Thirteen tips to get around the airport like an expert

One of the most rewarding things is traveling. From choosing the destination and looking at the departure dates to prepare the luggage and everything necessary to spend a few days of disconnection. Although there are those who are happy at the airport, the truth is that there are many who consider this part of the trip the worst. That's why we give you 13 tips so that the passage through the airport is something you don't have to worry about. 1. Check in online Today, this service is offered by almost all airlines in developed countries. When you check in online, if you travel only with hand luggage you can proceed, as soon as you arrive at the airport, towards the boarding gates. To do this, print your boarding pass at home or request that they send the necessary barcode to your smartphone.

2. Choose a good seat on the plane Follow our advice to choose the best seat on the plane. Placing yourself near the exit doors will allow you to leave the ship before and, if you don't have to pick up your luggage from the baggage belt, quickly exit through the exit door to enjoy your destination.

3. Make sure you have all the documentation prepared and in order Valid passport, identity card, printed ticket, vaccination card ... Check that you have everything you need to pass security checks and board without any problem. Any small detail that you have not noticed can delay you at the airport, even not being able to take your flight.

4. Try to have all your things fit in a carry-on bag For something you spent your youth practicing with the game of Tetris. Get all the things you need on your vacation into a small carry-on bag - or backpack - and you'll save yourself queues and wasted time at the airport. Do not carry unnecessary things and squeeze everything a little. You will stretch your clothes when you arrive at the destination.

5. Leave the suitcase in the luggage queue If despite having tried, you have not got your things fit in a single handbag and you have to check your bag on your trip, you had better check in online and you can go directly to the luggage queue. This queue is considerably faster than that used by people who have not billed. If you have not printed your boarding pass and do not carry it on your mobile, use the airport machines - in case your airline has them - to get it.

6. Put the liquids in the suitcase you are going to check in If you want to save yourself the trouble of having to remove the liquids in the metal control, the best thing you can do is put all the containers that contain them in the suitcase that you are going to check.

7. Prepare for security control Security control is one of the heaviest things of passing through an airport. With the terrorist attacks, the measures taken are increasingly strict, making them a headache for many. The best way to pass it with some speed is to be well prepared. Do not go with several layers of clothes that will make you take off. Put all the things you have in your pants pockets in your backpack or in your coat (you will have to take off and go through lightning). Put the liquids in sealed plastic bags and take the laptop out of its case while you're still in line. Finally, wear comfortable shoes that you can easily take off in case you have to do it and watch the belt.

8. Choose the queue well in the security check If you have traveled a little, it will not be difficult for you to identify other experienced travelers. You will see that the belt is removed, taking out the laptop and others, in the same queue. If not, always opt for the row in which you see more business people. They usually travel a lot and do it with the right thing. Authentic experts in crossing airports at the speed of light. On the other hand, also look at how many security agents are viewing the screen that shows the scanner images on the tape. If there are two, it usually indicates that one of them is in practice and the queue will advance more slowly.

9. Have travel documents checked and at hand ID, passport, boarding pass ... With so much hustle and bustle at the controls, it would not be strange if you lost any of these things. Try to be ordered and have them located somewhere that, in addition, it is easy to extract them to be presented in the different controls in which they will claim for inspection. A good solution may be to put them in a small bag and carry it hanging around the neck. Be careful not to leave them forgotten in the metal control trays or after a brief stop in the toilet or cafeteria. It is something that happens with some frequency.

10. Have immigration forms ready Yes, it is a can to do it, but your thing is to fill out the immigration form while you are flying. So, when you arrive it will be faster. Take a pen and take advantage of the flight to advance work.

11. Give a good image to immigration agents Maintain a defiant or bored attitude, dress badly or in a suspicious manner ... These are things that can cause immigration agents to pay more attention to you than is advisable. On some occasions, this may mean that you are "graceful" with a "random" interrogation. A waste of time and an awkward situation. Two in one.

12. Be clear where we are going Preparing the trip is one of the most exciting and beautiful stages of it. You read information, look at maps, photographs and imagine what it will be like to be in the chosen destination. Smells, sensations ... The machinery of dreams starts up. However, you also have to take into account the most practical things and, for example, know how to get to your first destination from the airport. If not, you will end up having to go to the information desks, where you can find long and uncomfortable queues.

13. Book transportation in advance If you are going to leave the destination airport in some means of transport that you have already looked in advance, it is best to buy tickets online. This will save you a few minutes, which become precious when you get tired of the trip.

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