18 Life Hacks To Make Air Travel Easier

Flying doesn't have to be an expensive headache.

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For those who only fly for vacations, air travel is a glorious an exciting thing. It's a means to a wonderful time, an escape from the normal life. For those who have to travel frequently for work, airports, airplanes, and everything else that comes with them is an enormous hassle. The lines, the prices, the constant loss of electronic access, the annoying people ... they all make flying horrible. 

But it doesn't have to be this way. Like anything, there are little tricks to make your experience much easier, keeping your stress levels down, and easing the pain on your wallet and motion-sick stomach. Check out these 18 Life Hacks to Make Air Travel Easier

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Easily get sick? Book morning flights.

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Also, sit by the wings of the plane.

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Sign up for email alerts on sales.

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Sign up for an airline credit card.

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Always check in ahead of time.

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Try not to check bags.

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Bring an extra power pack.

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Bring a power splitter.

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Buy tickets on Tuesday and early Wednesday.

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Ease your fear of flying by sitting in the rear.

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Put an extremely bright ribbon or marker on your luggage for easy ID.

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Plastic wrap your bottles.

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Wear slip-on shoes or sandals.

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Pack your belt, wallet, phone, and anythinig else in your pockets into your carry-on while you're in the security line.

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Sit and wait for people to get on and off the plane.

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Don't take the bulkhead seat, if you like having your carry-on.

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Track your own bags.

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Connected flights mean more miles.

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