32 Airport & Airplane Travel Hacks 

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I always study on airplanes so I can get a higher education :)

The TRVL pillow or knock off is one of the best things out there. I sleep so much better on planes now. Face masks also. Hotel slippers. Ear Plugs if you need it. My kids have flown Business Class and grumble when they pass it to head to economy- I make them an amenity kit of snacks, treats, toys to elevate the economy experience. They love it and are worried they will not get it when we fly Business again. To promote carryon only, ebooks and not books. Packing light and never checking is key to saving time, flexibility. I rarely even use a carryon anymore. We started using personal item (18x14x8in) so there is no additional costs for discount airlines, international short flights. Just returned from a 7d trip to Peru where my daughter and I shared a personal item.

Please don't drink your own alcohol on board. Really. In the US its a HUGE no-no (it's actually against FAA regulations). As a flight attendant, I'll beg you not to drink your own alcohol. If you get caught (and trust me passengers love to tell on other passengers) you're bound to have a miserable flight.

I’m a working gate agent. Nothing annoys me more then passengers trying to pass off extra bags as shopping items or food items. It DOES NOT matter!!! You are allowed one carryon size bag that FITS easily in the Airline you are traveling on baggage sizer, and one SMALL personal item that can fit under YOUR seat. This is a FAA regulation! It is not the airline or agent trying to make your life harder!! You as the pax can be fined for this as well as the airline. It could also cause DELAYS in flights causing others to miss connections. So PLEASE please be considerate of your fellow pax riders and abide all rules. The rules are there for YOUR safety.

Yes the TSA will allow you to bring minis of alcohol. It's illegal, however, to drink any alcohol on a US flight that is not provided by the flight crew. This is a law and not an airline rule; it's intended to allow the flight attendants to monitor your drinking and not to drive alcohol sales onboard. Note that this also applies to Duty Free purchases; don't drink it on the plane!

watched this video a milliooooon times: every summer abroad trip i’ve gone on this video is a MUST

love the tips !!

#5 isn't necessarily a good tip. I got yelled at for doing this (even when I explained I was going to miss my flight). The agent said that it's very rude to do this because people who are in 1st/business class pay extra for faster service. So if you do follow this tip, don't be surprised if you get yelled at.

Awesome video! I thought I knew a lot of hacks but I was wrong! Seriously good video 👍🏻

Check with your airline about consuming your own alcohol minis onboard. As a flight attendant it’s a no no on my airline. The crew needs to monitor how much passengers consume.for safety onboard and off. Just like at a bar. AND don’t attempt to board intoxicated...you will be denied boarding. Otherwise good hacks!!

Kirsten , what is a hydration pack please?

Do you have any feet hacks too?

What is a hydration pack?

You have to check your CARRYON and pay 25.00 each way if you are flying across the US.

I’ll try the oils for my high anxiety on the next flight

They won't let me carry my knives on a carry-on.

Best advice I can give is to take an empty 2 litre water bottle with you.....once you are past immigration and customs simply ask the bar staff to fill it up.......voila! All the water you will need to stop you getting dehydrated on the flight.....and free too!

Not sure if anyone has said this in the comments yet but peppermint oil is also good for motion sickness and nausea so that could definitely come in handy for some flyers.

Please don’t be that person who uses essential oils and perfume in a packed aeroplane - you don’t know who has allergies around you. It’s common courtesy in a packed space. :)

If you have an iPhone have your boarding pass sent to your phone or emailed and select “add to wallet” and your pass pops up on your lock screen when it’s an hour before your boarding

Is you have Netflix. Download the app and you can load plenty of shows/movies in advance and can be watched off line.

Don’t take a pillow case, take a scarf. You can wrap it around your coat for your pillow or sometimes I tie it around my headrest and just use it as a head hammock to sleep

Compression socks are the best for long flights! I won't go on an overseas trip without them at this point... avoid blood clots, but more importantly, your feet won't swell.

Very helpful however i advise against the essential oils. Or at least just use them prior to your flight if you have to use them. A lot of people have scent sensitivities. There is nothing worse than being stuck in a tube, filled with recirculated air and having someone use a scented product that ends up giving you a headache or a worse reaction. So while it may help you relax it could potentially put someone else in agony for hours.

