By the Sea Winds Vacations
Ormond Beach
Daytona Beach
Travel Tips
Ormond Beach
Daytona
Florida

  • Take public transportation to the airport. It could cost less to take public transportation or a
    shuttle than to park. If you have to bring your car, park as close to the terminal as you can, write
    down the space number on your ticket and take the ticket with you.
  • Pack light. The fewer bags you have, the quicker you can get through the terminal, past security
    and on board the plane. Try to avoid checking bags if possible. That also will save you money,
    since most major U.S. carriers charge $15 to check a first bag and $25 to check a second.
    Strollers and child car seats are typically not charged against your allotted number of carry on
    bags.
  • Use self-service options. Print your boarding pass out online the night before your trip. If you are
    in a rush, you can still use a self-service kiosk in the airport. That will save you from standing in a
    long line to check in with an agent. When checking bags, use curbside check-in if available. It can
    make for a quicker walk through the terminal. Remember that curbside has cut-off times before
    the flight departs — it varies by airport, but is often at least 45 minutes before the flight.
  • Have your ID and boarding pass in your hand as you walk through the security line. Also, take
    anything loose and put it in a bag. Remember to put your laptop on the conveyor belt separate
    from the bag it is in. Also make sure that any liquids you have will be allowed through security or
    are in the right type of or size container. The government rule is one one-quart Ziploc bag for one
    person, containing liquids and gels in 3-ounce or smaller containers.
  • Traveling at off-peak times will help avoid long security lines. If traveling internationally, give
    yourself more time than you would for a domestic flight.
  • 5. Wait until you get through security to get a bite to eat. The security line could get longer if you
    eat before going through. On the other side of security, you can grab some food, take it to the
    gate and wait to board. You might not learn about a gate change until you reach the gate you
    were expecting to take off from, so waiting to eat avoids the risk of missing your flight.
  • 6. Make the boarding process smooth. The quicker you get on, put your carryon bags in the
    overhead compartment and buckle your seatbelt, the quicker the plane can take off. Once you
    reach your row, step into it and out of the aisle so other passengers can get by. That will help
    make for a quicker departure.
  • 7. Upgrade to business class if you can. It will cost you more, unless you use reward points or
    credits, though some airlines offer big sales on business class seats. If they are available, AirTran
    Airways allows you to upgrade to business class when you check-in for $49 to $99 one-way,
    depending on destination. You are the first to get on and the first to get off. Also, there are often
    special lines at check-in, at security and at the gate for people in business class, depending on
    the airline and airport. Choose aisle seats. You often can get off quicker than if you are stuck in a
    middle or window seat.
  • 8. Consider an alternate airport. Some of the secondary airports can save time. The lines can be
    shorter, the terminals are often smaller and less crowded and parking is easier.
Travel Tips
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