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What are your hot tips when travelling by airplane? (feddit.nl)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I try to avoid travelling by airplane, given the environmental impact of all that flying. But tomorrow I have to fly for work.

What are your airport/airplane tips?

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

            
              pack light
give yourself plenty of time. It's better to be bored for 30 min at the gate than running through a terminal trying to catch your flight
be ready for security, try to pack so it's easy to do things like get your laptop out and so you don't need many bins. If that's not possible, just be calm and organized
tuck stuff from your pockets into your bag before security (wallet, keys, phone, etc.)
avoid belts, hats, heavy shoes (things they'll make you remove)
on the other side of security, move your stuff to the side when packing back up (there's often a table you can move to)
bring a water bottle and find a water refill station after security so you don't pay a ridiculous amount for water
if you can bring your own (non-smelly) food for the airport and plane, assuming you're not getting airplane food, to avoid the ridiculous prices for food at the airport
be close to your gate 45 minutes before your flight. Boarding will likely start 30 min before, but be there for announcements and in case they call your name
before boarding, grab small things from your bag you know you'll want, like your headphones, charging cable, etc. and put them in your pockets to make it easier when you get to your seat
there are likely people in front of you and behind you. Treat the seat in front of you and your seat back with respect. This includes when you go to lean your seat back, do a courtesy check
keep your elbows in
make sure your kids do the same, e.g. they aren't kicking the seat in front
don't wear sandals
don't put your feet on the arms of the seat in front of you
keep your voice low
don't get drunk
shower and brush your teeth before you travel
don't wear heavy scents (e.g. perfume)
during the taxi to the gate, gather your stuff and check the seat pocket carefully
let people into the aisle and off the plane in a respectful manner, don't crowd forward


            
          

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Agree with everything, but why no sandals?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

It's generally unsanitary, especially when using the toilet. Often it's smelly, even if you don't realize it. You'll be in crowded spaces and risk getting your toes injured.