Boarding rules

Everyone dreams of a beach holiday or a mountain resort. Airlines operate flights to any country in the world - it all depends on your capabilities and desires. However, those who travel for the first time, not everyone knows how to board a plane, how to get on board. There are a lot of nuances, and therefore you should know about them before traveling.

At the appointed time, you will need to drive to the airport to board the plane. At the check-in counter, present the document for the plane ticket. For a flight within Russia, this is a Russian or foreign passport for adults, and for children - a birth certificate. You must also take an itinerary receipt if you are flying with transfers. If you are flying to foreign countries, then you must have a visa, it is checked upon registration.

registration

Flight preparation always begins at the airport terminal. Go to the check-in counter, it has the name of the carrier from which you purchased the ticket and it is easy to find it by its logo.

You need to come to check-in a few hours before the plane's departure. Airlines are different and each appoint their own time, usually 2 - 3 hours before departure, but it is better to arrive 3 hours before the departure of the aircraft.

You need to look at the flight number indicated in the itinerary receipt, find it on the board, check if the departure time has changed. Further in the scoreboard, you are looking for information at which counter is the check-in for your flight.

The itinerary receipt contains the flight number

Most airlines have the ability to check-in passengers online. You can go through mobile registration at home on a computer, on a tablet or using a mobile phone.

At the check-in counter, you show your passport, as well as the itinerary receipt if you are flying with transfers. During check-in, you can choose a seat in the aircraft cabin. First-time passengers often book a seat by the window, but a more comfortable seat in the aisle if flying in economy class.

During check-in, among other things, carry-on baggage or luggage must be checked in. Their differences are as follows: carry-on luggage can be taken to the salon. The bag must have a mass of 7 to 10 kilograms, it all depends on the requirements of the carrier, and also have a size that does not exceed the restrictions for carry-on luggage. If you have luggage, then your luggage number is also attached to the boarding pass. Thanks to him, things are easy to find.

The boarding pass indicates the gate (gate, in English. Gate), from where you can go to the airliner. Up to this point, you will need to go through an inspection.

Security screening for domestic flights before traveling by plane

Boarding an airplane for a flight within our country is carried out after inspection. However, for newcomers who are flying for the first time, this procedure will seem long. Before entering the security checkpoint, you need to show your boarding pass and passport. After checking the data, you can go to the next check.

Passing through passport control

Boarding rules include passport control. You will see a metal detector frame and a tape with baskets. They will need to place metal things (wallet, chains), a carry-on bag, a mobile phone, and outerwear. Further, things will drive up to the scanner from the conveyor belt. The inspection service will carry out an inspection using the monitor and find out if there are any prohibited things in your possession.

After passing the frame, you need to stop for a minute and after receiving a signal from the security officer, go through. Now it is allowed to pick up things. Perhaps there will be some questions about things, and you will have to go to the table for additional inspection. You will need to open the bag and show the department that is interested in the verification service. If there is nothing, move on.

During a body search, you should behave calmly. You cannot joke about drugs, a bomb or a weapon, as they may simply not be allowed on the flight or delayed.

Security screening at the airport

International flights

This type of flights is distinguished by an additional, customs corridor. Remember that the country you are flying to has rules for bringing in things and you need to know about them.

Green corridor... A special passage for tourists who do not have things included in the customs declaration. Usually, these are alcohol, cigarettes, perfume and other goods.

Red channel. There are for passengers whose belongings must be included in the declaration, as well as pay an import duty for them.

You will need to go through customs before check-in if you are flying on international flights.

Waiting hall

After the security check, go to the waiting room. In large airports for tourists there are Duty-Free shops, cafes, and others. However, do not forget to follow the scoreboard and check the boarding information. There are several electronic boards. With the help of them, you need to check whether the boarding of the flight will really take place from the gates that are in the ticket. In addition to the scoreboard, information can be heard through the speakerphone. If there are changes and a different gate is indicated, find the exit and go to the other gate. If it is difficult, you can consult with the staff and get help.

Boarding the plane. Emergency Code of Conduct

How is boarding a plane? At the exit from the gate, an employee meets, he asks for a boarding pass. Then he rips off the control spine, and further points to the door, which must be entered. A bus arrives, it will take passengers to the airliner. In rare cases, you will need to get off through telescopic bridges, not all airports have them.

Then you come aboard. Flight attendants are always present, as someone may have difficulty finding a place. Before takeoff, they will read the instructions, tell you what to do in the event of an emergency landing of the aircraft, how to use oxygen masks, where the exits are located in case of an accident, and when to leave the aircraft.

Thanks to the rules, you can quickly register and start the journey that you have planned. A little preparation will help many tourists not to be afraid of inspections and not to get confused in documents. Difficulties, as a rule, arise from ignorance and many people of retirement age get lost in large airports and do not understand what to do.

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