Airplane travel
Check means no — One percent of luggage is lost annually, and while that may seem like a small number it can be a big deal if you’re a part of it. If you do happen to lose your bag, make sure to call the airline immediately. Also help prevent this by putting your own tags on luggage if you do decide to check it.
Pack light — This goes hand in hand with checking bags, packing a light bag can prevent any last minute checks where the airline tells you there is not enough space for carry on. It also prevents you from being “that person” who struggles for 15 minutes.
The early bird gets the worm — Or in this case the best seat on the plane. Airlines like Southwest Airlines have their seats on a first-come, first-served basis. Also, if you get put on standby, the first person to arrive is the first person to get the seat. Besides, Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year, so the lines have a good chance of being ridiculous. Show up early because it’s better to wait an hour in front of your gate than an hour in security.
Listen here — if you don’t feel like being serenaded by the screaming toddler in the seat in front of you, I would suggest bringing your mp3 player — of if you’re a caveman, bring your CD player.
Get some reading material — Stock up before you get to the airport on your favorite magazines or a new book. While talking to Eddie the 40-year-old accountant next to you for three hours may be fun, he’s a lot less likely to tell you about his mother getting her hip replaced if you’re engulfed in your GQ.
Car Travel
All pooled up — Carpool, carpool and carpool. If someone lives remotely close to you, head up with them; not only will it save on gas, but it’s much safer riding with a buddy than going solo. Plus, it helps ease congestion on the roads.
Check your car — Check the tire pressure, oil level and get any funny sounds fixed before making the journey; after all, you don’t want to be the person broken down on the side of the road while everyone passes by.
Make a mix CD or get an mp3 player adapter — Nothing’s worse than driving through Mississippi (kidding, but seriously, your radio stations stink there). It’s also a damper going somewhere far away and losing your favorite radio station 30 minutes out.
Get sleep — Be well rested the day before, because not only does Thanksgiving bring out a ton of traffic, but it also brings out the worst drivers ever. Heck, you might even be one of them, so stay sharp and get a healthy night of sleep. Don’t drink before and get some good food in your stomach.
Train Travel
Seriously? — Why’re you taking the train? Stop it and join the future, cowboy, and buy a ticket on one of those metal birds in the air.
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