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Airport Tips&Tricks (incl baggage-drop;connecting-flight & terminal-info)

  • 20-03-2015 11:22pm
    #1
    Craigels
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    Hi has anyone booked fast track for Dublin airport?

    Just wouldering is it worth it I think it's only something like 6 euro.

    When I looked online you have to select an entry time and choose from 15 minute segments eg 1, 1:15, 1:30... Is the time I pick set in stone as I'm not sure what exact time I will be going through.
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  • #2
    conor_ie
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 1,809 ✭✭✭conor_ie


    It can be worth it depending on what time and what terminal your going through


  • #3
    Ed_Stephens
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 227 ✭✭Ed_Stephens


    I booked last year and there was no time constraints, I went for the 20 euro option which included access to the DAA lounge and I thought it was well worth it, my flight was quite early so the security queue was quite short anyway but you do get a free coffee.


  • #4
    athtrasna
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,420 ✭✭✭✭athtrasna


    Ed_Stephens wrote: »
    I booked last year and there was no time constraints, I went for the 20 euro option which included access to the DAA lounge and I thought it was well worth it, my flight was quite early so the security queue was quite short anyway but you do get a free coffee.

    Lounge access is no longer included for €20, you have to pay €20 for the lounge and extra for fast track security.

    Last week I was in T1 around 9.30am and there was NO queue for security, walked straight up to a belt. Had never happened before. Fast track is worth it between 5-8am IMO and at peak times.Not sure it's necessary at this time of year at other times.


  • #5
    Craigels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 725 ✭✭✭Craigels


    Hi thanks for the replies. I'm traveling in June for a flight at 15:40 so It would probably be a peek time when going through security


  • #6
    conor_ie
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 1,809 ✭✭✭conor_ie


    I think once your flight isn't leaving any time near either side of the US or Middle East bound flights you should be safe enough... If you want to play it safe give yourself plenty of time!


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  • #7
    Curb Your Enthusiasm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,483 ✭✭✭Curb Your Enthusiasm


    sorry to bump this.

    Parents getting an AerLingus flight to Rome at the end of September. 6.30am departure.

    Fast track worth it?


  • #8
    veetwin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭veetwin


    For a 6.30am flight I probably would. It's the busiest time of the day in both terminals. Outside of these time it's often a waste of money unless you're really pressed for time. As an aside I passed through T2 the other morning at 8am for a 10.30 US flight and security was empty.


  • #9
    ItssDylannnn
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭ItssDylannnn


    kerry4sam wrote: »
    Mod note:

    Temp-closed for clean-up...Similarities/cross-postings will need monitoring from here.
    Feel free to pm should you not be happy with result once re-opened.

    Thanks,
    kerry4sam

    on this

    ~ New thread created for Pre-Clearance and PassportControl queries here.
    ~ I've also incl same in the Useful links thread here.
    ~ Airport Tips&Tricks to incl as stated along with baggage-drop; connecting-flights queries and terminal information [etc - along those lines]

    I've seen postings about our Passport and Cruising Megathread(s)...I will look at them, but no promises.

    As I said, any issues, feel free to pm.

    Thread re-opened.
    Thanks,
    kerry4sam

    *** ~~~ ***

    I was wondering if anyone on the forums would have any airport tips and tricks. I am thinking we could all put them in one forum and then people could have a place to refer to in future. The tips could be like for in the airport or on the plane.
    One tip I have is on the plane, if you have an isle seat there is a recessed button you can press. This is handy to get extra space on the isle. Although some air hostesses may ask you to put it back down for 'safety'.
    Any one else have good tips for the airport they would like to share? Lets hope we can get something good going here to help everyone out.


  • #10
    matt-dublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,468 ✭✭✭matt-dublin


    Erm.....
    Pretty sure all plane seats have a recessed button except for Ryanair ones?


  • #11
    ItssDylannnn
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭ItssDylannnn


    matt-dublin wrote: »
    Erm.....
    Pretty sure all plane seats have a recessed button except for Ryanair ones?

