8 Things to NEVER do at the Airport Before Boarding a Flight

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There are 8 common mistakes travelers make at the gate before boarding a flight. In today’s video we will break down each travel mistake and share some sneaky insider hacks that will make you feel like an airport expert the next time you fly. Pay special attention to #8 if you are checking a bag at the airport or taking an international flight.
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🐶 Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:13 Check this at the gate!
00:45 Iphone travel hack
01:47 Must-have for flight
02:41 Wear THIS (not THAT!)
03:51 Do before boarding (or regret it!)
04:41 Food & drink rules
05:07 Plane charger warning
06:14 Luggage mistake
06:39 Essential boarding documents
07:25 Mobile ticket tip
07:57 Gate checked luggage
08:31 Gate check vs. checked bag
08:53 Personal item packing tip
09:27 Don't rush this...
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@PortableProfessional Ай бұрын

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@Nipplator99999999999 Ай бұрын

For almost $300, those pants better make me breakfast also.

@kenbrown2808 Ай бұрын

it comes all the way back to when we were children: "go to the bathroom before we leave" - personally, I don't tank up on fluids before flying. I know it's counter to the "hydrate early, hydrate often" mantra, but I'd rather be slightly less hydrated than have to pee multiple times in flight.

@paulinecriel9905 Ай бұрын

Airplane restrooms are the worst.

@renferal5290 Ай бұрын

Same.

@kenbrown2808 Ай бұрын

@@paulinecriel9905 spoken like someone who's never used a bus restroom.

@user-mq5kx2se2q Ай бұрын

Fully agreed. Being slightly dehydrated is not a bad thing.

@dolfantina4279 Ай бұрын

I try to abide by those rules but often the flights are late.And you don't have time to make your connecting flight if you stop to go in the bathroom

@msgeen Ай бұрын

That text-your-flight-number hack is a new thing to me. It's simple yet mind-blowing. 😲 Thank you for sharing the knowledge.

@noname4u2see Ай бұрын

had this on any android phone for years

@wlane2384 2 күн бұрын

@@noname4u2see How does it work for Android?

@ceceb6264 Ай бұрын

I drive my husband crazy when we travel: 1. I want to be at the airport 4 hours before flight. For various reasons. 2. Check in 24 hours prior to flight on the dot. 3. After going through TSA, find the flight on the board then go to the gate. 4. Now we can find something to eat, but not far from the gate. 5. Go to the bathroom before getting on the flight. 6. Continue to check watch, the airplane appt and the gate. 7. Line up early especially if we are boarding group 1.

@christinejewels2944 Ай бұрын

leave husband

@schex9 Ай бұрын

@@christinejewels2944 Or, "Leave, Husband"

@kimberleydarr1590 Ай бұрын

I'm exactly the same. I don't like to be stressed at the airport.

@suewolf3279 Ай бұрын

I don't like to be stressed at the airport either. I'm in my 70s now and it takes longer for me to walk anywhere. My husband doesn't have this problem . We need time to park the car, check in the luggage, walk to security, go through security, and he always has to take off his belt and his pants won't stay up without him holding on to them Lol! Take off your shoes, bring out your liquid bag so on and so forth. Find your gate. Find a seat. And as mentioned, sometimes the gate even changes on you. plus, if it's in the colder months, you're dealing with all the extra coats, hats, gloves Etc you may be taking off and putting back on. Yes, you should always go and use the bathroom before getting on the airplane. You may want to get something to eat or drink at the airport, and that takes time too. As a former airline employee and married over 50 years I still have to argue with my husband about getting up and getting to the airport early. Ugh!

@FLPeach00 Ай бұрын

Agree with all steps. Maybe not 4hrs tho, but at least 2-3….i love to people watch. 😊

@goatgirl5968 Ай бұрын

My tip....put all your luggage in the same place in your car so you don't get to security and realize you only took the stuff in the trunk and not the stuff in the back seat.

@GlenShannon Ай бұрын

Ha! I left half my luggage at my aunt's house as a kid and only discovered it after I was at my host's house in another country. Flew the whole way without noticing.

