| We have all been there, one time or another, our | | | | find yourself with unexpected time to kill in the airport |
| international or domestic flights were scheduled to | | | | terminal, there are a few things you can do to pass |
| leave at 7 pm but you find yourself sitting at the airport | | | | the time and hold on to your sanity. |
| terminal for an extra 4 hours or maybe more. Even | | | | First of all, if you are traveling with children, make sure |
| worse, it is a holiday travel weekend and you are | | | | they have a sippy cup available. Pack the cup in your |
| sitting arm to arm with strangers who are all as | | | | purse, but leave it empty. You will not be able to pass |
| frustrated and tired as you are. | | | | through security with liquids, but once you've gotten |
| There is nothing you can do to control the inclement | | | | through the strenuous bag check and body scan, you |
| weather conditions and other reasons flights get | | | | can find a water fountain or buy a soft drink to fill your |
| delayed. However, there are plenty of ways you can | | | | child's cup. Also, let them choose a book or favorite |
| prepare yourself for the possibility of delays. Take a | | | | toy or two to keep with them. If you still have an arm |
| cue from the Boy Scout motto and "Always Be | | | | or bag to carry something else, pack a small travel |
| Prepared". | | | | pillow for them so they can be comfy. If you child is old |
| There is no research to speak of that says there is a | | | | enough to enjoy video games, a portable game device |
| difference between full price or discount flights when it | | | | such as a DS can be just the thing to keep your child |
| comes to how frequently those flights are delayed. | | | | happy for a few hours, just make sure you've packed |
| However, there may be a difference in the delays | | | | the charger. |
| among airlines. If you are doing some serious | | | | For the traveling business person, what better way to |
| comparison shopping for airline tickets then consider | | | | spend your time stuck in a terminal than finishing up |
| researching the company's delay history. Other than | | | | your presentation or getting that report done for your |
| that, looking for cheap airfares is free game, just pay | | | | boss? It should go without saying that this is the |
| attention to layovers and how many stops those | | | | perfect place to settle down and get some work |
| cheap airline tickets come with. | | | | done. But be prepared by making sure your laptop is |
| Typically the cheap airline tickets have at least one | | | | fully charged before you get there. You may not find a |
| layover at one of the major flight hubs across the | | | | seat near an outlet. By having a full battery, you can |
| country. If you don't mind a short stop along the way, | | | | find the most scenic or quiet place to sit (if there is |
| and possibly a few hours of time to kill, then you may | | | | such a thing in a crowded airport). |
| be able to take advantage of the cheapest flight deals. | | | | Traveling with a deck of cards or small game in your |
| Discount domestic flights are always in demand, so if | | | | pocket I always a great way to share some time with |
| you know you will be traveling you should book your | | | | your friends, or make a new friend at the terminal |
| ticket as far in advance as possible. | | | | while you both wait. There are lots of ways to pass |
| Whether you elected to step off your flight because | | | | the time. The key is to think ahead and be prepared. |
| the airline overbooked, purchased discounted tickets or | | | | |