{"id":955,"date":"2016-03-15T15:14:31","date_gmt":"2016-03-15T15:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mitchellagy.com\/?p=955"},"modified":"2022-11-08T02:41:09","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T02:41:09","slug":"spring-break-airline-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mitchellagy.com\/spring-break-airline-travel-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Break Airline Travel \u2026 Tips to Minimize the Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all look forward to a nice spring break get-away, but not necessarily to the airline trip to our destination.\u00a0 Long check-in and security lines, delayed flights, and the crush of hundreds of fellow travelers can begin or end our trip on a painful note.<\/strong><\/span>
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\nTo avoid some of the hassles of airline travel, here are a few tips on making that flight to your spring break destination more enjoyable and less stressful.<\/span><\/strong>
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\nGetting Tickets Early<\/span><\/strong>
\nPurchasing your tickets well in advance is key to getting the flights you want at the best available prices.\u00a0 Waiting until the last minute to grab that last available seat may find you on standby and paying an exorbitant price for your lack of planning.\u00a0 Not traveling on Friday, Saturday or Sunday will also help you avoid the heaviest travel days. You may also consider hiring a\u00a0private jet<\/a> to avoid the crowd.<\/span>
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\n Travel Light<\/span><\/strong>
\n Minimizing the amount of clothing and other items you pack will make travel much easier and less costly.\u00a0 Swimsuits and clothing that can be worn more than once and mixed and matched for multiple looks will eliminate the need to check a bag.\u00a0 This avoids going through baggage claim and paying luggage fees.
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\n Check-In Online\/ Arrive Early<\/span><\/strong>
\n Going online, usually up to 24 hours prior to your flight, to print or download your boarding pass will eliminate one step in the boarding process at the airport.\u00a0 In addition, arrive EXTRA EARLY at the airport.\u00a0 Being there two hours ahead of your departure time is probably not a bad idea.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you fly in one of Jettly<\/a>‘s chartered jet, you will have access to a private terminal or lounge to relax in before you board your flight. These exclusive areas will allow you to prepare for your flight in a quiet and stress-free manner. <\/span>
\n Sunscreen is a Lotion<\/span><\/strong>
\n TSA regulations will not let you carry on a regular sized container of sunscreen.\u00a0 Liquids that are carried on a plane must be in a one quart-sized zip top bag and each item has to be 3.4 ounces or less.\u00a0 Anything larger will need to be placed in checked baggage or left behind.\u00a0\u00a0 Best bet is to visit a convenience store once you\u2019ve arrived at your destination to pick up the SPF 30.
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\n Upon Arrival at Your Hotel<\/strong><\/span>
\n Arriving at your hotel prior to your room being ready can be a major inconvenience.\u00a0 Make the best of this situation by having your bathing suit handy so you can lounge by the pool until you can get into your room.\u00a0 Most hotels will store your luggage until you check in.
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\n Safeguard Your Valuables<\/strong><\/span>
\n Take advantage of the safe in your hotel room to store passports, travel documents, cell phones and extra cash.\u00a0 Change the code to your safe daily and don\u2019t write it down on paper in the hotel room.\u00a0 Expensive watches and jewelry should be left at home.
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\n Travel Apps Can Be Very Helpful<\/strong><\/span>
\n Familiarize yourself with a couple of travel apps prior to departing.\u00a0 Knowing how to change a flight or find a restaurant of your liking can be made much easier with KAYAK, YELP and other popular travel apps.
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\n Remember the Goal<\/span><\/strong>
\n The goal of your spring break get-away is to enjoy the nicer weather, relax, have some fun, and return home refreshed.\u00a0 Don\u2019t let the vagaries of air travel ruin your vacation.\u00a0 Be patient, stay calm and enjoy your time in the sun!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We all look forward to a nice spring break get-away, but not necessarily to the airline trip to our destination.\u00a0 Long check-in and security lines, delayed flights, and the crush of hundreds of fellow travelers can begin or end our trip on a painful note. \u00a0 To avoid some of the hassles of airline travel, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mitchellagy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/955"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mitchellagy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mitchellagy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mitchellagy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mitchellagy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=955"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/mitchellagy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/955\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2364,"href":"https:\/\/mitchellagy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/955\/revisions\/2364"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mitchellagy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=955"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mitchellagy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=955"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mitchellagy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=955"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}