@magietagie Ай бұрын

I have found that even through they are a bit bulky it’s always a great idea to bring a portable charger with you when travelling. This takes away any issues of not finding a charging port or one not working. It has saved me countless times!

@larry4111 Ай бұрын

Or the times you get on an old or small plane to find that there are NO outlets or USB ports at all!

@mrxman581 Ай бұрын

Are there size limits for portable charging/battery units to carry on the plane with you?

@AJStarhiker Ай бұрын

@@mrxman581I think so. I was curious about a battery pack that could keep my Steam Deck charged and found a couple that said "Largest battery allowed on aircraft" on the box. They were pretty big, so anything that would fit in a pocket or purse should be fine.

@magietagie Ай бұрын

@@mrxman581 Airlines typically limit power chargers to batteries with 100-watt hours (Wh), although you can pack batteries capable of 160 Wh if you get preapproval from the airline. The 100Wh limit covers standard electronics such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and headphones.

@wmjohns881 Ай бұрын

@@magietagieI carry an apple mini charger on my international flights

@wasmadeinthe80s Ай бұрын

That self text tip is genius. Definitely had no idea that was a thing.

@PortableProfessional Ай бұрын

It is pretty cool! Something I will definitely be using on future flights!

@ginja1109 Ай бұрын

Do we know if there’s anything like this for android???

@iammedusa2600 Ай бұрын

It only works for some airlines. :(

@unconventionaldiabetic Ай бұрын

Right? That was a great tip!

@benjaminmendenhall4497 Ай бұрын

Me too

@jpcaretta8847 Ай бұрын

Prefer printed boarding pass. Saves time for everybody, reliable, no battery needed. Plus reservation number .... on a post it on your passport for backup.

@Tim_Raths Ай бұрын

I still use the printed boarding pass as well.

@zam6877 Ай бұрын

Yes, less steps to deal with

@MsBackstager Ай бұрын

@@Tim_Raths I keep a folder with me, at all times, with all of my printed out tickets and info.

@Tim_Raths Ай бұрын

@@MsBackstager I also do that.

@richardgandon8285 Ай бұрын

As for the Food & Drink advice, I bought two bottles of water at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok AFTER security. They had another impromptu security check at the gate with portable tables, hand wands etc. and EVERYONE had to dump their water and water bottles. Fortunately I still had the receipt for my two unopened bottles so I was allowed to take them on board and fill my water bottle. I realize this isn’t the usual process but travelers should be aware that this can happen.

@bigkruck Ай бұрын

Happened to me in Lima Peru. Got a bottle in the lounge after security. I had to lose it.

@jliscorpio Ай бұрын

Also Riyadh Saudi Arabia does this

@XFedgal Ай бұрын

This happened to me in Santiago, Chile.

@fiestygurlizme Ай бұрын

Happened to me at Panama City Panama airport.

@user-mo3fu8hc5z Ай бұрын

And Dubai

@kiyoshitakeda452 Ай бұрын

When I travel by air I dress only in natural fibers/materials. Cotton, wool, silk, etc. doesn't melt. In the event of a undesirable mishap heat could melt synthetic materials including sports shoes. Leather does not melt. Don't forget foot wear too. Saw this long ago in a travel magazine. Thanks for your video.

@PortableProfessional Ай бұрын

So true! Though we never want to consider anything going wrong! Thanks for watching!

@JC-sf2qm Ай бұрын

Thanks for the reminder!

@bogan-slayer7469 Ай бұрын

I read an article years ago written by an aviation accident investigator. He said if ever cabin crew ask to collect your shoes (so as not to damage the assumed soon to be used escape slide), don’t do it. If there’s a fire/heat or sharp object on the floor, you’re basically screwed without shoes. I don’t know whether shoe collecting still forms part of emergency protocol, but guess it may. I also don’t loosen my shoes until the 10,000 feet altitude chime.

@kiyoshitakeda452 Ай бұрын

@@bogan-slayer7469 Hopefully I won't ever have to verify this. Haha. You're right about hot aisles or debris. Problem is now lots of shoes even leather have rubber soles. I prefer full leather shoes though more costly they a durable.

