Working at a company with an international business model means frequent traveling which in turn results in many hours spent at airports. And while there are many benefits to traveling for work, this is certainly not one of them.
Fortunately, international airports today are better equipped than ever and it isn’t difficult for frequent travelers to find ways to make the most of their time before boarding. In this post, we give you the best recommendations from our team of travel experts to survive airports and enjoy and more peaceful and productive journey.
5 tips to survive airports
Purchase a priority boarding pass
For those who like to spend as little time as possible at the airport, a priority boarding pass is the ideal solution. With this pass, which you can purchase for an additional fee, you will be able to get through all security checks and arrive at your boarding gate in a matter of minutes. It’s the ideal pass for frequent travelers who don’t want to waste time waiting in lines and prefer to do everything at their own pace, worry-free.
Download the airport app
If you travel frequently, you will likely know your departure airport quite well. But when traveling to a new destination, it might not be as easy to quickly find your way around an unknown airport. Fortunately, many international airports now have a mobile app where you can find everything from information on departures and arrivals to the location of airport services and connections to local transportation.
Book access to the lounge
Nowadays, most international airports offer quality equipment and services to all travelers. Nonetheless, lounges remain the top choice for business travelers since they offer unique comfort, service and convenience. While some airport lounges are exclusive for first class passengers, many others, like the Lisbon Airport lounge, are accessible with the purchase of a daily pass.
Pack light
Traveling with lighter luggage makes your entire journey easier from the moment you leave your house until you return. Less suitcases means less clothes and gear to put away, less weight to carry around the airport, and less things that may get lost along the way.
If you have to travel with a checked bag, don’t forget to pack your essential hygiene items and a change of clothes in your carry-on. That way, if your checked bag gets lost, you will have everything you need while the airline retrieves it.
Take a photo of your parking spot
It’s not always cheaper to get a taxi to the airport. If your departure airport is too far away or you’re catching a flight at odd hours of the day, it might be more convenient (and more affordable) for you to drive yourself to the airport and leave your car parked there while you’re away. In this case, an easy hack to remember where you parked your car is to take a photo of your parking spot. In case you need to pay your parking with a ticket, leave it inside the car so you avoid losing it while you’re traveling and facing a fine upon your return.
