25 things you might have forgotten to do before boarding a plane
According to experts, these are the things every passenger should do before boarding. Source: Freepik
For most people, travelling can be a stressful experience not only because of the anticipation but also because of the need to travel by air. In addition to the obvious reasons to worry about the type of plane, where to go, and where certain activities take place, there are a number of things passengers should know before boarding.
What to do, what to learn, and how to prepare before the flight is discussed in Travel + Leisure.
- Airline apps. In order to avoid standing in line with your luggage and get all the necessary benefits from the airline, it is better to download the appropriate mobile application before the flight.
- Airline card. This is necessary to get elite status and priority benefits from the company.
- Status strategy. Even if you are flying with another airline, it may well be a partner of the one you usually use, so you can easily earn miles and increase your status.
- Check the airplane. Depending on the type and configuration of the aircraft, seats and amenities may vary.
- Check the seats. Use online services to determine where the seat you need is located and whether you are comfortable with its location.
- Organize all the processes. You can download the App in the Air or TripIt apps to plan your every step, from getting to the airport to the opportunities it offers.
- Real-time reports. You can find out all the information you need about your flight through the airport's internal apps or by using FlightStats to track flight statuses.
- Take care of what you are transporting. In particular, liquids you carry through security checkpoints should be less than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) and placed in a transparent bag.
- TSA PreCheck. You can go through pre-screening by paying $70 for PreCheck itself or $100 for Global Entry to keep your seatbelt on and have everything you need in your bag.
- Speed of security. In the MiFlight app, you can find out how long the waiting time at security checkpoints is at each airport in the world.
- Bag. Check if your bag meets the airline's approved limits according to current standards and metric measurement system.
- Gadgets. Prepare your devices and chargers for inspection in advance.
- Batteries. Since 2018, there is a ban on batteries for luggage, which is why if you have one, you must show that it is removable.
- Food. To save time, you can order food at the airport in advance with the Grab app.
- VPN for protection. Use a VPN when you connect to free Wi-Fi to avoid becoming a victim of hackers.
- Lounge. Find out if your airport has comfortable lounges and how much they cost, depending on your credit card level and type.
- Comfortable clothes. Give preference to comfort over chic.
- Neck comfort. Take a special neck pillow with you to avoid the worst effects of travelling.
- Your own bottle. Bring an empty travel bottle that can be filled with clean water on the spot.
- Disinfection. Before sitting in the chair, it is better to wipe the surface with a damp cloth and disinfectant.
- Humidification. The humidity level on an airplane rarely exceeds 20%, so take a moisturiser with you.
- Time zones. Adjust your schedule to accommodate time zone changes.
- Parking. Book a car and transfer in advance.
- Credit card protection. Before travelling, carefully read the benefits package of your card to understand what you are entitled to in case of flight delay or cancellation.
- Smart insurance. Compare possible plans and rates on the travel insurance resource InsureMyTrip.com.
Earlier, TravelWise reported that experts named the best time to arrive at the airport before a flight.