@redhatbear1135 Ай бұрын

@@kiyoshitakeda452And they can be resoled

@michaelkelleypoetry Ай бұрын

I don't have a smartphone, so I can't download an airline app. As for in-flight entertainment, it's called a book.

@PortableProfessional Ай бұрын

I love the book idea but not sure I could do without the smartphone. Happy travel, Michael!

@jpcaretta8847 Ай бұрын

I have a smartphone as backup for my printrd boarding pass, and book ! 😅

@mkervelegan Ай бұрын

Virtue signal much?

@cynthiabauer5281 5 күн бұрын

Just carry on what you will need on the flight and other essentials like underwear in the event that your bags are lost. There is no reason to bring the kitchen sink in the cabin. The cabin area is not a cargo area. It takes planning.

@ajc-ff5cm Ай бұрын

Being a plane nerd helps in a few ways - knowing what kind of plane you’re on can help prepare for what may happen to your bags. Small planes like CRJs and some Embrears will mandate bags be gate checked whereas bags checked at the gate on larger jets may offer bags be checked to baggage claim (sometimes for free, hint hint).

@user-uo4bh5si9f Ай бұрын

Tip #0: never allow your passport to be photographed or shot on a video, especially when its number is visible. Never show such photos and videos to the public.

@rw80 Ай бұрын

I really don’t understand why you should something special for flying. I never experienced any problems with wearing my usual clothes (jeans, shirt, suit etc).

@larry4111 Ай бұрын

So many comments so I'm not sure if it was mentioned...but in addition to having both a printed boarding pass and the one in the app or mobile wallet, I also take a screenshot of the pass. This gives me an additional option if I want to use my phone but lose a connection, or for the times when you suddenly have navigated away from the boarding pass page just as they are about to scan it and everyone is waiting behind you.

@stevehafke3614 Ай бұрын

We arrived at the airport and the boarding gate was different on the app and the gate displayed on the board differed from that on the app. We asked at the airline information desk and was told that the app will have the most current info. A few minutes later the departure board was updated with the gate shown on the app.

@kendawa2918 Ай бұрын

$229 dollars? I feel like I’m at a restaurant and the waiter, wanting a bigger tip, just recommended the most expensive meal.

@huntsail3727 Ай бұрын

These tips cause me to want to avoid air travel at all costs, only fly if necessary. Why willingly subject ourselves to being treated like prisoners, criminals, and pansies to be financially exploited at every turn.

@oleglishchenko4922 Ай бұрын

$229 for pants? I'd pass😂

@skzion2 28 күн бұрын

Lol.

@t_cheating8239 Ай бұрын

The best bathroom is the one before going to security. It will be the cleanest and no lines. Anytime I have checked my bag at the gate it is always at the bage pickup not in the walkway coming off the plane.

@XoXoG Ай бұрын

False. Homeless people have access to bathrooms before TSA. It’s better to use the ones that homeless people won’t have access to.

@alisong2328 Ай бұрын

They will tell you where your last-minute checked carry-on will be. If it's voluntary and bags will be at the carousel, and if I have a short layover before a connection, I will politely decline to check it and explain why.

@amglabeledcreative9375 24 күн бұрын

@@XoXoGwow what an extremely cruel thing to say. Homeless people are human beings just like yourself. Homeless or not they are God’s children. I pray that by the time the DAY OF JUDGMENT comes you will have accepted Christ and his commandments: 1. LOVE THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR HEART MIND AND BODY. 2. LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF. 1Corinthians 13:13 - “THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE” Matthew 25:31-46 - When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 And he will place the sheep on his right, but the goats on the left. 34 Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.' 37 Then the righteous will answer him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? 38 And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? 39 And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?' 40 And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.' 41 "Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.' 44 Then they also will answer, saying, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?' 45 Then he will answer them, saying, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.' 46 And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."

@nsetonhandville1270 Ай бұрын

Many thanks for the iPhone self-text flight hack with embedded link... brilliant!

