4. Know When to Book & How to Book
I know it’s hard to get up early but in my opinion its better to take a flight first thing in the morning, but if your flight is delayed there are a lot more choices to get you to your final destination that day. Plus the first flight of the day is more likely to be on time.
I can’t stress how important it is to reconfirm. If you book through an agency, always ask if there have been any changes in the schedule. Changes in schedule occur about every 3 to 4 months. Never assume that everything will stay exactly the same when you book in advance.
For more airport advice, check out:
- Peter’s CBS Report on How to Cut 90 Minutes off Your Time at the Airport: A CBS Early Show Report
- Luggage Shipping Services: A CBS Early Show Report
- Why Self Check-In Kiosks Are Bad for Travelers
- The Airport & Airline section
By Shari Avance for Peter Greenberg.com. Shari has worked for the same airline since 1983 and has worked in three stations through out her career.
