Travel Tips and Hacks for Air Travel

Booking Flights

• Google Flights:

  • Useful for flexible travel dates.
  • Explore feature shows cheapest airfare worldwide.
  • Set price alerts for specific destinations.

• Fair Drop App:

  • Sends notifications when flight prices drop.
  • Finds deals on business class flights.
  • Example: Business class seats to Edinburgh from $5,000 to $2,800.

• Rome.travel:

  • Simplifies credit card rewards for flights.
  • Shows point costs for flying with various loyalty programs.
  • Consider credit score and country-specific travel rewards options.
  • Blog post available for scoring cheap fares without relying on credit card points.

• Flight Connections:

  • Displays non-stop flights from every airport.
  • Helps plan routes with minimal connections.

• Flight Aware:

  • Offers real-time flight tracking.
  • Provides early notifications on flight cancellations or delays.

• Turbulence Forecast (tu.com):

  • Provides turbulence forecasts up to 36 hours in advance.
  • Useful for planning around turbulence anxiety.

Airport Security Tips

• Organize Scanning Order:

  • Send backpack first, followed by valuables (like laptops) in between personal items.

• Luggage Cup Holders:

  • Useful for hands-free travel in airports.

In-Flight Comfort

• Foot Hammock:

  • Attaches to seat in front for foot elevation.

• Beach Ball:

  • Can be used as an inflatable footrest.

• Long Flights Comfort:

  • Pack spare dry socks.
  • Brush teeth for a refreshed feeling.

• Emergency Exit Row Seats:

  • More leg room and priority boarding.

• Middle Seat Hack:

  • Book aisle and window seat to potentially have the middle seat free.

• Overhead Bin Tip:

  • Store carry-on opposite your seat for easier access.

Packing Tips

• Travel with Carry-On Only:

  • Ensures freedom and backup clothes in case of delayed baggage.

• Favorite Carry-On Bag:

  • Aluminum carry-on from Level 8, no zippers, TSA locks.
  • Hard shell prevents overpacking.
  • Offers packing cubes and interchangeable tags.

Choosing Plane Seats

• Avoid Non-Reclining Seats:

  • Avoid seats directly in front of exit rows and the back row.

• Seat Guru:

  • Website to help choose best seats, showing undesirable options.

• Personal Bag Placement:

  • Window seat offers more space under the front seat.
  • Ideal for traveling with pets and storing personal items.

Additional Resources

• Videos and Blog Posts:
  • Detailed packing lists and tips for carry-on and liquids.
  • Free ebook with 87 travel tips available on personal website.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to share additional flying tips.
• Invitation to connect through comments for more advice.