As a working flight attendant, I'd like to say thank you for this. A lot of these "hacks" are things we do on a daily basis. Most of this is very good, there are a few issues, though. 1, Personal liquor is a NO NO. It's against the law in the United States. Don't even try. The consequences can be very severe; 2, While it may be less expensive to purchase WiFi in advance you may run into an issue where the WiFi is out of service. Be sure to know how to get a refund; 3, If the TSA does call you out on bringing too much to security, be prepared to toss some of the less essential items so your items do fit the quart sized bag. Don't try to argue with them. They always win. Anyway, for all your followers, enjoy your flights and this big beautiful wide world.

Good hydration is a must. Alcohol dehydrated you. So avoid drinking alcohol will help circulation, headaches, jet lag, stuffy sinuses. Water , water, Water! Also avoid caffeine.

Don’t forget to photocopy your passport and insurance document keep one for yourself and one with a friend

Take a handful of those tiny alcohol wipes that are usually used in hospitals. Wipe down that tray table and perhaps the arm rests. The tray tables are a germ magnet- people put used tissues on it.

Omg I LOVE the idea of making flight info your lock screen! That's so clever and something I would've never thought of

Noise cancellation headphones are a must! The quickcomfort from Bose are the best, no more annoying engine noises or crying babies haha

being a flight attendant and working various jobs in the airline industry, a lot of these "tips" or "hacks" make me absolutely cringe. you are allowed to bring mini alcohol bottles through security but they have to adhere to all the liquid restrictions and include them in your liquid bag allotment. IT IS AGAINST MANY AIRLINE'S POLICIES TO CONSUME YOUR OWN ALCOHOL ON BOARD. Be aware that doing this can cause a lot of problems for yourself. Also don't come across as that rude passenger. Now a days almost all seats in an airplane will be full. Pick the seats you actually WANT and stick with them. There is less stress and confusion during boarding. Although people may get away with jumping into the wrong lines, it isn't a good look for you and ticket agents can make remarks on your profile in case you make this a habit for your trip. People pay a lot of money to have these privileges in the airport or fly so much that they are never around their families. You can ALWAYS ask if they don't mind helping you since there is no line. Usually people want to work and help pass the time and you wont come across as trying to "cheat the system". Know the baggage policies for the airline you are flying on and don't be the person trying to sneak on extra baggage. It slows down the boarding process if they ask you to adjust and adhere to the policies. That can create stress for you and other passengers. Honestly you could go through your whole traveling experience using these sneaky hacks and not have any issues, but if you get caught, it really isn't worth the headache or added stress. I DO LOVE THE TIP TO ALWAYS HAVE A PEN!!!!!!!

The best travel hack is to be considerate of the other 100 + people traveling with you and understand that this is not your plane to do anything you want. Dont take up too much room, accept what they give you to eat, drink etc. and dont be demanding. Look after yourself. "Just go with the flow like a twig on the shoulders of a mighty stream" A quote by John Candy in The movie Planes Trains and Automobiles

1:33 this only works if you’re on a non-discount airline that occasionally flies with a less than full plane. On Southwest, Ryanair, et. al., the plane will always be full or they would never be profitable. I fly Southwest often and it’s bad enough to be stuck with a middle seat, but then when I get there, I find a couple that has selected the Aisle and window seat and placed their personal belongings in the middle seat to discourage anyone else from sitting there. Ahem, cough, sir and/or madam, that’s actually my seat, and if I could sit in it that would be greatly appreciated. Now if you want to sit together that’s totally fine, and I’m more than happy to switch seats with someone. but don’t roll your eyes and huff and puff at me for wanting to sit in the seat that I paid for and thus foil your ingenious plan to get an extra seat for free.

I started going carry-on only about 4 years ago and I've never looked back! It relieves so much stress not having to check a bag and saves me so much time!

Carry a battery pack with you so you can recharge your electronics when it gets low!

Little ginger candies for if you get nauseous on flights. They also taste awesome :)

I’ve been forced to check my carry on twice in the past year because they didn’t have room on the plane, so keep that in mind and figure out what to do with your valuables.

