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The airline industry is constantly changing and traveling can sometimes seem frustrating and challenging. Whether you have traveled once or twice or several times, here’s a list of things to remember before you travel.

Travel Healthy
Eat lightly during your flight, stay hydrated while you fly, if conditions permit try to walk around the cabin occasionally, wear loose comfortable clothing and shoes for your flight.

Itinerary
Review it and make sure it is correct. Itineraries can be viewed at www.viewtrip.com - you will need your reservation number (also known as record locator) to access the itinerary. You must take the itinerary to the airport to get through security, unless you check-in online.

Destination Information
Obtain information about your destination city including restaurants, shopping, where to do your laundry, weather and much more at www.citysearch.com

Boarding Pass
Check in online, usually up to 24 hours in advance (varies by airline) go to: www.polkmajestic.com / travel resources / flight check-in links directly to the major airlines. Print your boarding pass – you will need this to get through airport security.

Acceptable Identification at the Checkpoint
Adult passengers (18 and over) will be required to show a U.S. federal or state-issued photo ID that contains the following: name, date of birth, gender, expiration date and a tamper-resistant feature. These IDs include:
>> U.S. passport
>> U.S. passport card
>> DHS "Trusted Traveler" cards (NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
>> U.S. Military ID
>> Permanent Resident Card
>> Border Crossing Card
>> DHS-designated enhanced driver's license
>> Drivers Licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) that meets REAL ID benchmarks (All states are currently in compliance)
>> A Native American Tribal Photo ID
>> An airline or airport-issued ID (if issued under a TSA-approved security plan)
>> A foreign government-issued passport
>> Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) card
>> Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Baggage
Most airlines are charging a fee to check bags. The maximum weight for your luggage is no more than 50 pounds, or the airline will charge an additional fee. If your bag ends up weighing more than 50 pounds, you can remove some things from your bag and carry them onto the plane to get around paying the penalty.
Airport Security
>> 3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3 ounce bottle or less (by volume): 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, ziptop bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size is a security measure.
>> Consolidate bottles into one bag and X-ray separately to speed screening.
>> 3-1-1 is for short trips. If in doubt, put your liquids in checked luggage.
>> Declare larger liquids. Medications, baby formula and food, breast milk, and juice are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint.
>> Come early and be patient. Heavy travel volumes and the enhanced security process may mean longer lines at security checkpoints.

Traveling With Pets?
The pet must meet the travel requirement of the airline and the nurse will be responsible for all pet related travel expenses. Pets are only allowed in some hotels negotiated by FASTAFF in which case the Travel & Housing departments will advise the nurse of all pertinent details. No pets are allowed in FASTAFF leased apartments or hospital provided housing.
>> WHEN THE RECRUITER AND/OR NURSE NOTIFIES the Travel & Housing department he/she is traveling with a pet, we confirm what type of pet, the pet's weight and size, and if the pet has a current veterinarian certificate stating the pet is up-to-date on all vaccinations and health.
>> THE AIRLINES WILL ALLOW ONLY ONE SMALL PET IN EACH CABIN of the aircraft if the pet weighs less than 20 lbs. and is in an approved pet kennel which will stow under the seat. The restrictions and requirements for pet travel vary by airline, so the Travel Department will verify the details specific to the carrier.
>> THE AIRLINES WILL ALSO REQUIRE that the nurse provides a current veterinarian certificate, dated within 1 year of the travel date, confirming the pet is up-to-date on vaccinations and is healthy.
>> FOR IN CABIN TRAVEL, THE NURSE will be charged anywhere between $100 to $200 each way depending on the airline.
>> IF A NURSE CHOOSES TO TRAVEL with a pet that is over 20 lbs., the nurse still needs to provide a vet certificate and an approved kennel which will comfortably fit the pet, so the pet may travel in the baggage cargo space of the aircraft.
>> CARGO TRAVEL CAN BE DENIED AT ANY TIME (even if the pet has been noted to the airline) due to weather conditions, cargo weight limits, etc.
>> Pets are denied cargo during most summer months and the coldest winter months.
>> In many instances, a pet traveling in cargo may have to be sedated by a veterinarian prescribed sedative which would need to be provided by the nurse's pets' veterinarian.
>> If the nurse chooses to travel with an exotic pet (iguana, monkey, etc.), the airline will follow the regulations of the above cargo pet travel. There is a fee assessed based on variables such as weight, space used in cargo, etc. for pets traveling in cargo.