Don’t panic when traveling abroad！ Experts suggest “5 things to check before boarding”

▲ Travel can be a stressful process for many people, from packing luggage and going through customs to boarding the plane—each step requires careful attention. (Photo / Dashizhi / Illustration)

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Travel can be a stressful process for many people, from packing luggage and going through customs to boarding the plane—each step requires careful attention. To ensure a smooth journey, the travel website Kelsey Clarksuggests a 5-item pre-boarding checklist that you can use as a reference.

1. Get expedited (automatic) clearance:Before departure, apply for the automated immigration clearance service (E-Gate). Passport verification, fingerprint scanning, and facial recognition are all very simple steps. It’s said that you can clear customs in just 12 seconds, saving you a lot of time waiting in line.

2. Purchase travel insurance:It’s better to be safe than sorry. Don’t let flight delays or cancellations ruin your travel mood.

3. Sign up for SMS notification services:Services like FlightStats can track your flight status. If there are any issues with your flight, they will send you an SMS or email. At least you’ll know in advance if there’s a delay, avoiding the frustration of waiting at the airport aimlessly.

4. Confirm the size of your carry-on luggage:It’s better to choose a soft fabric bag with expandable compartments that open with a zipper. Sometimes hard-shell carry-on suitcases are too big to fit in the overhead compartments. Before boarding, confirm the airline’s baggage size restrictions.

5. Prepare before boarding:Before departure, confirm which terminal you’ll be using, and know exactly where the boarding gate is as soon as you arrive. It’s best to also check how far the gate is and how much time it will take to get there. Otherwise, wandering aimlessly or running around the airport will definitely make you anxious before your trip even begins.