Comments on: Enjoy Smoother Flights With These 22 Tips From Frequent Fliers

By: Carrie

Carrie — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:51:35 +0000

I couldn’t agree more about not checking luggage; if a person does check it and it gets lost, I’d suggest they first contact their airline and then contact their credit card, as some offer travel assistance programs.

Less than 1% of luggage actually remains lost for over 60 days, so even though it is not in your possession there is an excellent chance that it will be found. Your luggage will not be considered officially lost (unsalvageable) until 90 days are up, at which time the airliner must declare the piece(s) lost in order to comply with FAA regulations.

By: THE SAVVY BOOMER

THE SAVVY BOOMER — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 19:12:41 +0000

22 tips for frequent flyers…

Flying is not the enjoyable experience it once was-not even close. I fly a lot and now I tend to try and put myself in a trance from the time I arrive at my departure airport until the time I…

By: BG

BG — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 10:25:50 +0000

A few from me:
When a flight gets canceled while you are waiting for it, get in line at the desk, but also call the airline on your cell phone. Often time you can get through to speak to someone much sooner via the phone and get rebooked before you get near the counter.

The last flight of the day is very likely to actually depart even if delayed as the airlines need to have their equipment in the proper places for the next day’s flights.

To augment the ‘Give yourself time’, tip, the same applies for layovers, if you have the choice between a 1 hour layover and a 3 hour layover, take the 3-4 hour layover, you will not have to worry if your first flight is delayed, nor have to rush through the airport to reach your connecting gate. When making reservations over the phone you usually have to ask about this.

By: Pat

Pat — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 03:46:22 +0000

Those are useful tips Ririan.

Always loved the window seats. Looking at the nice sceneries for some pass time.

In the case of a smelly situation. I’ll just tell the captain that there’s a terrorist on board. A nose terrorist that is.

By: Ririan

Ririan — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 14:45:52 +0000

Thank you for your comments guys.

viji, it’s great to hear from you again.

By: viji

viji — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 05:20:32 +0000

Nice tips Ririan and useful too. Will book mark it Viji

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 05:06:27 +0000

Those are great tips.
I typically consider confidence as my company during the flight. I think that some of the tips are already considered and it sums up the important things needed to have smoother flights.