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When it comes to travel, few places give folks more anxiety than the airport. Bakit? From flight delays to long security lines, there are a lot of hurdles to cross on the way to a destination. But airports don't have to be scary or anxiety-inducing. When it comes to air travel,there are some go-to hacks you can use to make the most of your time… because, yes, you've earned this vacation!

As a travel writer, I can personally attest to these tips. Airports used to give me so much anxiety. Now, I love heading to even the busiest of airports because I know everything is going to be okay. Here are the best airport hacks from experts that you should commit to memory for your next trip.

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Every day, between one and two million travelers are using TSA PreCheck, according to TSA. That means roughly 10 to 20 percent of all PreCheck users are utilizing their status daily since the program hit10 million members back in 2020. Even if the waits are a little bit longer than they used to be, TSA still reports that wait times are one-third of those in regular security lines. When you don't have to take your shoes off, unpack electronics, or remove liquids from your bag, PreCheck changes the whole experience of getting through security.

Plus many credit cards offer reimbursement for the application fee, so signing up doesn't have many downsides.

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In signing up for TSA PreCheck, you also have the option to register for Global Entry. Like PreCheck, many credit cards also reimburse the Global Entry fee as well. This handy feature allows you to bypass the often lengthy re-entry lines coming back to the United States. I can personally say I have never waited in a single line coming back to the States through customs since getting Global Entry—whereas my travel companions have waited upwards of 45 minutes to an hour at times.

While several airports (like O'Hare) have their own security wait time estimates listed on their websites, TSA has its own system. Kasama angMyTSA app, you can check wait times, what items are allowed through security, and even get help from agents. Knowing how long the security line might take will alleviate the stress of knowing how soon to arrive before your flight.

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As is the case with most aspects of travel, last-minute choices often mean higher price points. Although not specifically about airport parking, INRIX data found that Americans overpay for parking to the tune of $20 billion a year.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb

Waiting until you get to the airport to reserve parking might also mean the lot you wanted to park in could be full. Save yourself the hassle and a few dollars by booking your parking spot before you're ready to fly.

Running through the terminal to catch a short layover flight is stressful enough, let alone in an airport you may be unfamiliar with. Having an airport map downloaded for quick reference ensures that you'll know where you're going. Having the map saved to your phone can give you peace of mind (without worrying about having decent cellphone coverage).

Yes, technology in or around airports is still a tricky scenario. Case in point: AT&T announced in Jan. 2022 that their 5G rollout near airports was being delayed.

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Not remembering where your car is is the worst part of parking in a big lot. And if you've been there, you're not alone: A 2020 study by the University of York suggests that there's no middle ground in site-specific memory. You either remember… or you don't.

Luckily, there are several ways to ensure you aren't pressing the car alarm button frantically, hoping to hear a familiar chirp. Taking a photo of where your car is, as well as its section information, can be a helpful trick. Another option is to drop a pin on the car's location using your phone's map feature. There are even phone apps dedicated to this purpose: Find My Car and GPS Vehicle Tracker are two good options.

Bilang ng Enero 2022, angDepartamento ng Transportasyon Ang mga ulat na mas mababa sa 1% ng mga naka-check na bag ay mishandled (I.e nawala, naantala, nasira, o nakuha) sa buwan na iyon. Kahit na hindi magkano ang maaari mong gawin kung at kapag ang isang airlineNawala ang iyong bagahe, ang pagsunod sa ilang mga trick sa isip ay maaaring i-save ka ng oras sa bagahe carousel.

KailanPagbili ng bagahe, bumili ng mga piraso na maliwanag na kulay o patterned.Kung mayroon kang isang maleta na, subukan ang pagtali ng isang laso sa ito o paglalagay ng isang kapansin-pansin na takip sa ibabaw nito. Kapag may isang dagat ng itim o solong kulay na maleta, ikaw ay madaling pumili mula sa karamihan ng tao. Dagdag pa, kung hindi ito tumutugma sa iba sa paligid nito, ang iyong bag ay mas malamang na aksidenteng kinuha ng isang taong iniisip na ito ay sa kanila.

Pagsusuri sa online Para sa isang flight ay nagbibigay-daan sa iyo upang lampasan ang check-in desk at tumungo diretso sa seguridad. Na nag-iisa ay isang malaking oras saver para sa maraming mga pasahero, lalo na kung ikaw ay naglalakbay sa panahon ng isang partikular na abala oras tulad ng mga pista opisyal o spring break. Sa katunayan, ang opisyal na gabay sa airline ay nagpapahiwatig na ang mga pasahero ay ginagamit sa ganitong uri ng teknolohiya at biometrics na ang hinaharap ng air travel.

Mayroong higit pang mga perks upang mag-check sa maaga para sa isang flight. Pinapayagan ka ng maraming airline na baguhin ang mga upuan para sa kaunti o walang karagdagang bayad na nagsisimula nang 24 oras bago ang pag-alis. Maaari mo ring makita kung gaano kabuti ang iyong flight at kahit na suriin ang waitlist sa maraming mga kaso. Kung ikaw ay sobrang masuwerteng, maaari ka ring makakuha ng bumped sa isang mas mahusay na cabin!

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