im 13 and its my first time in a plane also traveling across the country. what happens?
im traveling all by myself. im going from baltimore to san diego, and im worried about the ride because its a connection flight which i will be sitting in the airport at houston, TX for 3 hours. Who do I ask where to go? What happens while i wait? im scared.
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You can ask any of the airline staff. They will help you. If you don't ask, nobody is going to help you. Ever been on a roller coaster? You know that feeling you get in your stomach when you race down a hill? That's what you might feel during takeoff, landing and turbulents(if any turbulents happen during your flight. They don't always happen). If you think you might have motion sickness, you can take a Gravol before your flight just in case. Your mom can get it for you, and I don't think you need a prescription. Bring your ipod. You can plug in the headphones to the headphone jack if you want to watch TV. Bring a book or magazine if you want something to read while you wait.
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There are actually two airports in Houston; one is quite large and the other is a little smaller, but both have their terminal maps online if you do a little searching, so you can find them and have a look at how the gates are arranged. Depending on the airline, you may end up landing at one gate and catching your next flight from the gate next door; or you may have to cross all the way to the other end of the airport. But either way, it's not so hard. Your flight attendants should tell you as you land, what gate you will be landing at; your next gate will be marked on your boarding pass. Once you know where you're arriving and departing from, you can figure out the best way to get there; it's usually very clearly marked so look up as you walk and notice the signs. You can also ask the gate agents at your landing gate, how to get to the next gate. If you have to change terminals or concourses (like if you land at B-12 and need to get to C-24) don't exit the security area; if you do, you'll have to go through security again which is a hassle. Usually all the concourses meet up in the middle, so you'd just walk up the B hallway to the center, and then walk down the C hallway looking for #24. If you're changing terminals there will probably be a tram, train or bus for you to ride; look for the signs and don't be afraid to ask. If you are checking bags, don't worry about them; they will automatically be routed on to the next stop for you. As for what happens while you wait, that's up to you; some airports have free wi-fi so if you have a laptop with you, you can go online and kill time. There will be some restaurants near the gates and/or at the concourse center where you can relax and get something to eat. You can do some shopping or relax and watch the planes take off and land. You can even try to take a nap if you can find a seat near your next gate. Just remember that the plane starts boarding before the departure time; usually 30 minutes. So if your second flight is at 2, they will start letting people on at 1:30. Don't wait till 2 to show back up or your plane will already be on its way out. And if for some reason you lose your second boarding pass (I lose mine all the time) any one of the gate agents will be happy to print another for you. You may want to ask your parent(s) to check to see which airlines have an airport lounge or club in the airport where your connection is. United calls them the Red Carpet Club and Delta calls them the Crown Club; most airlines have a club although not every club has one in every airport. A day pass to the Club will cost around $40 and might be a great thing to buy; most of the clubs offer free soft drinks and snacks (chips, nuts, nothing too fancy but still something to munch on), free wi-fi, big comfy seats where you can watch the planes take off, and lots of TV's. Some do not allow minors in so you'll have to do your homework and see even if you're allowed in, but if you can get in, you might be a lot more comfortable killing time in the club than wandering around at the gate.