    I have only noticed it on Ryanair planes, It is handy when your near the back rows and the air hostesses are walking up and down. When they pass you with there trolleys you have time to take over the isle when there up the plane.


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  • #12
    dudara
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    Think about your trip before you set out. For long journeys I like to check everything in. It makes passing through the airport easier.

    In the airport...

    When travelling with carry-on, I have all my liquids ready in the clear bag, so I can pull it out quickly. Ditto for my laptop and iPad. Don't be the person pawing through their luggage to pull out these items, holding everyone else up.

    Keep your passport and boarding docs in one consistent, easily accessible place. That way you will know exactly where they are. Make sure to get into the habit of always returning them to that place.

    Buy practical luggage that you know will fit overhead and that you can open/close quickly if needed.

    If you need to stop in the airport to check something, stand in out of the way. Don't stand in the middle of the corridor etc gawking at whatever you want to gawk at.

    Stand right on travelators and escalators. Let people walk past without having to ask you to move.

    On the plane...

    Put your bag overhead quickly and stand in. Everything else can, and should, go under the seat. Don't stand in the aisle putting up your laptop bag, coat and other smaller items.

    Don't try to be clever by putting your luggage up over Row 3 when in reality you're sitting in Row 15. That means the person in Row 3 will have to put their luggage further down which means they'll be going against the flow of traffic on the plane when boarding/deboarding.

    Don't be a d*ck on the plane. It's a confined space where people are squeezed in like sardines. So remember that when you'd like to recline your seat on the 70 min hop to Amsterdam. IMO the only time it's acceptable to recline your seat is overnight on long haul flights.

    Be polite to everyone in the airport and on the plane. They can make your life a misery if they want. And it's much nicer when everyone is polite.


  • #13
    CabanSail
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    If you have checked in luggage do not get up on arrival. Much better to sit and wait for the plane to clear and exit leisurely. You will meet those rushing off waiting at the Baggage Reclaim.

    On long haul flights pack a change of clothes in your carry-on. If you have a stop over some airports have a shower that you can access. It makes things a lot more comfortable to get into some fresh clothes after being in them for a long flight.

    A set of traveling Noise Cancelling Headphones is a good investment for long haul flights. They reduce the noise of the engines and makes listening to the entertainment more comfortable. They also reduce the noise when sleeping.

    Print a copy of your passport in your checked in luggage as well as a photo on your phone.

    Download the Apps for the various airports you will transit before your trip.


  • #14
    Sundew
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    Traditionally we always have a few jameson and gingers on the plane when going on a sun holiday ( we are not big drinkers, I hasten to add but do like to have a drink whilst reading a book on the flight!)however they are very expensive to buy on the plane so it is much cheaper to buy the multipack in the duty- free and then just buy the ginger ale on the flight.
    However if you do BYO DO NOT pour your own, before the air hostess distributes the drinks to others, and make sure he/ she does not see you pouring your own, otherwise you will be reprimanded and it can be pretty embarrassing.
    We also pack Pringles for the flight and pot noodles in case of a delay in the airport. We have had numerous delayed flights and pot noodles have always come in handy especially in airports where pizza slices can cost well over €6!


  • #15
    endofrainbow
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    Don't call them Air Hostesses....:)


  • #16
    ItssDylannnn
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭ItssDylannnn


    endofrainbow wrote: »
    Don't call them Air Hostesses....:)

    Cabin crew?


  • #17
    endofrainbow
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    or flight attendants :)


  • #18
    tricky D
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    Tickets, cash, passport check upon leaving the house.

    Put some basics in your carry on in case of lost luggage problems (underwear, basic toiletries, chargers, etc.).

    Some airlines like Ryanair only have room for 90 bags in the overhead bins, so if you have valuable stuff in your carry-on like photography equipment, be sure to get in the first 90 of the queue.


