Don’t let all the current troubles discourage you from traveling, you just need to plan ahead to create a less stressful travel trip. When booking airline tickets, keep your plans flexible and you will be able to pick better deals. Last minute deals are the best, just look for them. The time of day makes a difference too, so if you can work around their times, you can save money and right away your trip will be off to a good start. If you will have connecting flights, pick a seat near the front, that will be your best choice. Those who need to get up and down during the trip will be better off in an isle seat. Having an electronic ticket will let you bypass the ticket counter and those long lines. Checking online before you leave the house will inform you of any delays happening so you don’t arrive to be surprised. Remember not to have scissors or knives in your purse or check on bags as this will only hold you up at security. You already know you will have to take your shoes off, so wear slip on shoes if you have them and be ready to take your laptop out of the case. If you end up with a middle seat on the flight, make sure you have what you need from the overhead before you sit down. Earplugs can save your trip and your mind if you end up with a screaming child next to you for the whole flight.