Currate.com Blog » Airport Security http://currate.com/blog Currency and Travel Related Stories Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:16:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Flying Issues—How To Deal With Them http://currate.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/flying-issues-how-to-deal-with-them/ http://currate.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/flying-issues-how-to-deal-with-them/#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:31:19 +0000 admin http://currate.com/blog/?p=483 Stuck on a crowded airplane for a long trip? Kids around you screaming, an obese person next to you enveloping you and your seat, and with no way for you to get up to reach your “stuff” in the overhead compart­ment, let alone to make a trip to the restroom? Feeling trapped and claustrophobic because [...]]]> Stuck on a crowded airplane for a long trip? Kids around you screaming, an obese person next to you enveloping you and your seat, and with no way for you to get up to reach your “stuff” in the overhead compart­ment, let alone to make a trip to the restroom? Feeling trapped and claustrophobic because you are in a window or middle seat on a packed plane?

A Not Too Crowded Flight, Author, Charlie Brewer Courtesy, Wikimedia Commons

A Not Too Crowded Flight, Author, Charlie Brewer Courtesy, Wikimedia Commons

Let’s face it; this and many other things have happened to a lot of us. Lately, due to airline cutbacks, canceling flights, and cost-control measures, more flights are flying that are completely booked. This means we’re often traveling in what amounts to an almost cattle-car-like situation.  And to be honest, sometimes, we do get seats next to overweight passengers who overflow their own, taking up some of ours. I mention this specifically, because of the recent news media flap over Director Kevin Smith being refused a right to fly for being overweight. I have no real opinion on that incident, but I do understand that both sides have some valid points regarding this matter. But sometimes, sitting next to such a person can be worse than just uncomfortable. It can be downright painful.

Case in point; I flew from Tampa to San Diego, about a seven-hour flight, all told. I was in a three-row seat, in the middle (window seat on my right). A heavy-set gentleman had the aisle seat. Now, mind you, he was a friendly fellow, and I enjoyed his company, but he did overlap his seat into mine—a lot! He literally and completely enveloped the armrest between us with his body, and his large arm and thigh were well into “my territory” (meaning he was absorbing about a good third of my seat). And unfortunately, he wore only a tee-shirt and so did I, because it was hot on that plane! With so many people on the flight, no matter how high we put our air-conditioning, it was still hot! His flesh pressed against my entire side in such an intimate way for those seven hours as to make me wonder about the morality of it all. I think you get the picture.

Director Kevin Smith, Author, Nehrams2020 Courtesy, Wikimedia Commons

Director Kevin Smith, Author, Nehrams2020 Courtesy, Wikimedia Commons

For seven hours I had to endure leaning to the far right of my seat. My traveling companion pressed herself against the window to give me a little more space. We were, to use an old saying, “packed like sardines in a tin” and sideways at that, in this case. It wasn’t just uncomfortable—it was painful, at times almost unendurably so. Before the end of the trip, I had a stiff and sore neck, and this lasted another two days. I was much too hot the entire trip. I couldn’t get up to go to the bathroom, because, frankly, it was such an effort for the poor man to get out of his seat that I just didn’t wish to disturb him, although he was very good-natured about it when I absolutely had to do this. And eating meals was a nightmare! I couldn’t lower my tray to place my food on it. There was no room!

Now, am I attacking overweight people, not wanting them to be on planes? Absolutely not! He was a pleasant man, a good conversationalist, and I think he had every bit as much right to be on the plane just as much as anybody else did. I feel it is up to the airlines and/or the FAA to establish rules and/or procedures for this problem, but with the rights of all travelers being thoroughly protected in the process. How they resolve the issue is for all of them to decide and not me. I’m no expert on such matters.

