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Tips for safe flight

During your flight, try to follow these simple tips that will ease your trip!

•••Avoid heavey meals or alchohol before travelling

•••While boarding on the aircraft you are kindly requested not to push those sitting in front of you, whether on the stairs or in the aisle

•••Passengers are advised to hold the handrail while they are climbing on the stairs

•••Do not place heavy hand luggage, clothes or items close to the opening of the overhead baggage bin

•••We suggest you wear your seat belt at all times during the flight, as unexpected turbulence may occur

•••If you are seated in an aisle area, you are advised to mind your head, legs, arms and elbows during the flight, to avoid being bumbed by catering and duty-free trolleys

•••An aircraft cabin can feel a bit cold. Be sure to pack an extra sweater or ask the cabin crew for a blanket

•••If your have a medical condition that may become an issue during the flight, inform a flight attendant, a counter agent or a gate agent of the possibility

•••Do not speak loudly. You are not travelling alone

•••Bring with you books or magazines, in order to keep you mind distract during the flight, especially if it is a long distance or if you are afraid of aeroplanes

•••The coffee and drink served are hot, so do not try to drink them immediately

•••Chew a piece of gum or suck on a sweet, to avoid reduce discomfort in the ears while flying

•••For an added precaution, consult your physician before flight and take medication as advised

•••Open the overheaded bins carefully, as heavy objects may fall out and injure seated passengers

•••Those seated behind the business class divider, are requested not to touch the curtain for any reason

•••Follow the instructions of the flight attendants

•••Keep yourself and your child awake during the take off and the landing, because during your sleep you do not swallow as often and it is harder to keep up with the changes from the air pressure

•••Bring along safe toys for your kids. If your child has an electronic game, allow them to use it only to the cruise portion of the flight

•••Seat your child away from the aisle. Better seat them between yourself and the window and make sure he wears his seat belt or an infant safety belt at all times

•••Tips in case your child feels uncomfortable due to pressure changes of the cabin: In case of babies and toddlers, breast feed, bottle feed them or give them a pacifier (not during the take off and the landing). To older children give a gum a hard candy to suck on and remind them yawn frequently

•••In case you feel nausea, open the air vents above your head, lie back your seat and try to relax

•••If you have a cold or an ear infection, see your physician before flying