Traveling Soon? Don't Make These Rookie Mistakes!

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00:00 Flying has long become routine for many people.

00:04 But even frequent flyers sometimes don't know about things you should never do on a

00:08 plane.

00:10 No bare feet on a plane – it's one of the biggest no-no's of air travel.

00:15 Even if we omit the topic of unpleasant odors, phew!

00:19 The airplane floor is extremely filthy.

00:22 People with contagious foot problems might've been walking the aisles barefoot before you.

00:26 There's likely to be a lot of dirt left after previous passengers.

00:31 And don't even get me started on the floor in the lavatories!

00:35 If your feet need some freedom, take off your shoes, but at least wear your socks.

00:40 Or bring along a pair of light slippers.

00:43 Keep in mind that the pressurized air in the passenger cabin is just as dry as it is in

00:48 the Sahara Desert, with only about 20% humidity.

00:51 That's why your skin may feel discomfort after a flight.

00:56 But wouldn't it make more sense to install several humidifiers that could add some moisture?

01:01 But this extra load would cost airlines lots of money.

01:04 Plus, the plane's airframe is mostly made of aluminum and other metals, and humid air

01:09 could lead to corrosion.

01:10 So don't forget to bring a moisturizer and use it during the flight.

01:16 Always secure your tray table as soon as the plane starts moving on the tarmac, and never

01:20 lower it during the take-off and landing.

01:22 It's a security measure which ensures that you and the other passengers will have a clear

01:27 pathway in case of an emergency evacuation.

01:30 Also keep your seat in an upright position during take-off and landing.

01:35 First of all, a reclined seat can seriously slow down an emergency evacuation since it

01:40 will block a person sitting behind.

01:42 What's more, the more backward you're leaning, the harder it is to get into the

01:46 braced position during an emergency landing.

01:50 Try to avoid snoozing during or right after take-off and landing.

01:54 For one thing, it's not the best thing for your health.

01:57 The main problem is that the air pressure inside the cabin changes very quickly during

02:01 these phases of the flight.

02:03 This, in turn, affects the air pressure in your ears.

02:06 It's important to be alert during this time to relax and open up your ears.

02:11 For example, by yawning or swallowing frequency.

02:14 Chewing gum works for me.

02:16 If you're sleeping, you can't do this, which can lead to permanent damage.

02:21 And of course, there's a safety issue.

02:23 Most accidents happen during take-off and landing.

02:26 If you're sleeping during these stages, you might not be alert and conscious enough

02:30 if an emergency happens.

02:33 This next recommendation comes from the EPA, the Environmental Protection Agency.

02:38 According to them, you might want to skip on hot drinks on a plane.

02:42 The water used to make tea or coffee doesn't come from bottles – it's regular tap water.

02:47 And water tanks on airplanes are often old and full of bacteria.

02:51 In 2004, there was a study which found that more than 12% of water samples contained harmful

02:57 bacteria.

02:59 But if you still decide to have a cup of hot beverage on a plane, never pour coffee or

03:04 tea on your own.

03:05 Flight attendants are trained to handle this task in crowded aisles of a moving airplane

03:10 and won't accidentally burn you or other passengers.

03:13 It's probably better if you don't order Coke on a plane.

03:17 The cabin pressure, so low up in the air, causes a lot of foam.

03:21 For apparent reasons, flight attendants don't want to serve you a cup filled with froth.

03:26 That's why they'll fill only half the cup, then wait for the bubbles to settle,

03:30 and then finish pouring.

03:32 That can take ages.

03:34 Keep your air vent open.

03:35 This way, you'll minimize the spread of germs.

03:38 Airplanes have high-quality air filters.

03:40 They'll catch up to 99% of all airborne germs, so you should be safe there.

03:46 But make sure to wipe that tray table.

03:48 With 8 times more bacteria than the toilet flush button, it's the dirtiest place on

03:53 board.

03:55 Another thing you should avoid is leaning your head on the window, if you have a window

03:58 seat.

