I have never flied alone, the last time I flew I was very young and it was with my parents. I don’t fear flying or heights it’s just that on the international trip I’m making, alone, I have to switch planes at one point. My fear is if I get lost during the switching of planes, can’t there be confusion, a mix-up during the switch at the airport. How do I know where to go and wait for the second plane, do they direct you? What if I go into the wrong plane, what if the plane I’m supposed to be on leaves me? How is it exactly, what are the chances of these things happening?
2007-07-09 08:28:43 · 7 answers · asked by Wayne R. 1 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
Don't panic. When you get off the first plane, see an attendant that works for the airline on which you're traveling. Ask that person to confirm the gate from which your next flight takes off, and ask for directions to that gate. When you get to the next gate, if there is no sign by the departure gate, ask another airline attendant to confirm that you're in the right place. Have fun!
2007-07-09 08:32:51 · answer #1 · answered by LadyG 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Eddy
There is usually plenty of time to find your way to your next flight. There will be good signage and there is always people around to help you. It's a good idea to check your next flight and find where it leaves from as soon as you get off the first. You can always then explore the airport. You will not be able to get on the wrong plane as they will check tickets before you board. You can also check most airports out on line before you leave.
Remember...if in doubt ask!
2007-07-09 15:35:31 · answer #2 · answered by dave n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they don't direct you to your next flight. The attendants who greet you off the flight have no idea where you are going next. But you could certainly ask them. The plane could in theory leave without you but it is unlikely. To avoid this happening, go to the nearest information desk immediately after leaving the plane and ask them where the gate for your next flight is. Then go to that gate and double check when you get there by showing them your ticket. You couldn't get on the wrong plane because the ticket wouldn't match up. They would tell you that you couldn't board that flight.
2007-07-09 22:29:45 · answer #3 · answered by eli_xy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The plane that you start your journey will have a listing that shows what your connection will be.
speak to the steward/stewardess's on the plan and ask them if they can give you directions to where you need to make the connections for you next plane. If they can't tell you they will tell you who to speak to when you land where you are transferring.
If you missed your connection you would go to a desk for the airline the you were to be on and they would make arrangements for you to be booked on a latter flight and send that information to the airport that you were to go to so if people were meeting you they could ask when you didn't arrive on time.
Most connections are arranged with more than adequate time to transfer so unless you leave late from your first flight you shouldn't have a problem.
Do make sure when you check your bags that they are checked all the way to your destination.
I once knew that I was flying to Shannon Airport with a transfer in Cork and when they put tags on our bags for Cork didn't know to correct them. It took an extra day for our bags to catch up to us.
2007-07-09 18:02:13 · answer #4 · answered by keezy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chances of these things happening is low, the airline and airport staff will help you find your way around the airports.
Your boarding pass will list the terminal or gate number that each flight leaves from, once you are inside the airport there are very good signs that direct you to the correct gate.
If your first flight is delayed and you miss the second flight the airline is required to make accomadations for you, which means finding you another flight.
I wouldn't worry about it, you'll find your way around just fine.
2007-07-09 15:34:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a lot higher risk of long flight delays than getting lost or mixed up. There are maps at airports, and if all else fails someone who works there can probably help you. Be more worried about the inevitable delay of several hours than anything else.
2007-07-09 16:22:05 · answer #6 · answered by Lycanthrope777 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for the person in the Red coat! That would be the attendant. Also in all of the countries I have been in I have been able to find sign written in English. And the message boards shud be in enblish as well. Familiarize yourself with international symbols.
2007-07-09 18:37:34 · answer #7 · answered by mpasnick 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