US Customs and Border Protection website.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\nAll it takes to avoid cancellations fees is to make a couple phone calls. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n36. Never Pay For A Cancellation Fee<\/span><\/h2>\nIf you call and cancel a flight the night before you are supposed to go on vacation, you will have to pay an expensive fee. But if you call to reschedule to a week or two ahead of time, they will let you do this without any hassle. So, the next day, you can call and cancel that flight without paying for the last-minute cancellation fee. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\nYou can download movies from Netflix directly to your iPad. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n35. Download Movies From Netflix<\/span><\/h2>\nIf you have an iPad or a laptop with Windows 10, you can download movies and TV show episodes from the Netflix app directly on your device. This way, you can watch your favorite content without having to use the WiFi or data. Of course, this is limited to how much hard drive space you have available. Be sure to delete older videos that you don’t need before you go, so that you can stock up on free in-flight entertainment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\nRemember to drink water and stay hydrated. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n34. Remember To Stay Hydrated<\/span><\/h2>\nEven if you don’t like drinking water, make sure you stay hydrated during your journey. Drink a glass of water before you leave home, and ask your flight attendant for water, instead of something dehydrating like soda or coffee. This will help you feel much better.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\nPockets are very helpful when you’re traveling. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n33. Make Sure you Have Pockets<\/span><\/h2>\nThere will be so many times where you need your hands free during the check-in process. You will also be giving your luggage away. By wearing a coat or jeans that have pockets, you have a place to put your phone, wallet, passport, etc. So don’t forget to wear appropriate clothing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\nYou may want to skip ordering ice on an airplane. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n32. No ice, Please.<\/span><\/h2>\nEven if you like freezing cold drinks, you should probably skip on getting ice when you are on a plane. This is for two reasons. First, you will get more beverage for the money you are paying. Secondly, you really can’t trust how clean those ice cubes are, since they have been sitting in the airplane for so long.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\nThe bar at the Minneapolis airport. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n31. Try To Avoid Drinking Alcohol<\/span><\/h2>\nIf you can get free drinks in the airport lounge or on a first class seat, it’s almost impossible to say “no” to booze. However, if you really want to make sure you can avoid jet lag, it’s best to stay sober during your flight.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\nMost people go right. So you should go left. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n30. Go to the Left<\/span><\/h2>\nThe vast majority of people are right-handed. This matters, because in most cases, people tend to veer to the right, if they have the option to go either direction. So, make sure you check to your left, and go there first, because you are far less likely to run into crowds. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\nRemove your batteries before you fly. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n29. Remove Your Batteries<\/span><\/h2>\nIf something starts vibrating or making noise inside of your luggage, that can be a very embarrassing experience. By leaving your batteries in your items, it could also drain the power if something accidently gets switched on. If you want to avoid this problem, just get a little plastic sandwich bag, and hold your batteries separately. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\nAirplane blankets may have germs left over from other customers. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n28. Skip the Blankets<\/span><\/h2>\nAirplane blankets will get washed, but sometimes, they may have been used by someone else before going to you. This means that there might be tons of someone else’s germs. Instead of asking for a blanket, try to bring a hoodie or wear layered clothing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\nIf you want to avoid burping and farting on a plane, stay away from carbonated beverages. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n27. Skip The Carbonation <\/span><\/h2>\nDrinking soda or any other carbonated beverage can lead to becoming gassy. No one wants to sit next to someone who is farting the whole flight! It could also potentially give you a stomach ache once you’re up in the air. So, if you have a history of stomach issues, it’s best to skip bubbly beverages.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\nLook for the “lost and found” sign if you are missing anything at the airport. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n26. Check the Lost and Found<\/span><\/h2>\nIf you have lost something in the airport, quickly go to the Lost and Found. Items are being periodically brought there for their original owners to find. As an added bonus, most airports have a policy that if something is not claimed within 90 days, it’s free to take. So if you forgot to bring a phone charger, the Lost and Found will most likely have one for you to take.