Before leaving home

  • Print this page

Before leaving home

  • Unplug and switch off any electrical appliances that won’t be in use whilst you’re away. Not only does this save energy, compared to equipment being left on standby, but it can limit the chance of electrical fires.
  • Don’t forget to lock all doors and windows. Timed security lights can also help keep your home safe.
  • Cancel newspaper, milk and any other deliveries made to your home for the duration of your trip.
  • Ask a trusted neighbour to keep an eye on your property, and perhaps pop in occasionally to move post and check that everything is OK.
  • In the winter months if very cold weather is forecast whilst you’re away, it may be advisable to have your central heating come on for a couple of hours each day to prevent pipes freezing and bursting.
  • Why not check-in online before you leave home? Your airline can let you know if this is possible.
  • Make sure you leave plenty of time to get to the airport. If you’re early you can relax with a coffee or do a little bit of shopping before you board your flight.
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for your journey. Thin layers are good as you can then easily adapt to the different temperatures en route; ie travelling to the airport, in the departure lounge, on the plane and at your final destination.
Back to top

Your transport

Help Weather

  • Partly Cloudy (day)
    Southampton
     
    Max 23°C
    Min 12°C

    View °F

  • 5 day forecast

    From Thu 29/07/10 to Mon 02/08/10

    Day Weather Max Min
    Thu Sunny intervals Sunny intervals
    23
    12
    Fri Light rain Light rain
    20
    15
    Sat Sunny intervals Sunny intervals
    21
    14
    Sun Sunny intervals Sunny intervals
    23
    13
    Mon Sunny intervals Sunny intervals
    21
    14

    5 day forecast

  • World­wide weather

    Worldwide weather

Back to top