6 Habits of Experienced Travelers

I myself thoroughly enjoy traveling, but I have seen many "travelers" who give up immediately after encountering a few setbacks on the road. Experienced travelers often make “rookie mistakes” that they have learned to avoid, but inexperienced people make “rookie mistakes” because no one warned them about them. I hope you have nice trips with a sense of cooperation, and I would like to list some habits you can add to your travel routines to make them more enjoyable.

1. Never Wait in a Regular Security Line at the Airport

Normal security lines are not only long and slow, but they can also be unpredictable. One day, you will encounter a queue around the terminal. On the other day, if you arrive 3 hours before your flight, you may end the queue with a 5-minute wait.

2. Check-in 24 Hours Before Your Flight

I've heard so many travel horror stories of people missing their flight or being denied boarding (involuntarily), "I was going to check in when I got to the airport and...". But seasoned travelers know that waiting to check in at the airport is one of the biggest mistakes. The closing time for the toll booths is usually 45 minutes or 1 hour before the flight, but this may vary depending on the destination, airport or airline. Even if you think you arrive early enough, this time may not be enough and you may encounter long queues.
The best way to avoid such stress is to check in online 24 hours before your flight. Following this path will not only prevent you from being reluctantly denied boarding, but you can also choose a better seat, get a higher class flight in the event of cancellation, or claim compensation . Also, most importantly, if you have trouble checking in for any reason, you will have enough time to fix it.

3. Verify Everything After Booking

When we make the purchase online, we forget about this and wait for everything to arrive at our address. But this is not how it works with airline tickets or other travel agencies, and this convenience can be expensive. When you buy a ticket from any airline, what experienced travelers do is to make sure that they do not just reserve the ticket, they also get a confirmation number and make sure that they have booked their seat. When you buy a ticket from any airline, it is a good idea to write down the numbers and determine your seat numbers, as this ticket may be for a different flight. In addition, before the flight, log in to the website at every opportunity and check to make sure that the date and time of the flight have not changed . If there is a change, you can contact the airline company and resolve the problem.

4. Boarding Board as Quickly as Possible

Another habit that makes my trips better is to board the plane as soon as my flight group is announced . Acting this way, I make sure that when I get on the plane, there will be space above my seat to store my hand luggage. I have also heard from many different stories that some airlines may sell your seat to someone else if you do not board on time, I am sure you do not want your seat to be misplaced like that.
Being one of the first to board will give you enough time to relax before the flight takes off.

5. Keeping Unexpected Situations Under Control

One of the worst travel nightmares I hear about is from inexperienced travelers. The treatment they receive as a result of the flight being canceled or postponed actually makes me sad. Having to wait in long lines, be treated to poor alternatives, and then spend the night in the airport. Travelers know very well that it is almost impossible to trust an airline employee when you need them the most. In such cases, they will look for a way to send you from the airport rather than trying to reach your destination with you.
In most cases, you can get the best help and service from the lounge section , I think it will be worth the money you will pay because your alternative may only be waiting or making long phone calls. If the airline does not have a lounge and the flight is delayed, I usually use the all-inclusive strategy. So, what you need to do is first call the airline and wait on the line at the company's information desk or wait for them to call back. You can also search online for alternative flights, or you can reach a representative from the airline company via social media on your smartphone and when you actually contact a representative, explain your situation and request the necessary assistance. Another strategy is to skip the customer service altogether and go to the gate of the next flight and try your luck to see if they will accept you on that flight. Worst case scenario is to book a hotel room (before everyone else leaves) and try flying again the next day.

6. Prepare the items you will deliver to the plane in case you lose them.

Even though they have learned it as a result of bad experiences, the most important thing that many experienced travelers have learned is that they treat their luggage as if they will never see it again. The story I've heard more than enough is that their luggage was lost, but they had to protest to have it returned because it contained keys, medication, toiletries, and important electronic devices. It may happen to you after you have been traveling for years, but when you experience this situation for the first time, the first thing you will learn is not to put very important items in the suitcase you put in the airplane baggage, and always carry all the items you will need in your hand luggage and bring a new pair to your business trip even though you may have lost your suitcase. It will be possible to continue with the clothes.