How to Navigate Inside an Airport

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Whether you are flying for business, pleasure, or obligation, the inexperienced traveler can quickly become overwhelmed in any airport. While all airports are different; there are common steps you can take to increase your chances of having a good flying experience. The following suggestions should help you by lessening anxiety and helping you become at ease in your surroundings. Being familiar with where you are going can be one of the most helpful things you can do to improve your experience. Several days before you are set to fly do an internet search from home, or your local library, and find the webpage of the airport you will be flying out of. Take note of parking at the airport. If you are driving yourself and have to leave your car in long-term parking, where is it located? Is there a certain direction you need to approach from? Likewise, if someone else is driving you, where is short-term or visitors parking? Will your approach be different than if you had been going to long-term? Search for parking fees or enforcement hours so you are not caught unaware upon your return. The websites frequently asked questions section can be a fountain of knowledge and very useful. Once the day has arrived and you have successfully parked, the next order of business will be to get you and your bag checked-in. Check-in counters are usually found just inside the doors off of the parking areas. You will need a valid identification card and your ticket or receipt to give to the attendant. You will be given a boarding pass and directions to your terminal and gate. Be sure you are clear or how many bags you can check, what sizes are allowable, and what fees you may be obligated to pay before you arrive. If your airport offers curb-side baggage check you may be able to unload your bags there before taking yourself to the check-in counter. Getting through security can be

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