My only concern was that I paid for a ticket for a seat, and I felt I should have gotten the entire seat, not one-half to two-thirds of it! I can barely afford my own flights, without subsidizing other people’s flights in such a way. And if you think I’m exaggerating this episode, let me just say this; when we landed in San Diego and went to collect our baggage, I was waiting a long time for my luggage to appear. So was an Asian gentleman. He asked me if I was on the flight from Tampa. I nodded. And he said; “Oh, that’s right. You were the one having to sit sideways next to that obese guy! We all felt so sorry for you.” See? It wasn’t just my imagination. So my feelings on this whole issue, just to mention them in passing, is that everyone who pays for a seat, should be entitled to the whole seat or seats for which they’ve paid. It’s that simple, and regardless of anyone’s size, all of our rights need to be respected.

But even though this issue is much in the news right now, it is just one possible problem we face when flying. Above, I’ve mentioned others. And all those, combined with the airport terminals themselves, finding parking, finding your correct terminal, locating our flight gates, etc., it can get very stressful to fly these days, indeed.

So here are some tips to make taking a flight a little better, a little easier:

Portland International Airport Security, Author, Aboutmovies Courtesy, Wikimedia Commons

Portland International Airport Security, Author, Aboutmovies Courtesy, Wikimedia Commons

First and we say this many times here, because it is so important; get to the airport well before your flight time. This way, if you make mistakes, take wrong turns, end up at the wrong terminal, or have trouble finding your parking location, you will have time to correct the situation without the chance of missing your flight. This helps relieve a lot of stress. And call the airline before leaving home to confirm you flight, that it is still flying at the same time. You don’t want to get to the airport to find your flight’s been moved up an hour and is now about to leave. That would be very stressful!

Secondly, when you arrive, check in as soon as possible. Remember, if you arrive late, your chances of getting bumped off your flight increases some, so get there early! And security is taking ever longer these days to pass through, so it helps to arrive early. To speed your ability to get through security, avoid wearing belts with metal, metal jewelry, or anything with metal (watches, etc.) for that matter. This will keep you from having to repeat trips through the detector. This can be nerve wracking and embarrassing for some, because inevitably, it starts to hold up the line behind you. Also, try to wear shoes without metal in them for the same reason. Slip-ons or loafers are a good way to go, because they do make you remove your shoes these days. It’s best to wear shoes that are easy-on, and easy-off. Again, watch out for metal bits.

Make sure your carry-on luggage has the right things in it. If you take medications and need to take them during the flight, you will need them with you. And, make sure you have those other things you know you will want. Whether pills, a book, or whatever, if you have them with you, rather than in the overhead compartment, it will save you having to hop up and down, blocking the aisles, and discom­moding other passengers in the process.

Baggage Check In, Author, Mattes Courtesy, Wikimedia Commons

Baggage Check In, Author, Mattes Courtesy, Wikimedia Commons

Finally, settle in and enjoy the flight. With headphones for music or a movie, and/or your own ear plugs, you can block out most sounds around you, including those of screaming kids. A sleep mask will do wonders, too. Virgin Atlantic, at this time, issues a small free gift bag on its international flights. This includes a pen (for signing those destination country’s passport info cards, slip-on socks (for strolling about the plane in—a great idea), a sleeping mask, and several other items. I heartily recommend you bringing something like this with you. It will make your trip that much more comfortable. As for the flight being crowded, or having obnoxious neighbors who won’t stop talking—well, some things we just have to live with in this world, unless, of course, we can afford to travel first class.

But remember, flying is only a relatively short part of your travel experience. So, calm down. Try to relax and do those things mentioned above that may help you to do so. I even take along a safe, over-the-counter, sleeping aid on overnight flights. These help me to get some rest. Truth is, I have a very hard time sleeping on planes even if I manage to have my entire seat to myself.

Finally, when traveling internationally, arriving at a foreign country without local currency can be very stressing. How do you pay for anything you might need? Well, do a little checking on the Internet before you leave. You will find most airport terminals now have ATM cash machines where you can get local currency. However, beware of something else they also have, Change Bureaus. Where withdrawing cash with your debit or credit card is a relatively cheap transaction, the “Bureaus de Change” are not! They charge a higher exchange rate; often it is a much higher one to exchange money.