03:59 You never know who occupied your seat before you.

04:02 And in any case, the glass is likely to be covered with germs.

04:07 Say no to backless sandals and high heels on a flight.

04:10 I do.

04:11 There are very serious safety reasons for such a request.

04:15 The first is that both these types of footwear make it very difficult to evacuate the aircraft

04:20 fast.

04:21 If you wear high heels, you will anyway have to leave them behind in case the crew is using

04:26 emergency slides during an evacuation.

04:29 The heels are very likely to damage the slide, so off they go.

04:33 Now ask yourself, do you really fancy running away from the airplane barefoot?

04:38 I'll answer that for you.

04:40 Nope.

04:41 Instead, wear sturdy shoes with a solid sole.

04:43 In this case, you won't find yourself standing on the hot tarmac or in the weeds without

04:48 any footwear at all.

04:50 Don't stuff heavy objects into overhead compartments.

04:54 Your things may not stay inside during severe turbulence.

04:57 And while falling out, they will injure you and other passengers.

05:00 Ow!

05:01 Which is why if it feels difficult to lift something into the overhead compartment, better

05:05 put it under the seat in front of you or at the back of the seat.

05:09 It's your first trip to Egypt, and your new friends there invited you for lunch.

05:14 The food seems a bit dull, so you decide to spice it up with salt and pepper.

05:20 You don't see it on the table, so you ask the host for it, and you notice everyone's

05:25 shocked.

05:26 It turns out it's a huge insult to the cook when someone wants to change the original

05:31 taste of the food on their plate.

05:34 The cook made it that way for a reason, and wanting to spice it up means showing that

05:39 the dish wasn't good enough.

05:41 You're used to doing it as a kind gesture around the world, but don't tip waiters, taxi

05:48 drivers or hotel workers in Japan.

05:50 They can get offended because they already get paid for providing you with good service,

05:56 and there's no need for extra money to make it any better.

06:01 If you really want to show appreciation, just say thank you.

06:05 It's okay to tip private guides, tour companies and interpreters.

06:10 You can put any amount that feels right to you in an envelope and hand it down to them.

06:16 If you want to impress your new Japanese friends or colleagues, take some time to study chopstick

06:22 etiquette.

06:23 When you master the art of holding chopsticks, remember not to rub them together.

06:29 People do it to remove splinters, so it might look like you're unhappy with the quality

06:33 of the pear that your host provided you with.

06:36 Don't put your chopsticks vertically in your bowl of rice.

06:40 This way it can be seen as an offering to the deceased.

06:44 Don't wave chopsticks in the air or use them to point at things.

06:48 Both are considered really rude.

06:51 The same is with moving things with your chopsticks or the hand holding them.

06:56 It looks disrespectful.

06:57 Plus, you're likely to spill things.

07:01 When in Italy, don't order a cappuccino after noon.

07:05 The locals don't do it because they believe the milk and foam turn this drink into a meal

07:10 and it's not good for digestion.

07:12 Also, be prepared to enjoy your coffee standing at the bar and pay for it before you even

07:17 order it.

07:18 First, you pay the cash register, then show the receipt to the server to get your drink.

07:25 Are you a big fan of chewing gum?

07:27 Well, you'll have an uneasy time in Singapore.

07:30 Using, selling and importing chewing gum is banned there and you'd have to pay up to several

07:35 thousands of dollars for doing it.

07:38 This law was introduced in the 1990s to make the city cleaner and keep the local fast trains

07:44 up to schedule.

07:45 When they launched a new transit system, passengers stuck gum onto train door sensors causing

07:50 some serious delays.

07:52 With the new rules, this problem was solved.

07:55 The no gum policy along with many other strict rules did help to make Singapore a really

08:01 clean and fine city.

08:03 Pun intended.

08:04 If you absolutely can't imagine your life without chewing, the local authorities recommend

08:09 replacing the gum with bananas.

