General Information

• Label your luggage
• Pack medications in carry-on bag
• Check with airline to be sure to arrive in plenty of time
• Never leave luggage unattended
• Collect baggage promptly after landing
• As you board the aircraft, count the rows both forward and behind your row to be aware of the shortest distance to an exit in case of an emergency.
• Read the passenger safety card in your seat back pocket and look for details on where the exits are located, how they work and how evacuation slides deploy.
• Listen to the flight attendant's instructions and demonstration.
• Fasten your seat belt.  Consider keeping it fastened even if the captain turns off the seat belt sign; as air turbulence can occur without warning.
• Keep the window shades open on take off and landing so that you are aware of outside conditions should there be an emergency.

Children Flying Alone

• Consider the maturity of the child - best if on non-stop flights
• Coordinate with the person who is picking the child up
• Inform child on what to expect during the flight and appropriate behavior for them
• Request appropriate seating
• Review airline policies
• Wait with child until boarded
• Identify the lead flight attendant

Traveling with Children

• Allow for extra time
• Use child restraint system for children under 40 lbs
• Prepare a carry on bag with entertainment and snacks
• Consider a collapsible stroller if child is young
• Seat child away from aisle
• TSA Website.

Fear of Traveling

• Never rush, stay calm and arrive early to allow for plenty of time
• Eat something prior to flight
• Think positive
• Try and relax, distract yourself by reading or listening to music

Hunting & Fishing

• Firearms must be in a hard case, unloaded, and checked with baggage. The same rules apply to bow and arrows
• Ammunition must be in factory box
• Black powder or percussion caps are not permitted on plane
• Tackle equipment must be checked with luggage

Pet Travel

• Always check with airlines first for restrictions
• Have current vaccination papers with you and additional fees may be charged
• Feed your pet at least two hours before boarding
• Pets must be in a travel container of some kind

Other Helpful Travel Sites

Traveler Information Center 

  http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/traveler-information-center 

Common Travel Health Topics 

  http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/common-travel-health-topics 

 Air Travel Tips 

  http://www.dot.gov/airconsumer/air-travel-tips

  http://www.state.gov/travel/

  https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/