The document provides various travel tips for safety and comfort at the airport and during air travel. It offers advice on how to avoid being a victim of crime at the airport by not leaving luggage unattended and avoiding accepting strange packages. It also suggests ways to avoid pickpocketing like carrying your purse securely. The document then discusses how to get the best airline ticket deals through flexibility and package booking. It concludes with tips for effective complaining to airlines and explanations of common airline ticket terms and conditions.

1. Travel Tips Airport Safety Tips

2. How can I avoid being the victim of a crime at the airport? Don’t let your guard down Leave your valuables at home Walk with confidence Never accept gifts or packages from unknown parties Never leave your luggage unattended Mark your luggage so it can easily be identified as yours

3. How can I avoid being the victim of a pickpocket? Don’t travel in narrow alleys or poorly lit streets. Place a rubber band around your wallet Carry your purse under your arm. Carry your money under your clothes.

4. Airline Ticket Tips Getting The Best Deal How can I get a better rate on my Airline tickets? Make your reservations as soon as you have decided on travel plans be flexible about when you travel Check into splitting your trip into two roundtrip sections booking your travel plans as a package Ask if this is the best rate

5. Tips for Making your Flight More Comfortable What should I do if a fire causes an emergency evacuation of the aircraft? How can I avoid injury on my flight? How can I be more comfortable on the plane? How can I reduce the effects of motion sickness? How can I reduce the effects of a change in altitude on my ears?

6. Twelve tips for effective complaining Go for immediate gratification Take good notes Act fast Go with paper Send the letter to somebody Keep it short and polite Use your clout Ask for something Be reasonable Know your rights Use your big plastic stick Don't give up

7. Airline Ticket Jargon What is the difference between nonstop, direct and connecting flights? Is the best way to get there with a nonstop, direct or connecting flight? What does it mean if it states that the ticket is nontransferable? What happens if I have to cancel my trip?

8. Air Travel Tips When making a reservation, always ask about fees or penalties for changing or canceling