The writing of this article was commenced in a hotel room, continued in an airport lounge and completed at 39,000 feet on a trans-Pacific flight. It contains tips for combatting jet-lag, stress and DVT. There are hacks for getting thru immigration, airports and cities faster. There are clues on what to pack and how to …Read More…
(Frequent Flyer, part 1 of 6. Logistics) Ticketing 1 .. If not already a member of a frequent flyer program, join one or more: OneWorld (BA, CX, QF +) Skyteam (AF, DL, KL +) Star Alliance (SQ, TG, UA +) 2 .. If not already a member of a hotel loyalty program, join one or …Read More…
(Frequent Flyer, part 2 of 6. In preparation) Documentation 28 .. If you intend to drive whilst abroad, apply for an International Driver’s Permit (check countries of validity, as this is not accepted universally) 29 .. Print and bring spare passport photos (for any additional identification cards or applications) 30 .. Scan and print a …Read More…
(Frequent Flyer, part 3 of 6. On departure) Prior to boarding 57 .. Ensure that you are carrying a return ticket, as some countries (including Australia) will not permit departure by a citizen without a return ticket 58 .. Take advantage of the online check-in which is available at least 48 hours before departure. Subject …Read More…
(Frequent Flyer, part 4 of 6. In the air) While some airlines are gradually refining onboard lighting, temperature, food & drink on long-haul flights to accommodate pax biorhythms, your comfort is best achieved by your own initiative. On-board 75 .. You may be travelling on a range of aircraft. No matter if you have already …Read More…
(Frequent Flyer, part 5 of 6. Upon arrival) Formalities 104 .. If visiting a particular country repeatedly, collect multiple arrival and departure cards, (so that in future, these can be completed in advance prior to boarding) 105 .. If visiting a particular country repeatedly, apply for e-channel (biometric) access, so that on future visits, you …Read More…
(part 6 of 6. In transit) back to the airport (see part 2 “The Nearly Terminal”) 126 .. Travelling light means that I carry just two pairs of shoes (a lightweight black leather business pair and a pair of comfortable running shoes)* * After shooting video in both the Nevada and Gobi deserts, my runners …Read More…
