Moving Abroad: Picking an International Airline

What probably is the most important international flight you’ve boarded? Is it that first-ever trip abroad in which you were so starry-eyed you almost forgot what all cuisines were there or what entertainment options were available inflight the international airline?

Well then wait till you come across the chance to move abroad with your family! Not only will the inflight food and the inflight entertainment be some of the most important factor all of a sudden, but the cabin crew and the seating and convenience of booking the international flight will also be of prime concern. Today, based on my recent experience, I’ll be divulging some tips that I guess will help you zero in on an international flight as you plan moving abroad.

Timing is the key. When you are moving for once and all, the time at which you are making the booking holds the key to a convenient immigration. Whatever international airline you are opting for, make sure it suits your timing of joining the new job, setting up the new business et al. Also, booking an international flight ahead of schedule saves you on the ticket prices. Win-win!

Check the inflight food. When you are accompanying kids and your parents along (it’s the whole family taking off to a new continent), it is imperative that you check what all options are available in the food inflight. I flew with Lufthansa, and with the amazing range of dishes available inflight courtesy their More Indian Than You Think campaign, all of us had a gala time all the way to New York. And yes, their masala chai is amazing. Do try in case you fly Lufthansa.

Inflight entertainment is a big advantage. Consider flying with two adolescents. The long flight hours almost seem never-ending taking care of their nuances when all you are concentrating on is how to acclimatise to the new place. With a range of their favourite Bollywood hits and classic movies, the inflight entertainment range of Lufthansa did me a huge favour in taking care of my kids and my parents alike.

It’s the cabin crew that holds the key. I still remember it vividly the amused smile that flashed across my mother’s face on being greeted with a customary Namaste on entering the Lufthansa flight. Also, the crew members were courteous enough to the never-ending demands of my kids. All in all, the Lufthansa cabin crew was the most amazing I’d ever encountered.

I hope the above tips help you plan a great trip as you contemplate a new beginning on the new horizon. Wish you all the best for your future!