| It's that time again. The festive season of family | | | | queueing at the airport. |
| reunions over Christmas dinner, decorating the | | | | Arrive early. This is necessary to allow plenty of time |
| Christmas tree, unwrapping presents and observing | | | | for checking in, any luggage formalities, passport |
| Christmas traditions. It is also the season of travel as | | | | control and going through the airport security. |
| some of us choose to spend their Christmas away | | | | Pack smart. Make a list of things that you really need |
| from home, or some are visiting relatives abroad for | | | | on your holiday. There isn't anything more stressful |
| their Christmas reunion. | | | | than carrying heavy luggage around. Refer to the |
| Christmas season is certainly the busiest travel | | | | airline's website and check what your luggage |
| season of the year and we are inevitably going to | | | | allowance is and what items are allowed in your hand |
| encounter with overcrowded airports, packed | | | | luggage. Always put your medicine and important |
| stations and road traffic jams. It can also bring a lot | | | | items like passport and some emergency clothing in |
| of delays, canceled or overbooked flights, long | | | | your hand luggage in case there are any delays. |
| queues as well as luggage problems. This all can | | | | If you are travelling with kids, bring some games, |
| decrease our pleasure of travelling and induce high | | | | books or a lot of distractions to ease off any |
| stress levels. | | | | possible waiting time. |
| The following are only a few useful hints and tips for | | | | Wear comfortable clothes and drink plenty of liquids |
| those who would like to minimize the travel related | | | | whilst on your journey. This will help you relax and |
| stress this Christmas season. | | | | shed off any travel related tensions. |
| First of all, book your air ticket or holiday well in | | | | Furthermore, always check the airline's website or |
| advance. This will give you more flexibility when it | | | | consult your travel agent for any updates or flight |
| comes to choosing your dates and flight times. You | | | | delays before you set off for the airport. This way |
| are also more likely to get better price bargains and | | | | you will avoid waiting long hours around the airport |
| flight connections. | | | | which can often be uncomfortable and frustrating. |
| If you decide to book at the last minute, make sure | | | | Secure your airport transfer in advance, especially if |
| you choose an early morning or late night flight as | | | | you travel by taxi as these can be overbooked |
| these are less likely to get delayed. | | | | during Christmas season. This also applies to your |
| Check in online if you can as you will get a better | | | | destination. |
| choice of seats and save yourself a lot of hassle | | | | |