In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,856
1. Never check a bag, its just a hassle.
2. Always take the same bag(s). My backpack which goes under the seat and holds my book, CD player and other neccesities for the flight and my duffle bag with the clothes that goes in the overhead bin.
3. Board right away, somestimes the first on the plane. This way I can get oriented and get space near my seat.
4. Always have gum. I can't fly unless i have a pack of Juicy Fruit with me.
5. Treat where you are like home. I try to keep my hotel rooms and airplane seat like if I was home. I try not to leave a mess, have everything neat and within reach.
6. Leave lots of time for the trip to the airport. Even though I drive very fast, I always make sure to leave the house about 2 hours before my flight, things can go very wrong on I-95, plus extra time at the airport is a blessing in my book.
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