@PortableProfessional Ай бұрын

And I thought maybe I was the only one who didn’t know! Glad to be able to share that!

@ShaneMiller1967 Ай бұрын

@@PortableProfessional Does it work for android

@sambuhagiar9274 Ай бұрын

@@PortableProfessionali just tried it. Didn’t work for me. 🤔

@Odinato69 Ай бұрын

@@sambuhagiar9274 Yeah, didn't work for me either unfortunately.

@kbdefay Ай бұрын

So much great advice...Thank you

@thorpizzle Ай бұрын

I make sure to take anything out of my hand luggage that I might need during the flight, and I try to keep that to a minimum or to small items. These include eye mask, ear plugs, headphones, power bank/charger for my smartphone, and medicines such as prescriptions, sleeping aids, or motion sickness. Usually the biggest thing I take to my seat is my neck pillow. This way I don't have to get up to get something during the flight, even if it is a short flight. Everything else can stay in my hand luggage.

@robertwilliamson922 Ай бұрын

The problems with merino wool clothing is they tend to to be extremely expensive, and merino wool has a reputation of not lasting as long as other fabrics. Tends to fall apart faster. Not for me.

@kittyfarmer9567 Ай бұрын

Also way too hot for me

@maurice7978 Ай бұрын

I never heard of the iPhone text trick. WoW! Thank you.

@jonathanfactor6688 Ай бұрын

Great video Great advice thanks hun

@moller11199 Ай бұрын

Thanks! Helpful stuff.

@delwoodbarker Ай бұрын

I try to travel light enough to get my cabin bag under the seat. Then I love to get on last, even in first class. That way, I don't have to rub elbows with all the passengers seated behind me, twice: before boarding and after. If I need to check my rollaboard, I make it security-compliant and take it to the gate and check it there. Often, it's free there. Plus I can use it to roll my cabin bag to the gate. Plus, I don't have to wait in line outside security to check my bag. I do this when I want the chance of catching an earlier flight. I can check my rollaboard on any flight at the gate at the last minute, and be certain it's getting on the same plane as I am. If my flight is cancelled, changing airlines is an option if my bag isn't checked.

@msmich1868 Ай бұрын

I will never pay for clothes that cost as much as my ticket just to travel...that's absurd

@paulgarcia621 Ай бұрын

Great tips thanks.

@timnorton3336 Ай бұрын

Great hack on staying updated on your flight. Thanks

@StamperWendy Ай бұрын

Thanks, Megan!

@Maydoggie Ай бұрын

Regarding your carry-on, if you’re going to be traveling more than 2-3 days, take the largest allowable carry-on and fill it up with all your meds, chargers, electronics, travel documents, toiletries, underwear, and clothing. Don’t forget your personal item can be a small backpack that can hold lots of items. That’s where I put anything I’ll need or want on the flight: earbuds, toothbrush, charger, water, reading materials, laptop or tablet, small pillow, light jacket, etc. Between my backpack and my carry-on, I can easily pack for 5 days, or 7 in warm weather. And if I have access to a washer and dryer at my destination, I can just take about 3 days worth of clothes and wash them when I get there.

@user-yj3ob9kd3l Ай бұрын

After a checked bag was lost and found three days later at the beginning of a cruise, I have not checked another bag. I use a roller carry-on for clothing and a duffle bag for toiletries, accessories and sandals. It fits under the seat. I can pack for three weeks this way with no problem.

@AlexisMaria Ай бұрын

facts. packing for a 4 day trip and instead of doing a small luggage and 1 carry on ..its 1 med check bag and my purse. done.

@lillianliber1798 Ай бұрын

Excellent advice regarding gate vs checked baggage to be picked up in the breezeway. I would not have thought of that.

@PortableProfessional Ай бұрын

Glad you found that info helpful!

@mikejankowski6321 Ай бұрын

I would not have even thought of the texting the flight number trick. Wow, how convenient!

@PortableProfessional Ай бұрын

Great to hear you find it helpful! I think it is pretty cool!

