Earlier this month, TikTok user @emsabem posted a video asking people to share the travel hacks that “changed the way [they] travel forever.” The video amassed over 2 million views, and you know the advice was good, because over 34,000 people — myself included — bookmarked the video to come back to the next time they’re getting ready to hop on a plane.
As someone who loves to travel but hates nothing more than being on a plane, I was absolutely locked in. I scoured the comments so you don’t have to, seeking out the very best advice out there. Here are 22 game-changing tips and hacks people shared:
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This piece of advice for getting an (almost) free upgrade:
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This tip for the perfect day to book a flight:
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This bright idea to bring down airport rideshare fees:
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This extra bit of security you probably didn’t know you had, thanks to a credit card you might already be using:
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This tip for the perfect time to plan an international getaway:
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This simple but genius hack for a stress-free airport pickup experience:
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This simple but potentially life-changing tip in case your suitcase goes missing:
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And this hack to (hopefully) help find it if it does:
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This simple but game-changing tip you might not have thought of:
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This tip on where to find filtered water on a trip without forking out $10 for a bottle at the hotel:
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This genius idea to make the most of your trip:
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This cleaning tip (and why you should probably be doing it):
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This tip for anyone with long hair trying to get a little shuteye:
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This tip for anyone planning on touring Europe:
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This tip to get liquids through TSA (like, for instance, drinks your little one will be screaming for half-way through the flight that might make the whole travel day 1,000 easier to have on hand):
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This hidden gem hack:
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This brilliant idea for the best way to pack a suitcase:
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This tip someone definitely learned the hard way:
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This reminder to download whatever you want to stream on the flight before it’s too late:
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This simple but important piece of advice to make your trip the best it can be:
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This hack for anyone whose packing method is “one pair of underwear for every day of the trip…and five more incase I shit my pants every single day we’re there.”:
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And finally, this next-level tip to make the most of your flight:
Do you have any airline or travel hacks like these that you swear changed the game for you? Share them with us in the comments or anonymous form below!