Basic Flying Tips For Your Next Vacation



                              

Millions of people take planes everyday to faraway destinations to enjoy their vacations. However, making reservations, meeting up at the airport, going through the process of boarding then flying can be a trying one, especially if the trip is going to be a long one.

However, there are some basic flying tips that you can use to help make your group vacation a fun, adventurous one while minimizing the issues that can plague travelling by plane. What follows are just a few tips to help you get through this process as best you can.

Tickets

Most airline companies offer low priced or budget ticketing for certain flights. However, these flights usually have some type of restrictions as well, so be sure to check all of them first so you are not charged extra fees.

Plus, if you are only using one airline for your travel, then be sure to use electronic tickets as they cannot be stolen, forgotten or lost. You can even have them printed for you at the kiosk or airport counter so that you can save time as well.

Carry-On

For weekend getaways or short vacations, you may want to consider just having carry-on luggage since that will save you a great deal of time at the airport. Be sure to check the limits of what you can take with you as carry-on because many airliners consider laptop bags as a separate item.

Seating
One of the most overlooked aspects of flying is the different types of seats that are available on aircraft. Generally speaking, if you are looking for more room, than seats near the tail of the plane often have no middle seat so you can spread out. However, seats at the end of a section or just before the exit row may not recline. Plus, first row seats generally do not have a place for your bag, so it will have to be placed in the overhead bin.

Baggage

Remember that most airlines charge for baggage and even more for overweight baggage, so try to take only what you need for the trip. Get familiar with the rules that each airline has so you can obey their policies. One neat trick for those who need to carry a lot of items is to ship them ahead in advance, then pick them up once you reach your destination. You may find that you’ll save a considerable amount of money that way.

Flying with Grandkids

While adults can be just as bored as kids when flying, adults do a much better job of handling the stress. Your grandkids will need some type of entertainment that they can occupy their time while flying. You should have video games, laptops or tablets, snacks for fussy eaters, and it always help to give them the seat by the window so they can look outwards, it may help alleviate the boredom and anxiety that they will experience.

Overall, by following these general tips, you can plan your air travel better and be more prepared when flying to your destination. For those of who don’t like to fly but love their vacations, I hope this helps.



Cindy Graff  /  Graff Travel  / 701-258-0472  / email:  grafftravel@excite.com