Tip #7,032 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. Travel air travel + packing + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,033 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 Travel air travel + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
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. Travel air travel + kids + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
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. Travel air travel + networking + communication + friend + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
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. Travel air travel + airports + health + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,754 • 1 person found helpful For extra leg room when flying, request a bulkhead or emergency exit seat. Travel air travel + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
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. Travel air travel + skincare + vacation + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
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. Travel trains + air travel + health + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,101 • 28 people found helpful • 1 List Put a distinctive laptop sticker on your computer to avoid a mix-up when going through airport security. Travel air travel + airports + computer + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
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 Travel air travel + airports + web + organization + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
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. Travel air travel + packing + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,432 • 11 people found helpful Use the airline's online check-in option to save time when flying. Travel air travel + airports + time-saver + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
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. Travel air travel + sleeping + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
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. Travel air travel + packing + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
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. Travel air travel + pain relief + home remedy + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
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. Travel air travel + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
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. Travel air travel + packing + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #2,843 • 18 people found helpful • 1 List Avoid taking a sleeping aid when flying. In case of an emergency, you want to be alert and ready to respond. Travel air travel + safety + medication + sleeping + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
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. Travel air travel + packing + pain relief + medication + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
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. Travel air travel + packing + airports + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
