So you're going overseas, how exciting!
But before you go there's some things to know.
First, make sure
your passport is valid
for at least the next six months.
Also, photocopy your passport
and keep it in a seperate bag
away from your real passport.
Why is that?
Because if your passport is lost or stolen
you have a back up copy with you.
A good idea is to scan your passport
and email yourself a back-up copy.
Make sure you've got your flight information,
your travel insurance information,
and money of the country you're visiting.
Or, find out if that country
will accept your credit card
or eftpos cards.
Take a small bag (carry on)
to take on the plane.
In it have your passport, your ticket, money,
and anything you want to keep yourself busy,
like a book, phone, or Ipad.
They go in your carry on bag.
Okay, I've finished, I'm ready to go!
If you're on a benefit from WINZ,
you must tell them that you're going overseas,
if you don't tell them before you leave,
your benefit will be cut.
When you arrive at the airport,
first, you must check in.
How? Use a kiosk,
or the airline counter.
Here you check your flight information,
check in and receive your boarding pass.
If you are flying within New Zealand,
you must check in half an hour
before your flight.
If you are flying overseas,
you must check in two hours
before your flight.
Your big bag (check in bag)
has a maximum weight limit
of 23 kg.
Your carry on bag
that you take on the plane
has a limit of 7 kg.
The airlines all have different rules,
so it's important you check their rules
about weight regulations.
The departure board
has information about flight numbers,
gate numbers, and if your flight
is on time or delayed.
Check the board for updated information
about your flight.
Now, I'm going through security.
If you have a boarding pass,
you can go through security.
If you don't have one,
you won't get through.
If you have a laptop,
put it on the tray.
If you have any metal on you,
put it all on the tray as well.
Drinks or liquids over 100 ml
are not allowed in your carry on bag.
If you have liquids under 100 ml,
they must be put in a clear,
plastic ziplock bag.
When you go through the security frame,
maybe the alarm will go off.
Don't worry, a security person
will manually scan you.
Hearing aids and cochlear implants will be fine,
but maybe check with your
audiologist, and see what they say.
Now you're ready to fly!
So, in summary,
make sure you photocopy your passport
and email it to yourself.
Make sure you have your passport,
travel insurance information,
and money for the country you're visiting.
If you have liquids over 100 ml,
put them in your check-in bag.
Check the departure board
or the airline App.
If you have a boarding pass
you can go through security,
but if you don't have one,
you can't go through.
If something happens and you need to communicate,
you can use pen and paper, or an iPad.
If you need an interpreter you can ask the airport
to arrange one for you.
Arrive at the airport early so you don't miss your flight.
And lastly, enjoy your trip!