Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Surviving Holiday Air Travel

Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season, when millions of Americans take to the roads or board trains and planes around the country. If you’re traveling, you’re likely to encounter packed airports, unforeseen schedule changes, bad weather, and probably a few irritable fellow passengers as everyone tries to get somewhere for the holiday. At Farmers, we want to help. So, in addition to the universal rules — plan ahead, pack light, know your airport and choose the best travel days — we’ve assembled some cool travel apps to help keep you on schedule and informed as to airport and flight delays:
  • TripIt Organize your travel plans in one place with TripIt. Once you set up your account, simply forward your travel confirmation emails to plans@tripit.com and TripIt automatically creates a detailed daily itinerary for every trip. You can get directions, maps and weather for each destination and sync trip plans with your Apple Calendar, Outlook, or Google Calendar. Available free for Apple and Android devices. Or upgrade to TripIt Pro for $49 per year and get real-time flight alerts, gate changes, alternate flights and seating info, etc.
  • My TSA  Can homemade cookies go through security? How early should you get to the airport for a Thanksgiving Eve flight? Get the answers to these and other important questions that may help you avoid delays by adding the TSA’s free app to your mobile device. Available free for Apple and Android devices.
  • FlightStatsHelps you track flight information such as estimated departure and arrival times, terminal and gate numbers, and at which baggage carousel you can claim your bags. You can search by airport for local weather conditions and seven-day forecast, time and date information, and a delay index which tells you if there are any flight delays and how severe they are. Once your flight takes off, interested friends or family can track the plane in the air. Available free for Apple and Android devices.

Travel smart, plan smart
Traveling during the holidays often requires patience and a laid-back attitude — otherwise the many transportation delays, and traffic and travel snags could get you crazy. But with a bit of smart planning you may be able to ease the hassles. Stay safe and have fun!

For other tips about getting smart about your auto insurance, home insurance, life insurance, or business insurance contact Farmers Insurance - The Wertzberger Agency at 913-383-3276

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