For many, the holidays mean travel, and travel means airports. The inexperienced traveler may find airports tricky, but if you use these easy travel tips, your vacation will be a breeze.

Arrival

The greatest enemy of the modern traveler is boredom. So, whatever you do, make sure you do not have a spare second at the airport. The proper mindset is this: missing your flight is better than having time to get an Auntie Anne’s pretzel. 

TSA

Although they do not appear so, TSA officers have the greatest sense of humor this side of the Mississippi. Go ahead, tell them your new knock-knock joke. Don’t forget, the most reasonable footwear for the airport is knee-high lace-up boots. Not only will they give you a new appreciation for sneakers, they’ll also give you ample time to take in the sights of the breathtaking full-body scanners! 

Boarding

The biggest secret of boarding is that the boarding groups are really just suggestions. Never mind that you are technically boarding in group 11; that’s basically the same thing as a platinum card holder. Go ahead, board the plane. 

Plane Seats

When picking your seat, ignore what people say: the middle seat is the best. Not only do you get two built-in conversation partners, but you’ll never be cold! What’s even better is when both of your neighbors know each other, so you can be in the middle of their conversation, the whole time you’ll never get FOMO!

Flight Attendants 

Flight attendants are there to be your personal waiter or waitress, so feel free to press that call button as many times as you’d like. What’s better, ask for extra complimentary snacks several times. Unless you are over 10 years old, they love it! 

Duty Free

If you buy something at Duty Free, it’s basically free. It’s even in the name! Since it’s not taxed, money doesn’t matter, and you are absolutely getting the best deal possible.