#33. NEVER FLY SPIRIT AIRLINES!😡🤪

Great video, my only comment would be to fill your water up at the airport. The water on airplanes is gross. I mean really gross, They rarely clean the tanks, so the water really isn’t great to drink

I'm the opposite of a nervous flyer. My reasoning is, not matter what you do or can do, if the plane is going to crash, it's going to crash. You can't prevent or change that. So being worried and nervous is completely pointless.

Another tip: Check your local library for their online library, you can usually check out download audio books/movies/books and read and listen to them offline!!! Free, too!

When I was a travel agent a lot of times when people were flying from say NYC to LAX they would have a choice to connect in either Chicago or Dallas. If they were travelling in the winter, I always suggested going through Dallas. It might seem obvious, but I was shocked that most people didn't think of this themselves. Dallas isn't as likely to have heavy snow and blizzards in the winter, so it was worth it not to risk a canceled flight or delays. No guarantees, but better chances.

I think it's a safer hack to bring melatonin pills or headache pills in your personal item to help with sleep and if you get a headache. I love essential oils but I do have some scent sensitivities and they can be over powering and do more harm than good...especially in close quarters.

Consuming your own alcohol on board is prohibited by almost all airlines though..

The only one I don't entirely agree with is carry-on only ... as an Australian we tend to take lengthy trips, 6-8 weeks aren't unusual. We're just so far away and the flights are so expensive we make sure we make it's worthwhile. So most of the time you have to check your bags in.

Super helpful but you should also mention that to get the Amex platinum card you have to pay an annual fee of $600

I'm pretty sure at least for USA and Canadian flights, that bringing the little alcohol bottles is allowed but technically it's illegal to open them.. you can get kicked off or black listed when I researched it.. wish it was allowed tho...

I love so many of these tips. Here are a couple you recommended that aren't great, though: carrying more than two items on the plane, even if you got a bag from a store, WILL get you stopped by gate agents, and it should. Please don't recommend ideas that violate the rules and affect the space available to other passengers on the flight. That's not cool. Also, same goes for the essential oils. Just no. Even if you use them before you get on the flight, strong smells are a no-no. Personal alcohol is an FAA violation, so you're actually recommending that people break the law. You can be kicked off of the flight for that, so I would definitely NOT suggest it. Booking in the back may have gotten you more likely to get an empty seat in the past, but it doesn't now. Flights are nearly always fully booked, so the back gets you a lot more noise, late getting off the plane, and nothing else.

Can't believe how early I am! Just want to say a big thank-you to you for all of the great video content that you produce and for all the hacks you've given me for travel. - A Canadian, living in Spain

I would not recommend refilling your water bottles on plane since it s been proven that plane water is rich in bacteria

How about a video on your fav airlines especially here in Canada/North America...I haven't flown in 10 years so I'm sure things have changed.I'd also bring some cozy socks for an overnight or long haul flight and a pair of noise cancelling headphones.Thanks Kristen!

Travel hack: Don't drink the water on a plane. They never clean the water tank, and the fill connection for it is just inches away from the sewage drain connection.

Miles and points are the best kind of rabbit hole to get stuck into. Especially when you get into the more advanced tricks : Like the idea of booking a round trip award ticket with United on Swiss from say Paris to Geneva and back just so you can use their obscure "Excursionist Perk" to get a free flight between those dates from say Cape Town to Accra, Ghana. Just have to leave a big enough gap in your schedule to nest in that African flight 16,000 United miles and $80 to fly round trip in Europe and get a free $400 flight across Africa is a win win IMO

11 weeks till I’m in France! Yes I’m overexcited don’t judge me 😂⭐️💛

My best tip 4u would be.. Avoid getting the flu or soar throat before travelling! Stay away from people who are sick. Keep your hands away from your eyes and mouth. Use hand sanitiser regularly throughout the day. Drink plenty of water..keep hydrated to cleen up your system. Get plenty of sleep to boost you ammune system. Brush your teeth and tongue more times than usual per day. ..Happy travels! 😘

I’d love to hear about how you’ve successfully used frequent flyer points, I’ve never found it to be worth it 😭

I like taking red eyes especially when flying with kids. They usually zonk out after take off and you don't have to worry about entertaining them or spend the full day traveling. Plus my kids love going on airplanes in their pjs.

I hate the use of the word “hacks” it’s more like smart decisions

As a flight attendant for a major airline, I can attest to the power of chocolates. When you pay it forward, the love comes back to you in some form.

