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16 Offbeat Airport Hacks to Elevate Your Jet-Set Game!

"Frequent traveler? Know hacks & tips to save your life and money. A user questioned, "Frequent flyers: What are your airport hacks?" Following are the top replies."

SCREENSHOT YOUR BOARDING PASS

“Screenshot boarding pass, keep ID in front pocket for simplified security. Put everything in your bag (wallet, keys, belt, shoes) before queuing.”

CARRY YOUR ESSENTIALS IN THE NECK PILLOW BAGS

"I keep essentials like tablet, headphones, cables, and a pen in a neck pillow bag attached to my carry-on for easy access during international flights."

TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR PASSPORT

“Take a picture of your passport. Keep a copy on your phone and a hard copy in your luggage.”

TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR LUGGAGE

“Take a picture of your luggage. If it is lost, showing the picture to the lost luggage person helps a lot.”

LINE UP WITH BUSINESS TRAVELERS

"Watch the clip in 'Up In The Air' where George Clooney profiles security line passengers. His observations are correct. Choose your line considering business travelers."

BOOK DIRECT WITH THE AIRLINE

"Research flights on different travel websites, then book directly on the airline's site like Whateverairline.com. The price is usually similar and discounters' policies don't bind you."

IT ISN’T A RACE

“Don't rush off the plane. Allow those ahead to exit first. Have your bags ready, but if unavailable, just wait.”

SIGN UP FOR AIRLINE REWARD MEMBERSHIPS

"Sign up for airline rewards membership for lounge access and real-time updates," suggests one user. Another advises, "If you fly frequently, use an airline's rewards credit card for perks like free checked bags, priority boarding, lounge access, and free first-class upgrades."Sign up

DRINK A TON OF WATER

"Learned the hard way: always hydrate during layovers. Keep an empty bottle to fill at fountains. You might pee a lot in long-haul flights, but it prevents sickness and dehydration."

BOOK YOURSELF INTO THE LOUNGE

"If you've a long layover especially when alone, book into the lounge. Enjoy drinks, food, Wi-Fi, and a comfy seat. Time flies by!"

BRING EARPLUGS

"Bring earplugs for potential overnight stays. Airport personnel are loud, especially at night without background crowd noise."<

BUY A LITTLE PORTABLE WI-FI

"Hotel hack: Purchase a portable Wi-Fi router. Switch Ethernet cable from TV to your pre-configured router, connect TV back & enjoy the free, high-speed internet."

KNOW WHAT EACH AIRPORT HAS TO OFFER

"After frequent travels, I know what each airport offers. Portland has a free short film theater, many have massage places & Midway offers a free-use yoga studio."

PACK LIGHTER

“Never check a bag. Packing a lighter is almost always possible. Choose clothes that can be mixed/matched to give more combinations for a longer trip.”

GET GLOBAL ENTRY

"Global Entry saved me from missing a flight! Instead of a 2-hour line, I waited just 5 mins, scanned my passport, and looked into a camera. Plus, I got a 5-year TSA pre-check!"

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