What should I do if I arrive at the airport and realize that my passport has expired? What to take into account when buying a flight with stops? Is it essential to hire medical assistance? Transfers, traveling with minors, luggage… There are many unforeseen events that can arise when traveling. TOHere, some tips and recommendations to keep in mind.
Air tickets
This issue is as complex as it is unknown to passengers. The month, day and even the time changes the value of an airfare. To this is added (if it is not included) the value of the luggage carried in hand, cart and the suitcase to be checked out. It is also advisable to check that the ticket purchased has a refund and date change. A ticket can never change owner, it cannot be transferred to another person. You must also check very carefully that the name, surname and passport number that appears on the ticket match perfectly with this document.
Scales
If you take a flight with a stopover, check the waiting times at airports and make sure that the stopovers are not less than 2 hours minimum to be able to complete the immigration procedures in time when you arrive at the first country of the trip where you land.
Passport
Although it may be hard to believe, one of the biggest problems that arise at check-in is expired passports. Some manage to “get around this oversight” with the express procedure at the airport itself. It costs about $125,000. While it is not a guarantee that you will not miss your flight, it is worth the try.
Seat selection
Another no less important detail is the selection of the seat. If you do not choose in advance, it is free and you can make the selection at check-in 24 hours before, which may result in free seats in the middle or back of everything, depending on how the flight is. If you want to pay earlier for a better location, airlines have rates for these places ranging from $60 to $180.
Traveler assistance
Not having this requirement when traveling is like taking a car out on the street without insurance. Although some of the major insurers receive many complaints from passengers about the attention received when they need coverage, it is very important to travel with it. Having to pay for any health problem, no matter how minor, abroad can cost a lot of money and in more serious cases it is practically impossible to face due to the high costs of health services.
Traveling with minors
In addition to the identity documents of each one and the passport and visa if necessary, if you travel with your child under 18 years of age without the company of the other parent you need their permission or authorization. This permission can be made before a notary public or before the corresponding authorities, depending on where you live. Authorizations for travel abroad for minors issued by the notaries of the Autonomous City must be registered in the Electronic Registry of the National Directorate of Migration. This requirement is necessary for the minor to leave the country. Revokes (that is, when the authorization is revoked) must also be registered in the electronic Registry of the National Migration Directorate. This procedure is done by notaries. If parents are traveling with their minor children, this procedure is not necessary. In that case, they must present the birth certificate, the marriage record, the passport, DNI or foreign ID card containing the information of the parents or the judicial testimony of adoption or other public instrument that demonstrates the link. The documents serve to prove that he is the child of both. This information can be expanded on the page Argentina.gob.ar
Medications
It is advisable to carry those that you use daily in your hand luggage, others called “eventual” such as pain relievers, anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, anti-allergy, etc. You can carry them in a case in the suitcase to be shipped. Generally, at airports, customs authorities are used to seeing these types of cases with medicines. Carry them in a box and with instructions for use. Remember that some medical prescriptions with certain medications issued in our country electronically “may not have value abroad” and this varies depending on the country. In this case you must contact your travel assistance so that they can generate an order for you in the country where you are located.
Vaccines
On the Argentina.gob.ar page you can check the vaccines that are listed as “mandatory” when traveling. In the specific case of Brazil, the yellow fever vaccine is “recommended.” Something to keep in mind, for example, if you travel to Egypt where it is mandatory. People who, on the recommendation of their doctor, especially older adults or children who should not receive this vaccine, can present themselves at the vaccination centers with a medical order and will be issued an “exempt” certificate.
Luggage
Remember to identify the luggage with your name, address and telephone number and also place a colored tape or other element that is practical and visible for you to see on the tapes when removing the suitcase.
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Rooms
Keep in mind that, when booking a triple room in Europe, some hotels can add a cot to a double or double bed, if it is a child or teenager it would not be a problem, but if it is for an adult it may be an inconvenience.
Allowed and restricted items
Check on the airline’s website what can be transported, whether on board or what is going in the hold. Avoid unpleasant moments such as being called to open your checked suitcase.
Transfers
Do not get into taxis that are offered at low prices at airports, as it can be dangerous. Better to take the transfers already agreed upon. Or hire a taxi at one of the many counters at the airport exit. Calling an Uber is another option.
Credit cards
Notify your bank of the date of your trip so that the cards are enabled. And ask yourself in advance if it is better for you to use cash or pay by card. This is one of the most important doubts when traveling, whether it is convenient to exchange dollars or euros in Argentina or abroad depending on the destination.
Cell phones
Whenever you carry your cell phone, remember that in the “airplane mode” position you do not pay for services for use abroad, as long as you can access a Wi-Fi network.
Electrical adapters
They are very important when traveling. There are up to 5 different connection positions.
driving record
If you rent a car, the Argentine registration is an authorized document to use on Routes, especially in Europe and the United States.
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