Beware, not all travel tips are created equal!
Spirit Airlines at Orlando Airport
Over the years, we’ve learned plenty tips to simplify our traveling experience. From avoiding flights on specific dates to finding the best airport lounges, we’re constantly on the lookout for ways to make traveling easier and more comfortable. But this airport tip that recently went viral will NOT be making its way into our travel plans!
It’s no secret that flying can be a headache. Between flight delays, airport crowds, and the stress of trying to make sure things run smoothly, it can make for a tough day. But even though traveling can be tough, there are some “tips” that we think go too far.
Orlando Airport
Recently, a LinkedIn post went viral with a travel “hack” that is likely to make you the least-popular person on your flight if you try it. The traveler who made the post claims you should always try to board in Group One, no matter what group you’re actually assigned, saying, “Board in Group 1, no matter your group. 99% of the time they don’t say anything. Worst case they tell you to wait, then you’re first when they call your actual group.”
Frontier Plane at the Orlando Airport
Okay, we can sum up our thoughts on this “hack” with two words — Not. Cool. The boarding process for flights can already be chaotic, and if everyone goes this route, it can cause more delays and confusion. Disregarding the proper boarding procedure makes things more difficult for both the airline staff AND your fellow travelers.
Southwest at Orlando International Airport
Lots of commenters on the original post also pointed out the issues with this particular piece of “advice,” with one commenter saying, “If everyone did this, wouldn’t it just be one entire long line to board rather than an organized boarding process? I think just following airline policies is a better idea than acting entitled.”
Airport
As frequent travelers, we totally get that flying can be a stressful experience! But be careful about what advice you take to try to make things simpler for yourself — some “tips” like this could end up landing you at the back of the line with side eye from a whole plane of your fellow travelers.
Orlando Airport Terminal C
We’ll continue to be on the lookout for travel tips that WON’T earn you nasty glares from your fellow passengers, so stay tuned to DFB for more updates!
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It’s almost like if everyone just followed the simple rules then we’d all be better off!
It’s already so bad with everybody crowding around the boarding area that you have to fight your way through when it’s your turn.
Sometimes the most civilized boarding experience can be had by waiting until the end to board. This can be especially true if you have aisle seats (or your whole party leads up to aisle seats), and you plan only on storing bags under the seat. Sure, someone may be in your seat, but they’ll just have to move. Granted, this doesn’t work well for airlines that don’t assign seats, but we don’t use those airlines for a multitude of reasons, including that they don’t assign seats. But even then, unless you are traveling with small children or on an especially long flight, people can bear being split up for a few hours or less. Plus you can tell stories about the people you were next to when you’re reunited. If you’re traveling solo, storing under the seat, and/or you don’t really care what seat(s) you get, waiting until the end can spare you some of the maddening crowd experience.
I usually travel alone and have an aisle seat so I watch every one board and then once all clear go up, it’s less stressful and I can do what I need to.
I always travel with a soft bag so it fits under the seat. I pack light!