Traveling for the holidays can cause quite a headache, but you can take certain steps to avoid unnecessary hassles. Make your airport experience a little less stressful this year and use these quick tips for hassle-free holiday flying.
Traveling with Gifts
Instead of pre-wrapping your gifts, pack bags and tissue paper in your luggage and stuff them with your presents for when you get there! This is a great alternative, allowing you to pack your bags a little more efficiently without worry that you’ll squish your gifts!
If you’re also looking for budget-friendly wrapping idea, get green with it. Newspaper wrapping is where it’s at folks – especially if you don’t have any extra room for bags and tissue, try taking an eco-friendly approach! Plus, how trendy and stylish is a present wrapped in today’s current events? It’s on fleek. And it’s the type of wrapping paper for which you only need extra pocket change and a little bit of space. Grab some newspapers in the airport once you land and boom, your gift wrapping is ready for the gift exchange!
Expect Delays
‘Tis the holiday season and along with that, comes the dreaded flight delays; smart travelers are always prepared for delays. The cold, snowy weather is bound to create a logjam sometime, somewhere, so come prepared with snacks aplenty. If you’re traveling with kids, make sure you pack them some healthy on-the-go snacks like granola bars and cheese sticks! Plus, airport food is overpriced — and depending on the airport, the food selection could be limited to greasy, unhealthy options.
Travel Snacks
The TSA website states that you can carry on up to 3.4 ounces (100 ml) of the following liquid or gel-like foods: Creamy dips and spreads (cheeses, peanut butter, etc.), jams, salad dressing, salsa, and soups. Did you know that TSA allows you to also carry on pies, cookies, cakes? Need a quick refresher on the latest prohibited items on the plane for your holiday travel plans? Click here.