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搭飛機是很普遍的交通方式，但對於有些人來說，飛行可能帶來不小壓力。本篇文章整理包括飛行時穿著、機場報到、機場安檢、飛行中及降落後，一些可以留意的事情與搭機禮儀，讓你可以更自在享受舒適安全的旅程。
【飛行穿搭】
1. 避免太緊身衣褲，特別是牛仔褲
服裝是影響搭飛機舒適度的關鍵。飛機起飛後的氣壓會改變，如果血液循環不好，很容易出現水腫的問題，更嚴重的話會出現深靜脈血栓的症狀。所以搭飛機盡量要穿寬鬆一點的衣服，特別是長途飛行，盡量避免穿太貼身的牛仔褲。選擇天然會呼吸的物料(例如棉質、亞麻布等)，對身體的負荷會減輕。飛機上空間有限，把頭髮綁起來避免打結也會感到舒服點。延伸閱讀：《知識》航空旅行保健新知 ─「經濟艙症候群」
2. 避免穿高跟鞋、戴過多飾品
避免穿著高跟鞋或窄版鞋，以防奔跑趕飛機。舒適透氣好走好穿脫是首選。長途飛行若想要保持舒適，可換上航空公司準備的拖鞋。如果飛機不幸要緊急降落，穿高跟鞋或身上配戴太多飾品不方便逃生，也可能會損壞充氣逃生梯。逃生時，外面的地面可能是冰的、潮濕的或是會被玻璃、燃油、飛機碎片覆蓋，選擇好走包覆性佳的鞋子也關乎安全，延伸閱讀：《知識》關於飛機上的艙門
3. 留意衣服上的文字
有些衣服的印字都帶着一點政治色彩，其實有不少航空公司都有明文規定不可穿帶有攻擊意味的衣著上飛機。到中東地區旅行轉機的女生們，就要多加留意衣著會否太暴露，切記要避免太低胸或太貼身的上衣，短褲也要避免，減少不必要的麻煩。
【機場報到、安全檢查】
1. 建議提早2到3小時到機場
提前確認前往機場的交通方式及預期塞車的狀況。如果可以建議提早2到3小時到機場，給予自己充裕的時間。特別是搭乘廉價航空，由於搭機限制較多，報到櫃台通常也相較傳統航空少，因此可能會有大排長龍的狀況，這也是為什麼大部分廉價航空都建議180分鐘前抵達機場。
2. 確認航空公司官網必要須知
每一家航空公司的飛安、行李登機標準都大同小異，但仍然稍微有些不同，建議再次上航空公司官網確認各種必要須知，可以讓自己的通關更為順利。例如航空公司會要求乘客在特定的時間前抵達報到，可能是1小時，也可能是40分鐘，端看不同航空公司的關櫃時間而定。另外，提前辦理網路登機報到，就不需要大排長龍等待報到。
3. 太晚報到可能機位會由候補乘客取代
如果太晚抵達機場辦理登機或取得登機證，航空公司很可能會將機位釋出，接受現場候補乘客取代登機。假設這種拒絕登機的狀況發生在我們身上，因為是乘客自身問題造成的，航空公司有很大可能是不需要賠償。延伸閱讀：《知識》為什麼航空公司會超賣機位？
4. 鋰電池請隨身攜帶
再次確認航空公司手提隨身行李的登機限制，除了大小長寬之外，液體、膠狀、電池、打火機、行動電源等，哪些應該放在隨身行李、哪些應該放在托運行李之中，都必須再次檢查清楚，避免影響通關的時間。讓機師們最擔心的是飛機上的火和煙，飛行中若是需要為電子設備充電，請務必讓鋰電池放在自己的隨身包內，勿放在行李箱內托運。
5. 事先檢查托運行李是否超重
現在航空公司針對超重行李的處理是愈來愈嚴格，所以建議出門前就檢查隨身或是託運行李是否超重。在登機時，在一大群旅客前將超重行李一件一件取出相當費時，也會造成後面排隊的人困擾。延伸閱讀：《知識》搭飛機如何降低行李遺失的機會？
6. 易碎物品務必標註
經常出差的人知道應該帶什麼東西，也知道易碎物品不要打包。但是，如果一定得攜帶貴重物品，請將行李標記為易碎品。至少可確保行李獲得妥善處理，幸運的話，行李有可能放置在最上面。
7. 安檢時提早將穿戴金屬物品取下
在排隊等安檢時，就可以將身上穿戴的一些物品拿下，並放在隨身提包或背包內。如包內有平板電腦或是筆記本電腦，也要記得取出，並另外放置在一個檢查盤裡。理論上，每個國家的海關對安全檢查都很嚴格，會要求旅客將身上的鑰匙、手機、皮帶、帽子、金屬製眼鏡或是鑽戒等物品取下，然後再過X光通道。如果剛好身上有這些東西，事先取下節省安檢時間。延伸閱讀：《精選》機場動線設計小巧思
【登機室候機】
1. 別佔滿機場快速平面電梯走道
有些機場，為了方便旅客能夠快速前往登機門，會設置平面的快速電梯走道。在快速走道上不想移動或是走得很慢，請記住選邊站，通常在美國是靠右邊、英國則是靠左邊。避免擋住後方真正趕飛機的旅客。延伸閱讀：《知識》班機時刻表上的「出發時間」及「抵達時間」
2. 機場消費時先弄清楚貨幣面額
