Early boarding could really pay off.

Once they settle into their seat, they’ll still have to wait.

According to frequent fliers and travel professionals, there are actually some valid reasons to board your flight early.

Passengers boarding an airplane through a boarding bridge

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One forum on the question-and-answer platformQuoracrowdsourced some of the best flight and airport hacks from seasoned travelers.

If you expect a full flight, give a shot to board earlier,“one traveler wrote.

“This will improve your chances to get cabin space for your luggage over your designated seat.

They wrote that it happened to them after no one volunteered to deplane in unusually high winds.

“Finally they decided to pull people off based on boarding order,” they wrote.

Then, the plane took offwith their checked luggage.