{"id":45810,"date":"2016-08-19T16:54:44","date_gmt":"2016-08-19T21:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orbitz.waveinteractive.com\/?p=45810"},"modified":"2018-01-08T10:03:56","modified_gmt":"2018-01-08T16:03:56","slug":"5-free-airport-hacks-will-elevate-way-fly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/5-free-airport-hacks-will-elevate-way-fly\/","title":{"rendered":"5 free airport hacks that will elevate the way you fly"},"content":{"rendered":"

With airlines charging for everything under the sun, you always have to be on the lookout for little things you can do to make your flight more comfortable. These little hacks will make your next visit to the airport a better experience.<\/p>\n

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Know when to ask for an upgrade<\/h3>\n

There\u2019s a time and a place to ask for a free upgrade, and that time is most certainly not<\/em> at the check-in counter. As you are checking in, the airline is attempting to charge you for every extra they possibly can, here an upgrade is a paid premium option. On the other side of security is another story. The agents at the gate have more flexibility to move seats around free of charge on flights that aren\u2019t full. This works best for moving up in the plane to the \u2018Premium Economy\u2019 or exit row seats, but it\u2019s still tough to get into first class.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bring your own booze<\/h3>\n

$7 for a tiny bottle of alcohol on a flight, are you kidding us? TSA rules allow you to bring your own alcohol in carry-on bags as long as it’s less than 3.4 ounces and fits in your little ziplock liquids bags. The catch is FAA rules don\u2019t allow you to actually drink your own alcohol on the plane so, partake before take off. (An exception to the rule is JetBlue, where passengers can request a flight attendant serve them any alcohol they brought onboard and the flight attendant can choose to do so at their own discretion).\u00a0 Just drink in moderation please, nobody needs to see you drunk at 30,000 feet.<\/p>\n

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Be nice, it actually works<\/h3>\n

Sometimes flattery will get you everywhere, or at least an open exit row seat, or better yet a free drink. Flight attendants are used to being treated poorly as unpleasant passengers try to shove over stuff carry-ons into un-accepting overhead bins. They are tired of showing inattentive passengers how to put on a seat belt. Show them some love and you\u2019d be surprised what you get back. It\u2019s not uncommon to get an under-the-table little bottle of liquor for the flight, or the option to trade in your knee crushing seat for something a little better. Even if your attempt in kindness doesn\u2019t end in freebies you\u2019ll likely have an interesting conversation because\u00a0believe it or not, flight attendants have pretty unique lives. An easy flight attendant icebreaker: \u201cIs this your first flight of the day, or are you on your way home?\u201d<\/p>\n

Stay hydrated on the cheap<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s be honest, those little cups of water they bring around on the flight aren\u2019t going to cut it. Instead, pack an empty reusable water bottle in your carry-on bag. Restrictive rules don\u2019t allow more than a few small sips of water to make it past security, but on the other side, refills are\u00a0free. Locate a water fountain and fill the empty bottle you brought (searching by the restrooms is your best bet). It\u2019s important to stay hydrated because the air on planes is extremely dry and can add to dehydration and a lack of water can add to the feeling of jet lag which is a terrible way to start a trip.<\/p>\n

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Snap a picture of your parking space<\/h3>\n

We\u2019ve all been there, at the end of a long trip there is nothing worse than searching aisle after aisle, trying to remember where you left your car. A simple shot on your smartphone of the row marker in the parking lot will save time and the perceived embarrassment of wandering up and down the aisles.<\/p>\n

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