Happy Holidays!

I know it’s only the 23rd, but I’m taking some time for myself and family over the holidays. I hope you all have your gifts taken care of, or you had a great Hanukkah, or you just have a wonderful weekend if you don’t celebrate. 

I’ll be back after Christmas to bring you more travel tips, but for now, here are some quick, last-minute tips for traveling at this time:

• Wear a mask on the plane and probably in the airport. It’s crowded out there and half the people I know are sick with something. Being sick while traveling is the absolute worst. Wash your hands frequently and bring hand sanitizer, too.
• Get to the airport early: 3 hours early, if you can. You don’t want to get bumped because you got stuck in traffic or the security line is 3 miles long or any number of other things.
• Pack snacks! 
• If you’re checking a bag (which I do not recommend, especially during this time of year), make sure any meds you need are in your carry-on.
• Don’t wrap your gifts if they’re in your carry-on.
• Pack your patience! This is the busiest time to fly and it’s not going to be pretty. There will be delays. There will be cancellations and rebookings. They might be your flights. Be prepared. Everyone’s doing their best and it’s not the flight crew or the desk attendant’s fault. Please don’t take it out on them.
• Did your mom make enough food for 3 households and is now trying to make you bring leftovers home? Here’s how you can take them on the plane.

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