在機場商店內消費，因為不熟悉外國貨幣及其面額，結帳時花很多時間找到正確的金額(包括紙鈔和硬幣)，影響後面結帳的旅客。買東西前請先搞清楚所有外幣的面額，在排隊結帳時就先準備好正確的金額。
3. 候機室等待別多佔位子放行李
在候機室等待登機，但坐椅比旅客少，所以有些人只好站著等。但是，總會遇到這樣的人，佔著多個位子來放置自己行李。多想想那些沒有位子坐的人吧！在文明、有公德心的國家，這種佔位現象極少見。延伸閱讀：《精選》桃園國際機場成立全球第一個「飛閱」候機室
4. 使用筆電或手機音量別開太大聲
或許我們有這樣的經驗，不僅在機場內大聲喧嘩，就連電腦或是手機的音量也開得很大聲。要讓人尊重，先懂得尊重他人。在公共場合聽音樂或講電話，請用耳機，切記也不可大聲說話。千萬別做那種到了機場後，一口氣將手機、平板電腦以及筆電全擺出來充電，佔滿所有的插座，讓其他緊急需要充電的旅客無法使用。
5. 登機時不要搶快
登機時，航空公司通常都會根據座位號碼前後來安排先後登機次序，以讓登機過程順利以及速度加快。如果乘客在登機時都爭先恐後，那緊張的氣氛就會出現。不要為了搶頭頂置物櫃的空間而推擠和猛衝。讓弱勢群體或有優先登機順序的人先登機。當地勤人員叫到我們座位號碼或是登機組別時，再起身排隊。延伸閱讀：《知識》飛機經濟艙、商務艙及頭等艙的服務差異
【飛行途中】
1. 擬定好逃生計畫
如果飛機下降或緊急著陸，只有約90秒時間撤離一架燃燒的飛機，可能需要通過一個黑暗，煙霧瀰漫的客艙，才能找到出口。上飛機時，先了解自己位置的狀況，知道和緊急出口之間有多少行距離，就能更輕易逃離現場，獲得最大的生存機會。延伸閱讀：《知識》飛機上哪個座位最安全？
2. 別人不一定想聊天
很多旅客表示，其實在機上遇到很愛找鄰居聊天的人很困擾。很多自助旅行的背包客很愛找人聊天，但事實上很多人都想休息。如果我們不想跟別人聊天，我們可以用一字訣作為回應，像是對方問什麼，我們只回答一個字。或是直接戴上耳機。習慣找別人聊天的人應該要察覺對方是否有意願。真的在聊天時也請降低音量。
3. 飛機座位的扶手
如果是靠窗座位，那麼就使用靠窗那邊的扶手；如果靠走道座位，那麼就使用走到扶手，也就是把扶手留給中間座位的人。通常做這個座位最不舒服，如果可以有多一點扶手，會比較好。延伸閱讀：《知識》為何大部分飛機座椅都沒對齊窗戶？
4. 保養放鬆小物
如果你打算在長途飛行途中補眠，推薦隨身攜帶眼罩。只需遮擋光線，就能讓人為享受小睡片刻做好準備。怕吵的人還可攜帶降噪耳機，擁有良好睡眠品質。在乾燥的高空機艙飛行，建議攜帶各種保濕用品、身體乳和護唇膏。延伸閱讀：《知識》搭機保健 身體享受頭等艙般呵護
5. 除菌消毒
搭乘飛機旅行時與眾多陌生人待在同一個密閉空間，容易接觸到龐大細菌。因此確定有帶上乾洗手或酒精濕巾，並擦拭扶手、折疊桌和任何可能會觸摸到的東西。因為你不知道你使用之前有多少人接觸過，甚至以防有乘客打噴嚏到這些設備上。延伸閱讀：《精選》後疫情時代，搭飛機哪個座位比較安全 ？
【降落後】
1. 飛機落地時不要鼓掌
這個禮儀比較有爭議，也要看當下情況決定。有人認為，在正常飛機落地時拍手，是對飛行組員表達謝意，但這種行為可能會讓人厭惡。落地鼓掌對飛行員來說是無禮的行為，彷彿是瞧不起他們的飛行技術。乘客可以在下飛機時很有禮貌地跟他們說謝謝來表達感激之意。
2. 不要立即起身拿醒李
飛機降落後，在滑行至停機坪之前，乘客們應該保持座位，不要立即起身拿行李。在狹窄的機艙內，如果乘客們都站起來，可能會造成擁擠，阻礙緊急出口的通道。等待飛機停妥、安全帶警示燈熄滅後，在起身拿行李比較安全。
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Things to Note When Taking a Plane
Air travel can be stressful for some people. This article has some tips on what to wear, how to check in at the airport, what to expect at airport security, how to stay comfortable during the flight, and what to do after landing. These tips aim to help you have a more relaxed and secure journey.
