Top 5 Tips for stress-free Christmas Travel

Holiday travel is a busy period for all parties involved; Airlines, passengers, airports etc. Due to the constantly high traffic during the season, confusions can occur occasionally which may result in travellers losing their luggage or misplacing important items. To help our readers avoid such catastrophes, we at TravelhouseUK have come up with a list of tips which, if followed, will ensure they will have a safe and entertaining journey.

1- Keep Expensive Gifts with yourself :

Research shows that less than 4 in a thousand customers lose their luggage but still we do not want you taking that chance. A lot of people flying from the UK have valuable items like iPhones and tablets in their luggage. Although it’s considered safe to place them in their luggage, we’d advise you to keep them in your carry-on so you never lose sight of them.

Same goes for expensive accessories like jewellery. Another advice; don’t gift wrap the items before your journey. Chances are that security personnel might want a closer look and they’ll ruin your packaging in doing so.

2- Ship what items you can:

To make sure you have a relaxing and comfortable journey, make sure you’re carrying as less luggage as possible. The more bags you’re travelling within your cabin and in the luggage, the tenser you will be about keeping it safe. Therefore a better option might be to ship the items to your destination before your journey. Also, this will ensure your luggage isn’t as heavy and you can carry it around much easier.

3- Keep an eye on the Regulations:

The security concerns of the aviation world are such that the rules and regulations of in-flight behaviour are changed repeatedly. A passenger may be allowed to bring items such as shampoo bottles and blankets but they may get banned the next day. Also, different airports have different adjustments as far as carry-ons are concerned.

Therefore it is advised that customers check-up with the in-flight regulations beforehand so they do not have to face any trouble while boarding in. This can be done by checking the website of the Transport Security Administration and the airline you’re travelling on.

4- Keep yourself Entertained:

International flights tend to get very tedious sometimes. Some passengers find it hard to go to sleep on a plane; others just cannot sleep for the whole duration. A good approach might be to keep handy electronics like tablets and laptops with you during flight.

You can watch the movie or TV show of your choice and can also listen to some music to keep yourself lightened up. Also, paying for the in-flight Wi-Fi might be a good option as well for business travellers and social media enthusiasts.

5- Extras:

Then there are small things you can do to improve the quality of your journey. Bring healthy eatables like fruits along with you so you can enjoy a meal of your liking whenever you like during the journey. People who eat glutton free might do well to bring their own meals.

You should also check-in early to avoid any confusions or hang-ups. You should identify your seat well before the plane takes off so you’re relaxed and comfortable in your environment.