40+ ESSENTIAL AIRPORT & AIRPLANE TIPS FOR FIRST TIMERS (2024) | Airport Hacks for Stress-Free Travel

0:00 INTRODUCTION
0:25 AIRPLANE BOOKINGS TIPS
5:04 AIRPORT PACKING TIPS
16:24 TIPS FOR WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT THE AIRPORT
20:24 AIRPORT SECURITY TIPS
23:16 AIRPORT TIPS FOR BOARDING

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Looking for a list of the best airport tips to know for first timers? This video will guide you through all sorts of airplane and airport tips, from airport security tips and airport check in tips to tips for boarding and what to pack for the airport.

[HappytoWander]

*Let me know if you have any tips to add!* And a small correction I need to make: I didn't realize while filming that SeatGuru was bought out by Tripadvisor recently so while the website is still live, they are no longer updating their seat maps, so they may not be the most accurate.

[benandhaley]

Yes, team carry-on only 10000%! We’ve visited 52 countries and always do carry-on and it’s so much easier to have less luggage to haul around!

[NewAttorneySecrets]

Love your videos! One tip on the mobile boarding pass, I take a screen shot of it as a photo, and use that to scan, bc photos don't turn off/go dark like when you pull it up on the airline app... in case the wallet feature doesn't work for some reason. And ALWAYS have a paper one.

[OneRedFeatherStudios.]

This channel deserves more views and members. So many amazing tips and tricks in these videos. Another wonderful post Christina. Keep up the lovely job you're doing.

[sunflowerfields]

haha! I set my alarm and have a reminder on my phone 10 minutes before the 24 hour mark of check-in. I literally hover over the "check in" button for about 5 minutes before the exact 24 hour mark. Yup, even if it's 6am. I'm there. Precheck/clear is the BEST! I don't know if appointments are available at my airport but that would be fabulous. Next on my list: get Global Entry. Never do I check a bag. I will be happy to bring less as long as there is room for my makeup and toiletries. I'm vain. 🤣

[Mckee]

Great tips! Although I have NEXUS as I’m often a solo traveller, I’ve used the YYZ Express option several times when travelling with friends. Great alternative if available for your terminal and flight.

I’ve always found that the golden rule for travel is to never get on a plane thirsty, hungry or needing to use the washroom. Have a snack and a water bottle with you. You never know how long you may be waiting till you’re inflight.

[daughters]

This is the most helpful video I've ever seen on how to fly for a first-timer. Thank you so much.

[carryontravel]

Off peak traveling is the best!!! 100% agree :)

[nexusSix_]

to bonus time at airport to decompress and catch up on stuff!!

[AnneMB]

These tips are all really helpful. Certainly just carry on for me. Less pulling heavy luggage throughout journey. Dressing well is also useful. Have taken photos of my outfits to pack in a few weeks for Poland. 👏🇦🇺

[graceguerrero]

Global Entry in the US is a time saver and less hassle if you’re a family with children. It has TSA PreCheck. The last time we were in the airport, we got through security in under 7 minutes. No removal of shoes and belts. No taking out of electronics from personal item bag.

[munkim]

Wow! Super helpful! Thank you! Good job!

[SpatchG]

Some fantastic tips I've not heard before. Thank you.

[lb]

Where I use to work. Were we worked near foam trays. They wanted us to wear 90% cotton because if you wore something else. If there was a spark or fire. Your clothes would melt onto your skin.

[Justahumanmd]

I feel like we would be amazing travel companions! This was a fantastic refresher for me. I used to fly 4 to 6 times a year & then pandemic. I’m about to take my first flight since 2019.
So a lot of updates- thank you thank you, thank you finding your blog and your videos have been amazing. The pre-security lines (I have global ) but coming back internationally, ive prebooked for our routes! Thank you for that tip!
The one thing you may have posted in another video that I haven’t come across yet, but using any USB ports, I would avoid because people can steal information that way. there’s data blockers if you ever using those- especially in the airport or the plane. ❤
Thank you again

[willeo.]

Thank you for all the good tips. Very helpful!

[sarai]

Also take photos of the inside of your luggage items.

[Lettoes]

The bonus tip needs to be #1. Being nice, speaking clearly and coming prepared goes so far when asking for an upgrade, or special accomodations. Just take a moment to breathe before you go over, I know it's a difficult time, but being nice to the ladies at the desk can go so so so far, even on a flight thats only an hour or two. Free drinks, upgrades, priority boarding, etc.

[ellensandor]

People~PLEASE KEEP YOUR PERSONAL ITEM UNDER THE SEAT!! Overhead bins are often full 3/4😊😊 way thru bc people are not leaving room for the actual "luggage." Please dont be selfish. Leave room up there for what it was intended so that EVERYONE can enjoy the pleasure of carry on!

[amynguyen]

well done, thank you for all the tips !!!