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All of the tips you offered were spot on! I’ve traveled a lot for many years not only as a passenger, but also as a Flight Attendant. The best tip was definitely respecting the airline employees. I have been upgraded several times at no charge for just being kind to the ground agents as a paying customer not as an employee during major airport issues or delays.
Albert Latham - agree with you. Not many things worse than being at an airport for hours and having to tolerate noise, confusion, crowds, bad food/coffee and seating (if you find it in some airports). Please Dan, this is a great suggestion for those who are not highly frequent flyers but value a relaxing, calm start to a holiday and/or flight experience.
Just a note: free food may not be good food. Example: United Airlines lounges at Dulles (IAD) and Los Angeles (LAX) have horrible food, not even any bottled water! ( The LAX lounge had free M&Ms. LOL.) Also, even in United domestic 1st class on U.S. flights, the food can be horrible. So I try to buy something decent in the airport before flying United.
@@NonstopDan Could I enter a lounge if I just travelled on a economy ticket on say, QANTAS and I was signed up with their Qantasclub? I have like little to no points on it and I'm still on the basic tier of their memembership. It'd feel wrong as a simpleton peasant like me to enter a lounge if I didn't have the right credentials.
Seriously, who else thinks flight attendants should be paid for every second they spend in uniform? By the way, that's got to be one of the smoothest segways into an ad I've ever seen.
Somin Kim i think they should definitely be paid more, one of the flight attendants i watch only get paid when the airplane door is shut. So when boarding she isn’t being paid.
They should be paid from the first second they enter the airport till the end of their day's duty... every job is like that, I never understood why people of the sky are paid only for a part of the time they work for the company.
Other mistakes: 1. Not dressing comfortably 2. Not loading up your own entertainment - Netflix and Prime downloads on tablet 3. Not having a printed boarding pass 4. Checking a bad unless you absolutely have to 5. Not checking seat guru
@@nicoth.412 I flew on ANA from LAX going to Tokyo and they have an app with a mobile boarding pass, but when I tried to board, they wanted a printed ticket... which luckily I had. No idea why even bother having an app that has a mobile boarding pass if they're not going to accept it.
When I fly I always bring a spare change of clothes, as you never know what might happen to your luggage, a flight delay, etc. It's come in handy on many flights. I keep a small toiletry kit with small towel, toothbrush/toothpaste, lotion, hydration tablets, and a small liquid soap bottle.
Agreed, I make my own amenity kit for long-haul with hand lotion, lipbalm, hand sanitiser, contact lens fluid, and beard balm or oil (due to very dry air onboard which turns my 25 cm long beard into steel wool...)
Alan Au omg yes. I have high blood pressure problem. It's mostly in control but just shot up once mid flight and I didn't have my meds in my carry-on bag. The whole flight was just was difficult. I was drinking water and talking walks all the time I could.
With people smuggling drugs and ruining everyone else's travel, I recommend that you keep your medication in it's original container with your name and all from the pharmacy. I've had to carry medication recently when traveling overseas and I kept my medication in the original containers.
@Bioluv193 I think that is actually recommended. I think some airlines like you to provide a doctors note proving you are actually on the meds you have.
As always, great video. The one thing you did not address was in your carry-on always remember your medication, and be sure you keep them in their original bottles with the prescription name and the doctor as well printed on the bottle. In some countries, this can save you all kinds on hassles.
Preach to #1! I work at the Prague airport as a checkin agent and I deal with angry passengers on a daily basis, and let me tell you, it’s not the nicest feeling. So please before you start taking it out on us realize it’s not our fault, we are even more frustrated than you because we feel the pressure to work fast. Trust me when I tell you we try to get the plane to take off as soon as possible. Thanks 😊😂
Exactly! I also work as a check in agent and some people seem to think that we do everything we can just to make their day worse or something. I can't speak for every check in agent but when passengers a nice to me, especially when things don't go as planned, I am definitely more likely to go out of my way to help them with whatever problem they have!
