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28. Buy a small weight checker to weigh your baggage at home first
Pros: Avoid extra fees for exceeding weight limits
What you need: Portable weight checker
Cost: $11.99
There’s nothing more annoying than being told that your luggage exceeds the weight limit. You may suspect that it’s close to the limit. But it’s absolutely irritating when it’s just some pounds above the limit.
Asides being fined an extra $1,000, you would need to take out some stuff to stay within the weight limit. Get a small weight checker to avoid this unnecessary hassle. Weigh your bag before you set out for the airport. For frequent flyers, this is a lifesaver.
29. Resist The Urge To Play Your Music
Pros: Stay alert to hear announcements
What you need: Just your ears
Cost: Nothing
It can be tempting to plug your headphones and blast your favorite playlist at the airport to avoid listening to the TSA announcements and other irritating sounds. But it’s best to resist the urge and stay attentive.
Airlines make announcements frequently which are important. For instance, they could offer vouchers to anyone willing to forgo their flight for the next one (this happens when they oversell a flight). Two other important announcements are delayed flights and boarding announcements. So, hold off on playing your music.
30. Check out Waiting Times on the TSA app
Pros: Know wait times and get news updates
What you need: The MyTSA app
Cost: Nothing.
Most people move with the hope that everything goes smoothly at the airport. If there’s a long queue, you would endure a wait. If not, get there and get through. Download the MyTSA app to be fully prepared and find out about the queue at the security check.
The American Council for Technology rated the app “Best Government mobile app. It can give you information about wait times, tips and warnings for travellers and essential news updates. Frequent travellers should get it.