8 Things to NEVER do at the Airport Before Boarding a Flight
Summary
TLDRThis video script offers essential travel tips to avoid common airport gate mistakes and become an airport expert. It highlights the importance of double-checking gate assignments, utilizing airline apps for contactless payments and entertainment, and wearing comfortable, dark clothing. The video also shares an iPhone hack for flight updates, emphasizes the need for a reusable water bottle, and advises on keeping travel documents ready and understanding the difference between gate-checked and baggage claim luggage. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe for more travel tips and hacks.
Takeaways
- π Always double-check the gate number on flight boards or your airline's mobile app, as gate assignments can change after you pass through security.
- π± For iPhone users, texting yourself the flight number can turn it into a clickable link providing real-time updates on gate changes, flight times, and baggage carousel numbers.
- π« Download the airline's app, even if it seems annoying, as it's essential for contactless payments on board, in-flight entertainment, and real-time baggage tracking.
- π Wear comfortable, dark-colored clothing for travel to hide dirt and spills better, especially when flying.
- 𧳠Use Marino wool clothing from Unbound Marino for odor resistance and temperature regulation during your journey.
- π» Use the restroom before boarding to avoid discomfort from seatbelt signs or delays that restrict movement in the cabin.
- π§ Bring an empty reusable water bottle to fill after security to ensure you have access to water during the flight.
- π± Avoid draining your phone battery at the gate; charge it before boarding and consider using plug ports if available on the plane.
- π Never leave your belongings unattended at the gate to prevent theft and comply with airport regulations.
- π Know your boarding zone and have all travel documents ready, including visas, for a smooth boarding process.
- 𧳠Be certain whether your carry-on is being gate-checked or checked to baggage claim to avoid missing it after disembarking.
- π Pack essentials like documents, snacks, and electronic devices in your personal item to have access to them during the flight.
Q & A
Why is it important to double-check the gate number after passing through airport security?
-Gate assignments can change often, and the gate number listed on your boarding pass might not be correct by the time you get through security. It's critical to verify the gate number on a flight board or your airline's mobile app to avoid going to the wrong gate.
What should you do when you arrive at the gate?
-When you arrive at the gate, always confirm that the flight number listed on the TV monitor matches the flight number on your ticket to ensure you are at the correct gate for your flight.
How can iPhone users get real-time updates on their flight status without crowding around airport flight screens?
-iPhone users can text themselves their flight number, which their phone may automatically convert into a clickable link. Tapping on this link will provide real-time updates on gate number, flight time, estimated arrival, and baggage carousel number.
Why is it a mistake to skip downloading the airline's mobile app?
-Most airlines have moved to contactless payments on board and require their mobile app for any purchases. The app is also necessary for in-flight entertainment on planes without seatback screens and can be used to track baggage in real time.
What should you wear for a flight to avoid visible dirt stains and spills?
-Wearing dark-colored clothing, such as a black travel hoodie and leggings, is recommended as dark colors hide dirt stains and spills better than lighter colors.
Why are Unbound Marino wool fibers particularly suitable for travel clothing?
-Unbound Marino wool fibers have a waxy coating called lanolin, which repels odor-causing bacteria, helping to keep you smelling, looking, and feeling fresh during travel.
Why is it important to use the bathroom before boarding a flight?
-Using the bathroom before boarding can prevent discomfort due to potential delays in accessing the washroom on the plane, which can occur due to turbulence or tarmac delays that keep the seat belt sign on.
What should you do about food and drinks during a flight?
-While you can't bring liquids through security, you are allowed to bring food and drinks acquired after the security checkpoint onto the plane. It's advisable to purchase a water bottle or fill a reusable one before boarding to avoid waiting for beverage service.
Why is it a mistake to rely on plane USB charging slots to fully charge your phone?
-USB charging slots on planes may be broken, incompatible with your charger, or charge very slowly, which might not fully charge your phone. It's better to charge your phone before boarding to ensure it lasts throughout the flight.
What should you do with your belongings when you leave the boarding gate area?
-Always take your carry-on and personal items with you when leaving the boarding gate area to prevent theft, tampering, and to comply with airport regulations.
How can you avoid confusion with gate-checked or baggage claim bags?
-Check the type of tag on your bag; a baggage tag usually indicates it will go to baggage claim, while a small label around the handle typically indicates a gate check. If unsure, ask the gate agent for clarification on where and when to pick up your bag.
Outlines
π Airport Gate Mistakes and Insider Tips
This paragraph discusses common mistakes travelers make at the airport gate and offers insider hacks to navigate airports more efficiently. The key takeaway is to not rely solely on the printed gate number, as gate assignments can change; instead, verify the correct gate using flight boards or airline apps. For iPhone users, a unique hack is mentioned where texting oneself the flight number can convert it into a clickable link providing real-time flight updates. The paragraph also emphasizes the importance of downloading the airline's app for contactless payments, in-flight entertainment, and baggage tracking. Lastly, it promotes wearing comfortable, dark-colored clothing for travel and mentions a sponsored product, Unbound Marino, for its odor-resistant properties.
