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]]>Days of the Week
Contrary to popular belief, airlines don’t regularly lower their fares on any particular day of the week—at least, not anymore. Some companies were known to offer mid-week specials when online booking first became available, but today, this advice is no longer relevant. What can make a difference is the day of that week that you choose to fly on. For example, mid-week and red-eye flights are usually cheaper than those on weekends or more convenient hours.
When to Book
Most airlines publish their schedules about a year in advance, but when it comes to purchasing tickets, earlier is not necessarily better. Prices typically start high and decrease gradually in the following months, reaching their lowest point two to five months before departure. Last-minute bookings less than four weeks out are on average $200 more expensive, not to mention options are likely to be much more limited.
Be Proactive
Like any major purchase, a little bit of research and proper planning can go a long way in terms of finding a better deal. Rather than book the first flight you find, use third-party sites like Google Flights or Skyscanner to compare fares, and set up price alerts for the options that are most relevant. When you find a good deal, act fast so you don’t miss out.
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]]>Tray Tables
Used as everything from a surface for meals to a makeshift pillow for naps, tray tables come in contact with a variety of items that make them hotbeds for harmful bacteria. In fact, one study showed that tray tables have as much as eight times more bacteria than other high-touch parts of the plane. While some airlines do sanitize them between flights, there’s no harm in giving your table a once-over with some disinfectant wipes upon boarding—just to be safe.
Seat Belt Buckles
Unlike tray tables, seat belt buckles are one area that every passenger will have to touch at least twice, and with limited time between flights, cleaning crews aren’t always able to thoroughly sanitize each individual buckle. Give yours a wipe with some disinfectant, then use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to kill any germs you may have picked up while buckling.
Arm & Headrests
It’s true that most of us aren’t grabbing our own arm and headrests throughout the flight, but that doesn’t mean they’re as clean as they could be. Many passengers will hold onto these parts for balance during boarding or use them as leverage when putting their bags in overhead bins. Wherever your seat is, it can’t hurt to disinfect them, though aisle seats do tend to receive the most traffic.
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]]>Visit The Vet Before
Before boarding your flight, it’s important to know that your pet is in good health. This will, after all, limit the likelihood of your pet encountering health and other issues during the flight. Make sure to book a checkup with a vet you trust in order to make sure that your pet is in a good condition to travel.
Help Your Pet Adjust To The Kennel
If flying with a dog or another pet that sleeps in a kennel, make sure that your furry pal is well-adjusted to their temporary home. This will make their flight more comfortable. Make sure to fit the kennel with a comfortable bed as well as pads and pack some of their favorite toys.
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Once you arrive at your departure gate, ask the airline staff if you and your pet can board early. Boarding early can help you to acclimatize your pet to a new environment and keep them calm, thereby improving their flight experience upon takeoff.
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]]>Baby-Essentials Kit
Gather a few must-need items in your carry-on such as an extra pacifier, diapers, wipes, little toys, a small blanket, and maybe some food or snacks. This will significantly help fussy kids, especially on long flights or road trips.
Feeding your baby during take-off
Feed your baby before take off and before landing in order to keep their ears from popping. This may mitigate the discomfort from their ears as well as distract them from how scary take off and landing can be.
Buy a seat for your kid
This tip will be helpful especially when on long flights when you’re inevitably going to spread out and relax. It may also be more comfortable for your baby when they, hopefully, fall asleep!
Amuse and Distract
Babies are easily amused and distracted. So, if your little one is having a difficult time during the flight, turn on a show with many colors, talk to them, or even walk up and down the aisle in the plane if there is no turbulence. Coloring pages, books, and small toys can also be soothing and distracting, especially if your baby gets restless.
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]]>No Seat Swapping
Generally, asking people to swap seats with you is frustrating, especially if those people booked or even paid for those seats in advance. Unless there is a seriously important reason why you cannot sit in your pre-assigned seat, it’s better to rather remain where you were placed.
Don’t Forget Boarding Etiquette
Sometimes, when the flight crew calls passengers to the boarding gate, people rush to get to the front of the line – a chaotic sight to behold. Ultimately, being first in line makes no difference, as everyone will get on the place regardless. Rather than joining in the frenzy, exercise patience and save yourself from unnecessary stress in the process.
Say No to Smelly Food
As you know, a plane is an enclosed space, making smells all the more noticeable. With this in mind, it’s better to rather not eat strong-smelling food on board. Stick to snacks with scents that are less noticeable or maybe wait for the airline’s meals to come around.
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]]>Check Your Bags Late
Arriving at the airport a few hours in advance is a useful travel tip most of the time, but when it comes to checking luggage, earlier is not necessarily better. In fact, bags that are placed onto the conveyor belt first are often last to be unloaded when the plane reaches its destination. If you’re hoping for your bags to show up quickly on the carousel, it may be better to check them closer to your departure time. That said, don’t push it too late, or you may miss your flight.
