Time Saving Travel Shortcuts

By Author: Steve Robinson
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Cheap airplane tickets and discount hotel rooms as well as cheap vacation packages are great, but experienced travelers will tell you that they have learned by planning ahead and being prepared they save time and enjoy more satisfying trips.

The following are some of the steps savvy travelers take prior to leaving for a trip:

• Go to their airline’s website, and have their boarding pass sent to a mobile phone.

• Make their laptop computers easily accessible in carry-on luggage prior to passing through airport security checkpoints.

• Place cell phones, watches and any other items that might cause security alarms to go off in carry-ons prior to going through security.

• Arrive at the airport in plenty of time so that they are never in danger of missing flights and dealing with the anxiety of wondering if they will arrive at the gate before their planes depart.

• Become members of expedited security programs such as the Global Entry program, where participants are able to bypass immigration clearance lines and go to kiosks when returning to the U.S. from overseas trips.

• Avoid ...
... checking luggage and associated baggage fees by only bringing carry-ons. This ensures that their luggage is there when they deplane. Another plus is not having to wait at luggage carousels for checked bags to arrive. By packing only what will fit in a carry-on travelers take less and pack smarter.

• Bring earplugs to reduce noise disruptions on the plane and pack gum to relieve air pressure.

• Fly on as few different airlines as possible over time so that they earn enough miles to become elite members of frequent flier programs.

• Be open to paying a little more for roomier Premium Coach seats towards the front of planes for a more relaxing experience.

• Pack bottled water and meal-replacement bars to avoid hunger pains that lead to eating unhealthy foods.

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