I find that I always use a (school) backpack when travelling. Because unless there are breakables in there, they tend to squash to fit the space, and even a decent size fits as a personal item. And from experience if you book a special meal make sure you have enough food for the flight (but commercially made) to cover you in case your meal request disappears in cyberspace.
Wowza! You get there 15-30 minutes before your flight? Don’t do that in the USA. You they always overbook and use that window to reassign your seat to waitlisted passengers. Been there, done that! "I’m sorry sir, let me see when the next flight is..." But I have a reservation. "Had dear, had. You’re late, your seat was given to a passenger who was not late." 😡🤯🤬
Channeling your inner Ellen DeGeneres is no longer considered a calm, happy, sweet demeanor 😹 it's funny how things will change over a year. Great advice! Love your videos! ♥️
A few years ago I went to check in some overweight baggage in Dubai. The person behind the counter looked very ill and I enquired and offered to get a drink. It turned out she was unwell and she was so moved by my concern that she put my bag through without any extra charges. That was the high point of a very long journey home.
You don’t even necessarily need a membership or creditcard to get into a lounge. There’s an app called Loungebuddy which shows you the lounges you can get into for between $20-$50 in every airport. I never really have long layovers but I can imagine spending that $50 for a comfortable place to sit and food and drinks actually saves you money on, say, a 6-hour layover. A sandwich and a bottle of soda can easily set you back $15 in an airport, so if your layover is long enough it can easily save you some money and a lot of back aches! Thanks for sharing so much btw Dan! I don’t fly all that often but when I do, accounts like yours make sure I’m just fully prepped and have nothing to worry about during my trip!
Thank you!! Not only are we not getting paid but our rest is affected... please understand we may not be able to share in your experience but we FEEL it. .... and upon finding out we aren't being paid, DO NOT say "Well you should get that changed.." that's like me telling you "Well you should buy your own plane.." not very helpful eh? If you're kind and don't throw your anger at us, we'll be even kinder to you.
Lounge access is very important I have experience that food offered by some airlines are really bad or they don't offer food if you have a late late night flight Sometime you count time to reach the airport and if you have to report 3 hrs prior to departure so you have to take an early dinner or no dinner so it's better to eat in lounge Same goes when you are in transit With priority pass u pay $27 Food offered on some lounge like in Dubai is fantastic To add unlimited WiFi access So most important is lounge access
Great Tips, When I fly I always try to check in online as soon as possible. My main carrier is with Southwest and it is imparitive that you book the minute you can check in. They're is of course Early Bird Check in which allows you to Check in most earlier than the usual passengers, however when you go to book your flight it costs extra to do this, so I do mine the day of and I"m usually between A1 to A5 every time. Thanks Dan! :)
Excellent as always, Dan. I completely agree, particularly with #1 and #5. I've had delayed or cancelled flights more often than I'd like, and being kind and courteous to the ground staff has generally helped my getting booked in a good hotel, rebooked on another flight, food vouchers, etc. Then, following on from that, having a change of clothes and a small travel toiletries kit (e.g., deodorant, shaving kit, toothbrush, etc.) makes everything easier if you are required to stay overnight. Keep up the good work!
“Terminally delightful,” LOL, I love it! I’m ALWAYS super early to the airport. I’ve had too many times where I showed up and was opted out of TSApre (I have Global Entry) and the regular line was a mile long. I’m usually checking in 2 hours before departure time. Haven’t missed a flight yet due to my own error. Another good one, Dan.
I once nearly showed up 24 hours before my flight. I am dyspraxic and can get confused and mix things up. I phoned up the person I was going to be staying with and said 'see you tomorrow' and was told my flight was in two days time.
Mistake 1. Airlines need to learn to communicate early and clearly and have a decision maker available to support the customers, when things go wrong. Mistake 5. My cabin bag includes, shirt, trousers, undies, socks, book, noise canceling headphones, passport/travel doc folder.
Additional to the flight mistake. It’s not right to drinking a lot water. The right way is drink water frequently but just few sips every time. It actually would come out a large amount of water you drank at the end.