Choose Distinct Luggage
Opting for suitcases in bright colors or patterns can save you time at baggage claim by allowing you to identify your luggage more easily. Colors like navy and black may look nice, but they’re a dime a dozen on most carousels and can be a challenge to differentiate from one another at a distance. Choosing unique luggage also reduces the chances that it’ll accidentally get taken by another passenger.
Use Luggage Trackers
Use technology to your advantage by attaching Bluetooth trackers such as Apple AirTags to your suitcases before you check them. Heaven forbid they don’t make it to the carousel, you’ll be able to figure out their location and take appropriate action instead of waiting around hoping that they show up.
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]]>Plan Ahead & Communicate
When planning your trip, consider booking flights scheduled at off-peak hours, as busy airports and packed planes can increase stress and exacerbate anxious feelings. A few days before your flight, sit down with your companion and go over your itinerary, flight details, and any potential triggers for their anxiety. Knowing what to expect can alleviate some of their worries and will allow you to be on the lookout for signs that they’re starting to have a hard time.
Stay Calm & Provide Distractions
Anxiety can be contagious, so do your best to remain calm throughout your flight so as not to feed into your companion’s fears. If you’re traveling with an adult, remind them in advance to pack their favorite books and electronics to serve as a distraction, and consider including a few backup options in your own carry-on, just in case. More than anything, try to be mindful of their needs without overwhelming them with too much attention.
Ask How You Can Support Them
Show empathy by acknowledging their anxiety and validating their feelings. Rather than assume you know what they need, ask open-ended questions like, “How can I help you feel more comfortable?” or “Is there anything specific you’d like from me right now?” This approach empowers them to communicate their needs and allows you to provide more tailored support.
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]]>Entertainment is Key
Ensuring a smooth flight begins before it’s even time to board the plane. Sitting for hours in a small space can leave kids feeling bored and frustrated, so it’s essential to prepare things to keep them entertained. Pack a designated bag with their favorite books, toys, and electronic devices with headphones. Download movies or shows in advance, and keep chargers handy in case batteries get low. Most important of all, include plenty of healthy snacks to prevent hunger-induced meltdowns.
Stick to Routine
Kids thrive on routine, so try to maintain a semblance of your child’s regular schedule as much as possible throughout your flight. Bring familiar sleep-related items like blankets or stuffed animals and offer them at your child’s regular nap and bedtimes to encourage sleep. If their meal times don’t happen to align with the plane’s schedule, offer snacks, or hold onto their food until it’s time for them to eat later on.
Choose Your Seats Wisely
If you have the option to choose your seats, opt for aisle seats that are close to the bathroom. You’ll be able to get up and down as needed without having to climb over your neighbors and get to the toilet more quickly when your child needs to go. When traveling as a family or group, try to book your seats in a row so you have more space to spread out.
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]]>An Australian woman has found herself polarizing the internet after trying to soothe her baby during a flight.
During a 14-hour flight, Aliza Carr was trying to get her 4-month-old daughter to fall asleep. This involved the mother bouncing the baby while standing near the emergency exit row.
“I know if my child’s life depended on it, she wouldn’t sleep in the plane bassinet, or even on us,” Carr wrote alongside a video posted onInstagram. “Standing, bouncing and aggressively swaying is the only way.”
While it is fairly common for babies needing to be rocked to fall asleep, some were horrified by Carr’s actions.
“If I was sitting at that exit row and paid for the extra leg room… I’d be so mad having this happening in front of me the whole flight!” one person commented.
Another remarked, “No. A hard No! You can bounce your sweet babe in the back of the plane. I’d be pissed as passenger that was forced to watch you bounce.”
According to Carr, who works as a midwife, the area is where people go to stretch and wait for the bathroom.
“I can only imagine the comments if they saw me walking up and down the plane with my boob out breastfeeding my baby for 90% of the flight,” she stated.
Who are you siding with?
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]]>Well, whether she was or wasn’t, a TikTok user was forced to evacuate the plane along with her fellow passengers and recorded the entire thing.
@johniquec Soooo this happened the other day on my flight with delta crazy experience honestly so thankful that it wasnt worse that it was #atlantaairport #deltaairlines #emergencyexit #anxietyrush #thankful ♬ original sound – Kamari Mommy
“Come forward. Come this way,” a Delta Air Lines stewardess can be heard saying as passengers proceeded toward the emergency slide in the video. “Come this way. Leave everything. Jump and slide.”
The situation occurred at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport where the plane burst a flat tire from landing too hard. As a result, the crew of Delta Air Lines flight 1437 were forced to deploy emergency slides for passengers to deplane.
The TikToker, johniquec, posted a video of herself going down the chute, and it looks rather… fun?
It seems we weren’t the only ones who thought so, as one user commented, “Knowing the person I am… I would’ve asked to slide again.”
“Your laugh when you’re doing down is everything,” wrote another; to which the original poster responded, “it was so fast going down , thought i was gone fly pass the men [catching passengers]!”
We’re glad everyone is safe.
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