In case you've ever thought about traveling to India and then taking a domestic flight somewhere, here is some advice:
First, if you are having a taxi pick you up at your accommodation tell them your flight is 1/2 hour earlier than it really is, that way when they arrive half an hour late, they'll really be on time. When you get into the cab and they tell you it will only take 30 minutes to get to the airport, remember it will really take 45-1 hour, especially if you're in a major city with a lot of traffic, which you probably are if you are flying. When chatting with the driver, keep an eye on the road to make sure they are taking you to the domestic terminal, not the international terminal (it's so easy to get confused, all of the foreigners leave eventually, don't they?!?). Please remember to carry a hard copy of your itinerary, you will not be allowed into the airport without it. They will make you go to a counter next to the airport and charge you at least ten times what it costs you to print in at an internet cafe. Plus, if you didn't take the advice at the beginning of the paragraph, you are probably running late and these lines can move very slowly (remember shoving is the norm). Once you are in the airport, don't think it will be easy to find the counter. Luckily, they don't close the counters 45 minutes prior to departure like they do in the States, so if you miss calculated how long all of this would take and you're plane leaves in 20 minutes do not dismay! Be sure you find a friendly airline staff person who will personally escort you through the secret passageways (aka elevators) of the airport so you can arrive safely just in time to board the airplane. Actually, just in time to board a bus that will take you to the airplane where there may or may not be someone else assigned to your seat. Calming explain this to the stewardess, who will tell you to just keep the seat you randomly sat down in while waiting, unless of course you prefer a window. Lastly, enjoy the flight!
First, if you are having a taxi pick you up at your accommodation tell them your flight is 1/2 hour earlier than it really is, that way when they arrive half an hour late, they'll really be on time. When you get into the cab and they tell you it will only take 30 minutes to get to the airport, remember it will really take 45-1 hour, especially if you're in a major city with a lot of traffic, which you probably are if you are flying. When chatting with the driver, keep an eye on the road to make sure they are taking you to the domestic terminal, not the international terminal (it's so easy to get confused, all of the foreigners leave eventually, don't they?!?). Please remember to carry a hard copy of your itinerary, you will not be allowed into the airport without it. They will make you go to a counter next to the airport and charge you at least ten times what it costs you to print in at an internet cafe. Plus, if you didn't take the advice at the beginning of the paragraph, you are probably running late and these lines can move very slowly (remember shoving is the norm). Once you are in the airport, don't think it will be easy to find the counter. Luckily, they don't close the counters 45 minutes prior to departure like they do in the States, so if you miss calculated how long all of this would take and you're plane leaves in 20 minutes do not dismay! Be sure you find a friendly airline staff person who will personally escort you through the secret passageways (aka elevators) of the airport so you can arrive safely just in time to board the airplane. Actually, just in time to board a bus that will take you to the airplane where there may or may not be someone else assigned to your seat. Calming explain this to the stewardess, who will tell you to just keep the seat you randomly sat down in while waiting, unless of course you prefer a window. Lastly, enjoy the flight!
LOL! Oh the joys! ;-)
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