Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the year. It will kick off the summer traveling season, particularly for air travel. With this will come longer wait times, because many summer travelers are infrequent or first-time flyers — meaning that they’re typically less familiar with the latest air travel rules and procedures. If you’re looking for a way to improve your travel experience this Memorial Day, check out the following apps to get you through the airport faster and make your flight more pleasant.
This is a top-rated, free app from the Play store that will create a travel schedule for any of your upcoming trips. This well-designed app will organize all of your travel information in one place so that your travel experience is as stress-free as possible. Through TripIt, you’ll be able to access all of your plans from any device, even if your device is offline. You can upgrade to TripIt Pro for real-time flight information and alerts, tips and tricks, assistance with changing a flight, and more.
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If you have any questions about real-time airport or security checkpoint delays, this free app will provide you with the answers you need. Additionally, the app will give you all of the TSA contact information, access to “AskTSA” live assistance, and answers to the most frequently asked travel questions. You can also apply for TSA Pre-check through the app.
This free app allows you to skip the line for customs and submit your passport and customs declaration information through the app. This app has been authorized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and is usable at more than 20 airports nationwide.
This is a free app that offers information on more than 900 airports worldwide. It provides maps on various airports to help you find your way, real-time information on flight departures and arrivals, public Wi-Fi information, and discounts on food, beverages, and VIP lounges. The app also offers tips and tricks for improving your travel experience, such as information on the best place to charge your device in the airport or how to navigate to your destination after you land.
To ease the stress of traveling or flying, try mindfulness meditation. The Calm app is a free app from the Play store that will help you to sleep on a flight, or simply ease your anxiety and stress. The app offers meditation programs of various lengths, in addition to 25+ sounds to soothe your mind during air travel.
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