The plane is the fastest and most convenient way to get to anywhere in the world. Many tourists prefer to travel by airliner rather than by train or bus. In some cases, air transport is the only way to get to the right place. But air travel sometimes scares passengers who are about to travel for the first time. Before boarding a plane, the traveler must go through certain procedures.
You can purchase a travel document for a seat on an airliner through the ticket office at the airport, at the air carrier's office or via the Internet. Buying an e-ticket is a fast and convenient way. The future passenger must correctly enter passport and personal data so that there are no difficulties during boarding.
After payment, an electronic ticket is sent to the tourist by e-mail. The document needs to be printed, especially if we are talking about international air travel. Passport control staff may require you to present a printed ticket if you have questions.
Arrival time at the airport
You must be at the airport terminal 2-3 hours before departure. This time is enough to go through the control procedures, even in case of difficulties and disputable situations. Tourists with small children should arrive at the airport in advance. And do not forget that there may be traffic jams on the way to the airport.
When you arrive at the air hub, go to the terminal from which the aircraft will depart. You can find out about the terminal number from the electronic travel document. And if you have problems finding the right terminal, contact the airport staff or look at the building diagram on the official website of the air harbor.
You will be able to enter the terminal only after passing the preliminary control procedure.
To do this, follow these steps:
- Each airport has special containers for things. There is a separate container for each passenger. There you should put your personal belongings and luggage.
- Put all the contents of your pockets in it. This will avoid additional checks by the control service.
- The container with things should be put on a special tape. Items will be scanned for prohibited items.
- The traveler passes through a metal detector.
- If the metal detector does not reveal anything, the passenger goes to the check-in hall.
When the preliminary control procedure is completed, the traveler must find an electronic scoreboard on which he will find out information about the departure time of the airliner. When the scoreboard is found, you should go to a special counter to check in for the upcoming flight.
Before the check-in procedure, you must check in your personal luggage, except for things that you plan to take on board the aircraft as hand luggage. After that, the passenger receives a boarding pass. Information about the dimensions and weight of free cargo must be clarified in advance through the official website of the airline. Each airline has its own rules regarding baggage and carry-on baggage.
If the departure of the airliner will not be soon, and you are among the first passengers for the registration procedure, you can ask about issuing a document to land on a specific seat in the cabin. On the boarding pass you will find information about the exit number where you should go.
Before an international flight, tourists go through not only airport security checks, but also passport control. it necessary procedure for travelers who are going to travel outside our country. Not all tourists know what passport control is and how the procedure is carried out.
Passport control is carried out in the following order:
- Observing the sequence, passengers approach a special counter. Air harbor workers check the documents of the tourist.
- Tourists must present the original passport. An airport employee, as well as a border guard officer, may ask the passenger to show a boarding pass.
- If the tourist's documents are in order, then a stamp is placed confirming the fact of passing through passport control without violations. This means that the passenger can cross the state border, since no violations were detected.
In each country, passport control is carried out according to certain rules of local border services. But in any case, the documents of the tourist must have a mark on the full passage of passport control.
Air travel with children under the age of 14 is a frightening undertaking for inexperienced tourists. But in reality, passing through passport control for passengers with children is not as complicated a procedure as it seems. Travelers traveling by air with children must collect the necessary package of documents in advance.
It includes:
- Foreign passport of the child, made according to the international model.
- An international parental passport may be presented, which contains information about the child and his photo.
- Children's birth certificate in the original.
A child who is 14 years old must go through passport control separately from their parents. He must have a personal international passport. If traveling abroad is carried out with one parent, then the written permission of the second parent is required for the child to leave. The written consent of one of the parents is required only for international flights. This document is not required for domestic flights.
If you prepare in advance Required documents, and you will also follow the established rules for passing control and registration at the airport, there will be no difficulties. But in any case, arrive at the airport terminal 2-3 hours in advance, so that in case of difficulties during the check, you will not be late for the plane.
