For most of us, the airport is a pleasant place because it is associated with vacation and travel. And someone on duty is forced to visit airports almost every day. But if you do not know the basic rules of behavior at the airport, you can ruin the flight not only for yourself, but also for other people.
For most of us, the airport is a pleasant place because it is associated with vacation and travel. And someone on duty is forced to visit airports almost every day. But if you do not know the basic rules of behavior at the airport, you can ruin the flight not only for yourself, but also for other people.
Carefully study the rules and tips below and try to stick to them.
- Don't fuss. Yes, an airport is a mini-city with its own infrastructure. It will not be difficult to get lost and confused in it. Even if such a nuisance happened to you, at the airport you can always find an employee, security guard, cleaner, etc., who will tell you the right direction.
- Do not arrive long before departure. Many are so afraid of being late that they arrive 5-6 hours before the start of registration, and then sit and toil with idleness. Don't do that. Check-in for the flight begins 2-3 hours before the departure of the plane. Come by this time or a little earlier, it will be better for you. Remember that it is prohibited to stay at the airport for more than a day without a ticket - you may be asked to leave the building. If your flight is delayed, the air carrier is obliged to take care of your comfort and arrange hotel accommodation + meals.
- Keep quiet. The airports are always noisy due to the large number of people. But try not to create unnecessary noise by loud phone calls and even more so by listening to music without headphones or watching videos. By your actions, you can prevent the people sitting next to hear the dispatcher's announcements. And in general, cause discomfort to others.
- Don't let kids run around the airport. First, it is unsafe. The child can slip out of your sight and get lost. Secondly, running children interfere with the movement of other passengers. Someone is carrying heavy suitcases, someone is late for the flight and runs. Your child will only get underfoot and create a traumatic situation. If you want to distract your child, occupy him or find a play room.
- Do not use the elevator unnecessarily. The elevator is usually used by people with heavy luggage or physical disabilities who find it difficult to move independently. To ride the children back and forth in an elevator to entertain them is sheer arrogance.
- Use the mother and child room. There are such premises in absolutely every airport, so do not breastfeed your baby in front of everyone, and even more so - change a diaper. Do not think that all people will like to contemplate such an action, even though it is completely normal for you.
- Do not press the emergency buttons unnecessarily. There are daredevils who can call the police just like that or on an insignificant matter. Such people are usually punished with a fine.
- Do not damage airport property or throw trash. Be a civilized person.
- Do not ride animals, luggage carts, skateboards, bicycles, scooters, rollerblades at the airport. The only non-prohibited means of transportation is a wheelchair.
- Don't leave your belongings unattended. This rule is warned about at all airports, but you should pay special attention to it. At train stations, bus stations and airports, cases of theft are not uncommon.
- Don't distract airport staff for no reason. There are especially chatty personalities who want to tell their entire biography to a customs officer or any other employee. These people do not care about the queue behind. Do not be verbose, only answer the questions that are asked to you. In some cases, your sociability may be considered suspicious, which means that you are trying to distract the employee's attention and speak to him.
- Be kind, but don't be fawning. Excessive friendliness will also seem suspicious.
- Do not scandal, do not arrange showdowns, rallies, pickets, music concerts. There are other places for all this.
- Do not resist the requests of the customs officers. If you are asked to open your bag or take off your shoes, then this is how it should be. A person needs to do his job well, and you must understand this. If you start to refuse, be rude, laugh it off, swear - you will attract the extra attention of law enforcement officers.
- Do not wash or wash personal items in airport sinks. If you really urgently need to wash something, contact the cleaners, they will either allow you or not. But if you are caught in this case, you can get a fine. You can rinse your face and brush your teeth.
- Do not place suitcases and bags on the seats. Especially if there are a lot of people at the airport. Someone may not have enough space, and the person will have to stand on their feet. Respect others. If you are afraid of getting your bag dirty on the floor or, in principle, do not put it there because of bad omens, then hand it over to the storage room.
- Do not block the way for people with your bags, things, legs, etc. The airport is a bustling place, so you can prevent others from passing.
- Don't dress vulgar. Some ladies dress up at the airport like on the red carpet: high heels, miniskirts, a daring neckline, or a chic floor-length dress. This is not only impractical but also dangerous. You may slip on a slippery floor or the hem of your dress will get stuck on the escalator. Dress as conveniently and comfortably as possible. Also, don't use harsh perfume.
- Wear closed shoes and take long sleeves on board. Even if the heat is unbearable outside, wear comfortable closed shoes with a heel, and put a cape or long-sleeved sweater in your carry-on luggage. Be sure to say "thank you" to yourself on the plane - it can be very cold there. And the bedspreads on board may not be enough for everyone.
- Don't drink alcohol. Particularly fearful prefer to "take on the chest" for courage before the flight. But such a decision can result in an unpleasant situation when they refuse to sit next to you on the plane because of the smell you emit, or the staff will not let you on board at all. A drunk person is a potential rowdy.
- Do not smoke in areas that are not intended for this. Remember the comfort of the people around you.
- Do not take photographs inside the airport for commercial purposes. You must have permission from the administration for this. You can take personal videos and photos.
- Don't sell your products and services. For example, handicrafts, food, souvenirs, etc. It is also prohibited inside the airport to offer their services as a taxi driver or any other. All this must be agreed with the airport administration.
- Do not humiliate or make scenes for an employee who forbade the transport of this or that thing and demanded to put it out. To avoid such a nuisance, find out in advance what you can take on board in your carry-on baggage, and what you cannot. There are also prohibited items and foodstuffs that you cannot even carry in your checked baggage. If you neglect these rules, then you can say goodbye to the thing dear to you. Did you ask for something? Part with the thing in silence, the employee only fulfills the prescription.
- Be carefull. Pay attention to strange and suspicious people at the airport who behave twitchy, constantly look around, look nervous. But do not rush to deal with a suspicious person yourself. There is a security for this. Walk up to an employee and point out someone who you think is behaving abnormally. Perhaps this is how you prevent crime.
- Do not joke. It is forbidden to say anything about a bomb and prohibited substances even for the sake of laughter. Employees will not understand your humor and will ask you to go to another room for additional inspection. So the very self-confident "Petrosyans" very quickly understand that their humor is not always appropriate, especially at the airport and on board.
- Do not study the rules of conduct at the airport and airplane. If you are flying for the first time, be sure to take 10 minutes of your time to read the basic rules of conduct at the airport and on board. This can be done on the airline's website, on the Internet or in this article.