I remember when I entered the escape lounge at London Stansted for an early 7am flight. Staff member "what is the airport like sir ?" . My response "like a refugee camp, people sprawled everywhere, lying on the floor, chairs everywhere" . At which point she and the other person entering the lounge laughed their asses off. Ahhh lounge life!!
On delays and cancellations: What I do is take a seat in the boarding area and wait while all the crazies gather around the counter. Once they are gone, I walk up very calmly and tell the agent I am sorry they had to go through all of that. I give them my ticket and we have polite small talk while they figure out what to do with me. (Hint: if there is a kiosk open that sells chocolates or cookies I will use my waiting time to buy a box for the agent) Even without the gift, I have been upgraded every single time by simply being a breath of fresh air for the agent. Being polite goes a long way.
The best arguement for taking a light change of clothing in your carry-on is the Ron Howard experience. Howard is the well-known director and actor. Howard and family were on a flight to New Zealand; his infant did projectile vomiting on his shirt. He cleaned up ok in restroom as best as he could. But it was 12 hours more to NZ, and all his clean shirts were in luggage packed in the hold of the plane. That's why you have a t-shirt in carry-on. Unless you like smelling like vomit, and love the shunning from other passengers. 😘
I'd say a good tip for airlines, lounge access is a cheap perk for irritated passengers who've missed a connection due to delay. We're tired of being in a crowded, brightly lit space for hours, many of us just want somewhere calm and quiet to rest for a few hours until the next flight. It'll probably soothe a lot of tension.
Lip balm, ear plugs, eye shades. Toothbrush - brushing your teeth is good way to signal to your body you’re going to go to sleep. Hairbrush, moisturiser for hands and face. If I’m flying business and there’s no complimentary PJs I bring my own. Changing clothes again helps to signal to the body it’s time to sleep when you’re out of your normal time zone and environment. Essential prescription meds if you have them. NEVER put them in the hold. Bring painkillers and if in economy sleeping tablets are a Godsend. I know lots of people say it’s bad in case of an emergency. So make your own choices. A book. Rarely do I have the luxury of reading for pleasure. A long flight is an ideal place to read that booker prize winner you’ve been promising to read all year.
I’d appreciate if you would do a video about interacting with a gate agent when your connecting flight is suspiciously delayed, that is when it seems to be inconvenient to the airline (not enough passengers to make it profitable). I’m a pleasant, patient guy, but at times I’ve had to reluctantly pay hardball and make people do their jobs. I hate doing this. However, I will NOT be a doormat!!
I think it's important to know your rights and push for them if needed. If the gate agent or customer service rep refuses to do something that's in the T&C or even a legal requirement, you need to be polite but firm about it, remind them of the rules, but assume ignorance before malice, airline staff do forget things from time to time. If they still push back, well that's when you need to channel your inner Karen and ask for the manager.
I love how there are so many sexual references like the 'protection', the food and drink with the eggplant and drops, him saying 'down there', and how he writes 'or you get dirty onboard for some reason'.
I too am only just on time to the airport/gate/etc. but do check in online ASAP (as soon as my app tells me to do so, typically 24 hours in advance) and NOW after watching this video, I’m glad I do 😆 Thanks for another useful, and humorous video!
Ohhhh the upload finally happened!!! Yay!!! One more thing to NOT put into your suitcase: MEDS! If your suitcase gets lost or delayed, you are really in trouble without your meds.
Always put your destination adress on label on case always put your home adress inside case as a lot get lost in transit. Always carry your medication in hand luggage👩✈️🇬🇧🍀👨✈️🇺🇸
Also for #5: Bring your medications in your carry-on! And: Pro tip for those who use a CPAP machine - you can bring your CPAP onboard with you and it doesn't count as a carry-on item since it is a medical device. Just remember to let the airline know when you make your reservation that you'll be bringing it, get a tag for it that says "medical device", and understand that unless you have a backup battery, you most likely will not be able to use it on the plane.