08:13 When someone asks you to pass them something like salt at the table in Bolivia, don't give

08:18 it directly to them.

08:19 Hand it to the person sitting next to them and they'll pass it for you.

08:23 If the person next to you is asking for that little favor, you still can't hand it straight

08:28 to them.

08:29 The person next to you will have to help.

08:31 This table etiquette comes from a superstition that handing something to someone directly

08:35 into their hands brings bad luck.

08:38 For the same reasons, you can't reach across the table or stand up to pass something or

08:43 toss it to someone.

08:45 And don't forget to keep both hands on the table when you aren't eating.

08:49 It might look like you're trying to hide something if your hands aren't visible at all times.

08:55 When you arrive for a meal in Jordan, the hosts may give you some bitter Arabic coffee

08:59 as a warm welcome.

09:01 Don't try to stretch it for the rest of the evening.

09:03 The polite thing to do is empty it fast.

09:07 Only when everyone's done with the drink do people go back to socializing.

09:11 As you pass the empty cup to the hosts, make sure to jiggle your wrists.

09:15 If you just pass it without jiggling, it will mean you're asking for a refill.

09:20 Don't rush to arrive at an event on time in Venezuela.

09:23 People might think that you're rude or greedy.

09:26 The polite thing to do is to be 10 to 15 minutes late.

09:30 Events scheduled for 7 o'clock will often begin at 8 o'clock or later.

09:35 A popular story goes that in the 1980s, a foreign reporter arrived at a press event

09:40 more than an hour late.

09:42 When he saw the room was mostly empty, he went to apologize to the host for missing

09:46 the event.

09:47 The host then told him he was the first reporter to arrive.

09:51 It's quite interesting because the clocks in this country have officially been 0.9 seconds

09:55 ahead of the rest of the world for years.

10:00 Are you planning to travel by bus in Ireland anytime soon?

10:04 Don't forget to thank the driver for the ride on your way out of the bus.

10:07 You'll hear an overwhelming majority of locals do it loudly as it's basically not optional.

10:15 Choose the gift wisely if you've been invited to a home in Vietnam.

10:19 It's okay to bring fruit, sweets or incense.

10:22 Handkerchiefs are believed to be a symbol of a sad farewell and cutting tools are a

10:27 sign of cutting relationships, so don't bring those.

10:31 Wrap your gift in colorful paper and don't opt for black.

10:35 The locals believe this color to be a bad omen.

10:38 When you present the gift, hold it with both hands.

10:41 And don't be surprised if the host don't open it right away.

10:45 It's done after the giver has left.

10:49 Don't leave anything on your plate in India.

10:52 It's a sign of disrespect for the food you were served.

10:55 Food is considered sacred in the country, so it would upset your host a lot.

11:00 So wash and dry your hands before starting the meal.

11:03 Don't forget to praise the cook and wait for the eldest to stand up before you leave

11:07 the table.

11:09 In South India, it's common to serve food on a banana leaf.

11:12 You gotta fold it over from the top when you're done with the meal.

11:16 Folding it from the bottom means you weren't satisfied with what you got.

11:21 It might be a good conversation starter elsewhere, but don't brag about your achievements in

11:27 Denmark.

11:28 The locals believe that everyone is equal, so you won't hear them talk about their successful

11:34 careers or talents or how special they are.

11:38 And they expect the same from you.

11:40 If you're looking for a good topic, they'll gladly talk to you about the greatness of

11:45 their country.

11:46 The Danes are really proud of it and all its wonders.

11:51 If you're going on a trip to Germany and plan to drive on the famous Autobahn, make sure

11:56 to tank up before you hit the road.

11:59 Stopping, parking, making U-turns and backing up on this super speedy highway is illegal.

12:07 Yes, even if you have to stop because you've run out of gas, you'll have to pay a fine

12:12 since you were supposed to plan things better.

12:16 And although the Autobahn technically doesn't have a speed limit, watch out if you're

12:20 passing by urban areas like Frankfurt, Berlin and Munich, or construction works and heavy

12:27 traffic.

