| There are many ways to make the experience | | | | agitated than necessary. Additionally, security will |
| better before you even get to the airport. You | | | | be heightened during peak times, making lines |
| can have your travel agent book a special meal | | | | longer and waits more frequent. |
| for you on the flight. Most times, you will get your | | | | Use online check-in |
| meal before everyone else and it will be of a | | | | Many airlines offer online check-in and this will |
| better quality. Even if you don't have a special | | | | save you time otherwise wasted standing in line |
| need to order a diabetic or kosher meal, you can | | | | to check-in at the airport - time that can be |
| try the low-fat or vegetarian meals. | | | | better spent at home or in the airport lounge. |
| Obviously, travelling business or first class is going | | | | Unfortunately, you won't be able to utilise this |
| to be more relaxing. However, the question is, | | | | feature unless you are travelling without luggage |
| how can you get yourself in one of those seats | | | | that needs to be checked-in. |
| without paying? If you travel often with one | | | | Get there early |
| airline, sign up for their frequent flyer programme. | | | | Arrive at the airport as early as possible. While 5 |
| You'll collect points towards getting free flights or | | | | hours ahead of time might be a bit too far in |
| upgrades and if they overbook a flight, you might | | | | advance, you never know what could go wrong |
| get bumped up to a better seat. | | | | on the way to the airport or while you are there. |
| Jet lag is a battle you don't want to fight if you've | | | | Security check-in takes longer these days, and |
| got a lot to do once you get to your final | | | | many airlines are recommending arrival 3 hours |
| destination. You can prevent it by drinking water | | | | prior to flight time. Low priced UK airport hotel |
| instead of alcohol on the flight, keeping your body | | | | You will feel more relaxed if you don't have to |
| well hydrated. It's also wise to walk around the | | | | rush to get to your plane and can enjoy a drink in |
| plane and stretch while in your seat so you keep | | | | the airport bar or some duty-free shopping |
| your blood circulating. Sleep according to the time | | | | instead. If you have trouble arriving early, think |
| zone of the location you are heading to, and if | | | | about staying in an airport hotel the night before. |
| you get there in the daytime, do not sleep until | | | | Book non-stop flights |
| night! | | | | Non-stop flights will save you a lot of time. If you |
| There are some good, solid tips that will help you | | | | don't have to get off one plane and board |
| to make your flying experience more relaxing and | | | | another, you can save hours in the transit lounge. |
| enjoyable: | | | | Non-stop flights usually cost more, but they can |
| Fly in the morning | | | | be worth it if you want to have a more relaxing |
| Morning flights are often the best. Most people do | | | | journey. |
| not want to wake up early for a flight, so you'll | | | | Make sure there's enough time for connections |
| find the plane and airport less crowded and more | | | | If you can't get a non-stop flight, make sure your |
| spaces available in the airport parking lot. airport | | | | agent books connections with ample time for |
| parking cheapest online rates If you have to, you | | | | plane changes. Even if you get your boarding pass |
| can stay at an airport hotel the night before to | | | | ahead of time and your luggage is checked |
| make sure you get to the airport early enough. | | | | through to your final destination, it could be a long |
| Avoid peak flight times | | | | hike to the gate once you are in the transit |
| Even if you can't get on the earliest flight, it's best | | | | lounge. Additionally, if your first flight is late, you |
| to try to avoid peak flight times. With everything | | | | risk missing the next flight without a good buffer |
| more crowded, including flights, the airport and the | | | | zone. |
| airport parking lot, you will end up a lot more | | | | |