English Today - Английский сегодня.
Уровень Elementary. Часть 8. Эпизод 12.
Тема: Как наслаждаться без стресса авиаперелетом.

It seems that a lot of people start to feel nervous in the travel agency when they're buying the ticket or when they're buying the ticket online at home.
Really?
Well why don't we give our viewers some advice on how to reduce that stress and enjoy air travel more?
Sure! Just follow a few simple rules and you'll fly without any stress at all.
The first rule: don't arrive at the airport late!
I always arrive late.
That's not a good idea!

For a start if you arrive at the airport early you have plenty of time to check-in, you can go straight through passport control and the security check, then you have plenty of time to relax!
You can do some shopping, have a drink, read a magazine or a book.
All stress free without worrying about missing the flight.
You're right, Christine!
It's important to arrive at the airport with plenty of time to spare!
And what else can I do to make air travel less stressful?

Well, another cause of stress is the amount of luggage that we take with us, we always take too much!
Listen, don't take more than 20 kg and only take one suitcase!
Check the weight before you leave home, and relax at the check-in, there's no need now to worry about excess baggage charges.
It's always relaxing to save money.
Definitely! And one last thing on the topic of luggage...
Yes...
Hand luggage: take one small bag and don't put too much in it!
Remember you'll have to carry this around the airport!

Good advice.
You know many people have a fear of flying, these people become nervous when the plane takes off and lands.
Of course, l understand that people may feel nervous at these moments.
They should remember that flying is the safest way to travel.
So, relax and enjoy the flight!
And you shouldn't look out the windows too much.
Why not? Clouds are relaxing!
But if you do feel nervous you could try taking a tranquiliser.
If you have a real fear of flying they can help you relax!
Don't take too many though!
Of course not!

And try closing your eyes as the plane takes-off and lands, think of the beautiful place you're going to or the wonderful holiday you've just had...
Well! How to enjoy stress free air travel: don't arrive at the airport late!
Don't take too much luggage!
After passport control and the security check, relax with a drink and something interesting to read!
Or perhaps do some shopping!
And, once you're on the plane remember that flying is the safest way to travel.
So, thanks Christine for this very useful advice and goodbye!
Goodbye Lucy and safe travelling!
See you soon with another edition of 'The Travel Programme'!
Goodbye!