24 Secret Flying Hacks You Didn’t Know You Needed

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My husband and I tried the aisle/window seat idea on 4 recent flights. On each one, we had a person in the seat between us. One flight was a very large person that took up part of our space. Airlines pack flights so full now, there are no empty seats.

My biggest travel tip: On your bed before you leave, lay out all the cash and all the clothes you plan on bringing. Now, put back half the clothes and double the amount of cash…

Been traveling for decades for my work, both long term and short term, and have adapted as things have changed. I keep getting sucked into watching travel videos, thinking I'll learn something new, but this is the first time I actually got some information that was new and useful. I will focus on you for tips! Thank you!

LOW FARES - When you get alerted, BOOK DIRECTLY with the airline. If there's a problem, the airline can take care of you better than a 3rd party site. I've seen this first hand as I worked for a major US airline.

My very best advice is when I travel on long flights, I put the mouthpiece of my blow up footrest (or beachball) and blow up pillow up to the circle ceiling airflow vent and it blows my items up in a fraction of the time so I don't have to be out of breath and get a headache.

I live in the uk 🇬🇧, and the best way to explore my country, Europe and beyond, is by train. I’m 60, and have a degenerative illness, so need a wheelchair or my folding mobility scooter, to get around. It’s so easy to plan trips, and I have a disabled rail card, which gives me and my carer 1/3 off all train travel. Using the Eurostar to get to Europe is sooo much easier than going by plane. If I go further into Europe, there are sleeper trains, and we always book a sleeper carriage. It’s fun, and you get to sleep through the night, and are woken by a member of staff, who then brings you coffee and a small breakfast. Waking to see the sunrise, is so lovely and relaxing. I don’t think I’d ever travel by plane again, too much hassle for me, and I get so stressed. I’m off to Rotterdam in May, with my daughter! The Eurostar will take us all the way from London to Rotterdam, and the hotel is just across the road from the station. And, if we wanted to, we could take 10 suitcases without having to pay any fees! 😊

As a retired lifelong road warrior I never check a bag. Here is a tip for maximum carry-on efficiency. Wear your best outfit on the plane. A suite or blazer & dress slacks and dress shoes take up a lot of space. I wear these on the plane. Also, being nicely dressed has sometimes gotten me better treatment.

I always travel with an empty DUTY FREE bag or two. When necessary I put my heaviest items into these bags. Duty Free is never included in the carry on luggage weight limit and I also save weight in my checked in luggage too. It’s saved me so many times!

73 year old experienced traveller... Definately will try the blow up ball... My tip, but Merino wool underwear and socks.... They just don't smell... And very comfortable to wear hot or cold😊

I didn’t realize window seats had the most legroom! My best travel accessory is a large silk scarf that coordinates with your clothes. Makes a great travel blanket, hood, sarong, etc., and folds down to nothing.

Having a large bag under the seat in front of you… I guess that works if you have short legs or a short flight. I need that room for my feet 😂

(1) Use a special jacket with over 20 pockets. You can wear it and even sit on it when you fly. Comfortable and you can bring more stuff. Also it's a great jacket even after you fly.. (2) Kindle - read books - there are often no movies or no good ones. (3) Scarf or pashmina - make it a pillow or use to help stay warm. (3) Flying alone? Book an aisle or window seat in the back with someone already in the aisle or window seat - it is unlikely the middle will be booked. (4) sleep mask and good ear plugs, even on day flights. Things can get very noisy, wild kids screaming, etc. (5) There are special inflatable pillows that you can put on the tray table and lean forward while you sleep. (6) Chap stick and a bottle of water - buy after security or bring an empty bottle to fill after security - it gets very dry on flights. (7) If you are wearing a leg brace for arthritis or ace bandage for injury (and I hope you won't fake it) then you can go to the desk at the gate and confirm no one is in the middle seat, since you can't put your personal item in front of you and want to put it in front of the middle seat. (8) Have a pen on international flights - you sometimes must fill out forms before customs and doing it on the plane is best. (9) Of course a small container with "possible sick pills" e.g. motion sickness, anti-acid, aspirin, throat lozenge etc. (10) A very small purse worn around your neck - no losing it - for ID, passes, money, to hold your glasses while you sleep, anything you need immediately to hand. No airline considers this an extra personal item. (11) Buy and wear compression knee socks, the kind old folks use. So much more comfort, less "restless leg" problem and deals with blood clot possibility on long flights. (12) Electric "tiles" that fit in your luggage,hang on your phone, etc. to confirm your bag made it to the plane if checked, or to find if you need to even if it is not checked.

Love this! Another tip is to bring an empty water bottle to fill up at the gate

Tip. Wear an easy on/off shoes. Helps during checking thru security points, in the plane as well.

Nice to see a Canadian 🇨🇦person making videos with Apps can be used in Canada🇨🇦 etc…yeah and thank you. 🇨🇦

For long hauls I absolutely recommend knee high compression socks and shoes that you can slip in and off easy. I wear my EVA Birkenstocks. They also double as my indoor “slippers “when I get to my accommodations they’re easy to clean in the sink and if I go to a beach that’s what I wear. A toothbrush and toothpaste is an absolute must. Also some wet tissues that you can use on your face to feel refreshed.

Biggest tip would be to take a baby aspirin for long hauls (unless your doctor advises against) as the risk of blood clots increases exponentially the higher and longer you fly. Also try to move and walk down the aisles every time you get the chance, and of course drinking loads of water.

We switched to carry on size backpacks and it was a game changer! Two week trip in Italy not rolling around a traditional carry on over their uneven sidewalks and stairs. We were able to move around so much easier.

I travel multiple times a year. These were realistic tips that make a huge difference when travelling.