Travel

= Travel =
 * I travelled with JAL from Sydney to Narita (Tokyo) then caught a connecting flight to Nagoya. Staff from Reitaku Mizunami met me at Nagoya.
 * When I checked in at Sydney International Airport my family stressed that I was travelling alone and because I was under 16 JAL staff walked me through to customs and to the departure gate. They were extremely professional and I can't speak highly enough about the way they treated me.
 * I was extremely worried about how I was going to catch my connecting flight in Narita as I only had 70 minutes in Narita to find my luggage, get though customs and find my connecting flight. (This is difficult in Sydney to do let alone in a foreign country). I pointed this out to the JAL staff so just before we landed they moved me to business class so when we landed I could be the first off the plane.
 * As soon as we landed and the doors opened I was met by two JAL ground crew. They introduced themselves to me and carried my hand luggage. (A lovely way to be greeted in a foreign country). Then we literally ran to the luggage carousel collected my bag, they then escorted me through to customs and got me to the next gate for my domestic flight to Nagoya. A stressful time but I got there and was very grateful to JAL staff.
 * The return journey wasn't as stressful but I still asked for assistance and travelled with another student from JPC.
 * I'm sure other airlines will escort young adults but you must ask.
 * When organising flights keep in mind it is easier for staff from Reitaku Mizunami to pick you up and drop you off at the Nagoya Airport late afternoon/night and not on a Sunday.

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