Steve Robinson

Improve Speed Maneuvering Through Airports

The purchase of cheap airplane tickets, discount hotel rooms, or cheap vacation packages is definitely the right way to start planning a trip. 

If you don’t want airport crowds, delays, and long lines to get your trip started off on the wrong foot, then consider taking steps to make your travel gauntlet less frustrating:

·       Wear shoes that slip on and off easily.

·       Empty the contents of your pockets into your carry-on bag prior to arriving at the security checkpoint.

·       Keep your government issued ID and boarding pass (which you printed out at home) in a holder around your neck.

·       Pack your carry-on bag in an organized manner, wrap or bind all power cords, and place coats or jackets in your bags.  The Transportation Security Administration recommends packing your carry-on using a layer of clothes, then electronic, more clothes and then any heavier items.  This helps security officers better read X-ray images.

·       Check to see if your airport has security checkpoints away from the main entrances since they often have shorter lines.

·       If possible avoid checking luggage, which will not only save you money but also allow you to avoid the time needed to wait in line to drop off your bag and then wait again at the baggage carousel after your flight arrives.  Savvy travelers seldom need more than one carry-on bag for trips lasting under one week.

·       Know that if you opt out of going through a full body scanner, you will be subject to be a longer delay and a thorough, pat-down involving personal contact.

·       Book early and select the closest available seat towards the front of the plane which will mean that you will be among the first to exit upon reaching your destination.

Since the longest 15 minutes of a plane ride are usually the last, by seating up front and not checking bags, you can exit the airport much quicker.

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