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Good preparation is the key to enjoyable and relaxing travel. For air travellers using Aberdeen Airport the information here will give you a good starting point whether you are travelling for business or pleasure. |
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What's in your suitcase ... |
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Preparing for your journey is just as important as the journey itself. By utilising our simple point-by-point guide you could alleviate those last minute worries (did I switch the cooker off?).
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This section of the Airport Information site will provide you with advice on things to think about before you leave for the Airport, such as general tips on leaving the house, your home security and packing and luggage.
When you return from holiday, the last thing you want to add to your post holiday blues is a dirty home, rotting food in the fridge or dying plants, not to mention the possibility of returning to a burgled house.
The most important issue when going away on holiday is the security of your home, especially since almost half of all break-ins happen when a flat or house is left empty.
Listed below are some general tips you should think about before you leave your house:
- Cancel any deliveries, i.e. milk and newspapers
- Try not to order any items that will be sent Recorded Deliver, as they will be returned to the sender if they are not collected from the post office within one week
- Re-schedule any appointments that you might have had in your diary whilst you are away
- See if a member of your family, a friend or a trusted neighbour could visit your house occasionally to move post from the doorstep and water your plants
- Use up or bin any perishable items in your fridge
- As a safety precaution, switch off all plug sockets, including sockets powering electrical items such as your television, computer, etc.
- Turn off your central heating and hot water so you are not wasting energy. If you are travelling over the winter it is wise to reduce your central heating time, rather than turning it off altogether, as this could affect your plumbing.
- If you have pets and they are being looked after by a house sitter, leave them with reminders of you. For example ensure your pet is fed and walked by someone they know or a competent pet-sitter. If your pets are going to a kennel or cattery, pack their basket, toys and favourite treats
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10 Top security tips to protect your home when you travel away
We all love going away on holiday, however, how much thought and preparation do we pay to the security of our home before we travel?
For the majority of us, our home and its contents form our most valuable asset, not to mention the sentimental value and memories such as photos and valuables that are stored in our homes.
So surely we should take as many precautions as possible to protect it whilst we are away? After all, almost half of all break-ins happen when a flat or house is left empty.
By following the top 10 home security tips provided below, we hope to provide you with additional peace of mind by helping to secure your home whilst you are travelling away:
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Top Ten Security Tips |
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1. Automatic Lighting |
Try to make your home look lived in whilst you are away. Confuse any potential burglars by setting some of your lights on timers so that they go on and off at different times. |
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2. Post |
Organise for a trusted friend or family to visit your house and clear away any post that has built up on your doormat. Excess post the other side of your front door is a perfect giveaway to a burglar that no-one’s home!
Alternatively, Royal Mail operate a service called Keepsafe, where they will store your personal and/or business mail for up to two months while you are away. |
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3. Deliveries |
For the same reason as point two, cancel any milk or newspaper deliveries for the duration you are away. |
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4. Baggage Tags: |
Don’t write your home address on your baggage tag when travelling to your destination. Anyone handling your luggage will be able to track down your empty house whilst you are none the wiser on your way to a week in the sun. |
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5. House Checking: |
It is great if you can get help from family, friends or neighbours whilst you are away. Ask them to try and stagger visits to your house so that anyone monitoring the property doesn’t recognise a routine that they could fit their break-in around.
Asking visitors to your house to open and close the curtains can confuse any potential burglar. Ask your neighbours if they could park on your driveway to make it look like people are home.
Leave your contact details with your family, friends or neighbours so that they can contact you in case of an emergency. |
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6. Neighbourhood Watch: |
Look at the possibility of joining a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in your area. Visit their website at www.neighbourhoodwatch.net to find out more. |
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7. Valuable Items: |
Consider leaving valuable items and important documents with someone you trust such as family or friends. Alternatively, lock them in a safe or contact your bank to see if you can leave any items with them securely.
Ensure any high value items such as televisions, stereos and DVD players cannot be seen from outside the property.
Ensure you have adequate home and contents insurance that covers all of your valuables before you travel, just in case. |
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8. Alarm: |
If you have a burglar alarm, make sure a friend or neighbour you trust is an additional key holder whilst you are away, just in case your Security Company need to contact anyone in emergency.
Obviously, make sure your alarm is set when you leave your property. |
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9. Outdoor Storage: |
Consider putting any valuable items normally stored in your shed, such as bicycles or tools, into your house whilst you are away. |
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10. Locks: |
Make sure that all of your doors and windows where possible are securely locked. |
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If you are still concerned about the security of your home while you are away, some police forces will come out and check your home and suggest security improvements.
Finally, make sure you have double checked through all of your security precautions before you set off on your travels. And last but not least ...
Enjoy your holiday! |
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Before travelling by plane, it is worth thinking about weight restriction and security issues relating to packing and luggage, as well as what you should actually pack.
The main areas outlined below cover the baggage allowances, restricted items that must not be packed in your hand luggage or main luggage and travelling on an Aircraft with unusual luggage / items.
Baggage allowances can vary from Airline to Airline, however, the weight allowed should be shown on your ticket.
If you are planning on taking a large amount of luggage with you on the plane, it is worth contacting your Airline to find out their policies regarding hand or hold baggage allowances.
Generally speaking, the maximum weight of an individual bag is 32kg (70lbs) or less. If you have a bag that weighs more than this, you will need to re-pack your luggage into smaller bags so that the weight is distributed more evenly. However, this does not affect your overall baggage allowance enforced by the Airline you are flying with.
Checking your allowances and the weight of the individual bags you are carrying before you arrive at the airport can help save you time and minimise inconvenience.
When you check-in at the Airport, as directed by the British Government, Airlines will ask specific questions relating to your luggage. The level of detail and number of questions you are asked will depend on which Airline you are flying with.
For more information on restricted items that must not be packed in your hand luggage or main luggage, visit the Security section of this website
If travelling with unusual or outsize items of baggage, you must inform the Airline you are travelling with or the travel agent that you have booked your trip through. |
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