What is the procedure at an airport?

[timROGERS]

I am flying for the first time in October for a school trip, so I don't really know how airports work. So I don't look like a total mug, what is the procedure at an airport and what else should I know?

Tim

[xxMATTGxx]

It does vary at the airport. Whatever airport you are flying from, check their website for any information. Just be normal, don't carry anything that they don't want you to. Also, never and i repeat never leave your luggage unattended.

[e5]

Basically,

- Go through the entrance
- Find your check-in desk (Usually their, but you can see where you check-in by your flight number that will be displayed on the screen above)
- When asked put your first suitcase on and it will be weighed. Anything under 20KG is fine, anything over and it costs £11 something for every extra KG
- Put your second case on if you have a second case when asked, etc etc
- Once you have done that, you can go up to go into the waiting lounge. Usually it is up some stairs so you give your flight ticket and your passport to the guard person and follow through.
- You will then have to take all jackets, chains, watches, money, tissues, hand luggage etc etc into a tray to be scanned for illegal items. You then walk under a magnet detector and if you buzz, they check you over for metal items.
- You then go take a seat, wait for your plane to be announced for boarding


Make sure you find your flight number on the above screens of where you're flying to and check the boarding time so incase you miss the announcement, you'll know the time etc.

Turn your mobile phone off just as you board the plane, and don't turn it on during flight under any circumstance.

That's basically it.

If your with a group of school friends, you'll find it much easier so you won't need to worry as much as you can rely on them and the teachers. Sometimes you might need to be a little independent though :D

Enjoy your flight
;)

[spareparts]

Basically what e4 said but make sure to check the site of the people you're flying with because you can't have certain items in your hand luggage and it's better to know before you get there then have to remove it all and go without.

[cocaine]

yeah check in, show the pretty lady your passport, put bags on the belt, take your ticket and then walk through to security. once in security put bags in the trays, take your belt off and anything in your pockets into the tray. walk through the metal detector and if it beeps, stop and hold your arms out. you'll get felt up by a male official and he'll pass some stick around you that detects any bomb-like substances. if the metal detector does not bleep, do not shout out "YES" or look relieved, as this will only arouse suspicion (just kidding :D)

once through, take your bag from trays etc, then go through to departures. Basically you're trapped in there (ehe ;)) until your flight goes. do whatever you need there, shop, eat, etc. when your flights called for boarding join the queue of restless englishmen as they all try and scramble for the best seats. once seated on the plane, watch the pretty cabin crew bend over and do their safety demonstrations.

you'll takeoff, you'll get a feeling similar to rick waller or michelle mcmanus sitting in your lap. you'll then fly to wherever, and the trolly dollies will be providing in flight snacks and stuff should you so wish.

once you land, you'll probably either walk to the terminal or a bus will take you there. if it depends on where you arrive, pedro or paddy will be at the customs desk awaiting your passport to confirm your ID. once you're through, go to the relevent conveyer belt to collect your luggage.

[sock]

just follow your mates i say if your a newcomers (y)

[xxMATTGxx]

just follow your mates i say if your a newcomers (y)

And what if there all newcomers then your plan kinda fails that way. But like the above said, have a nice trip Tim :)

[e5]

I meant metal detector btw :D

Yeah, they'll ask you security questions about like has anyone handled the bags, and say if your mum has packed it for your, still say no cuz then you dont have to open the bag up etc and cause delays, but if you think someone has actually interfered with your bag, so own up lol.

[tdi]

don't jump the ticket barrier.

[Leetzgirl]

take everything that mental lol

if you use a shoe shoe, remove them, they got nails lolll

[DaveTaylor]

Don't shout BOMB! :) but it's easy to do just follow the signs.

[Technologic]

Don't shout BOMB! :) but it's easy to do just follow the signs.
Omg my mum kept saying that in boston logan and i was like STHU. At which point i saw a sign saying "It is a federal offence to say 'bomb' blah blah blah" at which point she saw and wa slike "////

[xxMATTGxx]

Omg my mum kept saying that in boston logan and i was like STHU. At which point i saw a sign saying "It is a federal offence to say 'bomb' blah blah blah" at which point she saw and wa slike "////

Yeah, there was a guy on youtube who was saying "Hi Jack" in different ways, and the Flight attendants told him to turn off the video camera etc. Was funny but later he removed it :(

[Recursion]

FOR GOD SAKE DONT SAY BOMB.

