Rossen Reports: This is how you beat those tight airport connections
Updated: 3:11 PM CST Nov 30, 2023
Rossen Reports: This is how you beat those tight airport connections
Updated: 3:11 PM CST Nov 30, 2023
Hi. Yeah, travel experts warning. Expect *** lot of traffic in the airports and delays this holiday season. Now the busiest days to fly will be Thursday, December 21st and Friday, December 22nd. You've heard my tips on how to handle flight cancellations. See previous r report with tips. But what about tight connections if you're traveling domestic, you really want 60 to 90 minutes. But these airlines, they'll sometimes schedule you for like under an hour, sometimes only 30 minutes first tip. Try switching your seat to an aisle seat close to the front of the plane. Ever wonder how long it takes to deboard *** plane. It's 20 minutes if you're near the back. Also, while you're sitting on your first flight, ask the flight attendant what gate you're arriving at. Then on the airline's app learn the layout of that second airport. That way when you step off the plane, you know where you're going, you're not like what the finally when you get off the plane, let the gate agent know where you're running to. If it's tight. If you ask nicely, sometimes I've had them call that next gate and say, hey, Ross is on his way, hold the plane. It's *** lifesaver that's all for today. Back to you.
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Rossen Reports: This is how you beat those tight airport connections
Updated: 3:11 PM CST Nov 30, 2023
If you traveled for Thanksgiving, get ready, because Christmas traveling is going to be even more chaotic. Travel experts say there will be an 11% increase in airport traffic compared to last year during the Christmas travel season as well.The busiest days to fly will be Thursday, Dec. 21 and Friday, Dec. 22. You’ve seen a lot of tricks to handle flight cancellations but now you need to know how to handle tight connections too. If you’re traveling domestic, 60 to 90 minutes is the connection time you want. But beware, connections can be under an hour, and sometimes only 30 minutes. Below are some tricks to help beat those tight connections:Pack light with only one carry-on bag. It will be easier to maneuver through a busy airportTry to switch your seat to an aisle seat, closer to the front of the plane. It takes at least 20 minutes to deboard if you’re sitting near the backWhile you’re sitting on your first flight, ask the flight attendant what gate you’re arriving at for the next airport. Then, on the airline’s app, learn the layout of the second airport. That way when you step off the plane, you know where you’re goingWhen you get off the plane, let the gate agent know where you’re running to. If you ask nicely, they may be able to call that next gate and let them know you’re coming
If you traveled for Thanksgiving, get ready, because Christmas traveling is going to be even more chaotic. Travel experts say there will be an 11% increase in airport traffic compared to last year during the Christmas travel season as well.
The busiest days to fly will be Thursday, Dec. 21 and Friday, Dec. 22. You’ve seen a lot of tricks to handle flight cancellations but now you need to know how to handle tight connections too.
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If you’re traveling domestic, 60 to 90 minutes is the connection time you want. But beware, connections can be under an hour, and sometimes only 30 minutes. Below are some tricks to help beat those tight connections:
- Pack light with only one carry-on bag. It will be easier to maneuver through a busy airport
- Try to switch your seat to an aisle seat, closer to the front of the plane. It takes at least 20 minutes to deboard if you’re sitting near the back
- While you’re sitting on your first flight, ask the flight attendant what gate you’re arriving at for the next airport. Then, on the airline’s app, learn the layout of the second airport. That way when you step off the plane, you know where you’re going
- When you get off the plane, let the gate agent know where you’re running to. If you ask nicely, they may be able to call that next gate and let them know you’re coming
