Get the extra legroom seat! It’s not that much more, and you'll be happy without your own knees in your face for 5 hours? You’ll actually have enough space to comfortably use a laptop, no matter how far back the guy in front of you slams his seat back. Some airlines, such as JetBlue, even throw in privileges such as priority check-in and boarding.
Don’t waste your miles on some little seat in economy! Instead, use them to upgrade. 15,000 Miles on United gets you an upgrade from your $300 coach fare to a $1,500 (or more) business or first class seat, which is clearly a better value.
Don’t check a bag! And don’t try cramming everything into some large too heavy carry on either. Send them four or five days ahead to your destination via FedEx Ground or the like. It’s makes it so easy! No sitting in line to check a bag, no waiting on a bag, no lugging around a bag, no fighting for overhead space. Plus, it's often cheaper than paying checked bag fees. FedEx has much better tracking and they'll even insure your valuables. Save your cash for that extra legroom seat.
Be nice to airline staff, even when you don’t want to be. Turning into a human geyser of F-words, rolling your eyes, or getting snippety with the agent will, in most cases, only make things worse. Plus too much attitude at the airport nowadays and you could very well be hauled off by the police. Won’t that make for a memorable holiday story! So if you find yourself getting steamed, find your happy place, kill them with kindness! Flash a little smile, ask how they’re holding up during all this crazy holiday time, offer a compliment, be nice!
Ok, so those neck pillows you always see at the airport? They may look ridiculous but they are pretty comfortable . So grab one! You don't have to wear it around the airport. Hide it in a tote bag if you’re too embarrassed to be seen with one. But when you’re stuck in the middle seat, you’ll be thrilled to have it. And so will your seatmates when you’re not flopping around like a bobble head in your sleep. So grab one! They're cheap!
Load up your iPad, laptop, Kindle, whatever gadget with plenty of good stuff to keep your attention during the flight. Now’s a great time to make a dent in whatever series everyone was raving about that you have yet to see. Just know, nothing risqué or NC-17. Keep it classy! And if your battery power starts to fade, have a book handy.
Splurge on the noise canceling headphones. When that kid starts crying at top volume in the next row, or the guy from Accounting is barking nonstop into his cell phone, you won’t have to suffer through any of it!
You’ll get cranky on an empty stomach, so remember to eat a little something! And don’t rely on the airline to feed you. Pack a few things in your carry on, such as fruit, or a granola bar, or grab something at the airport. And don’t forget to stay hydrated. If they do happen to offer food on your flight, avoid the crazy stuff, just stick to the cheese plate and a ginger ale.
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