1st time flying what kinda of identication do i need and what can bring on plane with me?

Answer 1

Depends where your flying from and to. If your in the USA and your destination is somewhere else in the USA, then you just need your drivers license, or some form of ID that has your picture on it. If your flying out of the USA, you'll need a passport. Make sure its not expired if you do have one. As far as bringing things onto a plane, your allowed 2 carry on's. Make sure they are the right dimensions. You can call or check online with the airline your flying with to make sure. You can bring a purse or backpack and a laptop case, or small luggage case. Remember to put any liquids into a ziplock baggy. Including any makeup. If you have meds, put them into another ziplock. Your allowed to bring portable DVD players, laptops, MP3 players, stuff like that on a plane. No drinks or food is allowed through security. You can get stuff after you go through there. I guess thats all. Enjoy your trip!

Answer 2

#1 always, always check with your carrier. In the days, and years since 9/11 airline rules and regulations do change very often.

But, if your flight is just a domestic flight, you must provide a valid government issued photo ID. Driver's license, passport, state issued ID.

That is about it.

What can you take with you? Usually one carry on (this is where they are very strict now... the size and/or weight of that carry on is very important. If it is too big, they will make you check it with your other luggage.

New rules talk about liquids. Simply don't take them. They have these crazy rules about how many ounces, needing them to be in a clear zip-lock bag, etc.

The one thing you should ALWAYS take with you on board is any medication you are on. If you put that in your checked luggage, and they lose it, or send that bag to the wrong airport, you will be without something you might really need.

Good luck and remember, just check with the airline with any specific questions... Some are very picky these days. I would leave any sharp objects like nail clippers, scissors... ANYTHING that can be viewed as a weapon, in your checked luggage... because when you get to the security line, those people will most likely throw it in the trash... unless you have a way of getting someone to hold it for you.

Good luck!

Answer 3

you will need a state or federally issued picture ID such as a driver's license, military ID or passport. Don't bring anything that can at any extent of the imagination be construed as a weapon! That includes any type of firearm, knife, sissors, fork or eating utensile. I think that matches and lighters are prohibited too. Actually, the list is way too long to recite here, or for me, a very infrequent flyer, to remember. Try googling the TSA regs.

Answer 4

Honestly, to sit on one feels a bit like sitting on a bus. Until it starts moving. And then it still feels a bit like a bus, except faster. You'll know when you get off the ground because all of a sudden you can tell there isn't any friction under the wheels; it's really smooth. You gain altitude fairly quickly and you'll be able to tell you're leaning back a little. If you're brave enough/lucky enough to have a window seat, look out! It's so amazing to see the ground dropping away. Cars and trees go from looking normal sized to little dots so quickly. It might be a little rough as you gain altitude, but to me it's exciting. You might pass through clouds-- they look just like fog. And then all of a sudden, you're above the clouds looking down on them. It's so awesome!

As far as the flight attendants and such go, they'll go through the emergency procedures before you take off. Point to the exits, show the oxygen masks, etc. Just like in movies. They make sure all the carry-on luggage is packed away in the overhead compartments, all purses and such underneath the seat in front of you, your seatbelts on properly, your seats locked in upright positions (seriously, just like the movies!). And then, depending on the airline, you usually get pretzels or peanuts and a drink during the flight.

The landings are what typically make people nervous, atleast the people I've talked to. It's one of my favorite parts though. The pilot will announce they're about to descend, so you know to expect it. If you look out the window, you'll see the ground get closer. They might tip the plane one way or the other in order to turn to the runway. The ground gets closer... but unlike the warning on mirrors "Objects Closer Than They Appear".... really the ground is still further away than you think! You might feel like you're about to run into a tree or something, but I promise, you aren't. The wheels will touch ground, and it may feel like you bounce into the air again. Once the wheels are on the ground, they put on the breaks, and you'll really feel yourself slowing down suddenly. Then they'll taxi around and let you off back into the terminal.

A few tips for your first time flying:

Take gum! Chew it during takeoff and landing. It'll help your ears from popping so badly. I've never had too much problem, but some people do.

Don't carry much with you. You probably won't use half of it, and it makes it easier to get on and off. (And come through security, for that matter.) I usually take a book and a jacket and an I-pod, although some planes have Sirius radio built into the armrests and supply you with headphones. Some people like to carry a change of clothes with them incase their luggage gets lost, but unless you have a lot of layovers I wouldn't worry about it. I've never had them lose my luggage, and lots of times when they DO lose luggage, they end up sending it to you by taxi.

Wear slip on shoes. Really, that's more for security reasons. Lots of airports require you to take your shoes off anyways, so the easier you can make it on yourself, the better.

And lastly.... this is really important.... ENJOY YOURSELF! Some people don't like flying, or do it so much it's nothing special, but it's really one of my favorite things in the world. It never gets old. Like I said, seeing the world drop away like that... it's just amazing. I have a photograph I took over the wing... you can see to the end of the world, really! The horizon line is way off in the distance, you can actually see the curve of Earth. And the sky is such a clear dark blue. Absolutely Stunning.




NOW TO THE QUESTION U ASKED:

I listen to some music from a C.d. player, Ipod, Mp3 players .. etc. This way, you'll be concentrating on your favorite songs and lip synching it versus thinking about the flight itself. You won't even notice that your flight took off. And try to relax.if its a night flight, you can sleep...even on day flights too...take some snacks, books and maybe a therapy pillow. Flying is really the best and safest way to travel. take deap breaths, and it will be over be4 u know it!!don't be nervous. Flying is fun, get a seat by the window so you can look out at all of the clouds and stuff. The view is very calming. tip, if they offer movies- watch them, the funnier the better! but it's no big deal, you might enjoy it.

FLYING IS SO FUN!!!
when ur up in the air, ur flying soooooooooooooo fast, very very fast, but it feels like ur just sitting there, not moving at all. But when u look outside, ull see the clouds slowly passing by as u go through state by state!

Answer 5

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