A few things, some repeated ones from below others new
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1. Create a travel go bag with a charger and cables you need for charging your electronics. Each traveler should have one. 2. Packing cubes. 3. The US 120V plugs on planes suck so take advantage of the fact that they’re universal ports and use a travel plug converter to charge on planes. Anker has a slim one with 2 USB C charging ports. 4. Pick a preferred airline that works for you and get their credit card to increase upgrade likelihood, improve award ticket availability, and reduce your baggage fees. Stick with the same airline or alliance to maximize your points and improve your experience due to loyalty. 5. Think about a cards and points strategy that aligns with your preferred airline. For example Amex is the only one that transfers directly to Delta but others transfer to Virgin and AF/KLM which can book delta flights often for fewer points. 6. I prefer to go to the airport early and avoid the stress of potentially missing a flight. Lounge access makes that much nicer. Consider a card with priority pass or an airline card that gives you access to their lounge if you travel regularly. 7. AirTag your bags. I use Elevation Labs’ AirTag holders to fix them on my bags. 8. If you travel a lot get good luggage. I have Briggs and Riley. The TravelPro Platinum line recommended below is also pretty good. 9. Don’t be afraid to check bags. I have checked bags on every single flight for probably two decades and I fly a lot for somebody who’s not a consultant. In that time I think they’ve lost my bags one time. Checking bags substantially reduces stress at the airport. 10. Consider a membership to a site like Thrifty Traveler. I’m sure I’ll think of more.
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Favorite travel tips/tricks/hacks? - PapaDels November 5, 2026, 10:35:21
- Airline loyalty - snipes824 Yesterday, 10:09:01
- leave the kids at home* - lcubed Yesterday, 09:39:01
- If you’re driving somewhere and have the room, use totes… - haighter Yesterday, 09:07:46
- A few things, some repeated ones from below others new - ATL November 5, 2026, 18:50:42
- Anybody had any luck using AI to find low airfares? - DT November 5, 2026, 13:01:07
- i don't know how the prices are now, but if you travel a lot, the travelpro platinum elite line is - torinese November 5, 2026, 12:35:17
- I’ll put this here. Spring break travel prices are bonkers - CWR10 November 5, 2026, 11:30:44
- Don't marry mrs. Effin...she's a horrible overpacker. - EffinIllini November 5, 2026, 11:29:58
- Backpack or small bag with trolley sleeve for secure stacking on your luggage* - CWR10 November 5, 2026, 11:27:03
- I tend to find the lowest flight prices on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. And if you are - BradUnderwoodforprez November 5, 2026, 11:11:52
- Get Global Entry or TSA Precheck if you don’t already have it. It makes the security process - Waka November 5, 2026, 11:04:18
- You can get away with a lot of contraband if you pack a giant dildo on top. * - doubledown November 5, 2026, 11:03:32
- keep a separate set of cables/adapters in whatever personal bag you take - IlliniSax05 November 5, 2026, 11:03:15
- AirTag luggage; vacuum pack clothing; bring disposable slippers; most importantly - bbonb November 5, 2026, 11:01:55
- Packing cubes. * - doubledown November 5, 2026, 11:01:49
- take laundry bag from hotel room - Poldark November 5, 2026, 10:54:35
- Get to the airport early and then you can relax post-security while awaiting your flight* - bjl63 November 5, 2026, 10:53:05
- pack less* - torinese November 5, 2026, 10:37:34
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