Miscellaneous Tips for Air Travel

- These tips can help you cope when you travel by air: 

If your flight gets cancelled, instead of running with the crowd to the airport counter, try calling your travel agent or the airline to get a new reservation. 

If you have carry-on bags, think about getting a seat assignment toward the back of the plane. You board first and have an easier time stowing your bags.
To avoid being delayed at the airport, call the airline before leaving to be sure the flight is scheduled to leave on time. 

If your flight is delayed you may be entitled to a refund, even on a nonrefundable ticket! 

If you'd like a better seat on your flight be sure to ask at check-in. Bulk-head and exit-row seats are usually last to be assigned and may be available. 

Extra time in between flights? Often you can use the executive lounge of an airline for a one-time use fee, usually around $25. 

Need to alleviate ear pressure when flying? Place a hot cloth in cup and hold it over your ear. Try it, it works! 

Using your laptop in-flight? You'll need to bring an auto/air adapter to be 'plugged in' when you fly.