24 Secret Flying Hacks You Didn’t Know You Needed

Today I'm sharing all my favorite tips and tricks that really look like travel cheat codes when it comes to

flying

and traveling by plane. I promise there is at least one thing in this video that you haven't heard before. I have a ton of random but very useful Tips, from booking your flight to packing your bags, traveling with carry-on luggage, getting through airport security quickly, and how to be more comfortable in economy seats. Let's start with the most important websites you should use to book your flights. First, we have Google flights. If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, Google's flight explorer feature shows you the cheapest airfare in the world.

If you're searching for a destination, you can also set up price alerts to be notified when the price changes. A great tool to show you the cheapest dates to travel, as well as whether prices are currently high or low based on the flights you want to book, but an even better way to do it and save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on flights is setting cheap fair alerts with fair drop so this is an app and sends you notifications when flights drop in price from your home airport instead of searching and searching for flight deals on the internet it's basically like you have your own assistant staff doing it. for you, but my favorite part of the show is the business class flight deals, like this recent deal for business class seats to Edinburgh, which normally cost over $5,000 from my home airport, it was $28 $100, so a savings of over $2,000 on this Flight, if you're interested in seeing Fair Drop and how it works, I have a link in the description of this video.

Next is Rome. travel Rome makes credit card rewards simple, helping you find the best redemptions for your credit card points and airline miles. All you have to do is enter your origin and destination airports, as well as your travel date, and the search engine will show you how many points. It will cost to fly through the different loyalty programs, so in this example I have that you can fly from Las Vegas to New York City for $560 and 20,500 points, while it is very possible to fly business class with points only. credit card, not everyone wants to rack up credit card debt or has the necessary credit score to apply for a premium credit card and depending on your country of origin, you may have limited options, for example, as a Canadian, I don't have access to as many travel rewards programs and credit cards as my American friends, so I wrote a guide on how to score cheap business class airfare like a pro without having to rack up credit card points.

If you're interested in this, check out my blog post that I linked in the video description. The following website is flight connections, this website shows all non-stop flights from each airport to help you plan a long distance trip, so if you need to find the best route to get somewhere with the least amount of connections, this website will help you do it. I also love using Flight Aware, this website provides accurate real-time flight tracking. It will usually show if your flight is canceled or delayed before your airline sends you a notification. If you are a nervous traveler, especially if it is due to turbulence, then you should check. on tu.com this website gives you a turbulence forecast for your flight, this is how it works, you can check up to 36 hours before your flight, you enter your departure and arrival points to find your flight, so for example , I have from Toronto to Cancun and as you can see here it says we can expect bouts of modern turbulence but a smooth flight; otherwise it also shows you during the flight time when you can expect turbulence to appear as another example we have from Las Vegas to New York and it shows just some light turbulence and overall smooth flight now use your discretion to Some people, this might cause you a little extra anxiety

know

ing that turbulence could be coming your way, but if you don't like surprises, this could definitely help you out.

Easy, let's move on to airport security tip tip number one, pass your belongings through the scanner in the order you need them so they can be repacked easily, for example, ship your backpack first so when your items come out you can just put them right in your bag, tip number two, if you have a laptop or a valuable electronic device, place it in the middle or in the second container, so, for example, I sandwich my valuables between my personal item that goes in the first tray and my carry-on luggage. bag that goes on the last tray, this just keeps your valuable things from getting mixed up with all the other items and also makes it easier when you need to pack everything in your luggage.

Cup holders are a lifesaver if you're not an octopus and only have two arms, get one of these luggage cup holders, simply slide it over the handle of your suitcase and then you can travel through the airport with ease when you have your cup of coffee, your phone , your passport, airpods, anything else you need. quick access Now, with your hands free and without fumbling around, let's move on to some things you need for the flight. Comfort, there's nothing worse on a long flight where you can't elevate your feet, so that's why I always pack my trusty foot hammock in my suitcase.

It simply attaches to the seat in front of you for an instant foot rest, just be sure to keep in mind the person in the seat in front of you and avoid rocking or moving your feet too much or you can also bring a beach ball. Pack it flat and once you're in the air all you have to do is inflate it and now you have a footrest. This is a 20 inch size and you only partially inflate it so it lies a little flat for stability. Don't give it up until you try it for long-haul flights.

Bring a spare pair of dry socks to wear once you're settled into your flight. This makes a big difference in feeling fresh and brushing your teeth is the quickest way to feel human again. After a long flight, are you someone who likes to board the plane first? Buy a seat in the emergency exit row, not only will you have more legroom, but guests in these seats will have priority boarding so you can be the first to board the plane without having to be inside. first class or have some kind of extra status if you are on a plane with two rows of exit seats, the first row does not recline because this could obstruct the row behind, so if you plan to recline your seat, choose the second row as well.