@thedavidguy01 Ай бұрын

The airline phone apps do a good job of updating you when there’s a gate change. In fact the last time I had a gate change I was notified by text, email, and app message. It would have been very hard to miss. Since I also wear an Apple Watch my wrist was buzzing multiple times with all the notifications! However, I still always check the information posted at the gate because it’s impossible to be too careful.

@davidj7516 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your time and posting.

@AlexisMaria Ай бұрын

fr! maybe cause its memorial day but shes sooo good! flying back home for my boyfriends aunts funeral and this popped up she is a gem.

@Vid.186 Ай бұрын

Thank you Megan, I ❤ your videos! 👍

@jean-francoiscloutier7361 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip. Will try it next time.

@PortableProfessional Ай бұрын

You’re welcome, Jean-Francois!

@AnthonyScott_Little_Black_Duck Ай бұрын

Thank you for another informative video!

@PortableProfessional Ай бұрын

My pleasure, Anthony!

@AnthonyScott_Little_Black_Duck Ай бұрын

@@PortableProfessional your videos are my go-to before and during trip planning. I have a health condition and trip preparation takes longer than before.

@benvincent6747 Ай бұрын

Thank you dear.

@cameronmccoy5051 Ай бұрын

That information about the properties of the natural lanolin contained in merino wool was great!

@canarynoir2874 Ай бұрын

Putting an air tag in my checked bag …. or anything that is important but easy to misplace… like keys/wallet or even my calendar….has been incredibly helpful for me.

@stevebartley628 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the info on gate checked bags

@PortableProfessional Ай бұрын

No problem 👍 Safe travels, Steve.

@mcm4912 Ай бұрын

Some of the best tips on this video-saved for future reference!

@user-qi1rf4ve9u Ай бұрын

Did not know about the text hack - will give it a go next month. Thank you ❤

@PortableProfessional Ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Have a good flight!

@kathieepler156 Ай бұрын

Was at the correct numbered gate, but at the wrong terminal. All b/c I didn't double check my flight/boarding pass. Now I check and double check.

@jaygee6738 Ай бұрын

Past the checkpoint, the price goes up 800%

@amyblueeyes72 Ай бұрын

I discovered the iPhone hack by accident last year when I texted someone my flight number. It’s a super handy feature to have.

@iammedusa2600 Ай бұрын

Thank you for explaining gate checked bags! I had no idea! xoxo

@MovieBuff60 Ай бұрын

That's the first that I've ever heard about texting your flight number to yourself and then it automatically giving you a link to help you get up to date information about that flight. Thank you!!!

@PortableProfessional Ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Something I just learned also! Couldn’t wait to share it!

@yaowsers77 Ай бұрын

I have the United app and i just love it! Lol it's got a countdown to my flight and sends notifications.

@bdcochran01 Ай бұрын

Ok. 1. Set off for the airport hours sooner than what is estimated for travel time to the airport and TSA inspection. a. on one trip to the airport, I scheduled 5 hours for a one hour trip to JFK. The driver was unfamiliar with the airports/roads. Switched. I was supposed to be dropped off at my airport first. He took two passengers to a different airport first, dropping them off in front when their plane was taking off. I arrived early, ate another meal and read a book. b. On a trip to JFK, there was a truck accident at the most critical transition between freeways, missed the flight. 2. Bathroom stops. Before going through TSA, after going through TSA, before getting on the plane, ASAP after getting on the plane, before meals and never in the last hour of flight. Before going through customs, after going through customs. 3. Water bottle. My own. Empty going through TSA. Filled afterwards. 4. If I have just carry on, I get on last. There will never be space in an overhead and my bag goes with the crew bag, so I have it when I get off. I also get on last if I have suitcases. My seat will always be "my seat". No morons dropping bags on me, fat people panting and leaning over me. 5. Get off the plane last. Avoids people dropping garbage on you. Assures that the bathrooms in the terminal will be empty. If you go through Customs last, you are not hasseled. All luggage arrives at the baggage claim at the same time and I have never arrived with all the luggage having arrived. And watch out for the morons trying to swing the 40 pound suitcase off the carrosuel. You may lose your private parts.

