during a flight because your eyes might dry out due to the dry atmosphere on board. Therefore, it is necessary to bring eye drop along with you.
– Avoid flying with tinnitus (hearing loss) by chewing gum.
– Do not drink carbonated water to avoid indigestion.
– You should not abuse alcoholic beverages for a variety of reasons. First, the atmosphere in the airplane is really dry, which increases the water loss in the body. Second, alcohol makes oxygen saturation in the blood weaker, leading to drowsiness. There is also the opinion that people drunk faster alcohol when drinking alcohol. It is better not to drink alcohol before and during the flight.
– Be aware of your health before travelling by plane. If you have a cold or a common flu, remember to bring your medicine.
– Do not try to post photos during the flight. Signals from your device may interfere with the navigation system’s antenna, so pilots may not be able to receive information from air traffic controllers.
– Wear your most comfortable clothes.

Tips when travelling with kids
– A valid passport or ID for child passengers is important to carry when travelling by plane.
– List out what to bring when you travel with your kids. For examples: clothes, wipes, coats, blankets, food, diapers, toys, stories,…
– Note with the airlines if you travel with kids under 2 years old. You can also require a bassinet seat in airplane. In addition, you can ask for a window seat on an airplane when you do the check-in.
– Have the tag that has name, address, phone or email on it in case you miss your luggage.
– Remember to arrive at the airport early when you have kids travelling with you.
– If this is the first time kids travelling with you, prepare yourself for kids’ tears. In addition, in order to keep kids, especially toddlers’ ears from hurting during the flight, offering them chewing snacks such as gummy candies or fruit snacks to help them keep the ears clear. You can also bring videos of their favourite songs or shows to keep them entertained and calm for a while.