The best way to not fall for this, and end up with that stressful feeling of having been “robbed” by such a transaction, is to know the current exchange rates for the countries that are your destination. Check out Currate.com to find the current exchange rates for any currencies, because they have regularly and so reliably updated exchange rates for over 180 of the world’s currencies, so it’s almost a sure bet you will find the rate for the money you need. And Currate.com has an online currency conversion calculator, so you can figure out what things will cost you in your own money. No stressful surprises there! And with its “point-and-click” earth map, all you have to do is click on your destination to see it. Don’t forget that Currate.com can also be used by mobile phones with Internet Browser capability. Just go to http://currate.com/m.php or http://currate.com/e.php, if your phone is capable of utilizing more features.

Take all this advice and you will help to reduce your travel stress when flying. And remember, short, tall, thin, or heavy, we are all fellow travelers embarking on adventures. So concentrate on this aspect of things, rather than any negatives, and you will have a much better, less stressful flight.

Rob Shelsky, Currate.com Contributing Editor
Robert Rademacher, Currate.com Editor-in-Chief

References:

Getting Through Security
http://www.magellans.com/store/article/451?Args=

Flight Delays—What You Need To Know
http://www.magellans.com/store/article/438?Args=

Fly Next To A Fat Person, Get $250
http://www.bigfatblog.com/fly-next-fat-person-get-250

Travel Tips For Making Airline Travel Less Stressful
http://www.travelpost.com/articles/airline-travel-tips.aspx

Kevin Smith “Too Fat” To Fly Southwest
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20344142,00.html

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My father and I had arranged flights from Greensboro to the airport in Newark, New Jersey. There was a two-hour layover there before the London plane. However, because we had to sit on the tarmac in a stuffy little commuter plane for over an hour-and-a-half at Greensboro, waiting for a flight slot, and then delays in landing at Newark, we arrived precisely when our next flight was due to leave. This meant a dash to that gate, and it was 28 large gates away! I’m guessing close to a third of a mile from our starting point.

Handicapped - Wheelchair Accessible Symbol used in public locations - Courtesy Wikimedia Commons

Handicapped - Wheelchair Accessible Symbol used in public locations

So carrying all our luggage, my elderly father and I raced at top speed. He couldn’t keep up, so I shouldered his luggage, as well, to help him. We arrived there, breathless, red-faced, sweating, exhausted, and angry. And truth to tell, I was also a little ashamed. You see, I had constantly chafed at my father’s comparatively slow pace, being fearful he was going to make us miss our connecting flight. Yet, he did the best he could, poor man.

And yes, we did make the flight, barely; being the last ones to board (they held the flight, as it turns out and didn’t bother to tell us, so it seems we didn’t have to race to get there). But this was my first experience in traveling with a person who had a disability. It made me realize, as hard as it was for me, how much harder it is for them. The truth is, seeing people pushed around in wheelchairs by airport attendants – I thought they had it pretty easy. Not so! That was my ignorance and stupidity in thinking that. But in my own defense, my father’s age had not only crept up on him without his really being aware of it, but me as well. Neither of us realized he was facing new limitations that now affected the way he had to travel.

One more thing, the flight attendant who welcomed us aboard couldn’t have cared less how we felt, either mentally, emotionally, or physically. I suppose if I had told him my father was ill as a result of our frantic race, or made any sort of a scene at all, he would have just barred us from taking the plane.  Truth is if we wanted to fly, we just had to shut up and take it. But what’s the moral of this story? Well, for disabled or handicapped travelers, the onus is on them to take care of themselves. Oh yes, they can get help if they prearrange it, some assistance, and they should, but in the final analysis, it is up to the handicapped traveler, and/or their traveling companions, to arrange such things for themselves, because the truth is, if you don’t do it, nobody else seems to care much one way or the other.

Wheelchair Gate Hiroshima Japan - Courtesy Wikimedia Commons

Wheelchair Gate Hiroshima Japan - Courtesy Wikimedia Commons

Yes, this may sound a little negative, but it isn’t really meant to be. You see, with the massive number of people traveling, most airline workers are truly overworked, and have trouble just keeping up with their normal duties. So, it isn’t unreasonable for them to feel that you should make your arrangements for traveling. After all, they do offer services for the handicapped and disabled, if asked ahead of time, if prearranged.

