20/08/2024
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๐กPOV: From a first-time solo traveller with offload history
Here are some tips that may help you to have a smooth experience at the airport.
1. Fill out your e-Travel 72 hours prior your trip.
2. Be at the Airport 3-4 hours (or mas maaga lalo na't first time mo) before your flight, this will give you enough time to do other things prior to your flight.
3. Check the monitors for your flight status as this will give you an idea if your flight is on time, delayed, or the worst, cancelled.
4. Once you reach the airport, pay for your Travel Tax for Tourists (yong sa akin kasama na sa ticket kaya hassle-free). Usually it is located in front of the entrance or beside the Airline Counters.
5. You may now proceed to your Airline Counters, this time you can check in your baggage and get your Boarding Pass (kahit nakapag-online checkin na, kailangan parin mag check-in sa counter ng airline kung international flight). Your boarding pass, indicates your Gate Number, Boarding Time and Flight Departure Time.
6. Once you have your boarding pass, you may now proceed to the Immigration lane. This is one of the most time-consuming parts, a combination of all travelers (Except Foreign Passport Holders) in one line. And wait for your turn. (2PM ang flight ko pero 7AM pumunta na agad ako sa immigration kaya kahit may kulang ang papers ko nagkaroon pa ako ng time na maiprovide ito.)
๐ Sample Immigration questions:
a. Where is your travel destination?
b. What is your purpose of travel?
c. When is your travel back to the Philippines?
d. Do you have a return ticket?
e. Did you book an accommodation? Where?
f. Who's with you?
g. Are you working in the Government or Private?
(Tinanong sa akin ito lahat. Tip: be consistent with your answers)
๐ Immigration Tips:
a. Be honest and answer the questions one at a time.
b. Do not give too much words or explanation as this may lead to more questions.
c. Supporting documents such as COE, Salary, Contract or Bank Certificate might go handy if ONLY asked.
d. Be confident and focused. Knowing your travel details is very important.
e. If you have an offload history like me, make sure you are more ready this time. Kung ano yong wala o kulang mo sa mga requirements mo noon, dapat kompleto na ngayon. They also have the record of your offload history so be consistent with your answers to establish the purpose your travel well.
7. Once you have completed your Immigration Clearance, you may now proceed to X-RAY, Strictly NO LIQUIDS more than 100ml, NO SHARP objects, Food restriction depends on your country of destination. Illegal Drugs, Aerosol are also not permitted. Check your airlines for more Items not allowed onboarding.
8. After X-RAY and you have time, you may also go for a Lounge located in the airport. They offer free Lounge for limited Credit Card holders.
9. Please be mindful of your BOARDING TIME on your designated GATE NUMBER in your Boarding Pass.
10. Once the gate is open for Boarding, Congratulations! It is your time to go inside the aircraft and have a safe Flight!
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