A screenshot of your boarding info is genius...

FYI, you totally CAN bring the alcohol bottles in your 3-1-1 bag with other liquids. You however ARE NOT allowed to mix your own drinks in flight. It is against the law, and getting caught is BIG trouble. And ditto to what others said about scents. Even essential oils can be too much for people who are sensitive. Use them in the more open area of the airport when you land if you must, but do NOT use any smelly things on the plane. That goes for smelly food too!

Nope. You can carry those little bottles of alcohol, but it’s illegal to drink them on the plane. Very rude to use essential oils as they give lots of people allergic reactions. Note: quite often, if you check in online and print your boarding pass and go straight to security because you’re not checking baggage, the agent at the gate will need to verify your passport for international flights. So go there first, before they start calling people to do that and a lineup forms.

These hacks were awesome. After watching a couple of these kinds of videos, they all become so repetitive, but yours were new hacks I would’ve never thought of. THANKS!!! And by the way you are such a beauty, and I especially love how plump your lips are.

I have definitely done the “wear the clothes” for an overweight bag. I looked like a yeti, but I got on the plane! Security give me weird looks, but whatever. They still let me through.

What's a hydration package, please? Thanks for the great tips!

If your a reader on flights most bookstores/newsagents allow you to swap books purchased at airport book store between varies airports around the world so you save and can get books for free

i don’t see what’s wrong with checking bags? i personally am SUCH an overpacked because i get anxiety that i may be in dire need of a specific thing

HEY KRISTEN, THOSE WERE GOOD IDEAS. I LIVE IN THAILAND AND TRAVEL AROUND ASIA. I AM 70 YEARS OLD AND HANDICAPPED. I HAVE FOUND THAT MOST AIRLINES BEND OVER BACKWARDS TO MAKE SURE HANDICAPPED PEOPLE ARE TAKEN CARE OF. I ALSO AM A DIABETIC AND ALWAYS ASK FOR DIABETIC MEALS. IT'S USUALLY THE SAME FOOD THAT IS BEING SERVED IN FIRST CLASS. THANKS FOR ALL OF THE GOOD TIPS. I'LL BE WATCHING YOU CLOSELY. BROCK

Checking in ahead of time is so helpful. I was running late to the gate and they actually waited a few extra minutes for me 😊

❤❤❤❤ As a nervous first time flyer, Im so thankful to have stumbled across your videos!!❤❤❤❤

I’m sorry but I really disagree with many of these tips. Maybe it’s different in the North American domestic economy but as a frequent international traveler, many of these tips make you the traveler people don’t like. 1. Choose the seat you want and stick with it. I am beyond sick of having to argue with strangers, often in a foreign language over the seat that I booked. Time and again I get on the plane only to find someone already sitting in my seat. It’s very simple. Your ticket has a seat number. Sit there. If you have a strong preference about where you sit then book your seat ahead of time. This also significantly delays the boarding process and causes unnecessary confusion. 2. Security generally won’t let you through with a water bottle, whether it’s empty or not. Also, the airlines will still give you that plastic cup with a bit of water in it rather than directly pour the water into your water bottle. It’s a shame and makes me cringe each time at the enormous amount of unnecessary waste, but that’s how it can go. 3. Don’t bring alcohol. Just don’t. It’s also illegal in many countries to even have alcohol, especially in the Middle East. It’s not good for you on a flight anyway, though many airlines still serve it to you for free through the flight, so why bring your own and risk another incident sky high. 4. Again, maybe it’s different in the North American domestic market, but for god sake check your bag. The first bag, and sometimes the second bag is free. Why go through the trouble of finding alternative solutions for things like toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, etc, when you could just bring your favourites with you. It allows you to travel light with just a handbag or small backpack. It’s this ‘no check’ mentality that is causing confusion and delaying to boarding process as people cram the overhead bins with way too many things. In more than 10 years of frequent travel I’ve had my bag list once and I’ve paid for checked luggage 3 times. Each time was worth every penny. Finally, it’s no faster than having checked luggage. Once you get through that nice 30 minutes to 3 hours line at immigration, your bag is sitting there waiting for you. It takes 30 seconds to pick it off the carousel, check the tag to make sure it’s yours, and be on your way. 5. No one likes people who jump the lines. Find the line that matches your description (economy, foreign passports, etc) and follow it. 6. Really try to avoid the use of perfumes and essential oils. It’s inconsiderate of the people around you. Maybe take a small tube and sniff it as needed, but be discreet and put it away ASAP. The bathroom may be a better place for this as there is better ventilation to quickly whisk the scent away. I personally am allergic to commercial perfume and have had some miserable flights where I could barely breathe because of the people around me.

