Sneaky airport tricks to make air travel easier – like how to get a FREE phone charger in the departure lounge
TRAVELLING through the airport is a necessary evil for most trips abroad - long queues, boring waits and lost luggage can ruin any holiday buzz.
But there are plenty of tricks that can make it a more bearable experience.
The team at have provide their tips on how to make the airport run a stress free and seamless experience, from getting your hands on free phone chargers to picking the quicker security queues.
Read on to find out more...
It's been lost and found
Anything that has been in lost and found for up to 90 days is no longer the property of its owner. If you desperately need something such as a charger it is worth showing some honestly and asking. If they have one that has been in their possession for over 90 days, they can hand it over.
My bottle is empty
Airports are notoriously expensive when it comes to purchasing food and drink - not helped by the fact that you have to dump all liquids over 100ml at security. But they'll let you take an empty bottle through, which you can then fill up at free water stations in the departure lounge.
Turn left
Going through security can be torturous, so speed up the process by turning left. People tend to prefer turning to the right, which means there'll be less of a queue on your left.
Are we at the gate yet?
Running for miles through an airport looking for a gate number is hardly relaxing, so map out your route around the airport before you get there using handy phone apps like GateGuru and Airport Transit Guide.
I can picture it
Take a picture of your luggage before you check in. This will make it easier for airport staff to locate it if it goes missing in transit, because describing your bag to a member of staff at a foreign airport could prove tricky.
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Jump online
If you are delayed and not sure what is going on, avoid the sea of people trying to find the same information and jump online to the airlines website. They will update the status of your flight without fail.
It is also worth contacting your airline on Twitter as their customer service reps are usually the first with all the necessary information.
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Carry a change of clothing
Even if you are flying on a short haul flight, you will be thankful for packing a change of clothes in your hand luggage.
Whether it be for spillages or simply to freshen up, it will be perhaps the best hack of your trip.