Halloween is a time for spooky fun for kids and even adults, but if you have a flight to make, you want to avoid frightening things like expensive airport trips or the prospect of lost luggage. Experienced commuters have old and new tricks to ensure your next trip runs smoother and costs less.
Keep reading for a few ways to sidestep some of the hazards of flying.
Drive Yourself
Cabs or Ubers used to be the quickest and more cost-friendly way to get to the airport, but that’s no longer the case. Today, a new model of airport parking makes it cheaper for people to drive their own car, and here’s how it works.
Book a reservation online for a parking spot in a lot directly beside the airport, then take a free shuttle to your terminal. You can make use of some of the best Toronto airport parking spaces without paying premium rates.
When you arrive, show your reservation to the attendant. This model lets commuters enjoy the familiarity of their own car while saving them time and money.
Pack Strategically
It pays to pack smartly. You can avoid the fees associated with checking in luggage if you manage to pack everything you’ll need for the trip into your carry-on bags.
You’re allowed to bring two bags aboard the plane, so try to distribute everything you’ll need into them and cut out unnecessary items if you have to. This will only work if you don’t need to travel with any items prohibited on the plane itself, such as a Swiss Army Knife.
If you’re only going on a short trip, try to only bring carry-on luggage. It also eliminates the possibility that your bags can get lost, as you’ll have everything with you on the plane itself.
Dress Appropriately
Modern clothes designed for travel make your flight experience considerably smoother and more comfortable. They often use sweat-wicking fabrics which resist foul odours and wrinkles, so you smell nice and look fresh.
Such clothes are excellent for people who have meetings or appointments shortly after their flight and don’t have time to go to the hotel room first to change. From the board room to a nice restaurant, you can fly and hit the town in the same clothes provided the fashion is sharp, and they’re comfortable and functional enough.
Look for clothes that have pockets that zip up to secure all your belongings. Some commuter pants even have a pocket in the back designed to fit a passport to keep your most important documents close at hand.
So long as you keep the above tips in mind and comply with the recommendations from medical professionals, your next flight will be smoother, cheaper, and fright-free. People have places to get to finally after staying at home for so many months. If you’re a little rusty, remember these old tricks and new travel hacks, and you’ll have a great Halloween flight, not a fright.
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