You are on your way to the airport and you remember that you have forgotten something very important at home, or even worse, you have forgotten to take your passport or ID. Thousands of people miss their flight every day for not organizing well BEFORE going to the airport. Many times we think more about what to take for the trip, when I arrive what will I do? And before you reach your destination you must reach the airport.
To prevent this from happening to you, we recommend that you make a checklist of all the things you should keep in mind before leaving home, this way you will be much more relaxed and you will not have last minute problems. Let's imagine that we are in Tenerife and we are going to take an international flight at Tenerife South airport. What things do we have to take into account?
How are you going to the airport?
One of the first things to be clear about is how you will get to the airport and how long it will take you to get there. If you are going by car, you should park in the Tenerife South Airport car park. Parking at the airport can sometimes be complicated, make sure you arrive with time and try to book a parking space, companies like Parkos offer this service. If you are going to need long-term parking, look for a low-cost car park if you don't want to be surprised. If you don't have a car or don't want to park at the airport, it is best to go by taxi or public transport. In any case, calculate the time well and don't go to the limit, especially if you have to check in your luggage. Ideally, you should leave with 3 hours to spare, if you don't check in your luggage you can go more calmly.
Do you have everything you need?
Imagine you arrive at the Tenerife South airport car park and you can't find your passport. You have left it at home and there is no turning back, you have lost your flight and your holidays. It is very important to check that you have your passport and ID. Keep it in a safe place where it cannot fall out. This seems like something silly, but if you travel often you don't check it or give it the importance it should have. The other essential is to have your boarding pass. With new technologies it is easy to have it on your mobile, but remember to check in online whenever you can. If you have to check in, remember to arrive well in advance if you don't want to suffer the nerves. Also, make sure you have your credit card, some cash, your health card and hotel reservations if applicable. Check that all the documentation is in order.
Make a travel checklist
For less essential, but equally necessary things, make a good checklist with everything you will need during the trip: clothes, toothbrush, mobile charger, underwear etc. If you search the internet there are many checklists that you can use perfectly. If you free your memory of all these things you can focus on organizing your trip and enjoy your vacation.
