Things You Need to Know Before Boarding an Airplane

Will you be flying on your next adventure? There are some things you need to know before boarding a plane. We have some tips, tricks, and hacks to make your next flight more enjoyable experience. Let’s dive in!

Address dietary needs ahead of time.

If you, or anyone in your party, have special dietary needs, contact the airline ahead of times. Sometimes it’s possible for airline companies to meet those needs.

Store the airline’s contact information in your phone.

Things happen. Not every trip goes flawlessly. Sometimes you may need to contact the airline. Be sure to store their customer service phone number in your phone.

Be sure to find and save their Twitter handle as well. Having this has proven to be a lifesaver for many travelers. A quick tweet to the company will often result in a quicker response than a phone call.

Do not use airport chargers!

Recently, there has been a trend of hackers stealing information from cell phones that are charging via airport chargers. There is a simple fix for this. Simply bring your own charging cord. If you can charge with your own cube or a portable charger it’s even better.

Arrive at the airport early.

Airport lines can be long. Things can happen. Get to the airport early. The general rule is two hours. If you are flying during a holiday period allow extra time. Airports can be extremely crowded around these times.

Make sure you are at your gate early.

It is common practice for airlines to close the doors and not allow anyone else to board ahead of schedule.

Pack in a carry-on if possible.

By packing in a carry-on you are eliminating the need to navigate the baggage claim process. Speaking of saving time in the airport, be sure to check out our blog post Save Time When You Travel .

Packing in a carry-on also insures that you have all your belongings in your possession.

These are just a few of our tips for things to know before flying off to your next adventure. Check out our video podcast 15 Things You Need to Know Before Boarding a Plane.