Going to the Airport

Introduction

3 About You

4 Arriving and Checking-in

6 Security

8 Departure Lounge and Flight Boarding

10 The Return Journey (Domestic Flight)

11 The Return Journey (International Flight)

12 Airport Sights and Sounds Checklist

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We understand that going to the airport can be a stressful and worryingexperience. We want to help you prepare for your journey by introducing youto the sights, sounds and people that you may encounter along the way.You can use this guide to write down some details about yourself, and thethings you are excited and worried about. You can then follow the airportjourney to understand each stage of the process. When you travel, our teamcan accompany you through the airport and answer any of your questions.

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About You

My name

My contacts

Things I'mworried about

Things I'mexcited about

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Arriving and Checking-in

Choosecheck-in

Scanboarding card

Selfcheck-in

Check-indesk

Tag your bagand give it to

staff at aconveyor belt

Lift bag ontoconveyor belt

Bag takento plane

Go tosecurity

QueueEnterairport

Checkscreens

Givedocuments

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Possessionsin tray

Listen toinstructions

Belongingsscanned

Walkthrougharches

Removelaptops and

tablets

May makenoise

Scanboarding card

Liquids inclear bag Up to 100ml

Security

Queue

Electronicsin tray

Collecttray

Bag maybe searched

Go todepartures

May besearched

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May benoisy

May bebusy

Sit andwait

listen forannouncement

Checkscreens

Queue

There arerestaurants

ThroughDuty Free

There areshops

Departures Lounge and Boarding

There aretoilets

Go togate

May besteps

May bebus

Boardplane

Givedocuments

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Travelhome

Exitairport

Arrivehome

EnterterminalLeave plane Maybe

bus

The Return Journey (Domestic Flight)

Collectbags

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Chooseimmigration

QueueSelf serviceeGate

Immigrationdesk

Scanpassport

Givepassport

Exitairport

Travelhome

EnterterminalLeave plane Maybe

bus

Queue

The Return Journey (International Flight)

Arrivehome

Collectbags

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Airport Sights and Sounds

The airport is an exciting environment with many sights and sounds. You canuse this section to tick the things which you see and hear on your journey.

What can you see and hear in the airport?

Luggage Trolley square Pilot square

Announcement square Music square

Queue square Engine Noise square

Security Dog square Security Staff square

Plane square Cabin Crew square

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