Everybody knows that being nice will get you better service, but seasoned veterans of travel will tell you to always bring the flight attendants a gift. It doesn’t have to be anything big.
Something as small as a chocolate bar will suffice. Not only will you be getting the best service, but you’ll also enjoy some freebies too.
Always Bring Cash
It’s so easy to make payments these days because there are tons of apps and credit cards for everything. Even so, it’s key to always carry small changes in dollars or euros. There are many other services you may need to pay for, such as valet, so physical cash will be useful.
If you want to enjoy some in-flight snacks, you’ll need cash for that. Also, don’t forget to withdraw some local currency at the ATM on your arrival.
Get Your Bag First
One of the worst things about catching a flight is landing and waiting for your bag to appear on the carousel. Nobody wants to do it. It’s difficult to avoid, but we have a simple way of getting around it.
Be one of the last people to check in! That way, your bag is last in, first out. See? Easy.
Baby on Board
Babies are everywhere, and they’re even on flights. Though you can’t avoid having babies on your flight, you can definitely avoid sitting near them. Babies are guaranteed to fuss and cry, and it only gets worse on a long flight.
So you might want to sit far away from the partitions. Parents have no choice but to set their bassinets there, so steer clear of them.
It Doesn’t Hurt to Ask About Seats Again
Sometimes you don’t get the seat you wanted when you check in, but that doesn’t mean there’s no hope. The check-in system might show a full flight, but the agents at the gate will know if there’s absolutely nothing available.
Asking doesn’t hurt. It could be the difference between you getting cramped and you getting an exit seat with plenty of legroom. If you’re lucky, you might even score yourself an empty row.