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Many travelers make unintentional mistakes that ruin their entire travel plans. Sometimes they arrive late and find the gate closed, or sometimes something else.

Airlines have strict rules, and even the slightest carelessness can prevent you from boarding your flight. Many travelers make rash mistakes that ruin their entire travel plans. Sometimes arriving late results in a closed gate, sometimes boarding is denied due to incorrect documents, and sometimes items accidentally left in your baggage can cause problems. Therefore, if you want to catch your flight on time and your hard-earned ticket doesn't go to waste, it's crucial to avoid these 10 mistakes.

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Many people think that arriving an hour before the flight is fine, but this thinking often results in missing your flight. Therefore, arrive at least two hours before your domestic flight and at least three hours before your international flight. Traffic, security lines, and parking can all take a lot of time. Arriving late could result in the gate closing.

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Seeing long lines at the airport can be nerve-wracking. If you don't check in online, you could be even more short on time. Many airlines close their check-in counters 60 minutes before your flight. Therefore, check in online well in advance.

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Many travelers think that once the security check is complete, they're done. But if you arrive at the gate late, your flight could be leaving right before your eyes. Airlines typically close gates 20 to 25 minutes in advance. So, get to your gate early, then relax and enjoy your coffee or shopping.

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Gates change frequently at airports. If you're busy on your phone or sitting in a cafe, you might miss a gate change notification. You could end up at the wrong gate and your flight might depart. So keep an eye on both your airline app and your airport display screen.

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If you don't have the correct documents, you'll be stopped at the gate. Therefore, ensure your passport isn't expired, the name on the ticket and the document is the same, and your passport must be valid for at least six months for international travel. Otherwise, your boarding may be cancelled immediately.

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People often overload their bags or add items that are not permitted. For example, if a handbag exceeds the permitted weight and size or contains improper items, it may be stopped at the gate. Therefore, be sure to check your bag's weight and size before every flight.

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If you appear intoxicated or appear extremely unwell, airline staff may refuse to allow you to board your flight. These rules are stricter on international flights. So, take care of your health before traveling.

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At the airport, showing anger or arguing with staff will result in you being considered a disruptive passenger and your boarding being cancelled. Wherever there's a problem, stay calm and communicate. This is in your best interest.

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Many times, when booking tickets online, the payment fails and the ticket is not confirmed. However, passengers often believe they have booked their tickets, only to discover upon arrival at the airport that the seat has not been reserved. To avoid this, be sure to check your booking status on the airline's website 24 hours before your flight.

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Nowadays, information about flight delays, gate changes, and boarding times all come through your mobile phone. If your phone is switched off, the internet is down, or notifications are off, you could miss important updates. So, keep your phone charged, keep your airline app on, and check SMS and email alerts regularly.