π± Essential Travel Tips for a Smooth Journey
The second paragraph focuses on essential travel tips to ensure a smooth journey. It advises against draining phone batteries at the boarding gate, as onboard charging options can be unreliable. The speaker suggests using plug ports near the feet if available and emphasizes the importance of having travel documents ready, especially for international flights where visas and boarding zones are crucial. The paragraph also warns against leaving belongings unattended and the potential for bags to be gate-checked, urging travelers to understand the difference between gate checks and checked luggage to avoid missing essential items during the flight. It concludes with a reminder to pack essentials in a personal item and to be prepared for the possibility of rearranging items if necessary.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Gate assignment
π‘Flight number
π‘Mobile boarding pass
π‘Airline app
π‘Real-time updates
π‘Unbound Merino
π‘Gate check
π‘Travel documents
π‘Inflight entertainment
π‘TSA-friendly snack hacks
Highlights
Common mistakes travelers make at the airport gate include settling in at the wrong gate due to frequent gate changes.
It's important to double-check the gate number on a flight board or airline mobile app rather than trusting the printed gate number on the boarding pass.
Confirm the flight number on the TV monitor matches the one on your ticket to avoid confusion.
For iPhone users, texting yourself the flight number can provide a clickable link for real-time updates on gate changes and other flight details.
The airline app is essential for contactless payments on board and for accessing in-flight entertainment on planes without seatback screens.
Some airline apps offer real-time baggage tracking, providing peace of mind about baggage arrival.
Wearing dark, comfortable clothing like black travel hoodies and leggings can help travelers feel fresh despite potential spills and dirt.
Marino wool clothing from Unbound Marino repels odor-causing bacteria, making it ideal for travel.
Travelers should use the bathroom before boarding and bring a reusable water bottle filled after the security checkpoint.
Bringing snacks and drinks onto the plane is recommended as beverage service may be delayed or canceled.
Maintaining phone battery life is crucial; avoid using up battery at the boarding gate and use plug ports if available on the plane.
Always take your carry-on and personal items with you to avoid theft and violation of airport regulations.
Know your boarding zone and have all travel documents ready, including visas, to avoid delays and issues at the boarding gate.
Ensure you understand whether your carry-on is being gate checked or checked to baggage claim to avoid missing your belongings.
Pack essentials like important documents, snacks, and electronic devices in your personal item to access during the flight.
If your carry-on is gate checked, collect it before exiting the plane to avoid leaving it behind.
For international connections, understand the process of retrieving and rechecking your bag to ensure it makes it to your final destination.
Avoid making avoidable travel mistakes by not rushing and ensuring you have enough time to arrange your items and understand the boarding process.
Transcripts
today we will break down common mistakes
that Travelers make at the airport gate
as well as share some Insider hacks that
are going to make you feel like an
airport expert the next time you
travel the first mistake is settling in
at the wrong gate gate assignments
change often and the gate listed on your
boarding pass might not be correct by
the time you get through airport
security it's critical not to trust the
printed gate number without
double-checking on a flight board or
your Airlines mobile app so you don't
end up at gate 18 when you actually
needed to be at gate c42 when you do get
to the gate always confirm that the
flight number listed on the TV monitor
matches the flight number that is on
your ticket and here is a brilliant hack
for iPhone users that don't have a
mobile boarding pass or that would
rather avoid crowding around an airport
flight screen text yourself the flight
number which typically consists of two
letters followed by three or four
numbers you might be pleasantly
surprised to find that your phone
automatically converts this number into
a clickable link tap on the link and
you'll get real-time updates on your
gate number flight time estimated
arrival and even the carousel number to
collect your checked baggage once the
information becomes available you can
also share this clickable link with
family members or friends that are
meeting you at your destination so they
can track your flight status and get
upto-date information let us know down
in the comments if you knew that this
iPhone feature existed Ed I don't know
if it's a new thing or I've just been
living under a rock because I had no
idea that this was a thing also let us
know any hacks that you have down in the
comments because I'm always learning
from you and definitely hit that
subscribe button so you don't miss any
future videos with more travel tips and
hacks and while there are many ways to
stay updated on your flight status it
would still be a big mistake to skip
downloading the Airlines app for the
majority of Travelers I get that it's
annoying that every Airline seems to
have their own app these days but you
definitely don't want to skip
downloading it you can always delete it
after your flight most Airlines have
moved to contactless payments on board
and you will need to use their mobile
app for any purchases as they no longer
accept cash physical debit or credit
cards or even the tap on your phone the
app is also necessary for inflight
entertainment especially if you end up
on a plane that doesn't have any
seatback screens depending on the
airline you may also be able to track
your baggage in real time via the
Airlines app this is going to give you
peace of mind that it's arriving at
baggage claim as expected or it's going
to give you a heads up if something is
off hopefully not lost and delayed
luggage is not a good time mistake
number three would be not switching into
your most comfortable dark colored
clothing before you board the flight my
Goos are the black travel hoodie and
black leggings from today's video
sponsor Unbound Marino while I usually
shy away from wearing all black it's my
preferred color Choice when flying since
dark colors high dirt stains and those
inevitable turbulence induced spills
airports and airplanes are not known for
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which repels odor-causing bacteria it's
