Airline Travel Blog

Nobody really likes going to the airport- unless they’re a mad-keen plane watcher. As flying gets cheaper, more and more people are using airports, making it more of a stressful environment. What’s the best way to avoid unnecessary stress when you to go the airport?

See if you can check in online

Our number one tip for saving time at the airport is to check in online, and not at the airport. By doing so, you’ll avoid having to queue for ages at the check in desk. It should also allow you to use the bag drop which is normally reserved for business and first passengers.Most airlines now offer this facility, so check before you fly that you’re eligible.

Travel light

The fewer bags you pack, the less stress you will have to endure. For starters, making the trip to the airport with a lot of baggage can be stressful. You’ll likely have to walk some distance to get to your train/taxi/bus, so remember that when you pack.The less you have the easier it will be to get around.

Consider taking hand baggage only

Just taking hand luggage is a great way to save time at the airport. If you do this and check in online, you’ll get through the airport in half the time it would conventionally have taken. Instead of spending three hours at the airport, you can usually cut the time down to 1 1/2h if you check in online and just take hand luggage.

Pay for lounge access

It’s now really easy to find a company that will give you access to one of the business lounges at the airport. You can find a lounge that allows paying visitors by doing a Google search for the airport you’re going to and the word ‘lounge’. A two hour pass can cost as little as $20.

Use your time in Lounge access gives you the opportunity to catch up on emails, and often includes free tea and coffee. The great thing is that you’ll be away from the stress of the airport.

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