6 Airport Travel Hacks for Every Traveler
In a survey by Capital One, 28% millennials said that they could not board their flight on time. In fact, according to an article by Tech Crunch, an average of 5% US flyers do not turn up on time for their flights, although the actual figures might be as high as 15%. Given the traffic and road conditions in India, as well as the number of checks, delays and queues, missing domestic flights might be a very real risk.
Whether you are traveling for the first time or are an experienced traveler, here are a few hacks to make travel easy.
1. Opt for web check-in
To save yourself from the endless queues the airport check-in counters, choose the web check-in option for your flight. Confirm your seat and print the boarding pass beforehand to skip the boarding line and reach the security check directly. If you do not have luggage to drop off, you save a lot of time by getting your flight tickets and boarding pass 48 hours before you enter the airport.
2. Check luggage weight
All international and domestic flights have certain limitations on baggage allowance. In case you exceed it, you might have to pay a hefty fine. Therefore, make sure to pack light and weigh your luggage before you set out from home. Check the baggage allowance limit for the airline you will be travelling with to make sure you do not cross the limit.
3. Keep necessary items within easy reach
Keep flight tickets, identity proofs, power banks, water bottle, earphones, neck pillow and reading glasses in a separate bag. These are the most basic stuff you would need for a flight. A separate pouch will help save you from unpacking things at the last moment, causing anxiety and delays. Having all your things at one place ensures you have a peaceful flight.
4. Choose flights carefully
Early morning and late-night flights are often cheaper and easily available. Morning flights are especially nice, with less air traffic resulting in fewer delays. You can fly peacefully because the chances of turbulences up there are less in the early hours. Also, both late evenings and morning flights means that the airport will be less congested. You can smoothly reach the checkpoints without having to face long queues.
5. Check flight status
Before leaving for the airport, make sure you check the flight status either on call or via the airline’s official website. This prevents you from spending unnecessary time at the airport in case the flight is delayed. Also, there would be no rush to leave for the airport. If the flight has been cancelled, you can get in touch with the flight officials to get another ticket. Either way, you save yourself from getting hassled at the airport.
6. Secure your luggage
There can be a look alike of your luggage at the airport. Tie a bright colored ribbon or anything that would catch your attention from a distance. This will help you to identify your bags quickly on the luggage belt and also prevent anyone from picking your belongings by mistake.
Be well aware of the airport rules before making domestic flight booking in India and follow these simple tips for a safe and happy flight.