2 Ways To Fly Calmly

Air travel hasn’t been the smoothest experience lately. It feels like delays and cancellations are making the news almost daily. Cancellations can cause passengers to miss important events, arrive late for a trip, or end up stranded. It’s impossible to control the many factors that cause flights to be canceled, but we can minimize the pain.

Take action to reach your destination as smoothly as possible by reducing the risk of a flight cancellation, easing the stress, and taking action.

Don’t Just Wait In Line

In the event of a flight cancellation, passengers typically make a pilgrimage to an airline help desk. Several kiosks have formed hourlong lines recently due to cancellations. It’s also worth trying the airline’s app to rebook yourself, as it will typically show you all your alternative options. The terminal also allows you to make phone calls if you prefer.

Keyes advised not just standing in line at the airport. Contact phone support. Your agent might be able to handle it all the same if you get through faster. To get faster service, Keyes suggested calling your U.S. airline’s international hotline.

Fewer people are calling their hotlines in Canada, Australia, and Mexico. You can do this for 30 cents instead of hours by checking your phone plan for international calling rates.

Travel With Carry-On Luggage

It’s been a challenging time for checked luggage issues. Airlines around the world are struggling with significant delays in getting lost bags back to their owners, all due to the wave of cancellations.

Flight cancellations usually result in travelers rushing to the next available flight. Your luggage might not arrive at your final destination if you checked it on your original flight. When there’s a canceled flight, passengers can rebook immediately by bringing a carry-on bag.

Packing efficiency is the key. Pack your clothes, supplies, and a smaller bag under the seat in front of you in a carry-on suitcase that can fit in the overhead bin.