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Airline Travel Tips To Count On
Airline travel tips come from a variety of sources, all with good intentions. Crowd-sourced recommendations have their place, but often amount to more of a popularity contest than information to bank on. Professional travel writers make it all sound easy but shouldn't they? It is their job to do so. Going directly to the source, airlines offer their own version of travel tips, based on moving millions of people every day.Alaska Air suggests some everyday travel tips that include keeping our confirmation codes handy for when a reservation needs to be checked, changed or modified. Armed with that gateway code, we can check flight times, know when to arrive at the airport and gate and choose from a variety of check-in options.
On holiday travel, Alaska Air suggests wrapping gifts at our destination since they are subject to TSA inspection and allow plenty of time to get through congested parking lots and airports during holiday travel periods.
American Airlines suggests taking it easy between flights in their Admirals Club with a One-Day Pass, available online or at self-service check-in machines to relax in comfort and elegance. The one-day pass can be used at multiple lounges throughout a day of travel.
Buying a ticket and not exactly sure on the flight times? American Airlines reminds us of the relatively new 24-hour hold option we can put on an airline ticket while we firm up travel plans or shop around.
Offering some tips for healthy travel, United Airlines suggests wearing comfortable shoes, getting a good night's sleep before flying and drinking plenty of liquids, but not caffeinated or alcoholic beverages.
"While away, get as many hours of sleep every day as you normally would at home," says United Airlines on its website. "Taking short naps of 30 to 40 minutes will refresh you as you adjust to the new time zone."
Light meals and simple stretching exercises can help too, says United with detailed tips to help avoid Deep Vein Thrombosis, the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein, mainly in the legs.
Airports also have travel tips for us, like this one from San Francisco International Airport:
[Photo Credit- Flickr user catorze14]
Buying a ticket and not exactly sure on the flight times? American Airlines reminds us of the relatively new 24-hour hold option we can put on an airline ticket while we firm up travel plans or shop around.
Offering some tips for healthy travel, United Airlines suggests wearing comfortable shoes, getting a good night's sleep before flying and drinking plenty of liquids, but not caffeinated or alcoholic beverages.
"While away, get as many hours of sleep every day as you normally would at home," says United Airlines on its website. "Taking short naps of 30 to 40 minutes will refresh you as you adjust to the new time zone."
Light meals and simple stretching exercises can help too, says United with detailed tips to help avoid Deep Vein Thrombosis, the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein, mainly in the legs.
Airports also have travel tips for us, like this one from San Francisco International Airport:
[Photo Credit- Flickr user catorze14]
Filed under: North America, United States, Airlines, Airports
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Cooties Ericsen Dec 12th 2012 1:00AM
thank to giving for Airline Travel Tips . actually next week i am going to usa for my brother marriage and it is my first journey bombay to usa by airline .
qsfoxx Dec 16th 2012 6:42PM
ALWAYS wear socks when flying because you will have to remove your shoes when going through security. Bare feet are susceptable to picking up all sorts of nasty fungal infestations from those travelers who seldom change their socks or don't wear any, at all. Hopefully, unlike yourself.
will Dec 17th 2012 8:59AM
yes you must take your shoes off... it is for security reasons... you must go thru a body scan.. this will show weapons and metal..every one must go thru this. lets try to advoid another sept 11 01 . no one is exempted from these security checks. if there is any thing that looks to be a security threat. you will be questioned. every one must go thru this securty check.people have so many ways to sneak wepons on a plane. evan wheel chair citizens. this means you also baby boo boo
mile Dec 17th 2012 9:08AM
The real secret is to fly privately, even if you can't afford it. You will never fly commercial again!!!!!
Kent Dec 17th 2012 11:04AM
Flying privately is a bit overrated. My flew one round-trip on a company jet. Because the plane had started the day in another city before getting to Chicago, all of the food and beverages were gone, and the crew didn't have time to replenish the galley.
Coming back, the crew had put a lot of beer, some wine, and junk food on board, but no pop or sandwiches.
Oh, and the crew let everyone take out beer bottles and glasses, before taxiing out from the FBO. Needless to say, all of that stuff went flying during takeoff. My wife got soaked with beer and wine.
Flying commercial first class is nicer than a biz jet.