@STJ57486 Ай бұрын

Make sure your phone is charged, and you have a charger handy, also you have paid your cellphone bill.

@user-uo4bh5si9f Ай бұрын

And roaming activated

@Canleaf08 Ай бұрын

@@user-uo4bh5si9f Or sim cards for a month or so for your destination.

@cavgrey8 Ай бұрын

Reach out to your provider to access the international travel upgrade. Ours is $10 daily.

@delmarthompson4473 Ай бұрын

Avoid the outrageous daily international fees charged by American phone companies & get a digital e-SIM card good for your destination.😎

@Jane-yg3vz Ай бұрын

I have a UK sim card I use when I travel from Canada, and after going a couple of times, I finally remembered to pack a pin to open my phone to switch out the sim card. The first time I needed one, an Air Canada employee let me use a pin from his turban.

@London_drives Ай бұрын

Great video thank you. I must say I love your hair and style overall.😊

@bgtsy Ай бұрын

You’re so correct about the gate changes. It is critical. And don’t forget to turn airplane mode back off so you get the constant gate changes on your app! You can be at a19 and find out within minutes it’s now a3

@TheBlackToedOne Ай бұрын

Even if you only fly an airline one time, sign up for their frequent flier program. That way you can access the app any time and you can check the status of your flight, check in 24 hrs. early, and you can pull up your boarding pass and take a screenshot of it at some point before you board. With the screenshot you don't have to worry about connectivity issues, just remaining battery. Gate changes, delays, the start of boarding are pushed to your phone so you are always on top of the latest information.

@JulesOfIslington Ай бұрын

I always like to have a printed pack of essential documents related to my trip with me. This includes boarding passes, full flight itinerary showing my return flight (especially if I can't check in for my return flight before I leave), hotel confirmation printouts, and my travel insurance certificate with the 24-hour contact number of the insurance provider. I also have everything ready to go on my phone.

@maruskaehrensdorfer Ай бұрын

Me too! My OCD won't allow me to travel without my folder with all these printed documents, haha!

@mariasullivan577 Ай бұрын

Just tried the IPhone flight hack ….awesome!

@belindan4974 Ай бұрын

Thank you iPhone and Portable Professional Megan!! . Besides saving this vlog, I’m going to try that text flight number. I’m mostly an Alaska Airlines traveler and connected to all notifications regarding flight status. I’m flying on United and Austrian this summer so I’m definitely using this new (to me) hack. Brilliant! 👍🏼😃 Thanks again!! ✈️

@davidspencer5668 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the information, I never knew about the iPhone hack, I just tried it and it actually works , Great Channel

@PortableProfessional Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy the channel! Hope to see you back here for more travel tips and hacks!

@davidjones5547 Ай бұрын

I am NOT spending $257 on travel pants

@franksignorino5170 21 күн бұрын

Us guys don’t spend the same crazy prices for clothes and shoes that most women do. I will say, Merino wool is often very expensive, regardless of gender. It is pretty nice stuff.

@chipm2544 2 күн бұрын

This clothing line is in the video because it is sponsoring the video. When someone is paid for a product, directly or indirectly, they are no longer an objective opinion. Even the slightest payment can skew one’s opinion.

@franksignorino5170 2 күн бұрын

@@chipm2544logically that’s not objectively true. If it were so then you could never trust anything from a scientist. They are always paid for their findings and conclusions, and this can become a problem if there are ethical concerns. They are even paid by companies to research something and hopefully provide a favorable report for the company. In the case of this clothing, I’m certain she wears this clothing for travel, and she’s seen wearing it at the airport in multiple videos. It does not appear that she is being unethical or untruthful in her endorsement. And guess what? You still aren’t obligated to watch her videos or buy the products she recommends. Yet, here you are!

@PFunk-kt9gc Ай бұрын

One of your best videos yet. 👏

@PortableProfessional Ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

@ellengriffith2561 Ай бұрын

Wow-great tip about the iPhone that I will definitely use for my next flight!

