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5 important things to know when you travel by air

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Air travel is often the best way to get around, especially if you are planning a trip to another country or region, what with so many options and affordable fares. I still remember my first flight, way back in 1987, from Madras to Hyderabad. I was so excited at the thought of actually being transported 700 kilometers in a little over an hour. I had a little suitcase with me for my three-day stay. Those days I did tend to pack like I was going away for months. The return was by train, which is an overnight affair. I recall being a little nervous because I had no idea what to do. A friend of mine who was training to be a pilot had a friend at the airport who helped me with making my boarding pass and also ushered me through the formalities. Can you imagine—I actually fumbled with the seatbelt before one of the posh hostesses came over to help. Funny how even the simplest procedures can seem intimidating when you go through them the first time. Fast forward decades later, I have enough flights under my seatbelt and I admit I am quite blasé about going through […]

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