Damn I got beaten too it.

Why are check-in ladies and flight atendances always hot?

[Dan2nd]

You're not aloud to take liquids through security or has that law been dropped now? meh I'd suggest taking something to read as waiting in the airport even with all the shops does get boring and its good for the flight also... but as you're going with school and its your first time you may be to excited to read rofl.

[banned]

don't sneak weed onto the plane then smoke it in the toilets.

[5,5]

Run aroudn the place with a turban on screaming I've got a bomb and it'll blow. Youll get through security twice as fast ;)


Edited by Yoshimitsui (Forum Moderator): Please don't make inappropriate comments.

[cocaine]

Run aroudn the place with a turban on screaming I've got a bomb and it'll blow. Youll get through security twice as fast ;)

so they're going to take a bloke with a turban screaming bomb THROUGH security and CLOSER to the airplanes? :rolleyes:

[flatface]

Run aroudn the place with a turban on screaming I've got a bomb and it'll blow. Youll get through security twice as fast ;)

rofl you would get shot by the police

[Slowpoke]

rofl you would get shot by the police

Yeh, a few years back I went to Disney Land and when we landed, we were walking through customs and there were loads of police men with AKs. :(

[Technologic]

don't sneak weed onto the plane then smoke it in the toilets.
Unless of course you have a smokeless bong

[Fehm]

LOL, my mate goes. 'THERES A BOMB' dead loud on the train one day ^^
The bomb was at our hometown and loads of people had been evacuated
unfortunately, it didnt go off! :
xD!

On topic:
Your teacher will do alot of the work i suppose??

[Herman]

If it's a school trip, I'm sure your teacher should have already briefed you on what to do and what to expect? :) That's what my teachers did when we went to Vietnam and Cambodia.

You'll be fine, the most important thing is not to worry too much and enjoy.

[DaveTaylor]

Nothing bad can happen really, worse/funniest experience I had was the last 3 years ago we landed in Israel about 6 armed guards came upto my dad and asked if he could follow them, took about an hour, he came back, he got searched etc as a "Mark Taylor" from south Africa was flying in the same day who is known to be a diamond smuggler so :D

[Jordy]

On return, don't fall for the 'Kind' questions by HM & Customs. When you arrive back in the UK they'll check through your passport and things, and the (wo)man will seem dead chatty but it's actually there job to catch you acting suspicious.

They'll ask you things like 'Have a good holiday? Where did you go?' - And they already know the answer as it's on the computer infront of them and then they'll make a remark about a landmark around your town usually. My passport is registered to Nottingham so they usually say to my dad 'Nottingham Forest aren't doing very well are they?' - Because an imposter or someone wouldn't know the answers. They come across nice people but just don't act suspicious or too cocky.

[Mathew]

You're not aloud to take liquids through security or has that law been dropped now?
That law is still in place and is still strictly followed. Liquids must be of 100ml or less and must be shown to the security officer in a clear zip-top plastic bag. Bags are provided if you don't have any for yourself.

Have a safe flight. :)

[Herman]

Nothing bad can happen really, worse/funniest experience
Speaking of funny experiences, one of my teachers actually took a "VIP" tag from the back of the boarding counter without permission and wore it around his arm.

He was held behind for questioning as the airport staff assumed that he was indeed "VIP" and that an unknown private jet was about to land to take him out of the country :S He barely got on the flight with us :P

[GommeInc]

On return, don't fall for the 'Kind' questions by HM & Customs. When you arrive back in the UK they'll check through your passport and things, and the (wo)man will seem dead chatty but it's actually there job to catch you acting suspicious.

They'll ask you things like 'Have a good holiday? Where did you go?' - And they already know the answer as it's on the computer infront of them and then they'll make a remark about a landmark around your town usually. My passport is registered to Nottingham so they usually say to my dad 'Nottingham Forest aren't doing very well are they?' - Because an imposter or someone wouldn't know the answers. They come across nice people but just don't act suspicious or too cocky.
If this was "Would I Lie To You?" That would be a big fat LIE :P

Not all airports are like that, Stansted (which I think might be where he is going) won't ask such questions, they just chuck you on the plane after a few seconds of reading your passport. Besides, what would they ask about where I live? "I heard there was a chemical problem at the Jam Factory?" or "the Football Club aren't doing so well, are they?" I would give them a blank look and go, "I hate footy" :/