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Always carry your phone/tech chargers in your carryon. No matter how fully charged they already are, one day you will be stuck in an airport or on a parked airplane and really wish you had a power source.

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Be considerate. Do not put your winter coat or small carryons in the overhead compartment on airplanes until everyone around you appears to be seated. Read More

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Tip #6,468 • 1 person found helpful

If planning to take a flight longer than 8 hours with children, consider flying overnight so the children can sleep during the flight.

Tip #5,963 • 4 people found helpful

Take the time to get to know the person sitting next to you on a flight if they seem receptive. You never know when you might make a great personal or professional connection.

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Tip #5,824 • 2 people found helpful

Wear socks when flying. Germs and foot fungi can be spread from people walking barefoot in the security area of the airport.

Tip #5,754 • 1 person found helpful

For extra leg room when flying, request a bulkhead or emergency exit seat.

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Tip #4,665 • 9 people found helpful

Long plane flights will often dry out your skin. Apply a good moisturizer before your flight and even during to help keep your skin hydrated.

Tip #4,368 • 13 people found helpful

Alleviate numbness of the legs during long trips by massaging your legs with a smooth, rounded palm-sized stone. Use a gentle up and down motion.

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Put a distinctive laptop sticker on your computer to avoid a mix-up when going through airport security.

Tip #3,639 • 18 people found helpful

By visiting the Transportation Security Administration's website, you can check on the average security wait times for American airports. https://apps.tsa.dhs.gov/mytsa/index.aspx

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Tip #3,497 • 12 people found helpful

Pack valuables such as jewelry in a carry on bag rather than a handbag. It will be less accessible to others on the plane.

Tip #3,432 • 11 people found helpful

Use the airline's online check-in option to save time when flying.

Tip #3,424 • 12 people found helpful

Fight jetlag by booking a redeye flight or one that arrives in the evening when traveling east so you can either sleep on the flight or as soon as you arrive.

Tip #3,417 • 9 people found helpful

If traveling in a pair, include at least a couple of outfits of clothing for each person in each piece of luggage. If one bag is lost, both will still have some clothes.

Tip #3,358 • 14 people found helpful

To help avoid earaches when flying, eat an apple when the plane begins to descend. The chewing and swallowing will help regulate ear pressure.

Tip #3,164 • 18 people found helpful

Before checking luggage, take a picture of it on a cell phone. If lost, you can give the picture or a perfect description to the airline.

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Tip #3,008 • 18 people found helpful

Place a copy of your travel itinerary in your luggage, including contact information. If your luggage is misplaced and the tags go missing, the airline will still know how to contact you.

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Avoid taking a sleeping aid when flying. In case of an emergency, you want to be alert and ready to respond.

Tip #2,842 • 17 people found helpful

If prone to headaches, include an over-the-counter pain medication in your carry on. Many people develop headaches while flying.

Tip #2,872 • 13 people found helpful

Have a "travel survival kit" in your carry on in case your luggage is misplaced. Include underwear, medication, baby wipes, deodorant and some snacks.

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