  • #19
    ItssDylannnn
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭ItssDylannnn


    Does anyone know how people are at the gate so early? When I goto the airport I am there about an hour and a half early. I get through security and then I am waiting for my gate to be displayed. As soon as the gate is displayed I walk (speed walk/run) to get there first. I like to line up as soon as I get there so I am able to be one of the first on the plane. I don't bother paying for priority. I was wondering, how is there always peope at the gate when I get there. I don't see anyone in front of me when I walk to the gate but they are there. Its not a big deal, but how do people know the gate early? or am I being stupid?


  • #20
    JCX BXC
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    ItssDylannnn wrote: »
    Does anyone know how people are at the gate so early? When I goto the airport I am there about an hour and a half early. I get through security and then I am waiting for my gate to be displayed. As soon as the gate is displayed I walk (speed walk/run) to get there first. I like to line up as soon as I get there so I am able to be one of the first on the plane. I don't bother paying for priority. I was wondering, how is there always peope at the gate when I get there. I don't see anyone in front of me when I walk to the gate but they are there. Its not a big deal, but how do people know the gate early? or am I being stupid?

    In cases like Ryanair, who generally operate from that pier thats about 3 miles from the main terminal in Dublin, people will often walk down there before they know what gate number it is. Did that myself the last flight and was fairly early in the line.


  • #21
    Arbiter of Good Taste
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,200 ✭✭✭Arbiter of Good Taste


    Sundew wrote: »
    Traditionally we always have a few jameson and gingers on the plane when going on a sun holiday ( we are not big drinkers, I hasten to add but do like to have a drink whilst reading a book on the flight!)however they are very expensive to buy on the plane so it is much cheaper to buy the multipack in the duty- free and then just buy the ginger ale on the flight.
    However if you do BYO DO NOT pour your own, before the air hostess distributes the drinks to others, and make sure he/ she does not see you pouring your own, otherwise you will be reprimanded and it can be pretty embarrassing.
    We also pack Pringles for the flight and pot noodles in case of a delay in the airport. We have had numerous delayed flights and pot noodles have always come in handy especially in airports where pizza slices can cost well over €6!

    I'm pretty drinking your own alcohol onboard is illegal and liable to be confiscated.


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  • #22
    Sundew
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    Arbiter of Good Taste wrote: »
    I'm pretty drinking your own alcohol onboard is illegal and liable to be confiscated.

    Think it's not allowed to bring your own popcorn and goodies in to the cinema either, but I'll be dammed if I'm paying the inflated prices there either!
    Havnt got caught smuggling popcorn in over 20 years.
    Don't intend to get caught again by "cabincrew" with my baby sample bottles of Jameson in future ;-)


  • #23
    faceman
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    Sundew wrote: »
    Think it's not allowed to bring your own popcorn and goodies in to the cinema either, but I'll be dammed if I'm paying the inflated prices there either!
    Havnt got caught smuggling popcorn in over 20 years.
    Don't intend to get caught again by "cabincrew" with my baby sample bottles of Jameson in future ;-)

    Not judging you at all, once you're responsible then no harm. However it is illegal to consume alcohol that hasn't been served by the crew so be warned, if you're caught....


  • #24
    athtrasna
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    Sundew wrote: »
    Think it's not allowed to bring your own popcorn and goodies in to the cinema either, but I'll be dammed if I'm paying the inflated prices there either!
    Havnt got caught smuggling popcorn in over 20 years.
    Don't intend to get caught again by "cabincrew" with my baby sample bottles of Jameson in future ;-)

    It actually is allowed to bring your own stuff into the cinema. There was a court case about it years ago iirc.

    Drinking your own alcohol on board a flight is definitely not allowed.


  • #25
    Sundew
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    Will have to stick to bringing porter cake in future so! ;-)


  • #26
    happyoutscan
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    Couldn't be arsed sneak drinking on a flight to save a few euro.

