{"id":722,"date":"2015-10-09T18:08:43","date_gmt":"2015-10-09T18:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hotelsbyday.com\/blog\/?p=722"},"modified":"2015-10-09T18:08:43","modified_gmt":"2015-10-09T18:08:43","slug":"4-airport-travel-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hotelsbyday.com\/blog\/4-airport-travel-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Airport Travel Hacks: Get In, Get Out, Stay Happy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s the night before a big trip and you\u2019re wide-eyed looking at the ceiling. Excited thoughts of excursions and serious relaxation aside, you\u2019re stressing about the actual \u201cgetting there\u201d part. You run through the packing list in your head, hoping you didn\u2019t miss anything, but then you worry you might have over-packed. You worry about the weight and whether it\u2019ll be heavier than the airline\u2019s limit. You hope you don\u2019t hold up the security line trying to fish out your laptop.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t sweat it. These are normal thoughts. When people travel, they tend to experience heightened levels of stress and anxiety. But that doesn\u2019t need to be the case. Regular travelers get their calm attitude because they know what they\u2019re doing. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelsbyday.com\/en\">HotelsByDay<\/a>, we know being well prepared can make a trip such a better experience.<\/p>\n<p>So, we\u2019ve put together four airport travel tips to make sure you get in and out of the airport as easily as possible.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Bring Your Own Medicine Kit<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Traveling, as fun as it is, can also bring unforeseen events. Keeping a small safety kit packed in your carry-on can be the difference of a nightmarish day spent traveling or a tolerable one. You&#8217;ll obviously want to pack any prescriptions medicines you\u2019re taking, but also grab the Advil, Neosporin, bandages, wipes and anything else that might come in handy.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, these things might be available along the way, but why take the chance or suffer the inconvenience of finding them? Bringing along the essentials guarantees reduces the chance that surprises interrupt your trip.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Dress Conveniently <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve all seen the airport pros, the frequent flyers swiftly maneuvering their way through the concourse pulling a small, wheeled carry-on, passing through security in a flash with a simple slip-off, and on, of the shoe. They\u2019ve stuffed any belts they\u2019ll need in their checked bag and emptied their pockets ahead of time. This is the airport traveler who\u2019ll have a stress-free airport experience. This could be you. Dress comfortably for the plane, with as few laces and buttons as possible for security. It\u2019s a simple way to make your trip more comfortable and enjoyable.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Bring a Portable Charger<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Nothing\u2019s worse than having to hover around the filled-to-capacity airport charging stations waiting for a plug to open up, or awkwardly sitting on the floor while you wait for your phone to charge at the only available outlet in the corner. Bringing a portable USB charger will eliminate the headache. The best part? The charger is useful after you arrive as well. When you\u2019re on the go, using your nav and taking photos, you\u2019re going to burn through your battery pretty quickly and your portable charge stick is going to be a lifesaver.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Pack with Purpose<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Okay, so maybe this one isn\u2019t as much of a hack as it is some stress-saving sense. But if there\u2019s anything you can do well ahead of your trip, it\u2019s packing. Let\u2019s start with the carry-on. Your carry-on should always contain your toiletries. Just make sure to group all liquid, aerosol, gel, or paste toiletries in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsa.gov\/traveler-information\/3-1-1-liquids-rule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">one clear plastic bag together<\/a>, and limit each item to 3 or so ounces, otherwise you\u2019ll lose them. Your carry-on should also hold your pajamas or bedtime clothes. This way if your bag gets lost or your flight delayed, you have everything you need to rest comfortably.<\/p>\n<p>For your larger checked bags, planning your outfits ahead of time and packing them accordingly can save you from digging around your suitcase trying to find that one elusive item. Roll your outfit into a compact capsule from top to bottom for easy access at your destination. It might sound silly but people swear by it.<\/p>\n<p>Take a plastic bag or two for dirty clothes on your way back. If you\u2019re feeling extra organized, you can throw a dryer sheet in there for good measure.<\/p>\n<p>During your travels, you may find you only need a room for part of the day\u2014perhaps on a long layover or due to early arrival time. In that case, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/hotelsbyday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">book a hotel room for the day<\/a><\/strong> and don&#8217;t look back.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelsbyday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-d\u2019e\u0301cran-2017-10-13-a\u0300-15.47.22-4.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6961  alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotelsbyday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-d\u2019e\u0301cran-2017-10-13-a\u0300-15.47.22-4-1024x168.png\" alt=\"-\" width=\"922\" height=\"151\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s the night before a big trip and you\u2019re wide-eyed looking at the ceiling. Excited thoughts of excursions and serious relaxation aside, you\u2019re stressing about the actual \u201cgetting there\u201d part. You run through the packing list in your head, hoping you didn\u2019t miss anything, but then you worry you might have over-packed. 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