And that’s what you as a handicapped individual or traveling companion to such a person, must do. Plan ahead of time! Take EVERYTHING into consideration. For instance, what I do now is allow for even greater layover times between connecting flights. Two hours used to be about right, I felt, but now I go for four, or even five hours. Even more, if customs is involved, because between that, collecting and rebooking luggage, security checks, going to the next gate, etc., time can go by quickly. I don’t want my father having to do something he physically shouldn’t, endanger his health in any way, just to make another plane on time. It just isn’t worth it.

Also airlines, as mentioned above, do offer assistance to disabled passengers, including the use of wheelchairs, etc. Allow time for this, because it takes time for them to get to you. It also takes time for them to board you, so you must be at your gates before boarding commences.  The same holds true for many other means of transportation, trains, buses, and taxis, but again, you can’t just take it for granted. You must arrange things ahead of time, be aware of what’s available there.

Wheelchair Lift Tijuana Trolley San Diego, California - Courtesy Wikimedia Commons

Wheelchair Lift Tijuana Trolley San Diego, California - Courtesy Wikimedia Commons

Furthermore, you must research every place you are going, every airport, train station, and anything else you are using for transportation. If they don’t have escalators, check to see if they have elevators. If you need to go to a different terminal, make sure the transportation there is handicapped accessible. Again, it is up to you to make sure that they have what you need, because once there, if they don’t – well, good luck. You might just end up dealing with a flight attendant such as I did – one who obviously didn’t care! This brochure from the Department of Transportation, New Horizons, Information for the Air Traveler with a Disability, is a big help and makes for a good starting point.

Pittsburgh International Airport Wheelchairs Services - Courtesy Wikimedia Commons

Pittsburgh International Airport Wheelchairs Services - Courtesy Wikimedia Commons

And don’t just research air terminals, bus depots, and trains stations. You also have to make sure that you have cash in the local currency when you need it, because for someone in a wheelchair, for instance, suddenly having to arrange to get somewhere to get that currency may not be at all easy or quick. You could well spend half a day in the effort, pay too much, and use up a lot of time on a trip that is precious, perhaps even a-once-in-a-lifetime one. So with regard to this problem, use Currate.com. It’s the best way I know, truly, to find the current exchange rates. Currate.com has reliable, regularly updated exchange rates. It has actual images of over 180 of the world’s currencies.

And with Currate.com’s currency converter calculator, figuring out how much currency you need, and more importantly what it should cost you is so easy! Currate.com even has a Google World Currencies map where you can visually select the country of your choice and just go there. Truthfully, it doesn’t get much easier than that.

And for those who are handicapped, instead of trying to navigate their way around in crowded places to find this information on displays in busy terminals, they can just use their Internet browser capable mobile phones. All they or anyone has to do is just go to   Currate’s Mobile Basic Currency Tool. For phones capable of more advanced features, you can use Currate’s Mobile Currency Tool with Currency Images.  This way, the traveler, handicapped or otherwise, has instant access to everything they need with regard to matters of currency conversion. They don’t have to go anywhere to find this out.

Currate.com Mobile Version - available on iPhone Web

Currate.com Mobile Version - available on iPhone Web

Remember also that you have to make sure of those hotels, as well. Many older and smaller ones just aren’t handicapped accessible. I’ve been in some that have such steep and narrow flights of stairs that even healthy people are in trouble.  There are places the disabled or handicapped just won’t be able to go, such as historic buildings that aren’t handicapped accessible (castles, towers, fortresses, many manor houses), so be aware of this ahead of time and plan your trip accordingly.

There are always alternatives to climbing those endless flights of stairs to get a panoramic view. For example, if you can’t handle the equivalent of a 30-story climb to the top of Saint Paul’s Cathedral in London, then why not try the London Eye? The view is just as spectacular.

