9 Airport Tips And Tricks
Do you hate traveling by plane? Maybe you are just doing it wrong. Here are 9 airport tips and tricks that will make your time spent in the airport not only easy but fun too!
Wear Your Glasses Over Contacts
When on a long flight, it's best to wear glasses instead of contacts. Glasses are easier to take off if you sleep, and contact solution can leak due to pressure changes.
However, you'll still need your contacts at your destination. Here are some tips for flying with them:
1. Keep contacts in their original container or “blister pack.”
2. Carry a sealed container of solution in your carry-on.
3. Keep both closed until you arrive.
Following these tips will keep your contacts safe and ready to use when you land, making your flight worry-free.
2. Pack Your Carry-On Well
When packing your carry-on there are certain things that you must include to give you the best experience. Here's a list of things you MUST have.
Books
laptop /iPad
Chargers for every device
A change of clothes
Snacks
Water bottle
Money/Credit Cards
ID
Having all these items will make everything so much easier. A well-packed carry-on also involves organization. Pack your carry-on in a way that allows TSA to search through it easily. Packing your carry-on well is one of the best airport tips!
3. Research Terminal Before Flying
Find out what airline you are flying with and research like your life depends on it. Find out how they do things, are they nit-picky about bag sizes? Do they often switch gates? Find out everything you can so when you reach the airport you can find your gate quickly. Airports have maps everywhere so you might as well take some time to stop and find your gate. Doing so will help you find your gate quickly with enough time to spare for some snacks.
4. Limousine Transportation
Getting a limo ride to the airport is a great choice. You won’t need to inconvenience your family, and you can avoid leaving your car at the airport. Plus, arriving in a limo will make you feel like a celebrity. If it's a family trip, no worries—a limo has plenty of space. Even if you don’t have a specific reason, renting a limo can be a fun and memorable experience—after all, you only live once.
5. Weigh Your Bags Beforehand
One of the more popular airport tips is to measure and weigh your baggage before going to the airport. Make sure they do not exceed the limit, make sure you weigh both carry-ons and checked bags. Weighing beforehand makes the check-in process much faster and easier. Giving you enough time to do anything else.
6.Get To The Airport Early
Arriving at the airport early is essential because you never know what problems may come up. By checking in early, you lessen the chances of missing your flight. There have been one too many times where somebody gets there an hour before their flight and still misses the plane. Either their bags need to get checked more than once, or they can't find their gate. Either way it's important that you aim to arrive at least 2 hours before your flight. This allows enough time to check your bags, go through TSA, find your gate, use the restroom, grab food, and board your flight.
7. Download Movies And Books Beforehand
If you don't want to “raw dog” your flight you will want to download plenty of books and movies for the trip. Download enough to last you through the wait time in the airport, the flight, and the baggage claim after you land. Always remember your headphones, you don't want to be a nuisance to those around you and headphones are a nice way to get away from the airport noise.
8. Download The Airlines App
To stay informed about departure times, gate numbers, cancellations, and more, consider downloading the airline's app. While these updates are announced in the airport, they can easily be missed due to background noise. These updates can also be missed if you are wearing headphones, so whether you have trouble hearing due to noise or headphones, get the airline app and you won't miss any important updates.
9. Dress For The Occasion
You are going to be out in public so you will want to wear something cute but comfortable. Like sweatpants or comfortable jeans paired with a loose T-shirt. Pack a hoodie in case you get cold and shoes good for walking. Put your hair up in a way that makes you feel comfortable and cute. Because really at the end of the day just wear what you are comfortable in and have a great trip.
With these 9 airport tips and tricks, you should be ready to face the airport. Prepped with snacks, entertainment, and knowledge of your specific terminal. Good luck and have a great trip!
