I'm about to be going on an air plane by myself this summer.?

Question

I'm only 15 and never flown by myself. I know my way around airports but not the real big ones. I usually need all the signs I can get. Have you flown by yourself before around this age or younger? How was it? Did it freak you out? And did you have trouble finding your way around?

Answer 1

Hi, I've flown so much I actually hate flying now. I've been flying since I was a year younger than you. Just think of it this way, an airport has three big steps that all involve showing a piece of paper 1. Check in, your ID and bags 2. Security, your ID and carry on 3. All Aboard, your boarding pass and carry on bag.

Look for the places that complete those three steps, when I flew that young I didn't freak out just made sure I got there with enough time and didn't have to worry about finding something in 5 minutes but giving myself 15. Take some magazines, :-]. Safe Travels!

Answer 2

Hi.  Don't freak out.

I LOVE to travel....although I'm much older than you (52!).

However, yes, I have flown by myself starting around age 14.

Just read all the signs.  Do you have a lot of connections to make?  That can be tricky.  OR....are you getting on 1 plane and then landing and you are at your destination?  If it's the second one....getting on 1 plane and then landing at your destination....don't worry.  Simply follow all the signs to the baggage claim to get your luggage and then.....I'm assuming someone is picking you up????  They can meet you at baggage claim.

Have fun!  And, don't worry.  I have helped many, many people in airports.  If you get lost....simply stop and ASK someone!!!  Even someone in one of the restaurants or little snack places.  OR....another traveler.  Like I said, I have been asked many times and helped many people that look lost (at the Detroit airport)!

Have fun wherever your destination is!