General rules

John: Nowadays people mostly travel by air. What about you?

Robert: I like travelling by air. It’s my favourite means of transport.

John:Could you acquaint me with general rules?

Robert:Certainly.

John:When are passengers requested to arrive at the airport?

Robert:One hour before departure time on international flights.

John:What must passengers do before departure?

Robert:They must register their tickets, weigh and register the luggage.

John:Do you know that the economy class limitation is 20 kg, and first-class passengers are allowed 30 kg?

Robert:Yes, certainly. But it often happens that I have overweight and have to pay for excess luggage.

John:What is allowed to be taken into the cabin?

Robert:Passengers are allowed to take only some personal belongings such as: bags, brief-cases, attache-cases, umbrellas, coats and souvenirs bought at the tax-free shops at the airport.

John:What else?

Robert:Each passenger is given an embarkation card to be shown at the departure gate and again to the stewardess when boarding the plane.

John:What electric signs flash in the plane?

Robert:"Fasten Seat Belts"; "No Smoking".

John:You can also see "Emergency Exit" on some doors.

Robert:What are landing formalities and customs regulations?

John:While still on board the plane, the passenger is given an arrival card to fill in; he fills in his name in block letters, country of residence, permanent address, purpose and length of visit, and address in the country he is visiting.

Robert:And then?

John:After the passenger has disembarked officials (home security officers) will check his passport and visa to see if they are in order.