Students- Airline Travel -8 Incredible Tips

Going Abroad for studies ? Applying for different colleges and universities involves lot of planning. As a student, you don't just have to consider the good college, hostels, scholarships, education system but also have to arrange the Airline Travel so that you reach the university well before the session starts. Planning in advance can save lots of time and pressure at the end time

I am going to discuss 8 incredible tips for Students taking Airline Travel

1. Advance booking : The minute you get the student visa or I 20 form , please go ahead and get the reservation created. Make sure that you are flexible with your dates. Flexibility with dates would give you an option of selecting different date even if the flight is sold out . Booking should be done atleast 2 months before the departure date. Airline's are relatively less occupied during the weekdays.
2. Best Deals : Almost all the Airline provide the best deal during student travel. Make sure that you explore al the prevailing deals in the market before finalising your ticket. Few of the Airline gives an extra baggage allowance where in you can carry 1 piece extra than the permitted baggage allowance. Booking online also gives you more discount than booking directly with the travel agent or the Airline.
3. Special service Request : Are you a vegetarian? If yes, then don't forget to get the vegetarian meal option added in the booking. Any special service can be added in the booking. Check about the pre seating and assign best seats before the flight.
4. Airport / Destination Details : Please do some research and make sure that you know the nearest Airport to your destination. In US the immigration is cleared at the first point of entry . For e.g: If you are going from London- Sanfrancisco and flight goes via New York , immigration would be cleared at first point of entry i.e New York.
5. Crystal clear with the Travel dates : Be specific and very clear with your travel dates. Your travel agent should have all the details starting from your travel date to the final destination. As far as possible ,let him know about the university you are going to. The date you need to report and the date preference.
6. Direct Flights : Remember to take direct flight to your destination as this would save time and you would be able to reach your place in short time. Some universities organises the pick up facility from the Airport. Speak to the university first to check on any such offer.
7. Be well verse with the Airport Rules: Please take some time out and read about the security and airport regulation of the country as these rules varies from country to country. UK allow only 1 cabin baggage where as 2 cabin baggage are allowed in US. Its always good to go through the website and airport rules and policies.
8. Transit Visa : Don't forget to check about the transit visa. If you are traveling to US and transiting via LON and your stop is not more than 24 hours then its all right. However, if you are planning to stay in London for 2 days then DATV visa is must and its entirely your responsibility to arrange visa. Remember - No Visa, no entry.

You are leaving your family and country to study abroad and I am sure that comfortable Airline Travel is first step towards your bright future. This is the travel, that you would remember throughout out your life.

Have a nice flight and All the Best !!