    If traveling with infants the Airport Genie in Dublin is worth the few quid. Fast track straight through security with no queuing.


  • #27
    [Deleted User]
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    Arrived a couple of hours before your flight in Dublin and loathe the sign that says gate displays at xx:xx time? If in Terminal 1, pop over to Terminal 2 and all the gates are displayed for Terminal 1. It works the other way around too.

    It's easy to find your way between terminals once through security in Dublin. In Terminal 2, follow the signs for gates 300 up and it brings you to Terminal 1. In Terminal 1, follow the signs for gates 400 up and it brings you to Terminal 2.


  • #28
    Arbiter of Good Taste
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,200 ✭✭✭Arbiter of Good Taste


    Sundew wrote: »
    Think it's not allowed to bring your own popcorn and goodies in to the cinema either, but I'll be dammed if I'm paying the inflated prices there either!
    Havnt got caught smuggling popcorn in over 20 years.
    Don't intend to get caught again by "cabincrew" with my baby sample bottles of Jameson in future ;-)

    I was trying to be diplomatic. It's illegal.


  • #29
    the14thwarrior
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    I fly to the states a lot. most of the flights are in the a.m. most people recline their seats to be more comfortable or to sleep so I don't agree with the post about only reclining your seat on an over night flight!

    I will say if you are travelling to USA, and catching a domestic flight be sure to check the screens. they often change the check in gate at the last minute (and you will be sitting at the wrong check in gate!)

    you can leave the airports in the USA to pop out and have a smoke but you can come back in although you have to go through security again and you will need your boarding pass. I've often popped out (and left my luggage with my sister inside). just don't cut it too short!

    don't drink the water, brush your teeth or wash your face/hands with the water in the airplane toilets. don't ask why!

    the pillows and ear phones are not replaced or cleaned after each flight on a lot of airlines so don't get too close to them.

    if the pilot says fasten your seatbelts be only a little bit concerned. if he tells the cabin crew to put their belts on be very concerned. !

    most USA airlines don't accept cash anymore to buy drinks etc.

    luggage gets thrown around a lot from baggage handlers. be careful if you put breakables in it. oh, and if you decide to bring an extra bag back from the States, most airlines will charge you and you can only do so with a credit card.


  • #30
    VG31
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    Carnacalla wrote: »
    In cases like Ryanair, who generally operate from that pier thats about 3 miles from the main terminal in Dublin, people will often walk down there before they know what gate number it is. Did that myself the last flight and was fairly early in the line.

    I wouldn't do that in the morning as some Ryanair flights depart from Pier 2. It's not worth the long walk back!


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  • #31
    munchkin_utd
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    some great posts.

    at this stage I just have a plastic zippy bag for toiletries and have that filled with mini tootpaste, shaving foam, second razor etc, so when I pack its literally just a matter of throwing that bag, plus some tshirts/ underwear into the bag, and away I go.

    If theres 1 "tip" to add to the pile here, its to throw in the passport into your hand luggage as one of the first things you pack, as thinking you will remember it "later" (at an undefined time sometime in the future) means you will be far more likely to forget it.
    Its obvious, but if theres one thing you MUST not forget its your passport (for journeys that you need a passport, obviously), so get that in your luggage before worrying about optional things like what colour of underwear you want with you.


  • #32
    Tabnabs
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    If you're flying from Dublin Airport with the family, Boots do the cheap meal deal with sandwiches, drinks, snacks etc. much cheaper than eating food bought on the plane.

    Many Nordic airports are very child friendly. Oslo Airport has several small playgrounds near the departure gates, a fantastic way to occupy the kids, especially if transiting. It's also standard to allow families with buggies through the "business" channel at no extra cost.


  • #33
    faceman
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    Some additional tips and apologies if covered already.

    Invest in good noise cancelling headphones. I use Bose and they cost me €350. Worth every euro.

    Always queue on the left. Most people instinctively go to the right so the left most queue could be shorter.