How to get through passport control
Question:
What types of control do passengers need to go through at the airport?
Answer:
All passengers on domestic flights are subject to passport control and security control. After the screening, passengers wait for departure in a specially designated area. Passengers on international flights have to undergo more thorough screening. They pass customs control, security control, as well as passport control. In order to pass all types of control at the airport, passengers of international flights must arrive at least two and a half hours before the departure time of the aircraft indicated on the ticket, and passengers of domestic flights - an hour and a half before the departure of the aircraft.
check-in
Arriving at the airport, passengers check in for the flight and receive a boarding pass, which contains:
- the date,
- time,
- flight number,
- boarding gate number
- seat in a plane.
You can also register online from your home or office. This registration starts 24 hours before. You yourself choose a seat convenient for you in the cabin and print out your boarding pass yourself. Upon arrival at the airport, the passenger does not need to contact the check-in desk if he is flying without luggage.
Mobile check-in is also available to passengers. To pass it, just go to the airline's website from your mobile phone and indicate the number electronic ticket(or passenger's name and flight number). The system itself will find the desired flight and prompt you to choose a seat in the cabin. After that, an SMS message containing a unique barcode will be sent to the mobile phone. To get a boarding pass, you need to attach the screen of a cell phone with a barcode on the display to special equipment located in the check-in hall.
A paper boarding pass is required to proceed to the boarding gate.
Baggage clearance
At the check-in desk, each passenger can check in their luggage. Baggage will not be checked in to the final destination if the passenger is flying on different airlines with different tickets. In this case, you need to re-register at the intermediate point.
hand luggage
You can take items in hand luggage only of a certain size and weight. In economy class, up to 10 kg is allowed, in business - 15 kg. Baggage size must not exceed 115 cm in three dimensions (55×40×20). Low-cost carriers have different requirements for hand luggage, you can find them on the carrier's website.
It is forbidden to transport piercing objects, liquids exceeding 100 ml in volume, radioactive, explosive, flammable substances in hand luggage. The list of prohibited items for transportation in hand luggage is best checked in advance with your airline representative.
In excess of the established norm, in addition to the allowed baggage, passengers are allowed to take into the cabin of the aircraft:
- notebook,
- bouquet of flowers,
- camcorder, camera,
- umbrella,
- baby portable cradle
- cane,
- diapers and children food,
- the documents,
- reading book,
- outerwear,
- cell phone,
- crutches, stretchers or a wheelchair when transporting a passenger with reduced mobility,
- bag with purchases from the Duty Free store.
The weight allowance for free baggage allowance in the cargo hold of an aircraft is limited. Usually it is about 20 kg for an economy class passenger and about 30 for those traveling in business class. Approximately 3 euros will have to be paid for each kilogram in excess of the established norm. To ensure that your bags and suitcases are handled with particular care, you can ask the airport employee for a sticker on your suitcase “FRAGILE”* at check-in.
Such - fragile - things can be transported in the cabin as hand luggage. But at the same time, it is necessary to comply with the established limit on weight and dimensions. If you want to transport fragile luggage weighing up to 75 kg, for example musical instruments, then you need to purchase a separate ticket for one seat. If a total weight exceeds 75 kg, such baggage is carried on two or more seats, and this will require the required number of air tickets. No discounts are given.
Checked baggage
Usually, in the baggage that you will check in, you can carry any items except dangerous:
- drugs,
- explosives, etc. (according to international classification).
Overweight baggage
The passenger is obliged to pay for the carriage of baggage in excess of the free baggage allowance, at the established rate in force on the day of carriage, for the entire carriage to the destination. In order not to overpay for baggage, you need to check the baggage allowance on the airline's website in advance. It is better to pay for excess baggage online, the cost of paying for excess baggage at the airport is much higher, on average 20 euros per 1 kg.
It should be borne in mind that the excess of the norms is also limited, even with a surcharge. Excess baggage must not exceed:
- for economy class passengers - 32 kg and 203 cm,
- for business class passengers - 50 kg and 203 cm.
