Not everybody is a fan of air travel. Hailed as the safest mode of transport flying, can still make people uneasy. Strict airport rules about don’t make the situation any easier. While, we can’t help you out with an alternative transportation, we can however, make your flight experience smoother by telling you some essential trivia about airports and flights. Pay close attention.
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Losing one’s luggage, is a perpetual fear for those who have to fly out constantly. And quite often you see baggages being misplaced, and it takes to retrieve it back. The best way to avoid such a scenario is by tracking your luggage.
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Attach the tracker with the zip of your suitcase, or get a keychain tracker, which would make it easier to keep tabs on your luggage.
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You don’t need to wander around the airport or get drunk at the bar if your flight has been delayed, or if you arrive early at the airport. Buy tickets to the airport lounge area, which has comfortable, wide seats, food, drinks, and even good Internet connection, and you can spend some time there and get some rest. They are an impeccable option if you have to spend a night at the airport.
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You will be allowed to carry 87 ml of liquids while you’re flying. Most people think that liquids are always a strict no-no, but that’s not the case. This doesn’t mean that you can carry alcohol with you, and it is always advisable to not drink before boarding a flight. You don’t need to carry water either, as you’ll get all the water you need on the flight.
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You can carry small bottles of energy drinks or juices, which help you recharge after a long flight.
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Quiet flying? Check. Smooth flying? Check. Cheap flying? Check. Did you know that night flights are way better than any other flights for multiple reasons? They are obviously cheaper. They experience almost no turbulence, and fewer people fly at night and the plane is almost always half-empty. If that doesn’t make you a night flyer, we don’t know what will. Also, if you don’t like babies on planes, switch to night flying, as almost nobody traveling with a child, travels at night.
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Spending time at the airport is not all that dreary if it’s literally a giant culture hub. Most big city airports have incredible food and entertainment joints, showrooms, bookstores, and even museums. Cities like Houston, San Carlos, Phoenix have amazing museums within their premises. Helsinki airport even has several saunas!
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Duty-free outlets are one of the biggest airport attractions, and you must check them out,. They are basically stores which have imported and exotic goods which are available at seriously cheap rates, that too without custom duties. You can find everybody in there - from gourmet foods, to electricals, cosmetics, and you can spend hours over there.
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Airports lost and found sections are basically goldmines. While you can’t ever go on a scavenger hunt through those, you can ask around to see if they contain essentials. For instance, if you have left your charger, sunglasses, belts or any basic necessities behind, you can always ask airport staff to check if their lost and found has it stored, as people are always leaving their stuff behind.
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Flying is hectic for more reasons than one, so never hesitate to ask for whatever you can get. Many times, the ground staff upgrades your seat to business class for free, depending on the occupancy, and you can always check if its possible. Especially, if you’re flying solo, flying with a child, or in fact spending your birthday on the flight, you can definitely ask for free upgrades.
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If you’re flying back from vacation, carry your hotel toiletries with you to the flight, and store them in your carry-on. This way you don’t have to buy shampoo, toothpaste, or other essentials at the airport, especially if it’s going to be a long flight.
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You often have to choose between our sunglass and your charger to save space in your carry-on. Fix this dilemma by wearing a jacket or six-pocket cargo pants, or anything which has a lot of pockets. You can store your glasses, chargers, and even some reading material in them.
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Skip the contacts and go for glasses while you’re flying. You’ll notice that your skin, eyes and hair feel drier when you’re flying, and contacts can also feel very uncomfortable. So, just don’t take the risk, and wear your glasses.
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You never know when you’ll find your favorite food joint at the airport. Be it Burger King or Baskins Robbins, you can always eat up before your flight. So, google up the airport you’ll be flying from, and check out the food joints or bars they host.
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