Try to book the left side, which is the port side of the plane, because the flight safety demo kit is usually in the overhead bin on the starboard side, leaving a little less room for your carry-on luggage. . Just a little advice, have you tried it? the middle seat trick if you are traveling with a partner or a friend try to reserve an aisle seat and a window seat, there is a good chance that no one will reserve the middle seat and you will have the entire row to yourself, This is my overhead bin tip: put your hand luggage in the bin or luggage rack in front of your seat, it's much easier to grab at the end of your trip or helps you keep an eye on it if you're a slightly nervous traveler. pack.

Tips for your flight My number one tip is to fly with carry-on luggage only. There are many benefits to this, but I think the biggest benefit is the freedom you get, even if you are checking a bag, make sure you bring a bag anyway. a carry-on and pack a full outfit in this bag, delayed luggage is extremely common and it's best to make sure you have spare clothes so you can at least have a fresh outfit while you wait for your suitcase now, when it comes to carry-on luggage . Is it used well? This bag is my new favorite.

This is the aluminum tote bag that looks like a $15,0000 luxury raoa, but is nowhere near that price. It is from brand level 8 that I have presented in previous videos. In fact, they sent me this bag as a Thank you for getting over 1 million views on my previous video on tricks for traveling with carry-on luggage, so thank you all so much for watching that video, but they sent me this bag to try out and try it and, if I liked it, present it. in a video and I've used it a couple of times and I really love it and as always level eight has no information or anything about what I say about this bag in this video so rest assured these are all my own opinions.

The bag is what I call a buy once, cry once item, it seems a little pricey at first but you will literally have it forever and won't need to buy another bag over the years. I have spent 80 dollars here and then in a couple of years. then I spent another $100 on another bag and in the last 10 years I probably bought three or four different handbags and if I had bought one bag I would have already saved money. Here are some things I believe. You will love this bag. The first thing you'll notice is that it doesn't have zippers, just these two buckles that are also TSA locks, so it's very easy to get in and out of, for example, this was actually very useful when I

needed

it. to grab something in mid-flight from the overhead compartment I

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't have to open everything, just two clicks of the buckle and it was open, this also increases security, there are no zippers which means it's much harder to get in, anyone can use a pen . pen to get through the zipper if they really wanted to, so this bag just adds that extra layer of protection, it has soft handles and the telescoping handles work for all heights, whether you're 5'1 or 6'9, it also comes with a packing cubes plus and, if you're famous for overpacking, like I used to have a hard suitcase, you literally can't overpack, so I think this is actually a really good thing because it teaches you how to not overpack and once you learn how to travel light and super minimalist , your life will change in general.

I think it's a super elegant and classy bag, it reminds me of a briefcase full of money like you'd see in a heist movie or something. It now weighs about 10 pounds, so it's a little heavier if you need something that's lighter. I have a list of the best lightweight tote bags that weigh less than 6 lbs or 3 kg, which is on my blog. You can check the link in the description or you can visit my Amazon store where I have the best ones listed there, but if you are planning some trips and want to invest in a bag, I think this is a great option.

If you want to check it out, visit the level 8 website. I have the link in the description. There's also a code for 20% off right now and I also recommend checking prices on Amazon because I've noticed they fluctuate a lot there, okay, let's get back to some more tips on how to choose your seats on the plane if you don't plan on sitting down. There are some seats in the exit row that you want to avoid on any plane, so don't choose the seats that are directly in front of the exit row seats, as these also don't recline and the back seats don't recline either.

However, there are some advantages to sitting in the back: you will be closer to the bathroom and this is the best chance of having a row to yourself because most people don't like to sit there. You can also use the free website called Seat Guru to help you choose the best seat for your flight, all you have to do is type in your flight number and it will show you the seating chart of the plane you will be on. It is very useful because it also shows you the seats that may not be as desirable as the seats that do not have a window, if you plan to carry a personal bag that can be stored under the seat in front of you, where it should go, not in the overhead compartment, choose your seat carefully so that aisle seats have the fewest windows.

The amount of space and the window seats have the most space, almost double the size of the aisle seat and much larger than the middle seat. If you fly with a pet in the cabin, I recommend sitting by the window because you have more space under the seat in front and you will not be able to fly in the emergency exit rows if you have a pet with you if you want more information about what it is like to fly with a pet in the cabin with you I have a full video that covers everything you need to

know

about it and to make the most of your carry-on luggage buy the largest bag you can fit under the seat in front of you this is the bag I use and it fits perfectly under the seat and holds enough for a two-day trip or a weekend, so if you're only traveling a couple of days at a time, you can get awaywith just one personal item and not have to pay for any luggage if you only need help packing and

flying

carry-on luggage.

I have some videos on my channel. I have a video showing exactly what I pack for a two-day trip and I also have a video on how to pack your liquids to go. -in luggage, so check them out if you need more specific details on what to pack and how to pack and if you want even more tips like this. In fact, I just published an eBook that covers 87 of my best and most important travel tips and you can get it for free on my website. I hope you enjoyed this video. I hope you learned something from him.

If you have a favorite flying tip that I

didn

't cover in this video, leave it in the comments below. I'd love to hear it, thank you. Lots to see and see you next time.