This guide is provided as a public service to promote travel safety. Zegato Solutions, Inc. makes no claims nor takes any responsibility for the suggestions contained herein being complete or applicable in every circumstance. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual traveler to make decisions affecting his or her safety and well being.

The Zegato Business Traveler Safety Guide is an e-publication work in progress. Change is the norm in business travel, and we will make every attempt to keep all information current with monthly updates of travel tips and safety suggestions you can download at your convenience.

We encourage all travelers to read the entire guide as information from one section may apply to others. To avoid redundancy, we have tried not to repeat suggestions in more than one section. Even career road warriors can benefit from these suggestions as a refresher course. Just as it is important to listen attentively to your pre-flight safety briefing and read the safety card in the seatback – even if you have heard and read all this so many times you think you have it all memorized, this guide can prove beneficial. The fact is, safety is the responsibility of every traveler, and the best way to be safe is to be prepared.

Safety in the air is a focal point of this guide. However, most of the suggestions apply equally to travel by rail. At this time, security measures for travel by train are not quite as strict as those governing aircraft. Still, you need to be prepared to present identification and luggage is subject to search. On certain high speed, intercity commuter trains, small bags may be stored at the end of each car during the trip. In such cases, it is important for you to select a seat that allows you to keep your luggage in plain sight.

You will note that this guide makes no mention of what action to take in case your flight is hijacked. In light of the 9-11 tragedy, there are many different views on what action, if any, you as a traveler should take in times of such emergencies. We suggest you contact one of the regulatory or enforcement agencies listed in the Appendix for appropriate guidance.