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Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by Pectoris(m): 3:22pm On Nov 14, 2014
contactmorak:
What I really want to know is that when I get to the airport tomorrow, what should I do with the ticket REF number the person texted to me
Hope d person has paid for the flight ticket before sending you the reference number, because usually that reference number is used for online payment or payment at d bank then print out d receipt, at d airport u present d receipt before they give u boarding pad. Don't know they've changed d procedure.
Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by sensaraj(f): 3:25pm On Nov 14, 2014
nvnnyz:
don't forget to open the window to collect fresh air

u bad gan
Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by Abba999(f): 3:30pm On Nov 14, 2014
contactmorak:
What I really want to know is that when I get to the airport tomorrow, what should I do with the ticket REF number the person texted to me


1- YOU MUST ARRIVE THE AIRPORT 1HOUR BEFORE THE DEPARTURE!
2- FIND THE ARIK AIRLINES COUNTER INSIDE THE DEPARTURE HALL.
3- GIVE THEM THE TICKET REFERENCE NUMBER - THE REST, FEEL FREE TO ASK THE CHECK-IN STAFF EVERYTHING YOU HAVE TO DO. smiley

SAFE TRIP. kiss

Endeavour to take first time pictures! cheesy

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Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by eleko1: 3:32pm On Nov 14, 2014
If U wish Urself such prayer/advice as u put it,NO WAHALA.Just telling U dat WHAT U POST IS WRONG.''LAST PRAYER ISN'T FUNNY OK'
Mrfils:

Ok, bt that's what I do. Jst in case u knw
Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by Nobody: 3:42pm On Nov 14, 2014
LaconicINC:
sat close to the wings it was as if they were gonna fall off,they were shaking, i could not keep my gaze on them, scarry


The wings appear to shake when the plane is taxiing as it rides on the joiners between the runway concrete slabs, when it is banking, in turbulence and when the brakes are applied when landing. It appears firm at other times.

I love to sit by the window on the wings. I think it gives the best view. I prefer the exit row seat (A11 or 12/F11 or 12 on the 737-400) in economy because it has leg room. However, one has to take the responsibility of manning the exit door in case of emergency.

Always pick an A seat if you want to seat by the window wink

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Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by Nobody: 3:44pm On Nov 14, 2014
contactmorak:
Please don't laugh at me, it's not like I can't afford it but I've just not been inside a plane before. I usually travel to other states in Nigeria by road. So this person has texted me tictet Ref Number for Arik Air to Abuja tomorrow, but I don't know what next to do. The time texted to me is 7:30am.
Pls if you have travelled by air, domestic flight before pls advise me. Didn't want to ask the person, so he doesn't feel embarrased. Pls this is urgent! When I get to the airport in the morning what shud I do? God bless.
Firstly, upon your arrival at the airport, ask for the Arik Air check-in counter. Present your reference number to them and explain everything to them. They will book you in and print out your ticket or e-ticket for you.
Secondly, they will direct you to the queue. Stand patiently until it get to your turn and you are checked in. Then security check will be conducted on you and other passengers. Please comply with the rules and regulations e.g., take off your shoes, belts e.t.c.
After the security/immigration check, you will be directed to the waiting area: you will be here for a while, then your flight will be announced as at when due and you will be asked to board. Please pay attention to all announcements and if you are not clear on something, get up and ask the airport staff or security in the hall you are... It is necessary to come along with your passport and identification documents, sometimes, domestic airlines request for them before boarding.
It is wise to travel light (no carry too much load). Be on your guard always, don't give a penny to the touts (agberos) and people wearing security or airport uniforms. Act as if you ve travelled by air before.
Make sure your host will be at the abuja airport to pick you up upon arrival. Airline food is tasteless, if u must, then eat little.
It's been ages I travelled through Murtala Muhammed Airport, so I can't help further. Journey mercies dear. Endeavour to get to the airport 1 hour before your flight.. checking in can take time. Get there quickly, finish off and then wait for departure... Lates breeds hurry and that is unhealthy.

