What you need to prepare before traveling on Holy Week

ALL PACKED UP Before setting off, ensure you have everything you need for a seamless trip. (Photo from Freepik) For most Filipinos, Holy Week is the one time we get to catch a break and travel to new destinations. As such, it's inevitable to find most airports packed and busy as it's the peak time for getting away from it all.

To help with ensuring a seamless travel experience, here are a few things to remember and prepare before setting off on your trip. Check the airport terminal for your flightHow many of you have had the nightmare scenario of braving through the heavy traffic of Manila only to find out you're at the wrong airport terminal? Before anything, double-check the details of your flight to determine which terminal you'll be taking off from. The early bird catches the wormIt's always better to arrive earlier than expected.



There's no harm in being at the airport hours before your flight. Ideally, be at the airport at least three hours before departure for domestic flights and four for international. For a faster queue experience, you can check in online.

Some airlines like Cebu Pacific offer check-in as early as 48 hours before your flight through their website or mobile app. Prepare all necessary forms beforehandTo enter the airport, you need to show a copy of your ticket and a valid ID. For international travel, ensure you've filled up the eTravel form and paid your travel tax.

You might also have to show some necessary documents when going through immigration. It's handy to always have a printed copy of your itinerary when you are being questioned. Pack light and know what's prohibitedPassengers are allowed up to two hand-carry baggage, one that can fit in the overhead bin and the other to be placed under the seat in front of you.

They must have a combined weight of seven kilograms or less. If you need more, airlines like Cebu Pacific offer an enhanced baggage policy that allows passengers to avail up to three pieces of 20kg baggage. For every piece of baggage purchased, passengers may also add an extra 4kg, 8kg, or 12kg weight allowance on top of the initial 20kg.

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