美国国家公共电台 NPR--Planning to fly soon? There are some things you can do to prepare

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Planning to fly soon? There are some things you can do to prepare

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What should you do if your flight is delayed or canceled? Travel journalist Victoria Walker has some tips.

A MART?NEZ, HOST:

Flying is a nightmare right now. If you're planning to board a plane any time soon, there are some things you can do to prepare.

LEILA FADEL, HOST:

Victoria Walker is a travel journalist and author of the Travel With Vikkie newsletter. She gave us some flying advice to make any journey go as smoothly² as possible.

VICTORIA WALKER: No. 1, get there early.

FADEL: Now, this might seem obvious, but as Walker points out...

WALKER: I know a lot of people who travel have heard, you know, for years get there two, three hours ahead of time. And a lot of people don't really take that seriously. This is the time that you really want to take that seriously.

MART?NEZ: And be sure to download your airline's mobile app.

WALKER: Because with a lot of these kind of delays and cancellations, the first indication that something in your trip has gone awry³ is through the airline's app.

MART?NEZ: These apps can also help you check in, and they often have airport maps.

FADEL: And if you don't want your luggage to get lost...

WALKER: Avoid checking bags if you're at all able to consolidate⁴ your baggage. But also put in an airtag just in case your luggage doesn't make it to your destination the way you make it to your destination.

FADEL: She also recommends flying nonstop if possible.

WALKER: The more connections in your itinerary⁵, the more chances for delays.

MART?NEZ: Walker says fliers should also have a backup plan in mind, one that might not involve flying at all.

WALKER: That would mean taking a look at what's available on Amtrak or on a bus like Greyhound or Megabus or a rental⁶ car.

MART?NEZ: Being kind and, if you have any left, having patience also works. For more travel advice, check out npr.org.