Before you go to study in the UK, you should make adequate preparation, and carefully check whether you bring your personal documents, admission materials, air tickets, etc.
We usually book the flight online and pick up the ticket and boarding pass in advance.
Let’s take a look at what to do when buying a plane ticket.
To study in the UK to buy a ticket for attention before the UK to prepare personal documents 1 valid passport before departure must confirm the validity of the passport 2.
It is recommended that you take 1-2 copies of your personal passport with you. Even if you lose your passport accidentally, the copy can also be used as the data for reissuing your certificate.
3. Confirm the UK visa or, where applicable, the UK entry permit confirm the effective date of the visa.
The Biometric Identification Card (BRP) confirmation letter identifies the address where the card will be collected and the process for collecting the BRP in the UK.
It is recommended that you will also make 1 or 2 copies in case you need them.
Certificate of Vaccination for international travel Certificate of vaccination for random inspection at customs entry 2. X-ray Form Bring the X-ray form with you and provide admission information if necessary 1.
The CAS Confirmation Letter/Acceptance Letter provided by the university contains the CAS Confirmation Letter (CAS) number. Bring the hard copy 2.
Proof of funds includes recent bank statements, scholarship certificates, deposit certificates, etc., which can prove that the funds are sufficient to cover tuition fees and living expenses while staying in the UK.
3. One or two notarized copies of degree certificate/technical qualification certificate should be brought with you.
1. Airline Ticket/Itinerary Carefully check the passenger information on the ticket and itinerary to avoid incorrect information and delay the trip.
2. Confirmation Letter of airport pickup Booking Whether through the school or other channels, it is recommended to print the confirmation letter in case of emergency.
1. Insurance Documents If you have travel insurance, bring documents containing information about the terms of the insurance and the settlement of claims.
2. List of luggage items to be used in the case of claims for baggage loss.
3. Drug Instructions If you need to bring prescription drugs or medications, you must attach the drug instructions provided by your doctor.
4. Personal Certificate photo When going through various procedures, you need to provide your certificate photo.
5. Small amount of pound cash It is recommended to carry only the amount of cash (not more than 250 pounds) for personal needs, including train tickets and transportation expenses.
Please note that the UK Customs are very strict about the amount of cash you can bring into the UK. If you bring in ¡ê10,000 or more in cash, you must declare it to the customs.
Ticket buying channels Ticket buying channels are roughly divided into three categories: airline website, ticket agent, and others.
1. Airline official website The airline’s official website is very convenient for checking baggage regulations or checking in. Sometimes there are activities.
Students who choose this method suggest putting the official website of each major airline into a favorite folder, carefully brush, brush to the special ticket to start quickly.
It is recommended that you check the seat map of the flight on the official website, which refers to the situation when the seats are booked. Generally speaking, when more than half of the seats on the plane have been booked, and the remaining tickets are still cheaper, you should hurry to get them.
2. Ticket agent and travel agent This is the choice for most people, because the travel agent or agent may sell the ticket cheaper than the airline itself, and there are all kinds of special offers and so on.
However, travel agents are different, there is a price difference for the same ticket, so choosing a affordable travel agency to buy the ticket is a must.
3. Other ticket agents have risks, so be careful when buying tickets.
Study in Britain, ticket booking and reservation pick up note 1, need to communicate with the school email, or to the school’s official website inquiries, whether to have pick up and pick up date, and then according to the arrangement of pick up date to buy tickets, tickets to be booked 2, because the push back the ticket is more expensive, even can’t buy the economy class 3, can purchase tickets at the travel agency or airline ticket agency,
In a travel agency or airline ticket agent buy tickets more worry, tell them your travel dates, they will help you compare the price, the best choice for 4, transit ticket is cheaper than the direct flight to economy 5, some British universities will arrange chartered flights before each semester, students can more focus on 6, some British universities will have free pick up,
Therefore, students should pay attention to send the flight number to the school in advance, or fill in the booking form by email. 7. You can also choose an off-campus pick-up company, but it is better to be introduced by someone you know