When passing through security control, you must present a ticket, a boarding pass and a document proving the identity of the passenger.
During the pre-flight screening, the passenger is requested to provide for verification with the help of technical means of screening (introscope):
- outerwear,
- shoes,
- items containing metal (belts, keys, cigarettes, cigarette cases, etc.).
Passengers with implanted devices that stimulate cardiac activity are subjected to personal (individual) inspection without the use of technical means.
Passengers who, due to health reasons (disabled people, people with limited physical abilities, etc.) cannot undergo pre-flight screening procedures on a general basis, undergo pre-flight screening at the airport medical center.
Some passengers may also be checked individually. Such inspection is carried out only:
- according to the decision of the employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs,
- by decision of the aviation security services of the airport,
- persons of the same sex as the passenger being inspected,
- in the presence of two witnesses,
- with the participation of employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in transport,
- with mandatory protocol.
customs control
Customs control includes inspection of personal luggage and belongings. The currency that you have with you in the form of cash is subject to declaration (oral or written). It all depends on the amount of currency. Import to the Russian Federation and export from Russia of cash foreign currency individuals(residents and non-residents) is carried out without restrictions. Cash foreign currency is subject to mandatory declaration if its amount exceeds the equivalent of 10,000 euros.
If you have goods in your baggage, for which the export or import of which an additional duty is paid in case of exceeding the amount of duty-free import, you will have to leave them or pay a fee. Such goods include cigarettes, coffee, wine, tobacco products, spirits, perfumes.
In case of suspicion of the presence of dangerous objects and substances in the passenger's belongings, a manual search of the passenger's belongings may be carried out. Passenger, who during the inspection found dangerous substances and objects:
- weapon,
- ammunition,
- explosives,
- explosives,
- explosive devices,
- narcotic,
- poisonous,
- poisonous,
- radioactive substances are not allowed to fly. The act drawn up at the same time and the seized substances or objects are transferred to the internal affairs bodies to resolve the issue of bringing the passenger to criminal liability.
Passport control
After passing through customs control, passengers go through passport control. If you are making a domestic flight, then you need to present an identity document of a citizen of the Russian Federation (passport, diplomatic passport, international passport, military ID, sailor's passport (sailor's identity card)). If the flight is international, you need to present your passport.
When leaving the Russian Federation, employees of the border control department only check the legality of the passenger's stay on the territory of the Russian Federation and do not control the citizen's right to enter another country. In accordance with Art. 6 “On the Procedure for Departure from the Russian Federation and Entry into the Russian Federation”, the obligation to control the availability of a visa and the validity of the documents required for entry into the country of destination is assigned to the air carrier. Documents can be checked by an authorized representative of the airline during check-in or directly during boarding.
When entering Russia and leaving Russia, foreign citizens are required to present valid (according to the validity period) documents issued by authorized bodies, proving their identity and recognized Russian Federation and a Russian visa.
If a child under the age of thirteen is traveling with you, you must show the border guards his birth certificate, and in the case of his independent flight or flight with one of the parents, consent to leave.
When flying internationally, you have to go through many different procedures. From registration and control, to customs control at the airport. That is why it is worth arriving at the airport at least 2 hours before departure. After all, these procedures can take a very long time - from 15 minutes to an hour.
Do not forget about passing through passport control at the airport. This is very important, because if any problems arise, you simply will not be allowed beyond this very control. To do this, you need to ensure that all your documents are in perfect order. Therefore, check them carefully before sending to.
The most important thing is to you had on hand one of the following documents, in addition to tickets:
- foreign, diplomatic or service passports;
- special seaman's passport;
- return certificate.
If you are a citizen of a foreign country, then you must have a document that would prove your identity. At the same time, they will especially look at the validity of this document.
Passport control at the airport.