The important thing to keep in mind is that for the handicapped or disabled traveler, whether older or just a child, much is still possible. Traveling can still be a great and rewarding experience, and a lot of fun. But it does mean that the handicapped traveler, and any traveling companions, must research and plan. They should also be flexible. They should be willing to travel a little more slowly. And if someone in the party just has to climb those stupid stairs and can do it, let them. I, for one, could have just as much fun in some tea shop or a drink in a local pub, just chatting and getting to know other travelers, or even some of the locals. After all, there is more than one way to have fun while traveling!

References:

Slow Travel
http://www.slowtrav.com/europe/disabled_travel.htm

Access-Able Travel Source
http://access-able.com/dBase/links.cfm

Rick Steves’ Easy Access Europe
http://europeforvisitors.com/europe/articles/rick-steves-easy-access-europe.htm

How To Travel With Mentally Handicapped People
http://www.ehow.com/how_2038705_travel-mentally-handicapped-people.html

Kids Vacations for Disabled Children And Parents
http://www.beachcalifornia.com/california/disabled-kids-vacations.html

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Ever had a vacation virtually ruined and not by a disappointing destination, but by the flights themselves, either going there, or coming back? And I’m not talking about lost luggage here, which admittedly is always a major pain and statistically is happening more often with each passing year. Rather, I’m talking about the whole [...]]]>

Ever had a vacation virtually ruined and not by a disappointing destination, but by the flights themselves, either going there, or coming back? And I’m not talking about lost luggage here, which admittedly is always a major pain and statistically is happening more often with each passing year. Rather, I’m talking about the whole “horrible” flying experience.

O’Hare Airport, Chicago, Courtesy Wikimedia Commons

O’Hare Airport, Chicago, Courtesy Wikimedia Commons


You see, if flying used to be “fun,” most of us don’t consider it so anymore. According to many sur­veys, most people would prefer to drive to their destina­tions, rather than to take flights to get there. Why? Well, let’s be honest – there are a whole host of reasons. From booking tickets, mak­ing sure you have some of the local currency to use when you get there, getting to the air­port, going through secur­ity, being packed into what feels like a sardine tin, and then perhaps being stuck there for hours waiting for a “slot” to take off, is no picnic.  Then, if you have a connecting flight, you get to look forward to racing to try to make that connection, if you can make it at all, because your first flight was so delayed. What’s worse, it all seems so unavoidable, because you simply can’t drive to most foreign destinations. You have to fly.

So, how do we avoid these scenarios? How do we have a stress-free flight?

Well, although no plan is fool-proof, there are steps you can take to avoid many of the standard problems, and/or alleviate others. Here are some good tips:

Long Night At The Airport Because Of A Missed Connection - "Work by User: Mattes" Courtesy Wikimedia Commons

Long Night At The Airport Because Of A Missed Connection - "Work by User: Mattes" Courtesy Wikimedia Commons

  • Take Care Booking Your Flight. This is of paramount importance. Many problems come from poor or incorrect booking of flights. Make sure you research the costs, that all fees are included in your final price. Then, be certain you’ve selected your seats both coming and going.  If you have children along, consider selecting seats closer to the toilets.
  • Make Sure Your Layovers Between Flights Are Long Enough. Yes, we all hate those long layovers between connecting flights, but they are becoming more necessary for practical reasons. Flight delays are climbing in frequency and length of duration. So, make sure you allow enough time to make it from one connecting flight to the next. Often, an hour is simply not enough. It certainly isn’t if you have to go through customs. Besides, it’s better to spend an extra hour in an airport rather than an extra day because you missed that connecting overseas flight.
  • Tag Your Luggage — Check The Weight Allowance. Different airlines allow different amounts of luggage. Many charge extra for checked bags. Be certain of the total weight limit. Get that wrong and you’ll think you are carrying gold in that “extra” suitcase, because it will cost so much to take it along! Often, online, as with Virgin Atlantic, you can find a website that gives you precise limitations as to maximum size of a piece of baggage, number of pieces, and total weight limit. Make sure you stay within those parameters. Tag your luggage clearly. If it gets lost, this will help them get it back to you. And remember those longer times between flight connections I’m promoting? They help to avoid lost luggage. Tight connections mean your luggage may not make it to that next plane, even if you do!
    Airport Security Check In Line - Courtesy Wikimedia Commons

