Travel long enough and most of us make this type of mistake. A few years ago I was flying through London. Only problem was I didn't realise until the plane landed . . . . I was landing at Heathrow, and flying out of Gatwick. It was lucky I had a transfer time of just … Continue reading Transit Stops – Check the Airport!
I used to find the security routine easy pre COVID. Since I returned to travel the huge increase in Body Scanners has caused me to change my routine. Metal Detector Security It used to be simple: Have a belt with a plastic buckle Already have coins, gold chain, pens, phone and keys in my jacket … Continue reading Body Scanners
Flying long haul I used to change my watch to the destination time when I got on the plane, which does help with jet lag. These days I plan well before I arrive at the airport. Use the World Clock Function At least a day before I travel I make sure that the time for … Continue reading Time and Jet Lag
No one likes airport security, but if it makes travel safer I'm happy to put up with some inconvenience. Here are my travel hacks to make security as easy as possible. Give yourself plenty of time so you don't stress: Wear a jacket or waistcoat with enough zipped pockets for, coins, mobile phones and anything … Continue reading Speeding through Security
Unless you want to lose your checked luggage! History Forty years ago, and more it wasn't unusual to see suitcases like this. I suppose that people regarded it as a harmless status symbol; to show how well travelled they were. As everything was handled manually at a much slower pace there was less chance of … Continue reading Remove Old Luggage Stickers
I flew into Gatwick Airport on an Emirates A380 a couple of days ago and was impressed by the experience. From landing to being on a train to our final destination in 30 minutes. Much less than the hour that I typically estimate to get out of an airport after an international flight. We did … Continue reading Impressed by Gatwick Airport
