For all inexperienced as well as experienced air passengers, it is important to make their travel comfortable and safe. With some easy and effective tips you can have a relaxed flight.

Before you take off, make sure that you know the correct flight number of your particular flight. This will help you to avoid last minute confusions. Claim your luggage properly, find the counter to check in and locate your boarding gate.

By laying your electronic gadgets flat at the security-check counter, you can speed up your security check process. Check your own bag properly before you leave. Things like scissors, nail cutters, match box etc which are not allowed, keep them away way before your security check. Think through the screening process while you are packing your luggage.

Carry your medicines for the trip. If you suffer from a serious ailment, it is advisable to carry a notification and identity card in case of an emergency. You can bring a book with yourself to kill some in-flight time. Get a well organized toiletry pack with yourself that carries your toiletries, paper napkins etc. To ease the strong air conditioner inside the craft, you can carry a warm pullover with yourself.

Pay attention to the pre flight briefing. Things like locations of the closest emergency exits and placement of oxygen masks etc should be noted. Read the aircraft emergency procedure manual before takeoff. Do not put heavy objects in the overhead storage bins. While you are seated, keep your seat belts fastened. In international flights, in which drinking is allowed, do not drink too much while flying as the atmosphere inside the Cabin is pressurized and too much of drinking may affect your health.

Ordinary meals and snacks are provided by the crew. But, you can also carry dry snacks of your choice. If you are one of those who experience pain in your ears while landing, you can chew some gums and can swallow often to reduce it. Yawning also helps get rid of the ear pressure. Or you can also blow your nose while closing it with your two fingers.

After you have reached your destination, do not forget to get your checked-in baggage, if any. After collecting the baggage, tally the code to make sure you have made the right claim. If you are arriving late at night, the hotel and cab bookings should be done way before. It always gets easier if you are visiting a new city or place.