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Ways To Minimize Stress For Flights

Take these steps for a better experience in the airport.

Madelyn Adams

Aug 11, 2021

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With summer in full swing, family vacations are becoming more frequent — and that means more flying.

Due to the release of the COVID-19 vaccine, more people are trusting and relying on air travel to go far distances in a short amount of time. However, being in an airport can be stressful — especially if one step in the process gets delayed. For the best travel experience, try using these tips that I've learned over several years of air travel.

Download your boarding passes onto your phone before arriving at the airport.

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Pack all of your clothes and belongings at least twelve hours in advance of your trip.

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Get plenty of rest before your first flight.

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Place some essential items in your carry on (just in case a flight gets delayed)!

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Bring only one carry on! Having multiple bags can lead to more stress and time spent on the plane.

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Write down a checklist of items to pack.

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Have ID handy at all times.

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Utilize TSA Precheck if at all possible!

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Pack hand sanitizer and extra masks.

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Bring phone chargers or games for the flight.

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Be aware of layover times and gate numbers for connecting flights.

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Eat somewhere close to your gate.

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I hope these tips help you with your upcoming flying endeavors.

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Ways To Minimize Stress For Flights

Take these steps for a better experience in the airport.

Download your boarding passes onto your phone before arriving at the airport.

Pack all of your clothes and belongings at least twelve hours in advance of your trip.

Get plenty of rest before your first flight.

Place some essential items in your carry on (just in case a flight gets delayed)!

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Have ID handy at all times.

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Pack hand sanitizer and extra masks.

Bring phone chargers or games for the flight.

Be aware of layover times and gate numbers for connecting flights.

Eat somewhere close to your gate.

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2. Understanding what people are saying when they don't realize you do.

3. More job opportunities.

4. Connecting to more people.

5. Vacations become much less stressful.

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1. You get to spend time with your family.

2. It's the one day of the year where you can stuff yourself and feel no guilt.

3. You get to go home from school.

4. It's fall's last hoorah.

5. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

6. There really isn't that long of a wait for Christmas after Thanksgiving.

7. Thanksgiving makes you think about what you're thankful for.

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1. Reunite with friends from high school

2. Go to the gym

3. Start a new Netflix show

4. Sleep

5. Cook

6. Organize your home closet for the month's-worth of clothes you'll be taking back with you for Christmas break

7. Start making your Christmas list

8. Or start shopping for your family/friends' presents

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2. Talk things out instead of having a heated argument.

3. Pay attention to your partner.

4. Show interest in things they care about.

5. Express your love verbally.

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1. Eating great home cooked food

2. Seeing your family and friends!

3. Black Friday Shopping (if you're daring enough)

4. Getting into the holiday spirit

5. Catching up on all your favorite shows

6. The simple fact of knowing you have made it way past the halfway mark of the semester and only have a bit more to go!

7. It is socially acceptable to start listening to Christmas music

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