For months during the pandemic, the world seemed to shrink. Many people didn’t leave their homes except for weekly grocery runs or a daily walk around the block. Modern technology can usually connect people across the world, but the enormous reduction of regional and international travel made life feel smaller. Now, the COVID-19 vaccination rollout has made travel safe, and Canadians need to remember how to fly again!
Here are some commuting tips for the rusty Canadian traveller.
Get to the airport the savvy way
First, Uber supplanted cabs, but a new model has replaced Uber as the quickest and most affordable way to get to the airport. Now, it’s easy to find cheap parking at YUL airport and in over 75 other North American cities which have embraced this new model.
Book a reservation online for a parking spot beside the airport and show it to the attendant upon arrival. Then, board the free shuttle bus that takes you directly to your terminal. You won’t have to depend on another driver’s schedule in what is often anxious moments before a flight, and you can also sidestep the notoriously high airport parking fees while enjoying the familiar environment of your own car.
Pack within the limits
Understand how much luggage airlines let you carry for free and try to stay within these limits. If you need to pay for checking in a bag, and often, you do, try to bring all you’ll need for the trip in your carry-on luggage.
You’ll be able to eliminate the possibility of lost luggage and exit the plane and begin your trip right away, rather than wait at the luggage carousel with everyone else for your baggage to appear. However, this approach won’t work if you need to bring items that must be checked in, like a Swiss Army Knife.
Bring all your entertainment
The odds are high that the novel or movie you want for the plane ride isn’t available in the airport stores. If they are, they’re probably overpriced, and buying them will feel wasteful if they’re sitting in your home, unpacked.
Bring everything you’ll want for the plane, so the ride goes by quickly, and you won’t need to waste money before a trip. Some people use the time in the air to get their work done while others catch up on their hobbies — either way, don’t forget to bring what you’ll need.
Smart packing also includes things like your favourite snack, an easy-to-eat meal, like a sandwich, and things to make you physically more comfortable, like a neck pillow, blanket, or clothes designed for travellers.
It may have been a while since your last trip, but with a little bit of prep work, you can shake the rust off before you head out and have a much smoother, more enjoyable, and cheaper trip. Keep the above tips in mind, and don’t forget to follow all the advice from leading medical experts to stay safe.
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