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How to save time at the airport? 

By September 10, 2021 11:21 pmAéroports

Long waits at the airport can be a chore, especially if you're traveling for an urgent reason. This is not just the result of cumbersome travel procedures. Fortunately, there are some very simple tricks you can use to slip through the cracks of this huge net. Discover them here to save time on your next plane trip.

Always use the Internet

The Internet is the best way to save time. This also applies to air travel. You can check in online well in advance of your flight, without having to go anywhere. This allows you to provide details of your gastronomic preferences. But don't make the mistake of limiting yourself to this privilege. In some cases, you can choose your seat. Don't hesitate to take advantage of it.

What's more, there's another, more interesting advantage! Did you know that you can print your own boarding pass from home? Yes, you can print it directly from the airline's website. It's a real time-saver. Once you're at the airport, all you have to do is head straight for the baggage drop-off counter.

Say goodbye to big suitcases

Going on a trip with as much luggage as possible can be useful in certain circumstances. However, it's less so for air travel. If you think it's in your best interest to pack too much luggage, don't forget that this is precisely why you're wasting time at the airport. Too much luggage means a big suitcase. If you're a frequent flyer, you probably know that passengers with large suitcases have to check in their luggage. Check-in desks are time-consuming and should be avoided.

To do this, you need to learn to travel light. Stick to the bare minimum when packing for your trip. Cabin suitcases are the ideal choice. They allow you to avoid lugging around unnecessary baggage, but above all to avoid going through check-in.

Find the right seat

If you have the option of choosing your seat via online check-in, it goes without saying that you should use it wisely. Choose seats as close as possible to the entrances. This will save you time when boarding or disembarking. Especially on commercial flights. You'll also benefit from staying closer to the toilets. If you don't, you may have to wait in line to relieve yourself. Quite inconvenient, isn't it?

Use your mobile

Airlines provide mobile software to help you with travel procedures. If you decide to use these tools, you'll save a lot of time on your next flight. These applications, which you install on your phone, enable you to track every detail of your flight. You can set real-time alert parameters to warn you of flight delays or cancellations.

Marc Leonelli

Hello, my name is Olivier and I'm 37 years old. I'm an airline pilot and I've had a passion for aviation since I was a child. Welcome to my website, where I share my experience, my adventures and my passion for flying. I look forward to helping you discover the world through my pilot's eyes.

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