Flights and airports are not always associated with comfort and pleasure, unless you are the owner of a private jet. There are many tips and tricks that can make your flight to any point in the world comfortable and easily accessible. For example, a simple combination of keys on the keyboard can help you buy cheaper tickets and a special sticker will allow you to get your luggage faster and avoid a line at the airport.
We at Bright Side have collected travel secrets from flight attendants and experienced travelers that you can easily use during your next flight.
1. How to handle luggage
- Many travelers believe that a “Fragile” sticker can help them protect their luggage from damage during their flight. Also, this sticker can help you get your luggage a little bit faster. The thing is that bags with these stickers are usually placed on top of other bags which means that they will be one of the first to arrive to you.
- Here’s another piece of advice from people who travel a lot: Almost all passengers have dark bags. So in order not have to spend a lot of time looking for your baggage, buy a bright-colored bag that you can easily tell from the others.
2. How to pack your things correctly
- Fill all the space in your bag so that your things can’t freely move around inside. Heavy objects should be placed near the sides of the bag and the most fragile pieces should be in the center.
- Glass objects should be wrapped in cardboard instead of cloth. For example, you can use an old shoebox. Unlike soft towels, the thick carton can protect the fragile item better if the bag is dropped or placed under something heavy.
- Before your flight, take a moment to snap a few pictures of the insides of the bag. This way, it will be easier for you to prove that something went missing, if it happens.