Travel Tips for the Airport
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I recently took a trip overseas and came across some interesting concerns. First off I had a 5:00am flight out of Logan, which I was informed I had to be at the airport no later than 3:00am. Do we still need to be at the airport that early? Has Logan had any efficiency improvements?
Early Arrival - Arriving at 3:00am I was one of the first people in line to check in. This may be worth getting in early for as you will have first dibs for seat changes or any potential free upgrades. Keep in mind that airlines are barely making any money nowadays and will do anything to make sure that every flight taking off is at capacity. Thus, it is common for flights to be overbooked, so the last person checking in has a high chance of being bumped.
Carry on Luggage- If possible, avoid having any carry on luggage. I know this may be tough for the ladies, but it will surely speed up the security process. This was extremely helpful when making a closely scheduled connecting flight.
Gate Numbers - You may also want to figure out the gate numbers before arriving at the airport. This can easily be found on the Logan or airline website. It surely made my trip easier as I didn’t have to search or ask for directions.
Dining - I have to say that Logan has really started to get some nice restaurants. However, airport cuisine doesn’t come cheap. I highly recommend dining before you arrive at the airport. Not only will it save you a penny, but it is one less thing to worry about while catching a flight.
Purchases - I have always tried to avoid purchasing anything from an airport, but for last minute souvenirs there really isn’t another choice. Actually, I made fun of my girlfriend for purchasing nice earphones at the airport, but I then turned around and purchased a watch while waiting for a flight home from vacation. However I got a deal!! Yes, there are deals at an airport. I was surprised too, but if you consider the duty free stores and a bad economy will encourage any store to make a sale. Plus, if you’re overseas, haggling over price is extremely common.
Hopefully this will make any future trip more efficient and pleasant.
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