If your flight gets cancelled, instead of running with the crowd to the airport counter, try calling your travel agent or the airline to obtain a new reservation.

If you have carry-on bags, think about requesting a seat assignment toward the back of the plane. You board first and have easier time stowing your bags. To avoid being delayed at the airport, call the airline before leaving to be sure the flight is scheduled to leave on time.

If you would like a better seat on your flight, be sure to ask at check-in. Bulk-head and exit-row seats are usually last to be assigned and may be available.

Need to alleviate ear pressure when flying? Place a hot cloth in cup and hold it over your ear. Try it, it works!

Using your laptop in-flight? Since different airlines need different adapters, you will need to bring a PowerXtender, a PowerCharger, and an Auto/Air Adapter to be "plugged in" no matter which airline you fly with.