Seeking advice about travelling and flying...

[Rlyn76 1]

Hi All,

Me and my fiance both planned of picking me up here in the Philippines to travel to Virginia but after a few months he told me he won't have enough money for our wedding coz he has to pay for my moms ticket too if she pass her interview at the USEM for tourist visa to attend my wedding. He told me its okay with him to come here and pick me up here in PI just that we will loose money that will help alot with my moms ticket and wedding stuff. I am scared and never been on the plane before. I may not be comfortable to travel alone and waiting at the airport to get on another plane, getting my luggage or without him sitting next to me on the plane or have someone to talk to. Landing and take off maybe scary. What should I do?

[DARUMA07 25]

Hi All,

Me and my fiance both planned of picking me up here in the Philippines to travel to Virginia but after a few months he told me he won't have enough money for our wedding coz he has to pay for my moms ticket too if she pass her interview at the USEM for tourist visa to attend my wedding. He told me its okay with him to come here and pick me up here in PI just that we will loose money that will help alot with my moms ticket and wedding stuff. I am scared and never been on the plane before. I may not be comfortable to travel alone and waiting at the airport to get on another plane, getting my luggage or without him sitting next to me on the plane or have someone to talk to. Landing and take off maybe scary. What should I do?

Flying is very safe! Landing and taking off isn't really that bad. Once I knew what airports that Ruchie would be at, I sent her the airport websites so she could learn the layout of the airport. It really helped her out to get from point A to point B.. Her POE was at Chicago (Ohare).. What I did was, I flew from Kansas City to Chicago to meet her there when her flight came in and then we flew back together to Kansas City.. She had no problems during her entire trip... You will be fine! I would advise to bring a book or magazine to keep yourself occupied during the long flight across the Pacific. You will do better than what you think you will..... Good Luck on your flight!!!

[mRs StOcKwElL 1]

Hi All,

Me and my fiance both planned of picking me up here in the Philippines to travel to Virginia but after a few months he told me he won't have enough money for our wedding coz he has to pay for my moms ticket too if she pass her interview at the USEM for tourist visa to attend my wedding. He told me its okay with him to come here and pick me up here in PI just that we will loose money that will help alot with my moms ticket and wedding stuff. I am scared and never been on the plane before. I may not be comfortable to travel alone and waiting at the airport to get on another plane, getting my luggage or without him sitting next to me on the plane or have someone to talk to. Landing and take off maybe scary. What should I do?

Believe in youself that you can do it...A lot of Filipinas who travelled alone on their flight to US and most of them never on plane before too...Have courage because you are doing it for your mom to attend your wedding and to pay for your wedding!!!

HAPPY TRIP!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!

Edited August 20, 2008 by Rodge & Ninfa

[filirican 3]

u will be fine! i travel alone most of the time! planes are safe and u wont be picking up ur luggage until at ur POE...and waiting to get to another plane isnt that bad..as long as u know how to read and to keep i mind what gate u will be on next u will never be lost! and if u do there are a lot of information counters at the airports! good luck!

[dbears 1]

Hi All,

Me and my fiance both planned of picking me up here in the Philippines to travel to Virginia but after a few months he told me he won't have enough money for our wedding coz he has to pay for my moms ticket too if she pass her interview at the USEM for tourist visa to attend my wedding. He told me its okay with him to come here and pick me up here in PI just that we will loose money that will help alot with my moms ticket and wedding stuff. I am scared and never been on the plane before. I may not be comfortable to travel alone and waiting at the airport to get on another plane, getting my luggage or without him sitting next to me on the plane or have someone to talk to. Landing and take off maybe scary. What should I do?

We also considered my fiance picking me and the kids up before but then due to financial constraints we decided it would be best for him to just wait for us at Raleigh, NC airport. I am used to traveling by plane but have never traveled out of the Philippines but I am not worried coz as others have said, plane ride is relatively easy, para kalang nakasakay sa bus or taxi (di hamak na mas safe and comfortable pa nga compared to bus and taxis and jeeps dito sa Pinas.)

Daruma also gave a good suggestion about studying the airport lay-outs (will do that also.. thanks Daruma ).

good luck sa iyo and God bless always.

[DARUMA07 25]

Hi All,

Me and my fiance both planned of picking me up here in the Philippines to travel to Virginia but after a few months he told me he won't have enough money for our wedding coz he has to pay for my moms ticket too if she pass her interview at the USEM for tourist visa to attend my wedding. He told me its okay with him to come here and pick me up here in PI just that we will loose money that will help alot with my moms ticket and wedding stuff. I am scared and never been on the plane before. I may not be comfortable to travel alone and waiting at the airport to get on another plane, getting my luggage or without him sitting next to me on the plane or have someone to talk to. Landing and take off maybe scary. What should I do?

We also considered my fiance picking me and the kids up before but then due to financial constraints we decided it would be best for him to just wait for us at Raleigh, NC airport. I am used to traveling by plane but have never traveled out of the Philippines but I am not worried coz as others have said, plane ride is relatively easy, para kalang nakasakay sa bus or taxi (di hamak na mas safe and comfortable pa nga compared to bus and taxis and jeeps dito sa Pinas.)