@HR-wd6cw Ай бұрын

Leaving your luggage (in some airports) may also mean that it is turned over or gathered by security if you're gone long enough, and then you have to go claim it. Usually theft though is the bigger concern but I know for O'Hare airport they say that unattended lueggage may be picked up by security for security reasons (security for other passengers and the airport that is). With your boarding pass I would take a screen shot of the boarding pass with the bartcode just in case you lose signal or have an issue with the app. A paper boarding pass would be better (and usually I'll get these at the airport when I check in as a backup measure. Taking a screenshot (to some) may be debatable as some do say that it's psosible if your phone is hacked, someone could obtain this but the boarding pass usually doesn't contain anything highly confidential except your name perhaps and a phone number but no SSN or address info usually.

@mjc4942 Ай бұрын

A screen shot can be an ok back up. Don't rely on that. Some boarding pass scanners won't/can't scan them.

@michelealkins616 Ай бұрын

The iPhone link feature blew my mind! Thank you!!

@margchet73 Ай бұрын

I didn’t know about the iPhone hack, but u really appreciate it!

@davesaunders7080 Ай бұрын

Astute observation about usb charging output. Applies to cars as well, if you need a fast charge you need a 12V cigarette adaptor to usb, these are much like a standard cube charger in output. Power bank is answer to many charging issues and for me it is a must bring. I bring a 2 or 3 outlet splitter plug with me so you can share outlet with no issues, it is small/cheap and easy to pack.

@ehRalph Ай бұрын

I pack a very small 110v (3-port) cluster block that allows me to share a 110v outlet if supply is limited

@MancUnionMr Ай бұрын

Wow! You must be made of money to be paying $229 for a pair of trousers. Quite astonishing how you live such a comfortable life that you're able to afford those ridiculous prices.

@meiyang5969 16 күн бұрын

I was told to freeze a bottle of water and take it on board, saving $5 for a bottle of water. I’ve never tried it, maybe next time.

@marilynyates Ай бұрын

Yes Mam, I always text myself for flight updates 👍🏾

@sallyc2593 Ай бұрын

Haha I didn’t even know you could text yourself at all! What a great tip the flight number thing is.

@MaEvangelina-lb5fd 5 сағат бұрын

Thank you,

@user-sk9vn6ln4j Күн бұрын

I was not aware of the Iphone hack and will definitely use that next time I fly. Thanks!

@mikeschiesel2852 Ай бұрын

Airline aps are great. United is an airline I use frequently and their ap is especially good.

@markk.7531 Ай бұрын

Texting yourself of the flight number for information is a new thing for me thanks 👍

@creativeinfusion6570 Ай бұрын

Love the iPhone tip

@Desi_Des Ай бұрын

I use an Apple Air Tag in my checked luggage.

@schex9 Ай бұрын

I use a Samsung SmartTag.

@BillysFingers Ай бұрын

Me too, they're great!

@thewewguy8t88 Ай бұрын

i do have a small trick to avoid dealing with low battieres in general but this applies to flights as well(invest in your own portable charager) i am pretty sure i used mine with no real issues.

@Wildbill95 Ай бұрын

Thanks, Megan, for the iPhone tip....that's a new one for me, and will be very helpful!

@PortableProfessional Ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@mesenteria Ай бұрын

The biggest factor in enjoying travel, with the unexpected surprises, sometimes not all that welcome, is to remain calm, prepared, patient, and considerate. Others are waiting, not just you. Others have not slept well the night before, not just you. It might even include the crew staff. Everyone has a seat, everyone gets to the same destination on that flight, and when you arrive, everyone would rather be outside the aircraft and going to luggage retrieval. Deep breaths, don 't forget what you brung, and enjoy the walk to luggage.

@williamkazak469 Ай бұрын

Oh my gosh! What happened to air travel? I am going to take an Amtrak.

@user-wi3fn6fg8q Ай бұрын

I haven’t flown in about 20 years. After watching these vlogs I get anxious. I have had both hips, both knees and left ankle replaced. It scares me a little knowing about all the medal in my body.

@truepeacenik Ай бұрын

There was this Tuesday in early September just after the turn of the century where planes were turned into weapons. You might have heard of it. September 11, 2001.