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\nIf you want to be comfortable on a plane, wear sweat pants. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n25. Pick a Comfortable Travel Outfit<\/span><\/h2>\nYears ago, people loved to dress up in their Sunday best when they went on a flight. Today, it’s more about feeling comfortable. Some people even go as far as to wear pajamas on the plane. If you can’t do that, you should at least wear sweatpants, yoga pants, or anything else that you feel comfortable in.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\nIf you have a lot of bags, you probably need a cart to help you. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n24. Snag Rogue Luggage Carts<\/span><\/h2>\nIf costs a couple dollars to rent a luggage cart. They try to create a built-in incentive to return the cart yourself, because you can get your money back. However, plenty of people are in a hurry, or too lazy to return the cart. So, if you want to save some money, find a rogue empty cart and use it yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\nYou may want to bring a travel-sized hand sanitizer with you. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n23. Bring Hand Sanitizer <\/span><\/h2>\nSo many people get sick when they go on an airplane. This is because you are touching things all day long that hundreds of other people have touched. If there is a work trip, or people have booked a vacation months ahead of time, they are still going, even if they have some kind of contagious illness. If you want to make sure you kill the germs on your hands, pack that hand sanitizer! Also make sure to bring wipes, so that you can clean your arm rest, trays, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\nYou probably don’t want to sit in the middle. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n22. Avoid the Middle Seat<\/span><\/h2>\nNo one likes being in the middle seat. But if you don’t make sure to specifically book an aisle or window seat, you are likely to be stuck in-between two other passengers. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\nBring an empty water bottle with you if you want to save a few dollars. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n21. Bring An Empty Bottle<\/span><\/h2>\nYou cannot bring water bottles through security. Even if you freeze the bottle, some TSA agents will still deny you. There are usually water fountains throughout the airport, so you can actually bring an empty bottle with you to fill it up for free once you get inside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\nAsk your flight attendant for the entire can of soda. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n20. Ask For The Soda Can<\/span><\/h2>\nWhen you are on a flight, attendants usually give you a little plastic cup and pour you some soda. However, there are a lot of times when there is leftover liquid inside the can. If you want more for your money, ask if you can just take the can as-is. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\nIf you find an empty gate, you can get the peace and quiet for free. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n19. Find an Empty Gate<\/span><\/h2>\nEarlier in this list, we recommended paying for a lounge. However, if you are on a tight budget, a great alternative is to find a gate that is totally empty. This is especially great if you have a long layover. There is no requirement for you to wait at the gate that is directly in front of your flight. As long as you can hear the announcements, you’ll be fine. This is great for getting some peace and quiet, strong wifi, and empty plugs to charge your devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\nRemember to switch your phone to airplane mode. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n18. Don’t Forget To Switch on Airplane Mode<\/span><\/h2>\nWhen you go on a long flight, it is actually important to switch on “airplane mode”. This will help extend your battery life much longer, because your phone will not be constantly searching for service that does not exist. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\nA bright yellow suitcase is an example of buying a unique bag. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n17. Buy Unique Luggage or Tags<\/span><\/h2>\nMany people have silver or black luggage, so when it’s time to claim your bag. If you want to make it easy to find your bag, try to pick luggage that is unique. Either choose a gaudy pattern, place bumper stickers all over, or at least find a luggage tag that will stand out from the crowd.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\nUse plastic bags to organize your small objects. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n16. Pack Ziplock Bags<\/span><\/h2>\nIf you want to keep your luggage more organized, try using ziplock bags to separate your toiletries, cords, and any other small items that might slide around inside your luggage. This also comes in handy, because you never know when you might need a bag for some reason.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\nIt’s good to download the map of an unfamiliar airport. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n15. Download an Airport Map<\/span><\/h2>\nIt’s easy to get lost when you go to a new airport. Instead of wandering around aimlessly and potentially missing your flight, download a map of the airport online. This way, you can find your gate easily without asking employees for help. <\/span><\/p>\n