the ultimate travel hack to keep you
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prepare yourself in advance of a flight
to ensure that your basic needs are met
as a big mistake would be to rely on the
airline for a bathroom BRD or even a
glass of water for example you might
assume that you'll be able to use the
washroom on the airplane within 45
minutes of boarding the flight and
usually you can but there are many
common situations that can delay this
and it can be extremely uncomfortable
when you got to go and you can't go the
seat belt sign might remain on due to
turbulence or delays on the tarmac which
is going to restrict movement around the
cabin for an extended period of time
always use the bathroom before you board
and if there is rough air flight
attendants won't be able to move around
the cabin to serve beverages this could
mean waiting a long time for a simple
glass of water or on shorter flights
beverage service may be canceled
altogether remember that while you can't
bring liquids through security you are
allowed to bring food and drinks
acquired after the security checkpoint
onto the plane take advantage of this by
purchasing a water bottle or preferably
using a fountain to fill your own empty
reusable water bottle before you board
the flight and speaking of bringing food
and drinks on to the plane I have a
video linked down in the description
with all of my favorite TSA friendly
snack hacks that are guaranteed to
uplevel any flight I consider access to
my phone as a basic need while traveling
since it's essential for travel
Logistics and staying entertained during
a flight a big mistake would be to use
up your phone's battery at the boarding
gate with the expectation that you will
be able to charge your phone on the
plane sometimes the USB charging slot at
your seat is broken or it may not be
compatible with your charger and even
when these USB charging slots do work I
have found that they're usually good
enough to keep the battery level steady
while using your phone on board but they
often charge your phone very slowly if
you do make this mistake and end up
boarding the plane with a low battery on
your phone you might want to try using
the plug ports that are often found near
your feet once you get to your seat as
opposed to using the USB slot it's a
good idea to grab a plug fast if you do
intend to use it since these ports are
often limited with typically just two
available per row of three seats and
once your battery is charged definitely
unplug to let other passengers around
you use the outlet as well while you do
want to use the washroom find a charger
and grab some water pre-flight a big
mistake that Travelers make at the
boarding gate is leaving the area and
not bringing their luggage with them
leaving your belongings unattended not
only exposes you to theft and potential
tampering but it also violates airport
regulations which can get you into big
trouble always take your carry-on and
all personal items with you unless a
trusted travel partner can watch them
and this does not include the nice
stranger that you just met as your
departure time approaches especially if
it's an international flight don't make
the mistake of not knowing your boarding
zone or not having all of your travel
documents ready if you require a Visa
for the destination country or even a
country that you are transiting through
to get to your destination country you
may need to show your Visa both at the
check-in and then again at the boarding
gate gate agents are intense about
making sure every traveler has a valid
Visa because the airline will be
responsible for flying you back if you
are denied entry at the destination
country and apart from having your
documents for international travel ready
you will want to know your Zone number
which can be found on your ticket and be
ready to get in line as soon as your
zone is called always have your passport
open to the photo page and I personally
like to use my physical boarding pass to
bookmark the photo page for quick access
access if you are using a mobile ticket
crank up your phone's brightness and
give the screen a quick wipe down to
make scanning the barcode easier I will
carry both a physical and a mobile
boarding pass whenever I am traveling so
I have a backup I once had a case where
my physical boarding pass would not scan
at the security screening area I was
very grateful to have a mobile pass as a
backup as I would have definitely missed
my connecting flight if I did have to go
back and have a new boarding pass
printed even if you are first in l to
board as soon as your zone is called
there is a chance that your carry-on
suitcase will need to be checked due to
limited overhead bin storage space a big
mistake that Travelers make is not being
100% certain whether their bag is being
gate checked or checked to baggage claim
gate checking means that you'll pick up
your bag as you exit the plane usually
in the jetway OR loading bridge that
connects to the door of the plane do not
head into the airport without collecting
a gate checked bag as your suitcase is
not going going to be in baggage claim a
clear indicator of whether your bag is
being gate checked or checked to baggage
claim is the type of tag that you see on
it a baggage tag usually means that it's
going to baggage claim while a small
label wrapped around the handle
typically indicates a gate check if you
have any doubt in your mind whatsoever
do not hesitate to ask the gate agent
exactly where and when you will need to
pick up your bag if your bag is going to
baggage claim and you have an
international connection make sure you
understand the the process of retrieving
and rechecking your bag before you board
the next flight forgetting to do this
means that your bag will not make it to
your final destination and whether your
bag is being checked all the way through
to baggage claim or just being gate
checked in both of these situations you
will not have access to it on the flight
ensure that you've packed all Essentials
like important documents snacks
electronic devices and charging cords
for these devices in your personal item
bag to keep with you on the plane gate
agents can be quick to grab your bag and
tag it but if you do need to take a
moment to rearrange your items don't
hesitate to step out of line to do so
you have time and it's when you feel
rushed and stressed that those avoidable
travel mistakes are made definitely hit
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hacks and don't forget to check out that
video with the best airplane snack hacks
before your next flight thank you so
much for watching and I'll see you in
that next video soon bye
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