@kaitiscarlett9022 Ай бұрын

Staying home is underrated. I can see any place in the world thanks to videos.

@user-yj3ob9kd3l Ай бұрын

Overseas??

@francedangela9556 Ай бұрын

Some Airline sites are quite accurate about tracking your luggage. More than Appel Tags. I bound tags before my flight to Tanzania and it could never locate my back pack. Upon arriving home, same thing happened. I had picked up my back pack for several minutes before it notified me it had arrived to my destination.

@petek5523 Ай бұрын

Wow 🤯 I just tried that flight number text trick and it worked!! Amazing 😻 Thanks for that 😊

@PortableProfessional Ай бұрын

You're welcome, Pete! Glad to hear it worked for you!

@asuezeigwe9381 Ай бұрын

It's not working for me 😢

@petek5523 Ай бұрын

@@asuezeigwe9381 did you text the flight number to yourself?

@OTatime Ай бұрын

For more than two years, I have used the airline code and flight number link to check updated times and gates. For example AA777 - American from DFW to Las Vegas. Note: It does not work for all airline code. For example Frontier’s two character code is F9. Hyperlinks to F9 followed by the flight number will not work.

@thewewguy8t88 Ай бұрын

well last year i pretty much went with my friend on a trip for the first time and honestly it went really smoothly like we had little to no real issues at least none that i can recall.

@MiralesteMo Ай бұрын

Always wear “Depends”. You never know on any flight, bus or train ride what may keep you from being able to use a bathroom. Good on boats in case of sea sickness.

@snowbike8032 Ай бұрын

Thank you! May I add one other tip.... just before boarding a few years ago on a trip from Alaska to Washington my husband brought me a sample of tea from a stand outside of a store near the gate. It was cinnamon tea and he unknowingly poured the bottom of the kettle into my little paper cup. I drank it down and burned my throat with cinnamon pieces. My throat instantly swelled and I was coughing uncontrollably. I went to the bathroom and tried to rinse out my mouth and throat repeatedly. I was terrified to get on the flight with a swollen throat and subsequent increased heart rate... I waited as long as possible and finally calmed down enough to get on the plane. Never again will I sample ANYTHING before a flight!

@amritawhitman8112 Ай бұрын

Great video - thank you! The last few flights I've taken passengers weren't allowed to wait outside the plane in the skyway. We were told to go to baggage claim.

@casparcoaster1936 Ай бұрын

Really well chosen merch for a travel channel!!!!!!!!!!

@simba001ly Ай бұрын

That iPhone hack is awesome! The gate changes can be like a ping pong game….. Though be cautious of the airport arrival/departure boards. On our recent flight the gate on the board was different from our boarding pass/app. Got there ( at a south satellite gate) to find out the gate WAS at the initial gate listed - back at the main terminal. It was an airport error. The flight never was scheduled out of the south satellite gate…

@user-ff3ow9ym5t Ай бұрын

What about samsung?

@bjornlangoren3002 Ай бұрын

Also, dont bring duty free alcohol unless you can pack it in your checked luggage or have a direct flight.

@ennessiehiletework8459 Ай бұрын

Thanks, I did not know about the iphone future

@sdspivey Ай бұрын

I arrived at Pulkovo many hours early, display shows gate #2. I am sitting there watching a movie. After it ends, I notice the gate area is now empty. They changed the gate to literally the other end of the terminal. Fortunately, I got there in time. Strangely, no one there check my boarding pass. I could have gotten on a flight going anywhere. Security lines in Russia are easier than any TSA Precheck. I didn't even have to dispose of my drink.

@irislozinsky3960 Ай бұрын

❤thank you

@jamesgilbert1969 Ай бұрын

The iPhone flight number hack is the coolest discovery ever! Never knew it and it’s sooo practical.

@PortableProfessional Ай бұрын

Glad you think so! So do I👍

@judyworley7841 Ай бұрын

Thank you for identifying frames (?) is this what it is called? I wanted to go back and re-look at the iPhone hack and your identifying the frames as I scrolled made it a snap to find the iPhone tip!!!