Mistakes at the airport that cost money

When traveling by plane, many unpleasant minutes and even hours are caused by the huge lines and crowds of people that congregate at airports. To enjoy your trip, you should avoid some of the most common mistakes at the airport.

1. Passport and ticket at the front desk.

During check-in, you must remove your outer clothing, and put your bag, documents, even your belt and shoes in the baskets. One second of inattention can leave you without a plane ticket. Put your passport and ticket in the basket first, and put heavy items on top. That way, the paper won't cling to the scanner, and you won't risk looking out of the gate, fallen documents.

2. Late arrival at the airport.

Even if you do not like to wait 1-2 hours before departure, it is more advantageous to be at the airport earlier than half an hour before departure. If flights are cancelled, the airline will try to find seats on other flights departing immediately or as soon as possible. The first person in line at the company counter has a better chance of departing faster with another flight to their destination compared to the passengers who are late, who are the last to know about the cancelled flight.

3. one identification document.

Do not rely on just one form of identification when traveling abroad. Security officers can create a lot of problems with the slightest suspicion. The second form of identification can be a lifesaver in such a situation.

4. Inattention to the information provided.

Even if you know when and where your plane is departing from, that doesn't mean that there can't be changes. Just by checking the information screens, you can find out if there are any changes to the schedule.