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Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by destante(f): 3:49pm On Nov 14, 2014
hifaif:


Please, do enjoy the day, sweet.
I am already. Thanks dear.

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Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by mifavour(f): 3:53pm On Nov 14, 2014
CoCoLav:
Hahahahaha. I was late for my first flight too but I was lucky there was a one hour delay although everyone had boarded. OP I just hope its not aero o or else...


d lady on ur dp tho! lol
Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by FrontPageLawyer(m): 3:54pm On Nov 14, 2014
Please make sure you get to the airport at 6:00 am for your 7:30 am flight, especially as a first timer.

(1) Go directly to Arik Counter

(2) Tender your reference number in return for your boarding pass.

(3) Go to immigration check, you'll be cleared to board.

(4) Go to the lounge and wait for the announcement of your flight, check on the boarding pass you should see your flight number E.G. AJ304

(5) Once inside, check your boarding pass for your seat number E.G B23. At this time you should ask for assistance. It doesn't hurt.

You'll also find it difficult to use your seat belt, once again you need to ask, it really doesn't matter.

Enjoy your flight.

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Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by blkmum700: 4:05pm On Nov 14, 2014
OP,just to add to whts ppl have been sayng,it's very important,don't forget to eat onions in the morning before going to Airport and ask to seat beside the pilots,they could tell you routes to France and show u the location of sambisa forest, remember to buy kulikuli nd sisipelebe because your flight is not stopping at okene or jeba,I always buy them whenever I'm traveling to Germany.
Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by chukxie(m): 4:10pm On Nov 14, 2014
Have you hear the saying " Person wey dey ask questions no dey miss road"? There's a first time for everything. Have a safe flight. Shalom!
Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by 2persons: 4:21pm On Nov 14, 2014
congrats tho..
Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by waley007(m): 4:38pm On Nov 14, 2014
MadCow1:



7:30 am flight..



Make sure you are at the Airport on or before 6:30...


You will be fine.

My first flight experience was in 2003.. I died 1000 times before we landed.. After that.. ODESHI!!


WARNING:: DO NOT WATCH AIRCRASH INVESTIGATION ON DISCOVERY CHANNEL BEFORE YOUR FLIGHT.... grin I swear, you go piss for body and start to cry like Tar-tar when the plane enter turbulence.. grin

You wan kill me with laugh here, haba
Dat discovery channel dey discorage me like die,my prob be say I no fit escape watching it.
Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by Wisegeek01(m): 4:56pm On Nov 14, 2014
Let's take it step by step. ..

Arrive at the airport early.

For your first time
traveling on an airplane, allow extra time to
make it through the airport and familiarize
yourself with the process.

To give yourself a
buffer of time, aim to arrive at least two hours before the flight.

Check in at the airline desk. Follow the signs to
get to the check-in desks, and have your photo
identification ready to present to the agent.

He will look up your reservation, print boarding
passes and collect any baggage fees for
checked bags.

If you have not selected seats,
you can also ask the agent for a window or
aisle seat at this time.

You will be asked to
place your checked bags on the scale next to
the desk for weighing, and they will be tagged
and placed on a conveyor to be taken to the
plane.

Don't forget to take your boarding passes and ID card back
from the agent.

At the security checkpoint, you will be asked to show your identification and boarding pass.

Once you are at the screening machines, take off your shoes
and jacket and place them into a plastic bin
with your clear plastic bag
or
just ask someone what you ought to do.

Now wait for an agent to wave you
through the metal detector, and walk through.

Retrieve your items.

Find your gate,
Your boarding pass should
have a gate number on it; if not, check the
electronic displays to find your flight and gate
number.

get to your gate,
and have a seat until a gate agent calls for
boarding.

Airlines generally board by row, so
don't approach the gate until your group is
called.

Find your seat by checking the
numbers above each row, and stow small bags
under the seat in front of you and larger bags
in the overhead bins.


Once your flight lands, exit
the airplane and follow signs for baggage
claim.

Your flight number and departure city
will be on an electronic display; wait with the
crowd until the conveyor starts moving and
your bag arrives.