12:28 There will be special speed instructions for these spots.

12:33 In case you're planning to explore Cyprus by car, quench your thirst before you start

12:38 the vehicle.

12:40 Drinking anything, including water, isn't allowed while driving on the island.

12:45 So if you can't resist snacking or drinking behind the wheel, prepare to pay a fine.

12:52 In Ethiopia, you gotta think twice before choosing a gift for someone.

12:57 They see it as a debt they'll have to repay in the future.

13:01 So if you bring something really expensive, the receiver will either have to spend a lot

13:06 of money on a return gift or feel indebted to you.

13:10 Who doesn't want to cut down on flight tickets when they're planning a trip?

13:20 Here are some useful tips on how to get the best deals.

13:25 Some cities like London and New York have more than one airport, so consider flying

13:29 through alternate airports.

13:31 Some of these airports are too far away from the city center.

13:34 That's why tickets will be cheaper on the flights that land there.

13:38 I tried this one myself.

13:39 Well, I landed at a place that looked like a cargo airport, but hey, there was a bus

13:43 from there to the city center.

13:45 Pros, the ticket was cheap.

13:47 Cons, I spent an extra hour on the road to get to the center.

13:51 What's the prime day to book a ticket?

13:53 That's a heated debate.

13:55 Apparently, Tuesdays are better for booking a flight.

13:58 More specifically, ticket fees at around 1.30pm can be the cheapest.

14:03 So if you have plans to buy tickets for your dream vacation, go for a hunt on this specific

14:08 day and time.

14:11 There are great websites where you can compare flights and catch the cheapest ones, and I'll

14:15 get to them soon.

14:16 But don't ignore the official airline websites.

14:19 Many of them announce private sales for those loyal customers who directly visit their pages.

14:25 If your agenda allows you to play with your departure time, do that.

14:30 Traveling on an early hour flight generally equals paying less for tickets.

14:34 To catch a 6am flight, you have to get up when most of the people in the city are still

14:39 enjoying their comfy beds.

14:41 In the early hours, you might have problems with how to get to the airport.

14:45 Not all public transport works 24 hours.

14:48 Another problem would be your cat accidentally turning off your alarm.

14:52 This is why these flights generally come cheaper.

14:56 The same principle applies to late night flights too.

14:59 People generally don't want to fly after midnight, so prices drop accordingly.

15:04 Look at the bright side.

15:05 You have more time to wander around once you get to your destination.

15:09 Flying with a connection is another way.

15:11 It's a fairly cheap option, especially on longer haul flights.

15:16 This method has a downside.

15:18 Your plans can be changed with one word - delay.

15:21 You might have to say goodbye to your connecting flight.

15:25 Another thing you can do with connecting flights is to search for flights from the same country.

15:29 Tourist destinations, megacities and capitals are generally more expensive.

15:34 Travel to a smaller city and then depart to your destination.

15:39 Many of us love cookies, but probably not the ones in our browsers.

15:43 Staying incognito in the flight searching process will help you get cheaper flights.

15:48 How?

15:49 Ticket prices depend on demand, so companies use the data on how many people search for

15:53 which tickets.

15:55 Let's say you look for tickets to London and regularly check the airline website to get

16:00 a good deal.

16:01 Your data signals that you have shown an interest in particular dates and location.

16:06 That's how you see that same flight suddenly gets more expensive.

16:10 The airline knows that you're likely going to buy it.

16:13 This can happen even if you refresh your browser.

16:16 Either stay unidentified or clear your cookies to take yourself out of this situation.

16:22 Remember I recommended that you visit the airline websites directly?

16:26 You can also sign up for alerts on price drops.

16:30 If you think notifications are annoying even though they are useful, you can follow airlines

16:34 on socials.

16:36 Many companies use their social media accounts effectively and they sometimes give customers

16:40 some last-minute deals.

16:44 In some cases, it's convenient to book tickets over the phone, for example, if you're in

16:48 a group.

