I'm flying for the first time tomorrow. What do I do when I get to the airport?

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Sharp Marble

find the check in counter for your airline. Check your bags and get your boarding pass. Then look for your gate number and go to security nearest those gates. At security, show your boarding pass and ID. Be prepared to take any liquids you have on hand - lipstick, lotion, water, etc. and put into a plastic baggy. Anything over 3 ounces will be thrown out. Take your shoes off and anything metal that might make the metal detector go off like change in your pockets, belt, etc. Once through security - put all your clothes back on and head to your gate. They will make announcements for when they are ready to board your flight.

Britt(needs advice)

okay...so you should go up and check in first...usually to a check in desk or something like that...then they will tell you to go and get your baggage checked and put that on the airplane if you need to put another bag on other than the carry on....then give them that...next just take your self through the metal dectors and go to wait tfor the plane...then you will be asked for your passport and you will go on th eplane...good luckq

Gulfstream_five_fifty

Have no fear...They will tell you exactally what to do.

greeneyedflavor

1.make sure you have your passport and/or Id ready.
2. have your flight itinerary ready
3 dont bring any weapons and or suspicious devices
4 put all your essentials in carry on bags........ food , boredom devices etc

Servette

Well, first go INSIDE the airport to the check-in counter, and for anything else you can ask anyone there. Travellers love to help others.
Ask as many questions as you want to the airline's clerk. They will help you if you need.
Don't worry.

derekbradley4000

You need to check in for your flight so they know you are there. make sure you are at the airport about 2 hours before your flight and just go straight to the information desk or any airport staff member... they will be happy to help you with any questions you may have

0matix0

go to your airline desk and they will direct you in the right way...good luck

Underground Man

Check in for your flight. You'll check your luggage, and they'll give you your boarding pass.

Make sure to get there early enough according to their rules so there is enough time for them to check your luggage and for you to go through any searches. If you're flying overseas, you'll have to be there even earlier. If you don't make it within the alloted flight time, you won't be flying. They're strict about this.

soccerloverls

Just take a deep breath and get on. I actually love flying. I travel alot so I am used to it.

Terri

You get to your airlines check in location. You can either do the self check in or let an employee take care of you. You'll give them checked in luggage and keep your carry on.

Then you get to go through security. Take off your shoes, take out your laptop and open it and put it in a separate bin. Take all things out of your pockets (you can hold your tickets and drivers license) and go through the security scanner.

You may or may not be selected for a random search. Follow their directions.

Put shoes back on, stuff in pockets, head to your gate.

And wait. Get a bottle of water and a snack.

Finland Red Egypt White

Go to the nearest runway and flap your arms furiously.

Nick V

Bend over. They want to make sure your not packing and they like to check everywhere.

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