Smart Holiday Travel Tips

Planning holiday travel trips?

Whether you’re taking a road trip in your Mitsubishi or flying to visit family and friends, you can travel smarter.

When you’re travel planning, check out consumer website ASTA’s TravelSense.org for travel advice and tips.

Here are ASTA holiday travel tips:

Air travel:

• Book your ticket ASAP. “If you must book last minute, remember, you have options.”

• Arrive early. “Difficult airport parking, long lines at security checkpoints and the possibility of the airline overselling the flight and bumping passengers, should all be considered.”

• Keep a close eye on all your belongings. “Just as airports are extremely crowded during the peak holiday period with travelers, they can also be fraught with thieves working the airports.”

• Avoid getting bumped. “1) Get an advance seat assignment. 2) Check-in online. 3) Don’t be late.”

• Remember 3-1-1. “New regulations limit the amount of gels and liquids passengers can take through security in their carry-on luggage to travel-size toiletries of three (3) ounces or less that fit comfortably in one (1) quart-size, clear plastic zip-top bag and the one (1) bag per passenger must be placed in the screening bin.”

• Know your limits. “Pack light and know baggage limits.”

Travel by car:

• Plan itineraries and arrange accommodations well in advance. “Reservations for hotels, restaurants and rental cars get booked quickly during peak travel times.”

• Get a tune up. “Before any long-distance drive, make sure to have your oil changed and your brakes, fluids and tire pressure checked.”

• Get an early start to avoid holiday gridlock. “Traveling during late night/early morning hours helps.”

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