Wow! You gave some awesome Travel Hacks! I have been watching RU-vid Videos for over a month. Yours was the best!

For people who dislike turbulence, the middle of the plane is the smoothest ride.

Im doing a travel credit cards video on my channel so i am VERY interested in which ones you recommend as well!! great video! :)

Looking through my "recommended": every second or third female vlogger with her open mouth in thumbnail... Close it fgs

Am I the only one who thinks she is so so attractive?

Great video, but I'm still trying to figure out how raising the armrest will give you more leg room. =P

Extra Tips: If you aree in the UAE the airport wifi is free! Ask for a special meal so that you get your food first Always come early it's better than being late Dress in layers because airports are sometimes really hot or really cold Did you know you can check in your bags the day/ a few days before your flight this makes it so much easier on the day Make sure you are suitably dressed when you arrive

I'm traveling this summer with a large backpack and then a tiny one for day use. I'm always a little worried about getting past the gate agents since I have been forced to check my large bag before. Definitely gonna try the plastic bag idea!

I'm not trying spoil the fun but. FAA regulations state that “No person may drink any alcoholic beverage aboard an aircraft unless the certificate holder operating the aircraft has served that beverage.”

I had a Patient tell me that taking Claritin the morning before a flight can help with equalization issues. same goes for an afrin nasal spray for immediate relief.

Slippers. I found that swelling occurs while in the air and wearing shoes can get uncomfortable. Oh and an eye mask. Not trying to sound like a diva but when trying to sleep and the person has on the reading light next to you, can make it difficult.

Wonderful real life advise! Thank you!

hi! im curious, i'll be going on a holiday for 2 weeks but it will be winter over there, is there anyway to bring carry on (i usually pack carry on lol), because of the cold winter jackets and thick jumpers

Oooooh No 1 is my take away from this , always get annoyed with going through my apple wallet...and the oatmeal! So easy to watch and listen to you...love the sound of laid back experience :)

You’re putting out great content lately....these hacks and the solo travel tips are terrific. Keep at it and you’ll be over 200k subs in a flash.

When I fly it's nice to give chocolates to the flight attendants. They love it and they offered free drinks to me 😍

And water from airplane tank is not advisable to drink for coffee, tea or drinking water, use bottled water.

GoGo is just awful. It never seems to work right.

The isle armrest! I try to tell everybody this on the flight. It helps to just get in and out of the Seats. I discovered this a couple years ago when I was bored. Sometimes it's a lever toward the back of the armrest. This is especially helpful when traveling with kids and all the extra bags. Great video!

Thank you dear. Wil use some of this next week when im travelling :)

Thank you! Great tips. If you are still in California, maybe do a video with Ask Sebby as a guest. If you like collaborations. He can help with travel hacking because thats his main channel. Plus I think he and his gf are just cool.

travel with an entire library with ebooks on phone , not much different than a paperback except the back lighting is easier on the eyes.

Opening your own alcohol on a plane is illegal. You can be arrested for that.

The pillow case hack was mind blowing😨😨

Great Tips. As a frequent business traveller myself, these are really useful and I can vouch for them. Sure your experience and tips will help others. Thanks, Super Liked & Subscribed. Lots of Love from India. -Maha.

When flights are over subscribed for carry on luggage you sometimes are forced to volunteer your carry on luggage into the hold. Yet if you have a backpack they don’t ask you. Bring a back pack as your carry on where possible ☺️

Hey kristen!! so we're off to Toronto tomorrow. this is a big test... I've convinced my wife (or so I think i have..) to go for a week using carry on only!!! The test is this.. If we can make it work for Toronto, we will go to Paris and San Sebastian in September "COO"!! (Carry on only) wish us luck!

I do the re-usable water bottle and I like the instant oatmeal trick, but you should re-think the idea of using water from the plane's on board tanks. Those tanks are rarely cleaned and can get nasty.