Call
the respective airline to request any special
needs to ease your travel and to reconfirm
your reservation at least 3 days before departure.
Make
three [3] copies of ALL OF YOUR TRAVEL
DOCUMENTS including your tickets
(keep one in carry-on bag and the other in
the suitcase and one copy at home).
Make
sure to prepare & keep your entire ORIGINAL
travel document in a secure pouch and on your
person and easily accessible to you at the
time of request. This is a good time to ensure
that all of the following documents are in
order:
Travelers
Passport and Green Card (for non- US citizens) with Meningitis shot record and Maulim
draft attached.
Airline
Tickets
Chicago Hajj issued ID CARD
Credit Cards (easy and secure way to carry
your money)
Personal expense cash (if not taking
credit card) in large NEW BILLS for better
exchange
Travelers
checks are discourage since they cannot be
cashed without yours passport after you leave
the Hajj Terminal.
Hajj
book - Ehram - Ja`namaz(prayer rug) -Tasbeeh
Small pack of necessary items to maintain
your personal hygiene & First Aide Kit
Warm Clothes & Slippers
Sleeping bag 1 per person & Neck Pillow
One extra pair of glasses or contact lenses
(if your require them)
Surgical Mask or face mask to protect from dust
and allergens
Money-belt or travel waist-pouch for cash and
passport
Prescribed and general medicines to relieve allergys, pain and fatigue. (Consult your Doctor)
Snack Foods for long waits
(Fruit Bars, Granola bars, mixed nuts, Dried Fruits,
and mixed nut etc. (for waiting between the airports
or at HAJJ TERMINAL and HAJJ MANASIK).
Water
bottle
Flash Light
Two way radio minimum 5 mile radius (if you
did not purchase any cell phones with your
package)
Remember! During the travel
the light-weight language is a lot more convenient.The most important thing to take with you is
Taqwa and Patience!
Note Please remember:
We are but humble servants of Allah, and we do
our best to provide a service and make it convenient
for you to perform hajj. Inshallah, All will go
smoothly as planned but due to the nature of this
journey involving Air, Hotel & Ground Transportation
and all provided by separate entities not under
Chicago Hajj Groups control; any issues that arise
from these said entities will be THEIR responsibility
and we will do our best to help you resolve them
by mediating. But by no means, Chicago hajj or any
person or subsidiary will not assume any responsibilities
for the above mentioned entities-for detailed explanation
please refer to Chicago Hajj Group Terms & Conditions
page...
We can say this in just two words - "Your Satisfaction"
Security
Policies & Procedures:
Packing Tips
Airport security screening procedures are
significantly more stringent than before. Items
in your suitcase that may have passed through
before may not be accepted onboard aircraft
today. Consider leaving at home items which
could be perceived as threatening or may raise
suspicion at a screening checkpoint (i.e. items
found in a manicure kit). Remember that NO
knives of any size will be allowed.
Anticipate having to open bags for inspection.
Pack efficiently, placing smaller items together
in a pouch or bag.
Make sure that each suitcase and carry-on
bag has a nametag securely affixed to it.
Be
certain that you have a government-issued
photo identification card (i.e. driver's license)
or a passport. Identification requirements
vary for domestic and international travel.
If you are unsure as to what identification
is required, please ask the air carrier. You
will not be allowed to check in without the
proper identification.
Getting
To the Airport
Before
leaving home, call the airline or contact
the airline's Website to confirm the status
of your flight. If your flight has been cancelled,
contact the airline directly to reschedule
or make alternate travel arrangements.
Expect
restricted airport parking.
Plan
on checking in two hours prior to departure
for domestic flights & for international
flights, you may be asked to check in as early
as five hours prior to departure. Check with
your particular airline for specific information
At
The Security Checkpoint
Access
beyond the security checkpoints is now restricted
to those passengers who've een issued a valid
boarding pass
Have
ticket paperwork available, along with identification.
Prepare
to empty pockets of coins, metals, etc.
Prepare
to demonstrate the operation of electronic
equipment such as laptop computers, cell phones,
etc.
Be
patient. Do not make jokes about security.
Comply with all security instructions.
Expect
increased passenger and baggage security screening.
Wand checks and full-body hand searches may
be enforced.
At
The Gate
Leave
no bag unattended. Maintain a sense of awareness.
Expect to see law enforcement personnel and
dogs.
Keep
ticket paperwork and identification available
Expect
to see teams of individuals aboard the aircraft
before passenger boarding in order to sweep
the plane as an added security precaution.
These individuals may board the aircraft from
inside the terminal building or they may enter
and exit via the jet bridge stairs.
Pay
close attention to announcements. Board the
aircraft as directed by gate agents.Do
not wait until the last minute to board the
aircraft.
Onboard
the Aircraft
Expect
to see random searches of service personnel,
flight crews and equipment..
Listen
to and follow crew instructions at all times.
Flight crews are trained to ensure comfort
and safety..
Be
patient if departure is delayed. Passenger
boarding and baggage loading are being carefully
coordinated by the ground handling crew.
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