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 | FINDING A DEAL |  |
- ask if your airline offers discount seats for children
- look for airline agents who work with "consolidators"
- check several nearby cities for the best fare
- flying farther away and renting a car can save money
- if lower advertised fare, ask to be re-ticketed at lower price
- shop for internet discounts and web-only fares
- be flexible on flight time and day to get a better the deal
- plan for a Saturday stay-over for a better rate
- travel mid-week and return mid-week for good fares
| MAKING RESERVATIONS | |
- schedule your flight early in the day to reduce potential delays
- avoid stops in areas that regularly experience bad weather
- avoid sitting by lavatories or kitchen for quieter trip
- request seats near the front for easy disembarking
- ask for an aisle seat or one behind a bulkhead for more leg room
- seats at rear or in front of emergency exit don't recline fully
- emergency exit seats have more room but more responsibility
| NOT TO BE TAKEN ON A PLANE | |
- knives, box cutters, straight razors, or blades of any kind
- sharp point metal scissors or nail files
- knitting needles, ice picks, corkscrews, or other sharp items
- guns
- explosive or flammable items
- pressurized containers
- household cleaners or toxic chemicals
- when in doubt, transport items in your checked baggage
| PROTECTING YOUR INTERESTS | |
- buy your ticket with a credit card in case you have problems
- travel insurance will protect you if flight cancelled or delayed
- read travel insurance policies carefully for exclusions
- check your tickets for errors as soon as you receive them
- put your tickets in a safe place
- give someone your itinerary -- arrival, departure, flight
- place your name, contact info, and itinerary in your luggage
- minimize the number of plane changes to avoid lost luggage
- try not to check your bags if you don't have to
- lock your luggage before checking your bags
- bumped flight owes you compensation and a seat on next flight
- if you are unhappy, complain to the airline
- you may also complain to the Dept. Of Transportation
| TO DO BEFORE YOU FLY | |
- plan to leave so you arrive at the airport at least 1 hour early
- plan for transportation to and from airport
- check the weather at all airports along your route
- double check your departure time and flight number
| TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN | |
- bring snacks in pre-packed ziploc bags
- give your infant a bottle to suck to reduce ear pressure
- bring a bag of toys, coloring books, etc. to keep kids occupied
- bring wet wipes, a rag, and a change of clothes for your kid
- request an aisle seat for easy access to the bathroom
- try not to sit in a middle or window seat with a fidgety child
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Ramona Creel is Professional Organizer, NAPO Golden Circle Member, and the original founder of OnlineOrganizing. A former Social Worker, she has always enjoyed helping people find the resources and solutions they need to improve their lives. Ramona now travels the country as a full-time RVer, sharing her story of simplicity with everyone she meets. She leads by example -- having worked for more than 10 years as a Professional Organizer, and having radically downsized and simplified her own life as a full-time RVer. Ramona now considers herself a "Renaissance Woman" -- bringing all of her passions together into one satisfying career. As a "Virtual Organizer", she can create a customized organizing plan for your home or office. As a "Simplicity and Accountability Coach ", Ramona provides a proven program for making every area of your life a little bit easier -- perfect for those who want to make the time and space to focus on their true priorities. As a Professional Photographer, Ramona captures powerful images of places and people as she travels. And as a freelance writer and blogger, she shares organizing techniques, travel tips, and social commentary with others. You can see all these sides of Ramona -- read her articles, browse through her photographs, and even hire her to help get your life in order -- at www.RamonaCreel.com. You can also follow her on Twitter, check out her Facebook profile, and subscribe to her blog feeds.
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