Daruma also gave a good suggestion about studying the airport lay-outs (will do that also.. thanks Daruma ).

good luck sa iyo and God bless always.

Your quite Welcome.... Have a safe flight Sept 1st. Ruchie and I wish you both many many years of Happiness.

[august08 0]

My daughter starts travelling alone, (of course w/ my consent) when she was 7y/o. How old are you?

[Rlyn76 1]

Hi All,

Me and my fiance both planned of picking me up here in the Philippines to travel to Virginia but after a few months he told me he won't have enough money for our wedding coz he has to pay for my moms ticket too if she pass her interview at the USEM for tourist visa to attend my wedding. He told me its okay with him to come here and pick me up here in PI just that we will loose money that will help alot with my moms ticket and wedding stuff. I am scared and never been on the plane before. I may not be comfortable to travel alone and waiting at the airport to get on another plane, getting my luggage or without him sitting next to me on the plane or have someone to talk to. Landing and take off maybe scary. What should I do?

Flying is very safe! Landing and taking off isn't really that bad. Once I knew what airports that Ruchie would be at, I sent her the airport websites so she could learn the layout of the airport. It really helped her out to get from point A to point B.. Her POE was at Chicago (Ohare).. What I did was, I flew from Kansas City to Chicago to meet her there when her flight came in and then we flew back together to Kansas City.. She had no problems during her entire trip... You will be fine! I would advise to bring a book or magazine to keep yourself occupied during the long flight across the Pacific. You will do better than what you think you will..... Good Luck on your flight!!!

Oh where can i get the layout of airport for Norfolk Virginia and Detroit Michigan. That's where i am going and I think it would help alot. Thanks.

[DARUMA07 25]

Hi All,

Me and my fiance both planned of picking me up here in the Philippines to travel to Virginia but after a few months he told me he won't have enough money for our wedding coz he has to pay for my moms ticket too if she pass her interview at the USEM for tourist visa to attend my wedding. He told me its okay with him to come here and pick me up here in PI just that we will loose money that will help alot with my moms ticket and wedding stuff. I am scared and never been on the plane before. I may not be comfortable to travel alone and waiting at the airport to get on another plane, getting my luggage or without him sitting next to me on the plane or have someone to talk to. Landing and take off maybe scary. What should I do?

Flying is very safe! Landing and taking off isn't really that bad. Once I knew what airports that Ruchie would be at, I sent her the airport websites so she could learn the layout of the airport. It really helped her out to get from point A to point B.. Her POE was at Chicago (Ohare).. What I did was, I flew from Kansas City to Chicago to meet her there when her flight came in and then we flew back together to Kansas City.. She had no problems during her entire trip... You will be fine! I would advise to bring a book or magazine to keep yourself occupied during the long flight across the Pacific. You will do better than what you think you will..... Good Luck on your flight!!!

Oh where can i get the layout of airport for Norfolk Virginia and Detroit Michigan. That's where i am going and I think it would help alot. Thanks.

Here is Detroits website.....

http://www.metroairport.com/

Here is Norfolks website.... http://www.norfolkairport.com/

Hope this helps you... Look over both sites so you can have an idea how to get around.. Good Luck to you! Have a safe flight!

[Rlyn76 1]

Hi All,

Me and my fiance both planned of picking me up here in the Philippines to travel to Virginia but after a few months he told me he won't have enough money for our wedding coz he has to pay for my moms ticket too if she pass her interview at the USEM for tourist visa to attend my wedding. He told me its okay with him to come here and pick me up here in PI just that we will loose money that will help alot with my moms ticket and wedding stuff. I am scared and never been on the plane before. I may not be comfortable to travel alone and waiting at the airport to get on another plane, getting my luggage or without him sitting next to me on the plane or have someone to talk to. Landing and take off maybe scary. What should I do?

Flying is very safe! Landing and taking off isn't really that bad. Once I knew what airports that Ruchie would be at, I sent her the airport websites so she could learn the layout of the airport. It really helped her out to get from point A to point B.. Her POE was at Chicago (Ohare).. What I did was, I flew from Kansas City to Chicago to meet her there when her flight came in and then we flew back together to Kansas City.. She had no problems during her entire trip... You will be fine! I would advise to bring a book or magazine to keep yourself occupied during the long flight across the Pacific. You will do better than what you think you will..... Good Luck on your flight!!!

Oh where can i get the layout of airport for Norfolk Virginia and Detroit Michigan. That's where i am going and I think it would help alot. Thanks.

Here is Detroits website.....

http://www.metroairport.com/

Here is Norfolks website.... http://www.norfolkairport.com/

Hope this helps you... Look over both sites so you can have an idea how to get around.. Good Luck to you! Have a safe flight!

Thank you so much for the information. This will help me alot =)

Thanks to VJ members too for ur good advice!