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By preparing well for your trip you'll ensure you have an enjoyable trip. So, before departing Luton Airport read these helpful pointers on security tips, luggage allowances and baggage, along with some useful packing tips. |
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Preparing with this Airport Information site guide on home security tips, luggage allowances and packing tips you can help eliminate any last minute panics you may have before you head off for Luton Airport.
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Home security - do any of us really give it much thought when we rush excitedly out of the door for our holidays? Well we should. Just imagine the devastation on returning home to find your home burgled. These top security tips will help you achieve a more secure home and give you peace of mind whilst you are away.
Listed below are some general tips you should think about before you leave your house, then followed by a section dedicated to providing excellent security measure you can put in place - especially when nearly half of burgled homes are when they are left empty for periods of time:
- Cancel your daily deliveries such as milk and newspapers
- Don't order anything that may come Recorded Deliver or similar. After staying at the post office for one week parcels will be returned to sender
- Ask a family member or friend to remove built up post from your doorstep. You could even see if they could pop indoors and water your pot plants too
- Cook or bin any perishable items in your fridge before you leave
- Make sure you switch off all plug sockets off at the mains, not just on standby. This saves energy and money
- In the summer turn off your central heating and hot water so you are not wasting energy. In the winter time it's best to reduce your central heating time, rather than turning it off altogether, as this could affect your plumbing.
- Make sure your pets, if staying in a cattery or kennel, have some of their favourite toys and treats. Or, if friends are looking after them make sure they are happy with each other well in advance of travel
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Security Tips For Your Home... |
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Use our top ten home security tips for protecting your home whilst you are away as it's more than likely that your home and its contents form your most valuable asset. And as for the sentimental value...
These top 10 home security tips provided below, will provide you with additional peace of mind by helping to secure your home whilst you are travelling away:
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Top Ten Security Tips |
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1. Automatic Lighting |
Confuse any potential burglars by fitting light timers that set your lights on and off throughout the day. |
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2. Post |
Arrange for your post and free newspapers to be cleared up off the doorstep each day by a local friend or family member, or good neighbour.
And did you know that Royal Mail operate a service called Keepsafe, where they will store your personal and/or business mail for up to two months while you are away. |
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3. Deliveries |
Cancel your milk and newspaper deliveries so they don't pile up on the doorstep too. |
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4. Baggage Tags: |
Return address - don’t write your home address on your baggage tag when travelling to your destination. Fill it in at the very last minute on your return journey. And don't write the address in full. Just a name and postcode can identify the bag as yours when found should it go missing. |
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5. House Checking: |
Arrange for friends and family to pop in and check on your home from time to time. And get them to park on the drive too so passers by will think you are home, along with pulling and opening curtains.
Don't forget to leave your contact details with your family, friends or neighbours so that they can contact you in case of an emergency. |
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6. Neighbourhood Watch: |
Join your local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme if one operates in your area. Visit their website at www.neighbourhoodwatch.net to find out more. |
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7. Valuable Items: |
You could leave valuable items with your Bank in their safe or ask trusted friends and family to keep them for you whilst you are away - this could include important paperwork and special jewellery.
TVs, stereos, DVDs etc. are all very tempting to burglars when seen through a window...
Ensure you have adequate home and contents insurance that covers all of your valuables before you travel, just in case. |
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8. Alarm: |
Ask a good trusted neighbour to be a key holder for you whilst you are away in case your security company needs to contact someone at home.
And don't forget to actually set it as you rush out of the door! |
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9. Outdoor Storage: |
Why not put your valuable bikes and power tools inside whilst you are away, rather than keeping them in the shed or garage? |
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10. Locks: |
Do make sure that all of your doors and windows where possible are securely locked. |
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Want to be doubly sure your home is as protected as it can be? Contact your local police station to see if they offer a free home security check. Many do and their suggestions are very useful.
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Here are some good packing tips to avoid any confusion, embarrassment or delays when you arrive at Luton Airport's check-in.
You'll find information on restricted and prohibited items that cannot be packed and help on travelling with outsized items, plus your luggage allowance and baggage weight limits.
Baggage allowances do vary from Airline to Airline but in most instances your luggage weight allowed should be shown on your ticket. However, if it is necessary for you to be taking more luggage than the average passenger it is best advised to check with your airline on their polices for excess baggage.
Most airlines stipulate that the maximum weight of an individual bag is 32kg (70lbs) or less. Should your bag weigh more than that you will need to re-pack your luggage into smaller bags so that the weight is distributed more evenly. And if you do need to take more luggage than the weight allowance you could be liable for a hefty fine. By checking the weight allowance in advance you'll avoid any inconvenience at check-in.
A series of security questions will be put to you when you check-in. The level of detail and number of questions you are asked will depend on which Airline you are flying with, however the security questions are enforced by the British Government.
For more information on restricted items that must not be packed in your hand luggage or main luggage visit the Security section of this website
Travelling with large, unusual or outsize items of baggage, you must inform the Airline you are travelling with or the travel agent that you have booked your trip through. |
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