Aaaaahhhh.... Daniel. Wonderful travel tips, and the honesty that you don't always conform to such. Did chuckle at your reference to the Expiration Date of "2024" for a desert. Should give many a moment of pause to consider what they are stuffing into their mouths. By the way, those sugary drinks which many consume so much of on a flight, and sugary snacks, only make you thirstier. Ever wonder why you seem thirsty after a Coke, and such? Its not by chance that this occurs. Hmmmmm..... how does one create the need for another Coke (or similar) drink???? Too much coffee or tea will tend to dehydrate you as well. Bravo on your comment about flight attendants, ticket counter reps, etc. The more human we are with them, the better we treat them overall, the better for everyone. I've had the experience that comes with being understanding and kind to these folks. It not their fault that there are delays, and such. They're right in there with the rest of the PAX. Cheers.....
In most cases, apart from an airline hub, the ground handling staff is not even from the airline, but from a ground handling cooperation such a Swissport. They mostly have very basic authority on the airplane/airline.
Here am I on the first day if an Italian holiday and I’m laughing at some of your channel. You should have been an actor great stuff indeed buona Giornata
alex Gilmour No one makes me laugh like this guy who needs a therapist with his regular fun days on you tube the best you tuber and I’m quite fussy✈️🇬🇧🍀🇺🇸👩✈️👨✈️💓
Thank you for so many great videos and tips! I started to travel frequently between the US and EU, and you have made my trips much easier and enjoyable. Please keep it going!!
It's extremely important to pack your prescriptions/medications in your carry on. If you don't have your meds, you may be unable to obtain them in a country other than your own. Also pack an over the counter medicine kit, e.g., ibuprofen, ant-diarrhea pill, dental floss, bandages. Pens and a small pad of paper are good to pack.
just to add to things you should bring on your carry on... I would suggest a lotion, chapstick and a small travel size Vicks Vaporub~ invariably, in the middle of a long haul flight, if your nose gets itchy or stuffed.. while it may not get rid of it entirely, it does provide a lot of comfort and relief! Safe travels!
Great edutaining video, Dan. PS In the US, I make sure to arrive extra early. Ever since 9 11, you never know how long the security line may take. 2 hours? 1/2 hour? I'm just not a fan of Flight Russian Roulette.
I flew Nice to Rome recently with Air Italia. The flight was delayed due to lazy check in and I had my baby getting more upset by the minute. Everyone was aggravated but we were so polite and friendly to the crew understanding it wasn’t their fault. However the crew were equally aggravated and took it out on the passengers. They couldn’t even be bothered with the safety instructions and allowed people to take off with reclined seats. Not one smile came from them and food was pretty much thrown at us. Every time I fly with Air Italia it gets worse.
As an ex crewmember, I would say don't forget to keep your passport, wallet and phone about your person (ie, on you) and keep your shoes on for take off and landing. You never know when you are going to have to exit the aircraft in a hurry.
I rarely pack clothes in my carry on. I don’t care too much about over packing in my suitcase or my hand luggage. I often pack tons of entertainment and don’t use it all. Better to be prepared than bored.
Make sure you use a suitcase/bag that is adequately sized for your luggage - especially when flying low-cost airlines that have lower weight/size limits on checked or carry-on bags. I flew Spirit for the first time for a 2-week vacation, so obviously I wanted to bring a lot of clothes - however the weight limit was 40lbs for checked bags as opposed to the usual 50lb limit that Delta, American, and United all have. My suitcase is huge and therefore took up a lot of weight on its own. I could barely fill my suitcase halfway before hitting 40lbs. If you're ever in a similar situation where you're either taking a lot of luggage or flying with a low-cost carrier, make sure that you not only check their weight/dimension limits, but also ensure that your suitcase is JUST big enough for everything so it doesn't weigh any more than it needs to.
I always try to drink some rehydrate (electrolytes) when flying even if it's a short flight, I feel it makes me feel so much better when I land and doesn't make me get up and go to the bathroom several times during the flight.