The airport, complete with long lines and complicated screening procedures, is the only thing standing between you and your holiday trip. But a little advance preparation can go a long way in helping you get through all that with minimum fuss.
Before you leave for the airport, put your ID, credit card and boarding pass in an easily accessible part of your wallet or bag. Two reasons: one, this exercise ensures that you leave home with these vital documents. Next, you're not wasting time digging around in your bags the minute they are required.
Prepare as much as you can before leaving. Check one last time on your airline reservations the night before you leave, and then again before you leave for the airport. If possible, print out your boarding pass and a luggage tag for your checked baggage. Check in online as well. Bag-drop lines tend to be shorter than check-in lines, so it's still a good idea to check in online when you can, even if you have bags to check. In addition, many airlines charge more for baggage at the terminal. And if you're going all-carry-on, you'll get to skip the ticket counter entirely. It'll save you time and possibly money too.
No matter whether you are going by plane, train, or automobile - be there early before your departure. You'll want to be there two hours early for domestic flights, or three hours early for international, if you're going by plane.
Know the weight of your luggage. Fees for a standard checked bag have recently been introduced by many airlines. Not to mention there's always a hefty fee if they're overweight or oversized. Your airline's guidelines should be read even before you begin packing your luggage. Leave what you can behind.
Dress for speed. All airport security checkpoints in the US require you to remove your shoes, coat or jacket, big belt buckles, and pretty much anything else you can easily remove without completely undressing. Keep your pockets empty, skip the jewelry, wear a jacket that's easy to put on and take off, avoid shoes that require excessive lacing or yanking - and you do yourself a favour.
Your laptop will have to be removed from its case. Put it in a a bin after removing it from its case, or use a checkpoint-friendly laptop bag that enables easy scanning. For separate screening, you'll also have to remove full-sized video-game consoles, DVD players, and some video cameras from your baggage.
In addition, stay on the right side. On the moving walkways, if you are not moving stand to the right. If you are walking through the airport, do not stop short without looking behind you. Others in the airport might be trying to make a plane or connection; it is important to realize this.
Before you leave for the airport, put your ID, credit card and boarding pass in an easily accessible part of your wallet or bag. Two reasons: one, this exercise ensures that you leave home with these vital documents. Next, you're not wasting time digging around in your bags the minute they are required.
Prepare as much as you can before leaving. Check one last time on your airline reservations the night before you leave, and then again before you leave for the airport. If possible, print out your boarding pass and a luggage tag for your checked baggage. Check in online as well. Bag-drop lines tend to be shorter than check-in lines, so it's still a good idea to check in online when you can, even if you have bags to check. In addition, many airlines charge more for baggage at the terminal. And if you're going all-carry-on, you'll get to skip the ticket counter entirely. It'll save you time and possibly money too.
No matter whether you are going by plane, train, or automobile - be there early before your departure. You'll want to be there two hours early for domestic flights, or three hours early for international, if you're going by plane.
Know the weight of your luggage. Fees for a standard checked bag have recently been introduced by many airlines. Not to mention there's always a hefty fee if they're overweight or oversized. Your airline's guidelines should be read even before you begin packing your luggage. Leave what you can behind.
Dress for speed. All airport security checkpoints in the US require you to remove your shoes, coat or jacket, big belt buckles, and pretty much anything else you can easily remove without completely undressing. Keep your pockets empty, skip the jewelry, wear a jacket that's easy to put on and take off, avoid shoes that require excessive lacing or yanking - and you do yourself a favour.
Your laptop will have to be removed from its case. Put it in a a bin after removing it from its case, or use a checkpoint-friendly laptop bag that enables easy scanning. For separate screening, you'll also have to remove full-sized video-game consoles, DVD players, and some video cameras from your baggage.
In addition, stay on the right side. On the moving walkways, if you are not moving stand to the right. If you are walking through the airport, do not stop short without looking behind you. Others in the airport might be trying to make a plane or connection; it is important to realize this.
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