    Have everything easily accessible in your hand luggage. Passport, tickets, toiletries etc. Try invest in light weight hand luggage that offers easy access to stuff like this.

    Where possible use the airline's app for boarding passes, no more worrying out printed tickets.

    Charge your phones and devices before you get to the airport! I also have a portable charger block. It's half the size of a pack of cigarettes and has come in handy on long flights where there are no power outlets.

    If you are a nervous flier book a seat on the middle section of the plane, over the wing. Turbulence is less pronounced here. Also tell the crew if you are a nervous flier. Most airlines are trained to help nervous passengers.

    Avoid too much alcohol before the flight. It can seem like a stupid to thing to suggest if you're going on holiday. The effects of alcohol is more heightened when flying. You'll dehydrate quicker and possible get drunk and hungover within a period of a few hours.

    If flying long haul put a change of clothes in your hand luggage.

    If bringing checked in luggage and travelling with family. Don't assign a suitcase per person. Distribute the belongings across all suitcases so if bags go missing you won't be stuck.

    Bring your own drinking water onboard.


  • #34
    Gatica
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    Great suggestions by dudara and on how to generally be a decent person while travelling. I absolutely hate how people like to stand around in huge groups blocking the way for people rushing to get to their gate in time, or same on the escalators.
    the14thwarrior wrote: »
    I fly to the states a lot. most of the flights are in the a.m. most people recline their seats to be more comfortable or to sleep so I don't agree with the post about only reclining your seat on an over night flight!

    I'm with you on this one though, as I like to snooze and I expect the same from the person in from on me too. Main thing to me is to be considerate enough to pull up your seat when they're serving food and drinks and wait til they've collected them before reclining again; not all attendants ask passengers to put their seats upright when serving food.

    Personally I don't drink too much before short flights, so don't need to get up for the bathrooms on the plane. On the other hand for long-haul flights, it's important not to get dehydrated and you're bound to need the loo at some point anyway, so drink plenty before and during those flights.

    When you only have hand-luggage and you think it could be taken off you during boarding because there's no more room, always have a folded light shopper bag bag handy to throw in your in-flight essentials and valuables to bring on-board before handing over your bag.

    Look-up any transfer terminal numbers/locations and route before you go if you've a short connection time. There is also lots of info on good resting areas in different large airports, or where to charge your devices if you've to wait around.

    To get through the security area quicker, it's good to wear comfortable slip-on shoes. Playing around with shoe-laces is a pain if they ask you to take off your shoes. Most airports now ask to have tablets and kindles out as well as laptops, so it's good to have them handy. Belts and coats/jackets go through the scanner too. Always end up getting delayed by someone having to go back and take off a belt... :rolleyes:

    I also collect convenient toiletries bottles in hotels and reuse them as travel liquid bottles with own shampoo, conditioner, etc.. Much cheaper than buying clear plastic bottles in boots and the like.


  • #35
    Strumms
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    Good thread alright..

    These days I find myself getting into 'airport mode' before I have even left the house. I travel frequently for work and pleasure and what helps me from the get go is my mini 5 point checklist in my head to make sure I don't leave the house without my essentials that I can't afford to leave behind really...
    1. Passport
    2. Wallet
    3. Phone /Charger
    4. Tablet
    5. Company ID (If its work)

    I try and make the security screening process as efficient as I can for myself and in turn for those also in the Q. Nothing worse then being stuck behind the hen party with bags of cosmetics over the limit, wearing boots which have to come off and more jewelry then Mr. T. Or anyone else unprepared for that matter. In order to make it easy again..
    1. No coins or metal in trouser pockets before Qing
    2. Phone and anything metal, wallet etc in coat pocket
    3. Toiletry bag in front pocket of case or bag so don't have to go rumaging
    4. Belt removed in the Q
    5. Scan each Q briefly to avoid the likes of hen parties, the elderly or big groups of school kids etc or anyone who might hold up the process and delay you getting to the bar :D

    How not to be a dick... My biggest bug bear as previously mentioned is people who at the airport.. (you know a big place with lots of other people trying to get from A-B) have no conception or awareness of anyone else around them and will stop at the end of or the beginning of escalators or generally block up the place.

