How To Cope With Air Travel
- August 19, 2010
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Dimitri LaBarge
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Director
Dimitri LaBarge
- Frazzled Passenger David Regan
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Writer
Shay_Miller
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Music
The Way It Is
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Voice Over Artist
Ryan Feyk
Cancelled and overbooked flights can put a damper on your getaway. Cope with annoying air travel and focus on your destination.
You Will Need
- Intenet access
- Luggage
- Marker
- Water
- Snacks
- Reading materials
- Music
- Games
- Toys
- Identification
- Patience
Step 1: Research
Find the best airfare by researching online and comparing prices. Paying less makes any experience more bearable. Schedule nonstop flights when possible.
Use your miles to upgrade to first class.
Step 2: Mark luggage
Mark your checked luggage with a unique marker or a bright ribbon on the handle to easily find your luggage at baggage claim. You won’t spend half of your trip waiting at the luggage carousel.
Step 3: Pack smart
Pack smart. Bring water, snacks, reading materials, music, and games to fill your time. Any distraction will be a welcome one.
When traveling with kids, pack some of their favorite toys.
Step 4: Arrive early
Expect that things will not run smoothly and arrive early. Allow plenty of time for traffic, check-in, long lines, security check points, and overbookings.
Step 5: Check in
Check in and select your seat. Have your ID ready.
Step 6: Stay calm
Stay calm if your plane is wracked with turbulance. Have a plan in case your flight is delayed or cancelled.
Step 7: Accept compensation
Accept any compensation offered by the airline for overbooked flights and start thinking of your next adventure.
A modern Boeing airplane with 70 percent seat occupancy is more fuel-efficient than a new automobile carrying two people.
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Comments (3)
www.hotelsintravel.com/air-travel.html there are good tips. Check this out :)
about 1 year ago by misterixas
The tip at the end of this video is misleading. Just because the plane is technically more fuel efficient, it doesn't mean it is better environmentally than driving. Jet fuel is released at higher altitudes, which is much more difficult for the atmosphere to handle. You're still better off driving when possible, especially if you are driving a fuel efficient vehicle.
about 1 year ago by Christy2000
To add to that: take the train when possible. Especially in the northeastern US, Amtrak is fantastic. The rates are often very reasonable, especially if you get them ahead of time. Train travel has less impact environmentally and is much less stressful. I can pack liquid containers larger than 3 oz, rarely have delays, and can even change or cancel my ticket after the train has left! Amtrak seriously is amazing. It is much more comfortable travel than flying as well, and has great rewards if you are part of the frequent rider program.
about 1 year ago by Christy2000
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