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Travel Tip: How You Can Prepare in Case an Airline’s System Crashes

20160711_132101The recent computer system breakdown at Southwest Airlines—which effectively grounded the airline and delayed thousands of passengers—is just the latest incident where a computer crash disrupts an entire system.

Now, every major airline is investing in cyber security programs.

Less than three years ago, less than 47 percent of airlines were considering beefing up their cyber security.

This focus on cyber security will also result in increased connectivity between the airlines and their passengers.

This includes more mobile apps and multimedia devices.

For me, I’m still a little old school.

I always print out my boarding pass and flight information before I leave home.

Having a paper backup will almost always get me on a plane and out of the airport more easily if—or when—an airline’s computer crashes.

It’s simple—I’m holding in my hand an actual bonafide record of my reservation.

So, while you’re welcoming advanced technology, don’t forget that piece of paper.

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