Long security lines, flight delays, bad weather -- avoiding them might be a Christmas miracle of its own.
Among all the stressful things the holiday season brings, airplane travel might be the worst of them. Luckily, the New York Times has some fantastic tips on holiday travel. The article is a good mix of surprisingly clever advice and common-sense reminders:
- Map out Plan B. Figure out your next best flight options in case your plane is delayed or canceled.
- Load up your cellphone with emergency numbers.
- Add the numbers of some major hotel chains, like Starwood or Marriott, with airport locations.
- Set up a flight alert for yourself and anyone who may need to know your whereabouts.
- Pack smart.
- Know your rights. This is critical during busy travel periods when flights are often overbooked and confusion reigns.
- Check in ahead of time online.
- Reserve a parking spot.
- Know your airport. If your flight is delayed, you may end up spending a lot of time there.
- Be polite. Courtesy definitely gets more results than pushiness.
Read the rest at the New York Times.
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