【What to wear when flying?】
1. Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothing, especially jeans
When flying, what you wear can make a big difference in how comfortable you feel. The air pressure changes after takeoff and can cause poor blood circulation, leading to swollen feet and even blood clots in severe cases. To avoid this, wear loose-fitting clothes, especially on long flights, and avoid tight jeans. Choose natural, breathable fabrics like cotton and linen to reduce any strain on your body. Also, tying up your hair can help you feel more comfortable on the plane.
2. Avoid wearing high heels and excessive jewelry
When catching a flight, it's best to wear comfortable and breathable shoes that are easy to put on and take off. Avoid high heels or narrow shoes as they might make it difficult to move fast. Airline slippers are a good option for long flights to ensure maximum comfort. If an emergency landing occurs, wearing high heels or too much jewelry can make it hard to escape and may damage the inflatable escape slide. It's also important to note that the ground outside may be slippery, wet, or littered with glass, fuel, or debris during an emergency. Therefore, it's safer to choose shoes with good coverage that are easy to walk in.
3. Pay attention to the text on your clothes
If your clothes have political messages on them, they may not be allowed on board. Women traveling to or through the Middle East should be careful about their clothing choices. To avoid problems, it's best to avoid wearing low-cut or tight tops, as well as shorts. Remember that airlines have rules about offensive clothing, so it's important to choose your outfit wisely.
【Airport Check-In and Security Check】
1. Arrive at the airport 2-3 hours early
To make your airport experience stress-free, be sure to check the traffic conditions and expected congestion before heading out. Arriving at the airport 2-3 hours before your flight is highly recommended to give yourself plenty of time for check-in, security, and any unforeseen delays. This is especially important for budget airlines, which often have more restrictions and fewer check-in counters than traditional airlines. This can cause long lines, which is why most budget airlines suggest arriving at least 180 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
2. Check the airline's website for important information
Different airlines have different safety and baggage check-in standards. To make your check-in process smoother, visit the airline's website and verify the necessary information. You may need to arrive at the check-in counter at a specific time, which depends on the airline's closing time. This time could be either 1 hour or 40 minutes before the closing time. Save time by checking in online beforehand to avoid waiting in long queues.
3. Late check-in may result in your seat being replaced by a standby passenger
If you're late to check in or don't get your boarding pass in time, the airline might give your seat to someone else who's waiting to fly. If that happens, the airline probably won't owe you anything because it's not their fault - it's your own problem.
4. Please carry lithium batteries with you
Before your flight, check the airline's rules for what you can bring on the plane. Make sure you know which items are allowed in your carry-on bag and which ones should go in your checked bag. Some things, like liquids, gels, batteries, lighters, and power banks, need to be packed appropriately to avoid delays during security checks.
5. Check your checked baggage for overweight in advance
Airlines are now strict about overweight baggage. Therefore, it is recommended that before you leave for the airport, you must check the weight of your carry-on and checked baggage. During check-in, it is inconvenient and time-consuming for everyone if you have to remove overweight baggage items one by one in front of a large group of passengers.
6. Mark fragile items
If you're someone who travels frequently, you probably know what you should and shouldn't pack in your luggage. However, if you have valuable or delicate items that you need to bring with you, it's a good idea to label your luggage as "fragile". This will help ensure that airport staff handle it with care and place it on top of other luggage, which will reduce the risk of damage.