Always feel free to ask anyone questions . ..

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Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by lanxlot(m): 5:03pm On Nov 14, 2014
Mrfils:
Pray ur last prayer
HOLY GHOST FIRE.

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Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by rigarmortis: 5:10pm On Nov 14, 2014
berem:
surprised? It was actually my first visit to Abuja. I have never travelled long distances that's why I have never used a flight. cheesy cheesy


curtain tailors make good money here in Abuja, you should come more often and focus on your job instead of dabbling into politics.


its clear you don't know shiiiit from shinola in that area, focus on your business.

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Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by fapcrook(m): 5:44pm On Nov 14, 2014
IYANGBALI:
I just googled it,google says for your safety you should not go by air,it says you should either treck or use camel to go there. Safe journey bro
IYAaaaa, your profile pix self, i like it
Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by Dahmum(f): 5:55pm On Nov 14, 2014
undecided undecided undecided undecided undecided M♥̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̨̨̨̨̨̨͡ own golden peice øƒ advice is dat u should make sure u wear a DAIPER, so as not to embbarssss yaslf cos am sure u will pee on yaslf.

Safe trip
Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by SirGiftUduak(m): 6:25pm On Nov 14, 2014
I like that man! that was a good one
tolugar:
Don't just eat anything till after the flight.

Don't look around "much"

There snacks sucks "and it's not free"

Do things slowly as in putting the belt, etc etc so that ppl will nt know
U as fresher

And pls don't snap pics.




Importantly ask any qus before u do anything.
So as nt to get the plane crashing on air.
Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by Nicepoker(m): 6:25pm On Nov 14, 2014
Abeg if the plane crash. Update us pls.
Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by SirGiftUduak(m): 6:31pm On Nov 14, 2014
du you know what i love about this shit?
its all about you surfacing here to ask for helping hand.... i think thats the best idea so far! it calm hope you find the real sollutions to ya question smiley
Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by NEROSKY(m): 6:56pm On Nov 14, 2014
olukenzo:


As much as I love to fly, I almost always get airplane headache. I wish I could author a thread about this. A lot of people experience this but not many report it. This is because it mostly disappears about an hour or so after landing.

It is partly due to the disparity in pressure between pressurized cabin and inside of your ears which helps you maintain balance. Also, changes in altitude aggravates the headache and unbalance.

So it is not uncommon to have blocked ears and/or migraine, pains on the forehead, as if your head is gonna tear. It can sometimes be unbearable. But I doubt it has killed anyone.

Chew gum or pretend to chew sth or use earplugs to reduce this effect. You can plug your ears with earpiece too, but you can be sure the cabin crew will frown at this.

thanks

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Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by NEROSKY(m): 6:57pm On Nov 14, 2014
victorazy:


Ur Driving Licence Identifies u na!
Yes is allowed.

thanks
Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by nellyelitz(m): 7:12pm On Nov 14, 2014
eminentme:
when u get in, don't just say a word and when asked why ur not talking, tell d person, this is ur first time to using a commercial flight. u got a private jet.
hahahaha NL...a very funny place

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Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by readonenaire(m): 7:12pm On Nov 14, 2014
thaoriginator:
Op smoke marijuana and get high so you and the plane will be on the same level
dude! cheesy
Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by Nobody: 7:15pm On Nov 14, 2014
Godenly:



please do you know where I can apply for the Lithuanian visa and how much it will cost and requirement

I honestly do not know, but a Google search should help you.

All the best!
Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by nellyelitz(m): 7:15pm On Nov 14, 2014
tolugar:
Don't just eat anything till after the flight.

Don't look around "much"

There snacks sucks "and it's not free"

Do things slowly as in putting the belt, etc etc so that ppl will nt know
U as fresher

And pls don't snap pics.




Importantly ask any qus before u do anything.
So as nt to get the plane crashing on air.
ur last part sef na wah!
Re: I'm Travelling By Air For The First Time Tomorrow, Pls Advice Me by chukslawrence(m): 7:19pm On Nov 14, 2014
Alakada

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