Avoid peak days and hours when flying cheaply
If choosing a low-cost airline at the peak of the year-end festival, passengers should pay attention to avoid weekend flights. This is usually a crowded time frame, which easily leads to delays/cancellations or crowding, long waits. Usually, flights in the middle of the week will be "easier to breathe" and have a better price.
Book tickets directly through the airline
There are quite a few third-party flight booking platforms, but flight attendants advise passengers to book tickets directly through the airline of their choice.
For flights that need to connect, third-party platforms are more likely to set up system bookings. That can lead to travelers having to connect and wait for an urgent transit. During the crowded year-end period, the urgent connection will cause passengers not enough time to travel or easily cause fatigue.
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Passport check
If traveling internationally, don't forget to check the expiration date of your passport before you go. Many countries require your passport to be valid for 6 months or more. If your passport is old, you should check it again to be sure of the procedure.
Choose the first flight of the day
Many travelers take advantage of the evening time to fly, but according to flight attendants, book the first flight of the day if possible. Flying at the beginning of the day will be beneficial as any delays or cancellations will be resolved quickly.
Note, if you have small children, you should book your flight at nap time, to avoid exhaustion due to crowding.
Passengers should also bring snacks, books, and any "comfort items" such as blankets, towels, or favorite toys for children. Airports and planes are crowded places, and brave children will feel excited about the trip. Conversely, crowded circumstances can also cause some young children to be stressed.
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Neat luggage
Packing your luggage lightly is essential when preparing for a trip during the Tet holiday season. Flight attendants recommend trying to pack your belongings neatly into a small suitcase or handbag, the right size to bring on board.
Of course, not everyone is good at packing things and that's even more inconvenient during the holidays. But if possible, avoid consignment.
During the peak season, airports are very busy, with long queues of people queuing up to check in their luggage. If you avoid this, you can go straight through security, straight to your seat without having to worry about incurring any additional delays when waiting in line to check in your baggage.
Priority selection of premium seat class
On short-haul flights, there won't be much difference between expensive and economy seats. But if you fly long-haul, first class cabin with wide seats, and utility services will enhance the passenger experience.
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Pay attention to hygiene
When you have to crowd in the airport and sit near other passengers on the plane, you should wear a mask and maintain public hygiene.
In addition, even though the aircraft is sanitized between flights and the air filters on the aircraft are designed to help combat the spread of bacteria, it is still a good idea to wipe down your airplane seats as well as tray tables. Some airlines provide passengers with disinfectant wipes, and you can use it.
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