Help regarding my first ever plane flight.?

Question

Hello there.

I am weeks away from my first ever flight. It's a very long trip. Glasgow to Seoul to be exact. Being the obsessive worrier I am, I am worried about the prospect of the transfer, during the journey. My plane will be stopping at Amsterdam and was wondering if anyone could fill be in on what will be expected of me as I have no idea on where I should be going or what I should be doing when I land. If anyone could share their experiences, it would be greatly appreciated. Also, I was wondering if the Amsterdam airport was friendly regarding English speaking people, as I don't like the idea of learning dutch over the next few weeks. :)

Thanks.

Answer 1

If you are nervous you could ask the flight attendants to have someone assist you at the terminal when you get off the plane. Also most international airports have english on signs so don't worry about that. Also learn from watching those around you...fellow travelers may have done this more then you and it can be helpful to watch them. Don't worry though...airports and airlines are designed to make travel easy.

Answer 2

Don't worry you'll be fine, hundreds of people who have never flown before flew before do it everyday, and statistically speaking flying is the safest way to travel.

Just make sure that your there at least an hour before your boarding time, or what ever time the flight attendant suggested that you be at the airport by, and if you don't know you can call and they'll be glad to tell you.

On your stop over you'll be fine, when you get there look at one of the info screens to make sure that your flight is still going according to plan, if there are an changes go to a customer service desk and ask for help, they'll help you every step of the way because that's there job. Once your through customs or security or what ever you have to go through there, go to the bathroom or grab a bite to eat if you need it.

Don't worry to much about learning Dutch, English is one of the most common languages at airports, there will be most likely at least half a dozen people there who speak English. The only words in Dutch you might want to learn are Bathroom, or Washroom.

Also you should chew gum or something on the way up (accent) or else your ears will pop and that can sometimes be unpleasant. Though yawning works to.

Don't worry to much, take a leap of face and try something new, who knows maybe you'll even find it fun.

Answer 3

you will be happy to know that the minute you land, you will find people there who will help you find your next flight. sometimes there is even what's called a transfer desk. However, to aleviate your anxiety, ask the flight attendant on your flight to have someone there right at the gate when you leave to help you out. amsterdam airport is extremely English-speaker friendly and in the airline world, english is the common language, so believe it or not, you don't have anything to worry about.
good luck. even in seoul english is spoken in the airports.

Answer 4

Dont worry! remember! enjoy the moment

The Amsterdam airport people DO speak english!

if you have the time during your transit, remember to look around! go in to the shops.

But, what is my suggestion is that you first find where is your gate?

I found that by doing that, it gives you a better piece of mind knowing that you will make the connection on time.=)

And try not to be THAT late. be at the gate 45 mins before departure. due to the safety regulations and all that. =)

REMEMBER! ENJOY! dont overthink it!

Answer 5

There is nothing to worry, I took the same layover many times, you will be waiting for your next flight in at the airport for no more than 1 hour.
Deutch people speak english better than any european country .
Your wait will be in the Transit section of the airport , my suggestion dont fall asleep as its the only way you may miss your flight to Korea.

Answer 6

Once you get off your plane from your first flight, you should look around the airport for a big jumble of screens.

The screens list arrivals and departures.

Look for your next flight (under "departures") to make sure it is on time, and make sure you have the right gate (the same gate number that is on your ticket/boarding pass).

Proceed to that gate (if you can't find it, look on a map, or ASK someone!)

Once you get to your gate, there will be a screen there saying what flight it is for. Make sure it is your flight, and check in.

Don't worry, so many people are in your shoes. If you don't know what to do, there are people whose job it is just to lead people like you around. :)

Also: MAKE SURE TO CHECK YOUR BAGGAGE IN ALL THE WAY TO SEOUL!! You don't want to have to pick up your bags in Amsterdam, and check them again!

Answer 7

considering English is pretty much the international language, and airports are used to dealing with people all over the world, you have nothing to worry about. you get dropped off in Amsterdam, wait near the port for your next flight, and board.

Answer 8

English no problem. Several reminders: 1. when you check in in Glasgow, make sure the tag they put on your suitcase says it's going to Seoul. 2. In Amsterdam when you deplane, go to transfer, don't exit. 3. Note the local time so you don't miss your connection, and watch for any gate changes.

Answer 9

basically all airports have english speaking people because it is the dominant language in the world

stop overs are mad boring


u just sit in the waiting lounges, chill, watch tv if they have some set up, eat food, watch some airplanes take off and land

its pretty boring during the time. enjoy your flight tho, flying is mad fun!!!!!

Answer 10

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