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Guide
for Travelling Fencers
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Flying
| GENERAL | |
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Travelling to the airport : leave plenty of time to get to the airport and check-in |
| 2. | Departure Times : Telephone ahead to confirm departure times. This will save hanging around in case of delays |
| 3. | Delays : Plan for delays. Make sure you have plenty to keep yourself occupied in case of delays eg books, magazines, cards, portable computer games etc |
| 4. | Comfortable Shoes & Clothing : Take comfortable clothing to wear during the flight and shoes which will still be comfortable if your feet swell |
| 5. | Ear Plugs : these are useful whether you are planning to sleep or not, as some small aircraft can be very noisy indeed. |
| 6. | Contact Lense case & solution : lenses dry out quickly at altitude so wear glasses where possible to avoid eyes becoming tired and sore |
| 7. | Stretch Regularly : get up and stretch to avoid stiffness and swelling of legs and feet |
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| EATING AND DRINKING | |
| 1. | No alcohol : alcohol increases dehydration and should not be drunk at the airport or during the flight |
| 2. | Avoid tea, coffee & cola : these contain caffeine which is a diuretic therefore has a dehydrating effect |
| 3. | Drink plenty of water : take at least one litre of fluid for drinking during flight. Ask cabin staff for extra drinks |
| 4. | Eat regularly & sensibly : supplement your cabin meals with healthy snacks you bring yourself |
| 5. | Carry all essential medication in your hand luggage |
| 6. | Spare glasses/contact lenses : if you need them to compete in |
| OTHER USEFUL STUFF | |
| 1. | For info on DVT and what precautions you can take when you fly visit http://www.travelhealth.co.uk/ |