16:50 Be aware though that some airlines add extra fees for completing a booking via a call.

16:55 It can be as much as $50.

16:58 You could get a day trip on your vacation with that money instead of spending it on

17:01 words.

17:03 If you must complete a booking by call, simply ask the person if they're going to charge

17:07 you some additional fees for calling.

17:11 While searching for a ticket, you can pretend you're in a different location.

17:15 The best option is to change your location to the country you'll visit or the airline's

17:19 home country.

17:20 Let's say you'll go to Japan.

17:23 Booking from the airline's website and changing your location via VPN would be the key to

17:28 seeing lower prices.

17:31 I said that I'd get to the flight comparison sites topic, and here I am.

17:35 These websites are gems for giving you the best fares from several airlines and options.

17:40 They recommend alternative routes that you haven't considered.

17:44 Yet again, before clicking the confirm button, take a few seconds to check the airline's

17:49 website.

17:50 Booking directly and cutting out the middleman's fee can be a wiser option.

17:54 The other potential benefit is reliable customer service.

17:58 With some airlines, booking via a third party will turn this process into a tangled headphone

18:02 cable like there's no tomorrow.

18:05 I'll share a strategy for getting an entire row for yourselves.

18:09 Imagine you're traveling with your BFF.

18:11 One of you should book the window seat and the other one book the aisle seat.

18:15 Other passengers will likely go for other seats and avoid the middle seat.

18:20 This method cannot always work though.

18:22 If the plane is fully occupied, there'll be some unlucky person in between you.

18:27 If someone books that middle seat, you can always offer them the aisle or window seat

18:31 and continue to sit with your BFF.

18:34 The second option is booking seats in the 13th row.

18:37 Well, 13 doesn't have a good reputation as it is superstitiously considered unlucky.

18:43 Chances are, no one else books a seat from this particular number.

18:48 This one is a gift to you for all your efforts to get the best possible deal.

18:52 Good job you're in the airport!

18:54 You're watching your favorite show while waiting for the gate to open.

18:57 Boom!

18:58 An hour of free airport Wi-Fi is over.

19:02 Here's a loophole to double it.

19:03 Roll back the time on your device.

19:05 When you change the time zone back an hour, the system won't understand it and it'll

19:09 allow you to use it for another hour.

19:12 My 14th point is about safety.

19:15 Did you know that you shouldn't swap seats before the plane takes off without letting

19:18 the flight attendant know?

19:20 This rule applies to changing your seat with a person from a different row, not to the

19:24 person next to you.

19:26 This can cause the plane to make an emergency landing.

19:29 The reason is related to weight and how it's distributed.

19:32 Every plane has a take-off weight limit.

19:35 This number comprises things like fuel, luggage, and passengers.

19:40 Flight attendants look out for the potential weight distribution.

19:42 A pilot explains it like this.

19:45 If you move some seats without asking them, you might cause an imbalance on the plane.

19:49 If you ask the flight attendants if you want to change seats, they'll let you do it after

19:53 take-off.

19:54 I mean, people get up and move in the plane all the time, so this isn't like you can't

19:58 change your position at all, but it can be dangerous to do so without confirmation.

20:05 Here's a fun fact.

20:06 The black box, as its nickname, is not black.

20:09 It's bright orange.

20:11 Flight data recorder is its official name, and it's orange so that in case of an accident,

20:16 the rescue team can spot it easily.

20:20 Where do you think is the dirtiest place on the aircraft?

20:23 Not toilets, not seat holders.

20:25 It's table trays.

20:27 There are more.

20:28 The cozy blankets you ask for from the flight attendants aren't so clean either.

20:33 According to a report, some airlines wash their blankets only once a month.

20:38 Now that you know the tricks, you can plan your trip at a perfect price and, uh, maybe

20:43 bring your own blanket to the plane.

20:45 Sit back and enjoy the flight!

20:47 Good things come to those who wait!

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