7. Take off metal objects in advance when going through security
When you're waiting in line for airport security, it can be helpful to take off some of your accessories and put them in your carry-on bag or backpack. If you have a tablet or laptop in your bag, you'll need to take it out and place it in a separate tray. Customs in every country are very strict with security checks. They'll require you to remove items like keys, mobile phones, belts, hats, metal glasses, and diamond rings, and then pass through the X-ray channel. If you have any of these items on you, taking them off beforehand can save time during security checks.
【Waiting at the Gate】
1. Don't block the airport's express flat elevator walkway
Some airports have flat express elevator walkways to help passengers get to the gate quickly. If you prefer not to move or want to walk slowly on the express walkway, please remember to stand to one side. In the United States, it is usually on the right side, and in the United Kingdom, it is on the left. Please avoid blocking passengers who are in a hurry to catch their flight.
2. Figure out the currency denomination before spending at the airport
When shopping at airport stores, it takes a long time to find the correct amount (including notes and coins) at checkout because you are not familiar with foreign currency and its denominations, which affects the passengers who are checking out behind you. Please figure out all the denominations of foreign currency before you buy anything, and prepare the correct amount in advance when you are queuing to pay.
3. Don't take up too many seats when waiting in the waiting area
When waiting to board in the waiting area, there are fewer seats than passengers, so some people have to stand and wait. However, you will always encounter such people who occupy multiple seats to place their luggage. Think about those who don't have a seat to sit! In civilized and conscientious countries, this kind of seat-occupying phenomenon is extremely rare.
4. Don't turn up the volume of your laptop or phone too loud
Perhaps we have all had this experience: not only do we talk loudly in the airport, but we also turn up the volume of our computers or mobile phones very loudly. To be respected, you must first learn to respect others. When listening to music or making phone calls in public, please use earphones, and remember not to speak loudly. Never do things like putting all your mobile phones, tablets, and laptops out to charge as soon as you arrive at the airport, occupying all the sockets so that other passengers who urgently need to charge can't use them.
5. Don't rush when boarding
When boarding, airlines usually arrange the boarding order according to the seat number to ensure a smooth and fast boarding process. If passengers rush to board, there will be a tense atmosphere. Don't push and rush for the space in the overhead bin. Let the vulnerable groups or those with priority boarding go first. When the ground staff calls our seat number or boarding group, we will get up and queue.
【During the Flight】
1. Have an evacuation planIf the plane descends or makes an emergency landing, you only have about 90 seconds to evacuate a burning plane. You may need to find an exit through a dark, smoky cabin. When you board the plane, first understand the situation of your location and know how many rows there are between you and the emergency exit. This will make it easier for you to escape from the scene and have the best chance of survival.
2. Not everyone wants to chat
Many passengers said that they were actually troubled by people who love to chat with their neighbors on the plane. Many backpackers who travel alone love to find people to chat with, but in fact, many people want to rest. If we don't want to chat with others, we can use one-word answers, such as only answering one word when the other person asks something. Or just put on headphones. People who are used to chatting with others should be aware of whether the other person is willing. Please also lower your voice when chatting.
3. Armrests on airplane seats
If you are in a window seat, use the armrest on the window side; if you are in an aisle seat, use the aisle armrest, which means leaving the armrest for the person in the middle seat. It is usually the most uncomfortable to sit in this seat. If you can have a little more armrest, it will be better.
4. Moisturizing and relaxing items
If you plan to take a nap during a long flight, it is recommended to bring an eye mask with you. Simply blocking out the light can prepare you to enjoy a short nap. For those who are afraid of noise, you can also bring noise-canceling headphones to have a good sleep quality. When flying in a dry, high-altitude cabin, it is recommended to bring various moisturizing products, body lotion, and lip balm.
5. Disinfection
When traveling by plane, you are easily exposed to a large number of bacteria when staying in the same enclosed space with many strangers. Therefore, make sure to bring hand sanitizer or alcohol wipes and wipe the armrests, folding tables, and anything you might touch. Because you don't know how many people have touched it before you, and even in case a passenger sneezes on these devices.
【After Landing】
1. Don't clap when the plane landsThis etiquette is more controversial and depends on the situation. Some people think that clapping when the plane lands normally is a way to express their gratitude to the flight crew, but this behavior can be annoying. Clapping on landing is considered disrespectful to pilots as if to belittle their flying skills. Passengers can express their gratitude by politely saying thank you to them when they get off the plane.
2. Don't get up and get your luggage right away
After the plane lands, passengers should remain seated and not get up to get their luggage immediately before taxiing to the gate. In a narrow cabin, if passengers all stand up, it can cause congestion and block the aisle to the emergency exit. It is safer to wait until the plane has come to a stop and the seat belt warning light has gone out before getting up to get your luggage.
