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KNOW YOU CHENNAI AIRPORT

Chennai airport building as such is situated just 350 Meters away from Thirisoolam railway station. It has 4 terminals. T1 houses the domestic arrival and departure sections and it is separate from the other terminals. Floor 1 contains the airport manager’s office.  Floor 2 houses departure gates. All gates lead to the same departure hall.
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AIRPORT PROCEDURES FOR THE FIRST TIMERS

          If you are a first time flyer to a foreign destination,  here are some helpful tips. As you enter the International departure gate into the hall, ask or search for the check in counter of YOUR AIRLINE for the economy class passengers. Queue up there with your passport, air ticket & visa if you
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AIRPORT GENERAL TIPS

FIRST OF ALL CHECK THE VALIDITY OF YOUR PASSPORT. IT MUST HAVE ATLEASET 6-8 MONTHS VALIDITY FROM THE END DATE OF YOUR TRIP ABROAD. You can renew your passport even one year before the expiry date.    Once you appear at the passport office for the renewal,  the renewed passport will reach you within 10days. It
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HOW TO CALCULATE HIDDEN TOUR COST

For assessing & comparing the economy of the tour price offered by various tour operators. Ask if lunch and dinner are included on all days, since each buffet meal will cost bet. Rs.500-750/. Now you may calculate how much it will come to in this tour, if included for the number of days covered. Find
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BOARDING PASS SECRETS

It is the usual habit for any air traveler to throw away the boarding pass of their flight. This article is just to highlight the secret information hidden in the boarding pass and the necessity to shred it before disposing it, instead of crumpling it and throwing it away. There is plenty of information on
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CABIN LUGGAGE IN FLIGHT

The attacks on the World Trade Centre Twin Towers in 2001 changed aviation forever. After this, airport and airline security was significantly stepped up, and rules regarding items allowed in passenger hand luggage were tightened Be it a first timer or a frequent flyer, doubts occur about the articles that could be and should not
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HOW TO SAFEGUARD YOURSELF WHILE ABROAD

It is quite natural for anyone to feel a bit uncomfortable when you are visiting any country as a group or as a backpacker. All countries are reasonable safe and you have to be on alert or be prepared to adjust yourself to the new situation. I prefer to follow the following. If going alone,
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HOW TO TRACE YOUR MISSING CHECKED IN BAGGAGE

HOW TO TRACE YOUR MISSING CHECKED IN BAGGAGE  Sometimes it happens that your checked in baggage has not arrived with you at your destination. It usually happens while transiting in your journey, especially when the transit time is very short or if your first flight is delayed too much and you may need to walk
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FREE UPGRADE TO BUSINESS CLASS

FREE UPGRADE TO BUSINESS CLASS It is the dream of many to travel by business class and who is going to say no, if it is offered free!!. Generally airlines do not offer free upgrades. But there are a few exceptions.  There are occasions when the flight is over booked for various reasons in the
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CHOOSING YOUR FLIGHT SEAT

CHOOSING YOUR FLIGHT SEAT Seat preference varies from individual to individual according to one’s need. Airlines sell their premium seats on line and only the left out ones are given during check in at the airport. Mothers with toddlers and oldies prefer the seats just behind the partition across within the plane since they offer