Its travel season and we have everything ready for our vacation and we are anxious to start our trip to our well earned vacation. If you have your travel destination outside your country, or if you travel by car, or if you just want a getaway over the weekend, these tips can save you sometimes a lot of trouble or time.
Some tips are for fliers and some are for travelers in general. So, don't worries you can use them and please write them down for any emergency you might have in the near future.
Remember it's always good to have some phone-numbers especially from airlines you are flying with.
When using credit cards have at least the most important phone-numbers from your credit institution (lost and stolen), it can safe you a lot of trouble.
The same is valid for Rental cars, when using rental cars it is of utmost importance that you write down the phone number of your rental company. In case that the papers get stolen at least you can call up the company and tell them about the misfortune and what you should do in such a case.
When flying to destination outside your country or for national flights the information above will be of great value to you.
......Be Aware of Your Surroundings
The next time you are in an airport or on an aircraft, take notice of your surroundings, especially of activities or situations that do not appear to be normal.
......Report Unusual Activity
If you see anything in the airport, or on an aircraft that looks out of place or otherwise inappropriate, such as unusual behavior or potential security violations, inform either a law enforcement representative or someone in authority at the particular airport.
......Make No Assumptions About Who May Pose a Threat
If someone is intent on perpetrating violent acts against the air transport system, that person can be of any age, gender, or nationality. You should not assume that any particular type of person is likely to do harm simply because of outward appearances.
......Stay Away from Suspicious Circumstances
In case you encounter a potential hazard in the airport, move away from the situation before contacting someone of the authority. If necessary, warn others in the vicinity. Examples of potential hazards include unaccompanied packages, suspicious behavior of passengers, or any unusual movement.
......Keep Your Seat Belt Fastened While You are Seated
Keeping the belt on when you are seated provides that extra protection you might need if the plane hits unexpected turbulence of if the aircraft is put through unusual maneuvers.
......Listen to the Flight Attendants
The primary reason flight attendants are on an aircraft is for safety, so if there is any kind of emergency or potential emergency situation, look to the flight attendants for guidance.
......Become Familiar with Your Aircraft If You Are Not A
Frequent Flyer
When you are first seated, review the written safety instructions, count the number of rows to the nearest exits and check to see if there are seat-back telephones available.
......Remember the Basic Rules for Wireless Devices And Cell
Phones
Cell phones, pagers, and other wireless communications devices may be used until the passenger entry doors are closed prior to takeoff.
Do not use these devices for routine communications until the passenger doors are opened at the end of the flight.
These regulations vary from airline to airline; American airlines allow you to use your cell-phone before they are at the terminal and before they are open the doors;
Mexican airlines do not allow the use of the cell-phone before they open the door of the airplane;
The Rules vary around the world from country to country and from airline to airline;
In order to avoid you problems just listen to the announcement in the plane they'll tell you when you can use the cell-phone or other devices.
......Have always a Plan for the Emergency Use of a Wireless
Equipment or Phone
In the event of an in-flight emergency, you should take stock of the situation before using any communications device, including the aircraft's seat-back telephones.
If the situation demands it, use your cell phone or other personal wireless device to contact someone who can help. Have always important phone numbers available before you travel because you never know when you need them.
......Work As A Group
Every situation on the aircraft with the potential for danger, do not act by your own it is usually better to share information with crew members and the other passengers and to work together.
Never try to be a hero;
Individual action, either during a normal emergency or other unforeseen threat to the aircraft, is less effective than a coordinated group action.
Here are some phone numbers from the major airline companies
Alitalia 800-223-5730
American Airlines 800-433-7300
American Trans Air 800-225-2995
America West Airlines 800-235-9292
British Airways 800-247-9297
Continental Airlines 800-525-0280
Delta Airlines 800-221-1212
KLM Royal Dutch Airline 800-374-7747
Lufthansa German Airlines 800-645-3880
Northwest Airlines 800-225-2525
Qantas Airways 800-227-4500
Southwest Airlines 800-435-9792
Swissair 877-359-7947
United Airlines 800-241-6522
USAIR 800-428-4322
Virgin Atlantic Airways 800-862-8621
Car Rentals
Advantage Rent-A-Car 800-777-5500
Alamo Rent A Car 800-327-9633
Avis Rent A Car 800-331-1212
Budget Car & Truck Rental 800-527-0700
Dollar Rent A Car 800-800- 4000
Enterprise Rent-A-Car 800- 325-8007
Hertz Rent A Car 800-654-3131
National Car Rental 800-227-7368 - 800-328-4567
Thrifty Car Rental 800-367-2277
Credit Card Numbers (to report lost or stolen)
American Express (Except AZ) 800-528-4800
Diners Club (Except CO & Canada) 800-525-9040
Discover Card 800-347-2683
MasterCard – USA 800-826-2181
MasterCard Outside USA (Collect) 212-974-5696
Best regards and enjoy your travel
Anton
Anton R. Winkler writes on different subjects helping people to live a
better lifestyle with exclusive vacation tips for a better travel experience.
Go to http://antonsexclusivevacationtips.com
Enjoy your vacation the way you always have dreamed of and you'll never forget.
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