4 Airport Habits I Should Have Learned Sooner

I don’t know why it took me so long to learn these things. It could be because I was used to traveling a certain way with my parents, or maybe my stubborn streak got in the way. Whatever it was, I’m hoping that these simple things will help you find your way around the world a bit more easily, and a bit more comfortably.

#1: Pack A Yellow Bag or Pack Your Purse Right

When you’re on a long haul flight, pack yourself a yellow bag, and put it inside your carry on. Inside this yellow bag put everything you’re going to want immediate and easy access to during your flight. For example, in my yellow bag I put my phone charger, hand sanitizer, napkins, a pen, emergency pills and pads, a book, and my purse (which is too small to fit all that stuff). When I get onto the plane I take my yellow bag out and put it immediately into the pocket of the seat in front of me. I then stow my carry on backpack in the overhead bins, and sit myself down. More leg room, less hassle, and while everyone else struggles to get themselves settled I’m already in my seat watching Queer Eye. Can you believe!?

#2: Get Colourful Luggage

A lot of people have black or dark red bags, and every person who owns those has to run alongside a hopefully uncrowded luggage carousel, trying their best to read the tag as they go. Do yourself a favour, get colourful, unique, easy to spot luggage. If you already have your luggage, get a colourful, unique tag, or tie a piece of ribbon around the handles.

#3: Get an Aisle Seat for Your Flight

It’s easier for you to stretch out, and to access the bathroom. You are exempt from this rule if you are either A) a first time flyer, because looking out the window is fun, B) desperate to look out said window, or C) on a flight two hours or less in length.

#4: Get Comfortable

I don’t know if this is a real thing, but I’ve heard in South Korea they have what’s called airport fashion. Women will bust out their best outfits to fly, heels and all! It’s madness! Ditch the makeup for the day, throw on some yoga pants, a t-shirt and a big puffy sweater. Nobody really cares what you look like, they’re too busy worrying about their flight.

Are there any travel habits that you look back on and think “Why didn’t I do that sooner!?” Let me know in the comments below!