Want to become a more efficient flier?

Heres what you better know to fly like a pro in the era of long airport security lines.

Meet the Expert

Julie Danziger is a co-founder of Embark Beyond, a luxury travel agency.

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Renee Falack is a travel advisor with Embark Beyond.

They hire airport greeters.

“When you land, you kind of feel like a celebrity,” Danziger said.

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They pack like pros.

“People that travel often understand how to pack,” said Danziger.

They know their airports.

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They know what they like on a plane.

Another thing that sets worldly travelers apart?

They register for Global Entry and TSA PreCheck.

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Frequent plane hoppers spring for these programs, says Danziger, because they know they make traveling easier.

They triple-check everything.

They also triple-check everything before they leave home.

They ensure their seats are assigned, glance at their itinerary, and proofread their tickets.

They consider the season.

But the pros know exactly what this means and how it can save them money.

Seasoned travelers just get that some places are better to visit at certain times than others.

Think about popular Greek islands like Santorini and Mykonos, for example.