CBS Evening News with Katie Couric showcased the horrors of holiday travel & advised us to get our tickets now! Don’t wait, the fares will only increase. More people are traveling this season & airlines have smaller planes & fewer flights scheduled. You’ve also heard the horror stories about lost luggage, & the strange requirements for carry-on baggage. It’s enough to make you want to cancel your plans & hide at home until next year. Unfortunately, for many of us this is not an option if we want to be with our families on the holidays. So here are some helpful travel tips to make the experience less grueling.1. Get to the airport early – Allow enough time to go through all the necessary airport procedures, including check-in, security & arriving at the boarding gate on-time. When you leave everything to the last minute, you become stressed & irritable, & increase the odds that your checked-in baggage will not make the flight.
Leave a minimum of 60 minutes for connecting flights. Tempting as it may be, booking connecting flights with less than an hour between them is just asking for trouble. Yes, if you miss your connecting flight you can go on standby for the next flight, but if that flight is full, you are out of luck.3. Avoid the coffee bar. Sure, the coffee stands in the airport look inviting, but think about the long flight ahead of you. When you can’t get any sleep, you will remember that gallon latte you downed in the terminal. If you don’t want a trip to hyperspace, order the decaf.4. Bring what you need with you – Airlines do not give you anything more than safe passage. Due to cost cutting, the airlines do not offer these amenities — magazines, blankets, special meals, diapers, pillows, an infant bassinette, bottled water or even headache tablets. Plan ahead & think about what you will need on the plane so you can bring it with you.Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/797493
