“Before you hand your bags over to the airlines, use your cell phone and take a couple of pictures of them, and if it has an extendable handle, shoot one with the handle up, and one down. If your bag is damaged in transit, you now have evidence that it was not in that condition before you gave it to the airline.“
“To clear security quickly pick the checkpoint that is farthest to the left. Most people are right-handed and subconsciously choose checkpoints to their right which makes the queues on that side longer.“
“Empty your water bottle before security and then refill it once you get through to save money rather than buying $5 bottles of water.“
“If you want cheap(er) first class seats, book a normal economy ticket and then check the airline’s website and most of the time, you can get a first class upgrade for $150–200. I do this for myself and even did it today for the flight I booked for my boss. I went back to check and compare for first class tickets and this method was over $1,000 cheaper. Seriously. Book normal ticket first and then look for a separate upgrade. Best value you can get for great seats.“
“Be nice to the crew. Sometimes they might surprise you with a free upgrade. Else use your miles for it.“
“Use incognito mode in your browser when searching for flight tickets, because if you don’t use, the airlines might make the ticket demanding and increase the price.“
“Have you forgotten something at home like a charger or adapter? Simply go to an airlines desk and ask if they have it in the lost and found. If items are not claimed within 30 days most airlines are allowed to give them away. If you ask nicely you may just get what you need. :)“
“When you are on a flight, and you start getting the feeling that you’re getting close to your destination, the first time you feel the airplane slow down from cruising speed you will have about a half hour before landing. That would be a good time to use the lavatory, because the “Fasten Seat Belt” light will go on soon, and you won’t be allowed out of your seat until the plane reaches the gate. “
“Charge electronics before leaving. There is no guarantee that outlets at the airport will be available, especially in the holiday rush.“
“Never exchange money at the airport. They have the highest fees and worst exchange rates. Research online, and most probably the bank you are currently with should have good exchange rates.“
“It never hurts to ask. If you are friendly and patient you’d be amazed how much leeway gate agents, car rental counters, hotel receptionists, etc. have. If they like you and have the inventory it’s easy for them to help you out, give you a better room, car, seat, etc.“
“Bring your everyday pillow from home instead of a travel pillow. airplane policies mention that you are allowed to bring a pillow onboard, however they fail to mention which type of pillow is allowed which is to your advantage as this allows you to stuff extra clothing inside the pillow“
“In packing I choose two colors of clothing to take so everything I have is mix and match.“
“Zip-loc bags. Lots of them, in different sizes. Use them to bag your clean undies and socks, your dirty laundry, your cables and chargers, anything else that makes sense. They weigh almost nothing, but you can compress the air out of them once filled, to make packing more efficient.“
“If your connecting flight is in another timezone, change your watch to that timezone as soon as your current plane takes off. This keeps you from missing your next flight because of a false sense of punctuality.“
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