5 AIRPORT SECRETS They Don’t Want Us To Know

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Air travel today (for the masses) is like taking a NY subway home during rush hour. It's an ordeal.

What seriously annoys me is when i take extra care to make sure my bag is under the limit, but then they let people with these huge bags go through ... there is no way those huge bags could fit in the measure guide at the front of the gate !!!

Honestly the best way to avoid trouble with some of these is to make sure you do have a proper sized carryon. It goes back to something mentioned in an earlier video: check the carryon requirements of all the airlines your trip involves, and use the carryon that meets the strictest of those requirements. And keep a strict limit on any souvenir or consumable purchases you make at your destination so that your carryon doesn't swell past what's allowable.

I honestly like the commission. I follow the rules and if others don't they should be put in compliance. Otherwise, they may take up space that other passengers could use.

Actually, my brother and I get to the airport 2-1/2 to 3 hours before our flights, and are seated by our gate 45 minutes before as well. He has anxiety issues, so arriving early help. I also schedule things so we have a 2 - 3 hour layover between flights. Getting to the gate early is essential if you actually want a seat. Since we use only 1 small carry-on for medications, snacks and an extra change of clothing, we have no worries about being asked to gate check a bag. Frankly, airlines should make everyone gate check oversized carry-ones.

I'm rooting for the airlines when it comes to carry on bags. Every one trying to push the limit, or sneak something through causes issues with boarding time and takes overhead space that is no allotted to them.

My flight home was very full and they were very appreciative of my volunteering to gate check my bag. It went to my final destination and I wasn't charged. I also was very impressed with the landing at SFO. It was so smooth that I hardly even felt the plane touch the ground. I was flying United

It's very simple...comply. I'm with the Airlines on this one. It is unbelievable how much crap people bring with them on the plane. Especially when they fly to the islands for a week or so.

Flight Aware is a MUST for travelers who want to know the real situation.

I think it’s great that gate agents are getting bonuses for checking oversized bags. Passengers can be very inconsiderate with the overhead bins. I personally never use the overhead because of this reason and that I’m short. My carry on fits under the seat.

Last month I flew out to Illinois to surprise my mom for her 80th birthday and having not flown in 15 years found many of your tips extremely helpful, however I don’t intend to fly again anytime remotely soon but here I am still watching your videos. 😂 What trickery is this?

You should do a video on how bags being sold as carry-on are an inch or 2 larger than the actual specifications for carry-on After checking Frontier and Spirit airfares, If you pay for a bag and a seat you can fly any "real" airline for the same price, and not have to fly Greyhound

In Europe we are so used to strict rules for carry on. I am amazed at how much other countries allow so much carry on. It slows everything down!!

We experienced a 2-day delay in Newark. We were on standby 3 times and still no flight. We approached a gate agent who was dealing with some very unruly people. She focused on us just to get those people off her back. We told her we had 3 airport options and would travel separately. She not only got us 2 tickets the next day on the same plane but got us seats together! She even printed them right there. This saved us from standing inline for the 4th time at customer service for 2 hours. We did spend another night in the airport but did get out on time the next day. Gate agents can be a great help.

In my experience, when it’s a full flight the gate agents ask for people to check their bags to make sure there is room. There is no charge for this. This is also on Delta which I have found to be a better experience than the rest of the carriers.

Try not arriving two hours early in Istanbul, for example, where there is a double TSA check, one at the airport entrance and one later on, and then try catching your flight - good luck to you. I was there 3 hours before my flight and had to RUN to the gate.

I just had a flight on Flair airlines that wanted me there 3 hrs ahead of flight. It was a one hr flight from Kelowna to Edmonton. I was there on time and the staff wasn’t even there yet.. when they did show up late I then had to wait until they booted up their computers. I couldn’t add a bag online ( not my fault) but they charged me more at the counter to do it! I will never ever fly Flair airlines again. Plus I’ve tried a few times to call was on hold for over a hour with no answer. Get it together Flair!

I will keep in mind not to book any flights with Frontier.

Thank goodness for the carry on crack down. Just check your bag already. This is especially true for business trips as the company is paying for the ticket anyways.