I will be flying for the first time in May.

[Apple]

Flying is great, I love it. It's not unusual at all for first time flyers to be a little worried but there really is nothing to worry about, it's safer than being in a car!

[kuzkasate]

I personally love it, but make sure you chew chewing gum or have plugs in your ears because if you dont, your ears will literally hurt like ****.

[sophiethenerd]

Thanks for the tips people.Any idea of what will happen in the airport?I.E do we check in first and then go through security or what?

[Mathew]

Thanks for the tips people.Any idea of what will happen in the airport?I.E do we check in first and then go through security or what?

When you arrive at the correct terminal at the airport, you go straight to check in. There will be lots of desks corresponding to the different airlines - you just need to find the one you're flying with. They will take your suitcases off you and load them on the plane.

Then you follow the signs and you'll go through security where you need to put your carry-on bags through an X-Ray machine. You may need to remove baggy jumpers / shoes / belts and put them through too - it all depends on how fussy they are being Make sure you're not taking any liquid through either, unless it's under 100ml; and in that case, they should be put into a clear plastic bag (which are provided at most airports).

After you're through the X-Ray machine, get your bags, find your gate and then board the plane.

Don't worry about it, seriously. It's really easy and if you need help, just ask someone or look for a sign.
Have a great holiday!!

[sophiethenerd]

Great I cant wait!

[iBlueBox]

Nothing to worry about, apart from the plane crashing.

But that rarely happens.

more people die from donkeys, then planes every year.

[Inseriousity.]

Just don't look out for 'dodgy' people. my brother said 'omg look he's so shifty' pointing to this guy with a bag who kept looking behind his shoulder lol. well I'm still alive but it does make you panic a bit more so dont do it!

you'll be fine, have a nice holiday

[AlexOC]

Meh, it will be scary your first time., no point beating around the bush.

It gets better in timee.