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Travel Tips
Here are a few Travel Tips that we would like you to consider when booking
travel during this time or while you are traveling during this time.
Before You Go
Before you leave, create a highly detailed itinerary, with your
contact information abroad as well as contact information for all people
you will be meeting. Leave this with your family and business colleagues; it
could come in handy should an emergency arise.
Bring at least one extra copy of your legal and travel documents and
credit cards and leave a copy at home in case they are lost or stolen.
Take a wireless communications device, like a Blackberry, or a
cellphone.
Also bring extra cash for emergencies; a shortwave radio to monitor
the news if you are stranded in a non-English- speaking country; extra
batteries; water and nonperishable food; a small first-aid kit; extra
medication; and a copy of your medical prescriptions.
Jot down the address of the American embassy or consulate in
countries you will visit, to expedite registration upon your
arrival.
If you are an elite participant in the loyalty program of an
airline or hotel company, book its services, as you may receive
priority treatment if problems arise.
Book flights as early in the day as possible; they are less likely
to be canceled than later ones. Book the highest class of service you
can afford; you will probably get better treatment than will holders of
cheaper tickets if problems arise. Even if it costs extra, get a paper
ticket, which is more easily exchanged or transferred than an electronic
one.
Select small to midsize hotels that are not popular or large in
size. While at your hotel, limit your time in public places such as the
lobby.
If you're traveling with an advance-purchase ticket,
understand its policy for changes. Some major United States
airlines and foreign carriers recently announced plans to waive change fees
for international tickets bought this month; other carriers'
policies will become effective if war occurs or the government issues a red
alert. Please see detail information at
www.kintetsu.com/airlinepolicies.htm.
Travel lightly. Do not use a luggage tag that has company logos or
other identifying markings on it. Do not put your business card in
your luggage tag; just include your name and address on it.
In Transit
Call ahead to the airport and your airline or check their Web sites
for the latest information on flight changes, delays or other problems.
Make a mental checklist of what to do before you reach the security
checkpoint at the airport, notably putting all metallic objects in your
pockets or on your body, including your watch, into your briefcase; removing
your laptop from its case, and being prepared to remove your shoes.
If you can avoid setting off the metal detector, you will spare
yourself major problems.
At Your Destination
Prearrange a car-service pick-up at your destination but request
that the person meeting you not hold a sign with your name or your
company's name on it. If you take a taxi, do not get in one that is
unmarked.
If you change your travel plans, immediately notify your employer
and family.
Allow extra time for just about everything, like traveling to an
appointment or to the airport.
Avoid public events and places where Americans congregate. While
traveling within the USA or in a country that has strong relations
with the USA, such as Britain, limit your time at the following locations:
Military Complexes
Government Offices/Buildings
Large Religious or Cultural Attractions
Railway Stations, Airports
Tourist Attractions
Be aware of unattended bags; also do not accept any packages
delivered to your hotel that you are not expecting.
Monitor the news so you are aware of what is happening globally and
can respond accordingly.
Finally, try to relax.
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