Covid-19’s sudden disruption of travel plans may have kept us confined within the walls of our homes for over a year, but at a certain point, we realize we had to get out. If you have been loyal to the CDC guidance and haven’t moved a muscle against the guidelines, you deserve to take a break. However, you can’t negotiate on your health while traveling, even if everything seems alright. You must take certain steps to protect yourself and others.
Airlines strive to make traveling, simple, but with strict rules and regulations, air travel has become extremely difficult to manage, especially during the summer months. If you plan to travel via air, you must abide by the rules. But following rules aren’t the only things that works, so you can always rely on tips and tricks.
Tips for Navigating Air Travel
To keep your summer plans intact and uninterrupted, here are some tips that will help you travel smoothly:
Get Travel Insurance
There’s no easy way to say this, but your plans may fall apart even if you were meticulous. The best thing to do to avoid harm is to get travel insurance. Loss of luggage, accidental injuries, and certain incidents are covered by most travel insurance and allow you to travel without major obstacles.
Take Early Flights
Yes, not all people are early birds, and it can be difficult getting somewhere when the sun has just only shown its face. But traveling via early flights can save you from many problems and ensure a smoother flight.
Early flights are not preferred by most travelers, so you don’t have to worry about overbooking. Early flights have fewer changes and delays compared to flights that occur later in the day, so if you’re in a hurry, set that alarm!
Avoid Weekends
Weekends are the most travel days of a month. Many people travel on the weekends rather than during the week, therefore by traveling mid-week you won’t have as many last-minute changes and delays.
Weekends are typically crowded; people with social anxiety will have a difficult time having a good flight experience if they must sift through masses.
Pack Light
Unless you’re traveling for more than a month don’t pack heavy. A heavy bag may be easier to track, but it is much more difficult to handle. Some travelers don’t know the difference between heavy and too heavy. So, they often rack up large baggage fees due to excess baggage.
Oversized luggage will require additional fees, these fees are charged in addition to any standard, excess or oversized baggage fees. Porters may charge additional fees due to the perception that larger luggage means larger clients, and taxis can charge more on the same basis. Packing light ensures that you are managing your luggage and that you don’t have to pay extra.
If you’re only traveling for a day or two, you should pack a bag small enough to fit in the overhead compartments. This way, you know the chances of losing your luggage are greatly reduced.
Book Direct Flights
Booking direct flights ensures no time is lost as you change planes while transferring to another flight, and they are usually cheaper than a non-stop flight. Therefore, you won’t have to deal with the hassle of layovers, and potential delays. Layover can be unpredictable; they often require hours of waiting in crowded airports and can be tedious and monotonous.
You may be asked to stay for a day or two because of delays. And you may be uncomfortable in a strange and new environment.
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