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Passengers are requested
not to buy any duty free items before boarding the aircraft / on the
first leg of the journey. This is because, all transit passengers have
to disembark and re-board in Brussels and have to undergo all security
checks. During these checks, any liquid purchases will not be allowed
and will be confiscated.
Passengers can buy duty
free after the security check in Brussels or on board during the second
leg of their journey.
For example: a passenger
travelling Newark - Mumbai route are requested not to purchase duty free
at Newark airport or on board during the Newark - Brussels leg of their
journey. They can buy duty free in transit at Brussels after the
security check or on board the aircraft from Brussels to Mumbai.
According to security regulations,
passengers are advised:
- Not to accept any packets from
unknown persons.
- Not to leave baggage unobserved at
any time, especially within airport area. Unattended baggage may be
removed by Airport/Security Staff as an object of suspicion.
- To declare before checking-in, if
carrying any arms or explosive substances. Concealment is an offence
under Aircraft Act and Rules.
- To carry only one hand baggage, the
sum of the three dimensions (viz. length, breadth and height) of
which, should not exceed 115 cms.
- Battery Cells/Dry Cells carried in
the hand baggage or in any electrical/electronic items are liable to
be removed and the airline would not be in a position to hand-over the
same at the destination. The same may be carried in registered
baggage.
Article in Bag
- Dangerous Articles in Baggage
- For safety reasons, dangerous
articles, such as those listed below, must not be carried in
passenger's baggage.
- Compressed gases (deeply
refrigerated, flammable, non-flammable and poisonous) such as butane
oxygen, liquid nitrogen, aqualung cylinders and compressed gas
cylinders.
- Corrosives such as acids, alkalis,
mercury and wet cell batteries and apparatus containing mercury.
- Explosives, munition, fireworks
and flares. Ammunition including blank cartridges, hand guns, fire
works, pistol caps.
- Flammable liquids and solids such
as lighter refills, lighter fuel, matches, paints, thinners,
fire-lighters, lighters that need inverting before ignition, matches
(these may be carried on the person),radio active material,
briefcases and attache case with installed alarm devices. Oxidising
materials such as bleaching powder and peroxides.
- Poisons and infectious substances
such as insecticides, weed-killers and live virus materials.
- Other dangerous articles such as
magnetised materials, offensive or irritating materials
- The Government of India prohibits
the use of mobile phone on board.
- Prohibited Articles
Carriage of dry cell batteries, cigarette lighters, knives and
blades,nailcutters, scissors, sharp instruments, screw drivers,
pliers,tools,Umbrellas, weapons, fire arms, ammunitions, toy replicas
are prohibited in the passenger cabin.
- Valuable Articles
Currency, precious metals, jewellery, negotiable instruments,
securities, personal identification documents and other items of value
are best carried with the passengers in the cabin.
- Restricted Articles
Medicines and toiletries in limited quantities which are necessary or
appropriate for the passenger during the journey, such as hair sprays,
perfumes and medicines containing alcohol may be carried. Many of
these listed articles can be carried as air cargo provided they are
packed in accordance with cargo regulations.
- What you can carry
Dry ice in quantities not exceeding 2 kilograms (5 pounds) per
passenger, used to pack perishables, as carry-on baggage only.
With approval of the carrier(s), small oxygen cylinders for medical
use and small carbon dioxide gas cylinders worn by passenger for the
operation of mechanical limbs.
Motion Sickness
In-flight turbulence is not always
avoidable. If prone to motion sickness the following suggested measures
could help:
Avoid a late evening with spicy food
and alcoholic beverages the previous day.
- Request for a seat in middle section
of the aircraft (preferably a window seat).
- Do not have alcoholic drinks on the
day of the flight.
- Have a light dry snack (e.g.
biscuits/toast) 2 hours prior to flight Have a light meal on board the
aircraft.
- Avoid alcohol but have plenty of
water / juices.
- If nausea is encountered, open the
air vents, keep the head still, lie back with seat in reclining
position, close your eyes and relax.
- Use the airsickness bag well in
time.
- As an added precaution, consult your
physician before flight and take medication as advised.
- Do not experiment with self
-medication.
Fear of flying
Especially on a first
flight a little apprehension is quite understandable, but a century of
manned flight has made flying very safe. To help relax and enjoy the
flight, the following tips are recommended.
Adjust seat in reclining position - unless advised otherwise by the
cabin crew.
- Close eyes.
- Breathe in, count three and breathe
out counting three, for 10 - 15 minutes.
- Imagine a pleasant environment,
concentrate on relaxing every part of the body and feel the tension
drain away.
- The best is to look of out the
window and enjoy the flight! Consult your physician before flight and
take medication as advised. A visit to a clinical psychologist may
help in ridding you of your fears permanently.
Changes in cabin
pressure
Even in pressurized aircraft, minor
changes in cabin pressure do occur during take-off and landing,
resulting at times in discomfort due to blocked ears. This occurs
particularly in passengers who fly despite having colds, upper
respiratory tract infections & this can be avoided by equalizing the
pressure in your middle ear by following these easy steps:
- Suck on a boiled sweet. Your cabin
crew would be delighted to provide you with boiled sweets.
- Yawn, swallow saliva, perform
side-to-side movements of the jaw.
- Avoid sleeping during take-off &
landing.
- Children should be given fluids to
drink / sweets to suck on & infants / toddlers could benefit from
sucking on pacifiers / milk bottles.
- Pinch your nose and blow -
especially during descent.
- Finally if you have a cold or ear
infection, see your physician before flying. Use of Nasal Drops (as
prescribed by your physician) is recommended before take-off & landing
in these cases.
Food and drink
In-flight cuisine is yours to savor and enjoy. Sometimes changes in
cabin pressure can cause mild bloating and discomfort. These simple
steps will ensure that you enjoy your meal and flight:
- Avoid heavy meals (may cause
indigestion due to expansion of gases in the intestines) and
over-indulgence in alcohol.
- Drink plenty of fluids. Water &
fresh juices are recommended. Avoid excessive intake of tea, coffee,
aerated waters as these aggravate dehydration.
Existing Medical Conditions – Check
section on Carriage of Invalid / Disabled Passengers
Aircraft Medical
Kits
The contents & specifications of the First Aid Kits & Physician’s Kits
carried on board the aircraft are laid down by the DGCA & cannot be
modified without their approval. Passengers are thus requested to carry
all medications that they may require in-flight in their hand luggage.
Things to Note
- Ensure the correct flight coupon is
uplifted.
- The boarding pass has correct flight
number/date/time
- Ensure you get your baggage tag and
it has the correct route/destination
- Check the boarding/departure time on
the boarding pass. Always listen to the public address announcements
- If you are a JetPrivilege member do
not forget to quote your JetPrivilege membership number and ensure it
reflects on your boarding pass
- Follow the security and safety
regulations from our ground staff and in flight crew
- Ensure your mobile phones are
switched off at all times once in the aircraft. Further information is
available on request
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