    On the aircraft don't...
    1. Take an age to board and stow your bags. The announcement to get boarded and step in from the aisle and sit down applies to you !
    2. Don't hog the armrest between seats.
    3. Don't kick the seat in front of you.
    4. Don't block the aisle when the cabin crew are doing the meal service and look at them like they are the problem.
    4. Enjoy your flight and have a drink but don't treat it like your living room. Not everyone want's to be exposed to your lack of breeding and manners and some of us might want to relax or sleep.
    4. Don't clap when the plane lads (people who do this should be caned)
    5. Don't stand in the aisle talking or waiting for your friends who are seated elsewhere when people are trying to get off.
    6. If you were last on and had to stow your carry on in a bin far away from your seat, see point 5 and instead of barreling your way back past people, just ****in wait or get on board earlier.


  • #36
    JCX BXC
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    Adding to the list,

    *DO NOT push past people when they are removing their bag from the overhead locker, if urgent ask politely. Have seen bags fall down ontop of people before, and at that its extremely rude anyway.

    *Don't be the eejit who decides to put their jackets and back sacks in the overhead lockers, especially on Ryanair.

    Also, I don't have an issue with clapping on holiday flights. Maybe on a red eye I would, but come on it's not that annoying.


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  • #37
    salmocab
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    Carnacalla wrote: »
    Also, I don't have an issue with clapping on holiday flights. Maybe on a red eye I would, but come on it's not that annoying.

    Its the most annoying thing that can happen


  • #38
    JCX BXC
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    salmocab wrote: »
    Its the most annoying thing that can happen

    Why? With the fear of flying so widespread among people, they are often glad to arrive at their destination.


  • #39
    heraldo
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    If you're one of the unlucky ones who get their hand luggage tagged at a Ryanair gate to be put into the hold, don't forget to remove your passport. Happened a mate of mine who had a seriously long discussion at an immigration desk before they let him through to pick up his bag and escape!!


  • #40
    Spanish Eyes
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    The only thing I can add at the moment is that I put all chargers, adaptor plugs,battery packs, etc. into a ziplock bag for security screening. So I usually have two, one for the liquids and the other for the electrical stuff. Very handy as everything I need for the phone, ipad etc. is all in one place.

    As an aside, upthread a poster said that all gates in T1 are shown in T2 and vice versa, now why are all gates for the relevant Terminal not shown there!. There must be a reason (maybe for security or something like in Malaga airport where the gates are only shown about an hour before departure). But surely if they are shown in one, why not the other?


  • #41
    Spanish Eyes
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    heraldo wrote: »
    If you're one of the unlucky ones who get their hand luggage tagged at a Ryanair gate to be put into the hold, don't forget to remove your passport. Happened a mate of mine who had a seriously long discussion at an immigration desk before they let him through to pick up his bag and escape!!

    You can be distracted all right when they suddenly take the wheelie away!

    But seriously everyone male or female is allowed a second bag now, so a small backpack is absolutely essential for liquids, electrical stuff, wallet/purse, medication and yes....PASSPORTS!!


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  • #42
    .G.
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    If you are using an app for your boarding pass, screenshot the boarding pass just in case you can't get a data connection. I also WhatsApp it to everyone in my traveling party in case anything happens with my phone.

    Oh and have your screen brightness up fully as some of the scanners have difficulty with dim screens.


  • #43
    Ted_YNWA
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    I think it is to keep people around the main shops longer.