    Airport Security Check In Line - Courtesy Wikimedia Commons

  • Have Some Local Destination Currency With You. This is important. At the end of several flights, perhaps a day or more in length, you will probably just want to get to your hotel and collapse. This usually involves a taxi, bus, shuttle service, train, or subway ride. You will need local currency for these. What’s more, you should have a good idea of what that currency looks like, what the current exchange rate is, be able to quickly calculate and compare costs. Otherwise, that taxi ride, as compared to a shuttle, may turn out to be prohibitively expensive. For help with this, go to Currate.com.

At Currate.com’s website, you will find everything you need to resolve the above issues. They have regularly updated exchange rates, a reliable onsite currency calculator. What’s more, they even have images of over 180 world currencies. So, if you need to know what an English pound looks like, versus an Egyptian pound, for instance – no problem! Besides all this, Currate.com has a Google-style, world map for you to use where all you have to do is point to your destination and click. As if that isn’t enough, Currate.com has another, wonderful feature, as well. If you have a mobile phone with Internet browser capability you can just go to, http://currate.com/m, or for phones that can handle enhanced capabilities http://currate.com/e. This way, among other things, you always have access to up-to-date information on the current rates of exchange and access to the currency conversion calculator. For this reason, I find Currate.com and my mobile phone indispensable tools when traveling.

  • Always Have Your Paperwork Handy. This includes your tickets and photo identification. Two or more versions of photo identification are best, with one obviously being your passport and/or any visas you may need. Keep these in a folder, that you can quickly access, because just going through security, for example, can require you to show them several times. And, you will be required to display this paperwork coming and going, so truly – keep it handy!
  • Carry Your Bag With You Onto The Plane. I’ve mentioned this before, but it is so important. Because luggage does get lost with ever-greater frequency these days, make sure you always pack an overnight bag to carry on the plane with you. This should include anything you consider an absolute necessity, including any paperwork, prescriptions, a change or two of clothing, cameras – anything you need to make sure that your holiday is a reasonable success.
  • Relax And Dress Comfortably. You’re on vacation, try to enjoy it. Not everything will be perfect, but it can all be seen as an experience. Getting angry won’t resolve your problems. Staying calm and collected is a much better idea.  Clothes should be comfortable for those long flights. You can always change into something more formal once at the hotel.

Will all this guarantee you a stress-free flight? Sadly, no. That’s just not possible. For example, who might be seated next to you, or how they behave, is still up to fate. And super-long flight delays can still wreak havoc with your plans, those connecting flights. Weather can interfere. And lost luggage, again, is always a problem.

Commerical Airplane In Tow at OHare Airport Chicago - User: Arpingstone, Courtesy Wikimedia Commons

Commerical Airplane In Tow at OHare Airport Chicago - User: Arpingstone, Courtesy Wikimedia Commons

Nevertheless, if you do remember always to take the above steps, you help to assure yourself that there will be fewer problems. They will occur less often, and usually will be less severe in nature when they do occur.  And that will go a long way to reducing your airline travel stress. And remember Currate.com. It will go a long ways to helping you reduce stress over knowing the most up-to-date rates on currency exchanges. Keep that mobile phone with Internet browser capability handy!                          

Rob Shelsky, Currate.com Contributing Editor

References:

Travel Trips For Making Airline Travel Less Stressful.
http://www.travelpost.com/articles/airline-travel-tips.aspx

Virgin Atlantic Baggage.
http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/us/passengerinformation/baggage/index.jsp

Lost Luggage Count Rising: Airline Consumer Group.
http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2009/03/17/baggage.html?ref=rss

How To Prevent Lost Luggage.
http://www.squidoo.com/lost-luggage

How To Reduce The Stress Of Traveling.
http://stress.about.com/od/situationalstress/a/travel_stress.htm

To Drive Or Fly? Top Tools For Choosing.
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/biztech/articles/070610/18driving.htm

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