KDM Travel - Travel Tips

Basic Tips to Keep You Safe While You Travel

Always maintain control of your carry-on bags and luggage.
Pay particular attention to your laptop computers, which have become big magnets for thieves.
When placing baggage on the X-ray conveyor belt, wait until you are ready to go through the detector yourself, and always watch your luggage.
Take only licensed taxis to your hotel.
Write down the address of your destination.
Buy a map of the city and learn its layout before you arrive so you can determine whether the taxi driver is taking the best route.

Allow Extra Time for Special Circumstances
Do Not Leave Your Car Unattended in Front of the Terminal - airport parking rules are being strictly enforced and your car may be quickly ticketed and towed.
Keep Your Photo Identification Handy - if you do not have a photo ID you will need two pieces of identification (one must be issued by a government authority). Minors are not required to have ID. Failure to have proper ID may lead to increased scrutiny or prohibited boarding.
Beware of Unattended Packages
Know What You Are Carrying
Humor is Not an Option - do not joke about having a bomb - penalties can be severe.
Expect to Have Your Bags Searched - leave gifts unwrapped and suitcases unlocked so that security personnel can quickly access.
Leave Your Firearms and Hazardous Goods at Home

Fly on Nonstop Routings
Most accidents occur during the takeoff, climb, descent and landing phases, so flying nonstop would reduce your exposure to these phases of the flight.
Choose Larger Aircraft
Aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats were designed and certified under the strictest regulations.
Pay Attention to the Preflight Briefing
Although the information may seem repetitious, locations of the closest exits may vary by aircraft and seat.
Keep the Overhead Storage Bin Free of Heavy Articles
Keep Your Seat Belt Fastened While You are Seated
Listen to the Flight Attendants
They are there for your safety - do what they ask first and ask questions later.
Don't Bring Any Hazardous Material
Let the Flight Attendant Pour Your Hot Drinks
Don't Drink Too Much
Due to pressurization in the airline cabin, the alcohol you consume will affect you more strongly - moderation is a good policy.
Keep your Wits About You

Travel with only carry-on luggage
Do not put heavy items in the overhead storage bins
Put your contact information inside and outside every bag
Customize the look of you bag to make it easy to identify
Keep valuable items with you
Make sure that the airline tag on your checked luggage is for the correct destination
Make sure that you keep the stub from your checked luggage
Immediately report the loss of checked luggage
Prepare to deal with a lost bag - have a carry on with essentials and/or distribute key items
Don't pack hazardous goods.

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