    No basis on this,


  • #44
    duffman3833
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    I upload my passport, boarding pass and driver license to Dropbox, just in case i lost phone, passport or license. It will do no harm.
    I also dress where i don't have any metal on me, so basically, trackie bottoms, top, jumper and runners (look like a sham but im not the one stripping in from on security :) ) so i fly through no hassle at all
    Get few of your fav snacks in shops before boarding, especially if your sitting in middle of plane as they tend to start at the ends first and the middle last and one time i was really craving cheese and onion pringles, when they got to me, all gone .... :( so i buy before i board.
    Only other thing i can think of is to relax and don't rush. Leave early cause well, sh** happens. :)


  • #45
    Spanish Eyes
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    superg wrote: »
    If you are using an app for your boarding pass, screenshot the boarding pass just in case you can't get a data connection. I also WhatsApp it to everyone in my traveling party in case anything happens with my phone.

    Oh and have your screen brightness up fully as some of the scanners have difficulty with dim screens.

    I always print the boarding pass. We were stuck in Malaga during the ATC strike recently, and the hotel needed to photocopy our boarding passes to let us check in, presumably to reclaim the money from the airline.

    Anyway there were others in the same situation staying at the hotel, and there was no way for love nor money that reception could get the app passes copied. They were there for ages, while we sauntered up to our rooms!

    Now I do realise that this situation was somewhat unusual, so I am not saying it's the norm. But I always like to have a paper copy.


  • #46
    Cortina_MK_IV
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    I have a checklist saved in MS Word and amend it trip by trip. I have it broken down into categories liked for documents, medical (inhalers, blood pressure meds) and electronics/gadgets so yes you bring your camera but don't forget charger. :)


  • #47
    dudara
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    the14thwarrior wrote: »
    I fly to the states a lot. most of the flights are in the a.m. most people recline their seats to be more comfortable or to sleep so I don't agree with the post about only reclining your seat on an over night flight!

    I travel to the US a lot for work also, and on the outbound leg I like to work. But if the person in front reclines, it makes it hard very use to use my laptop comfortably, which stops me from working for 5-6 hrs.


  • #48
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    If travelling Ryanair, take note of which door to use. ie, front or rear and use the recommended one.


  • #49
    Strumms
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    If travelling Ryanair, take note of which door to use. ie, front or rear and use the recommended one.


    That's a good one. How many times do you see people who are supposed to sit in row 32 or whatever board using the front steps and end up holding up half of the people on the aircraft from getting to their seat... Happens way to often.


  • #50
    Mr rebel
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    I totally agree about the clapping when a plane lands. It is so cringeworthy and annoying. Please do not be one of one people. You can show your gratitude instead to the cabin crew on departure of the aircraft.

    I would also say it is flight etiquette to always leave people sitting in the rows in front of you disembark first instead of barging past everyone once the doors open. If you really want to get off the plane first, book a seat in the first row.

    I also swear by priority boarding. Yes, some may think it is a costly extra but I think with low cost airlines like Ryanair it is so worth it.
    You are guaranteed cabin space for your bag, eliminates queuing and it just makes the entire flight experience so much more pleasant.


  • #51
    Spanish Eyes
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    Mr rebel wrote: »
    I totally agree about the clapping when a plane lands. It is so cringeworthy and annoying. Please do not be one of one people. You can show your gratitude instead to the cabin crew on departure of the aircraft.

    I would also say it is flight etiquette to always leave people sitting in the rows in front of you disembark first instead of barging past everyone once the doors open. If you really want to get off the plane first, book a seat in the first row.

    I also swear by priority boarding. Yes, some may think it is a costly extra but I think with low cost airlines like Ryanair it is so worth it.
    You are guaranteed cabin space for your bag, eliminates queuing and it just makes the entire flight experience so much more pleasant.

    Eh, I also am a fan of priority boarding. But at some airports it's a disaster to identify the queues for each selection.

    Anyway, there is NO guarantee that bags will be put in the overhead bins with Priority either.

    Long boring story involving "entitled" passengers made me sceptical. I just rolled my eyes though but insisted my bags go overhead. Cabin crew were great and it's all about your attitude really.


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