Travel Tips From Some Travel Experts, American Airlines Employees
Edited by Jennifer L. Price
From families that vacation once a year to road warriors who can only fall
asleep to the sound of a jet engine, everyone has a "secret" to successful
travel.
 With
the busy summer travel season underway, American Airlines employees are
providing some of their top travel secrets. These dedicated experts
know, more than anyone, the keys to a successful trip on the world's largest
airline.
Go Mobile
Instead of jotting your parking location on a scrap of paper, which can get
misplaced, take a picture of the parking location sign with your camera phone or
digital camera. ~Joanne Grisham, Executive Assistant, Dallas/Fort Worth
Take a digital photo of your luggage, itinerary and record locator so you can
reference your flight information quickly and identify your luggage. ~Renee
Cloutier, Domestic Sales, Tucson, and Erica Carter, Reservations Agent,
Raleigh/Durham
Feel Your Best, Look Your Best
Lightweight, natural fabrics for clothing are excellent choices, as they
allow skin to breathe and retain shape better. Hot water with a slice of lemon
helps to relieve congestion, prevent dry throat, and helps you get to sleep.
~Jan Boyd, Flight Attendant, Dallas/Fort Worth
Pack Practically
Don't tie ribbons to the same handle that holds the baggage routing tag;
ribbons often confuse the automated baggage sorters and can cause a baggage
delay. ~Richard Tillema, Facilities Manager, Los Angeles
Always include your flight number and name inside each checked bag in case
the bag tag falls off. You can write the information on a piece of paper and
slip it into a luggage pocket or use the American baggage tags at the airport. ~Maribel
Sotelo, Customer Service Manager, Chicago
For the Kids
An inexpensive disposable camera can keep kids occupied on a flight and
during the trip. If you're able to develop the film on your trip, bring along a
small photo album for them to organize the photos on the flight home. ~Holly
Salatino, Flight Attendant, Chicago
Go with the Crowd
When we surveyed our employees for travel tips, we received hundreds of
responses. Here are some of the most frequent suggestions from American
Airlines employees.
Always bring a carry-on that can fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in
front of you. Pack your basic necessities or valuables in the carry-on including
car and house keys, medications, TSA-approved toiletries, liquids, gels and
aerosols, cell phone and personal identification and travel documents.
If you're traveling with small children, have them carry their own small
backpack filled with crayons, coloring books and inexpensive toys.
Dress in layers to maintain your level of comfort in relation to the aircraft
cabin temperature.
These and other valuable travel tips will be available on a new section of
American's award-winning Web site, www.AA.com.
Check
www.aa.com/traveltips for a quick and easy reference before your next trip. |