Passport control usually takes place after check-in and baggage check-in. You receive your boarding pass, and then go through the appropriate doors.
There will be racks or small booths. You need to queue up for one of them. When you approach an employee, you need to show your passport and boarding pass. He will scan it and compare the photo there with your face. Therefore, there is no need to be nervous or argue with employees. Calmly wait until he checks everything and you will pass.
If you have any debts to certain government services then they won't let you through. The airport employee will have all the information displayed on the computer screen.
You may be asked a few simple questions. For example, “For what purpose are you going to another country?” or “Where did you get your passport?” You need to answer them calm and confident. If there are any problems, you may be asked and general passport.
If you have a second one, then you should take it just in case.
Prepare your passport and boarding pass in advance.
when you drive on tourist visa , then it may also be necessary your voucher or confirmation from the hotel.
By the way, with the development of the latest technologies, some airports have introduced new passport control systems. Take, for example, passport control at Sheremetyevo. Terminal E has already installed two booths with automated passenger service at passport control. Following such a system, it was also applied in.
Passport control with children
Make sure you have on hand required package of documents to cross the border with minors.
When a child is accompanied by both parents, it is necessary that information about him be indicated in their passports. If he is already 5 years old, then he must have his quality photography.
If the father and mother have different surnames, you will also need his birth certificate.
Documents of children must be in perfect order before the trip.
It also happens that the child is accompanied by only one of the parents. Then you need to have with you and notarized permission from father or mother. This document must indicate the country of arrival and the period of stay there.
When you send a child alone, you need permission from both parents in addition to his passport.
Passage of customs control
After passport control is passed, you go to customs. There you will be asked put all your personal belongings in a special basket, including all metal objects. They will go through the scanner. If you find any prohibited items, you will be stopped. These include:
- weapon;
- ammunition;
- explosives or explosive devices;
- narcotic, poisonous, poisonous and radioactive substances.
At the same time, an act will be drawn up, which will be transferred to the internal affairs bodies along with the seized items to clarify the following circumstances.
Customs control.
It must also be taken into account that you must not have any items prohibited for transportation without declaring. it perfumes, tobacco products and alcohol exceeding the limit allowed for free transportation. The same goes for currencies.
After your belongings are checked, you may also be examined. Only after all procedures are completed, you will be able to go to your gate on the plane.
Border control at Sheremetyevo Airport follows the same scenario.
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US Customs
Step 2: Arriving in the USA
Upon arrival, follow the signs for international arrivals to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Don't hesitate so you don't end up last in line. There are usually two of them - for US citizens and permanent residents and for foreigners (for visitors).
Step 3: Passport control
Some US airports are equipped with special machines that replace inspectors and fully automate passport control. They scan your document (visa, green card or passport), take a picture of you and ask you a few questions about what you are bringing into the US. Further, with a printout from such a machine, you follow in the direction of customs. True, such machines do not work for all categories of citizens (the list depends on the airport).
If you are dealing with an inspector at the airport, just give him your passport with valid visa and a completed customs declaration.
Photo: shutterstock Step 4: Customs control
Machines “sort” people and direct them to different queues. Someone is quickly passed through the "green corridor", and someone is sent to the "red" (depending on what you are carrying and what you have indicated in the declaration). If you go through manual control, you simply submit your passport and customs declaration to the officer and answer questions about the purpose of your visit to the United States.
Step 5: Baggage claim - and welcome to America!
Once US Customs is behind you, follow the signs to baggage claim. The screens will show the baggage number assigned to your flight. Wait for your friends and go to the place of transfer or exit from the airport.
Welcome to America!
First of all, remember that US Customs is a serious matter, so don't joke about bombs, terrorism, smuggling, and so on. Also, in the zone of customs and immigration control, you can not take pictures, smoke and use mobile phone: You are inside a high security US government facility.
Well, remember that as soon as you leave the baggage claim and customs control area, you will not be able to return, so do not forget your things!
Successful customs clearance and pleasant travels!
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