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Travelling by air this Christmas? Some tips
I'm typically a homebody when it comes to Christmas, but with our family now scattered, I'm spending Christmas away from home for the first time since I was 11. I'm looking forward to it -- sort of. We're going somewhere warmer, where there's a hot tub and skiing and lots of good food. But travelling around Christmas time when everyone else is in a mad rush to get to their family too? Ugh. Here are a few tips for travelling this Christmas:
- Bring your cell phone charger with you in your carry-on -- that way, you'll have it in case you're stranded or delayed by poor weather.
- Don't pre-wrap Christmas gifts if you're travelling by air -- they'll be un-wrapped by security.
- Arrive for your flight on time. And expect to wait in line anyway.
- Book early. If you haven't do so already, do it now.
- Don't bring your car to the airport -- it will be packed. Take a cab or public transportation instead.
- If you do bring your car to the airport, pack some blankets and pillows in the trunk. If you end up spending the night at the airport, you'll be set.
- Consider flying on Christmas day. The flights will be much cheaper.
Filed under: Festivals and Events, Airlines
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Justin Nov 13th 2007 11:03AM
Whenever I'm traveling during the holiday season (or really nowadays whenever I'm just traveling by air, regardless of the time of year), I actually try to show up a couple of hours early for the flight, rather than just on time.
I guess it depends on how thorough the company representatives and airport security plans to be during the holidays, but if you show up really early (say at least two hours before the flight is due to depart), then sometimes you get lucky and are able to get through and to the flight waiting area without much hassle.
It just depends on which evil you'd prefer; waiting extra in the departure area or waiting extra in line ;)
Justin Lemaire
http://www.thetorontotraveler.com