There's no denying that it has turned out to be more and more problematic to fly without running into technical hitches or complications with the Airport or the airlines. Bearing with the line at the security check point in some airports is sufficient to put a number of passengers in a bad mood.
However, regardless of all of the problems that come with flying, it is a need. There are numerous things that can be done to make flying more comfortable and stress free using a little bit of common sense and preparation.
1.Go to the Airport Early
Arriving at the airport in time is a no-brainier, in particular when the airlines communicate to passengers to arrive at least two hours prior the flight's departure time. However, many people refuse to take note of this request, and get at the airport only several minutes before a flight is listed to leave the gate. If there is a line at the check-in counter or at the security check-point, this can generate a very nerve-racking condition. Not only may the flight be missed, but a new flight must be booked again, and there are lots of chances that the passenger will probably have to travel on a stand-by list on a later flight with no assurance of a possible seat until the very last minute.
2.Take an Early Morning Flight
Departing on an early flight does not automatically mean that a 4 a.m. flight must be selected. Flights that leave first thing in the morning have a less tendency to be running late, and they are less likely to be influenced by weather complications throughout the country and/or other planes that may be held up at other airports. Also, if for some reason the very first flight is canceled or is behind schedule, there will almost certainly be several other flights during the day that, if necessary, can be booked as a replacement for.
However, regardless of all of the problems that come with flying, it is a need. There are numerous things that can be done to make flying more comfortable and stress free using a little bit of common sense and preparation.
1.Go to the Airport Early
Arriving at the airport in time is a no-brainier, in particular when the airlines communicate to passengers to arrive at least two hours prior the flight's departure time. However, many people refuse to take note of this request, and get at the airport only several minutes before a flight is listed to leave the gate. If there is a line at the check-in counter or at the security check-point, this can generate a very nerve-racking condition. Not only may the flight be missed, but a new flight must be booked again, and there are lots of chances that the passenger will probably have to travel on a stand-by list on a later flight with no assurance of a possible seat until the very last minute.
2.Take an Early Morning Flight
Departing on an early flight does not automatically mean that a 4 a.m. flight must be selected. Flights that leave first thing in the morning have a less tendency to be running late, and they are less likely to be influenced by weather complications throughout the country and/or other planes that may be held up at other airports. Also, if for some reason the very first flight is canceled or is behind schedule, there will almost certainly be several other flights during the day that, if necessary, can be booked as a replacement for.
3.Try Not to Fly During "Busy Hour"
Airports, like freeways, have rush hours. In general, rush hour in the morning is from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., and in the afternoon from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. These are also the times when airports are the most jam-packed with people waiting for flights. Crowds indicate extended lines at the security check points; more people in the restrooms, more people hang around in restaurant lines, and more people taking up spaces in the waiting areas. Flying at a non-rush hour schedule of the day can ease the need to remain in lines and perhaps not having a seat until the boarding time.
4.Try to book a Non-Stop Flight
Obviously, with a non-stop flight there is less chance of being delayed. Taking off and landing both take quite a while, so get around having to do this twice is suggested. Always there are destinations when a non-stop flight is not offered, however there are a lot of cities where non-stop flights are just as popular as those that have one or more stops. Overall it may still be worth to pay a few extra bucks to book a non-stop flight to keep away from an unnecessary annoyance and the likelihood of being delayed.
Airports, like freeways, have rush hours. In general, rush hour in the morning is from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., and in the afternoon from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. These are also the times when airports are the most jam-packed with people waiting for flights. Crowds indicate extended lines at the security check points; more people in the restrooms, more people hang around in restaurant lines, and more people taking up spaces in the waiting areas. Flying at a non-rush hour schedule of the day can ease the need to remain in lines and perhaps not having a seat until the boarding time.
4.Try to book a Non-Stop Flight
Obviously, with a non-stop flight there is less chance of being delayed. Taking off and landing both take quite a while, so get around having to do this twice is suggested. Always there are destinations when a non-stop flight is not offered, however there are a lot of cities where non-stop flights are just as popular as those that have one or more stops. Overall it may still be worth to pay a few extra bucks to book a non-stop flight to keep away from an unnecessary annoyance and the likelihood of being delayed.
5.Book Connections with Enough Time
If a non-stop flight is not available to a much loved destination, make sure to arrange enough time in between flights. When airlines book flights, they habitually have a layover requirement of 30 to 45 minutes when connecting. However, there is frequently not an adequate amount of time if the original flight lands late. In order to avoid this stressing situation, try to schedule the connecting flight with at least an hour to standby between the arrival of the first flight and the departure of the connecting flight. If you are not familiar with the airport where you have the flight connection then it could be very helpful to check the airport map online. Once you are familiarized with the map, then you might be able to figure out the time needed to go from one gate to the other one connecting your flight.
Till the next one...have a safe trip!
If a non-stop flight is not available to a much loved destination, make sure to arrange enough time in between flights. When airlines book flights, they habitually have a layover requirement of 30 to 45 minutes when connecting. However, there is frequently not an adequate amount of time if the original flight lands late. In order to avoid this stressing situation, try to schedule the connecting flight with at least an hour to standby between the arrival of the first flight and the departure of the connecting flight. If you are not familiar with the airport where you have the flight connection then it could be very helpful to check the airport map online. Once you are familiarized with the map, then you might be able to figure out the time needed to go from one gate to the other one connecting your flight.
Till the next one...have a safe trip!
