Take off!
Flying for the First Time – What to expect! You have planned your departure for a long time - applied for a passport, applied for a visa (filling of gazillion forms, interview, biometrics, medical (if applicable)), shopping for, booking and buying of an air ticket, packing, goodbyes, the trip to the airport, more goodbyes and finally you're at the security area ready to be frisked and scanned then off you climb that famous escalator that will take you away from your familiar territory! Here are some important details about flying written specifically for the first time flyer 1. Document safety and personal effects The safety of your travel documents cannot be overemphasized. You lose your passport and your flight won't happen! Keep your passport on your person all the time From experience, I find that the best way to keep your passport and other documents safe is to use a sling bag, a crossbody bag or a backpack and maybe a purse with a strap for ladies In there, you put a