That way, you’re able to head straight to security when you arrive at the airport.

Get the Airline Credit Card

Don’t fly enough to earnelite status?

Airline credit cards offer cardholders perks similar to elites, including free checked bags and priority boarding.

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Check Real-time Reports

Stay informed about your flight’s status by using your airline’s proprietary app.

Check your bag’s dimensions at home and see to it they adhere to your airline’s limits.

Keep in mind that European carriers' limits vary slightly from those in the U.S.

Blame it on standard versus metric.

Gather Your Gadgets

Phone: check.

Spare charger: check.

Power cords: check.

Travelers are carrying more electronics than ever.

Luckily, there areorganizer casesgalore to keep all your devices and cables within reach and ready for security screening.

Remove Those Batteries

Airlines instituted smart luggage battery bans in January 2018.

But don’t leave that battery pack at home, necessarily.

Connect for Less

Many airports offer free Wi-Fi, but beware of hackers.

Using a VPN offers a measure of protection.

Dress for any contingency by wearing multiple light layers, and look stylish to boot.

To avoid looking like a prune after your flight, pack a light moisturizer and apply it frequently.

Get a Jump on Jet Lag

Flying across multiple time zones?

Use an app likeTimeshifterbefore you fly.

Park Like a Pro

Airport parking lots can fill up quickly during the busiest travel times.

Understand Your Credit Card Protection

Flight delaysand cancellations happen.