Appeared as "100 Ways to Travel Better" in T+L Magazine
Endless security lines, jet lag, and middle seats don't have to be
necessary evils of flying—not if you follow T+L's best tips for smoother
air travel.
Consider that security line: TSA's PreCheck expedited program will be
in 100 domestic airports by the end of 2013, and there are three ways
to join.
As for jet lag, your strategy should be to get on the right schedule
while in transit, with some help from Stopjetlag.com. The site tailors a
personalized hour-by-hour schedule for meals, rest time, and even sun
exposure based on your itinerary.
Timing is also key when it comes to avoiding the middle. Ask for a
new seat 24 hours before your flight; that's when airlines start
upgrading their elite fliers, opening up the "preferred" seats in
economy that were initially been assigned to those travelers.
Perhaps the ultimate air travel dilemma is when to buy your ticket in
the first place. We asked Kayak.com to crunch the numbers to reveal
when the average fares from the U.S. are at their lowest. Daydreaming
about a Caribbean getaway? Procrastinators will be rewarded with an
average low of $482 just one to two weeks out.
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