12 Pre-Flight Airport Mistakes Seniors WISH They Knew Sooner

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• PA

  @PassportProfficial · 2 weeks ago · pinned

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• MI

  @michaelellis2676 · 7 months ago

  As a 69 year old traveler, I won’t be insulted by these videos again.

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• DA

  @dave97402 · 7 months ago

  The Mrs. Here. I go to the bathroom ten minutes before boarding. &nbsp;Been at gate for at least a hour. &nbsp;Long after security. &nbsp;All to avoid the plane bathroom.

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• PE

  @petermyers479 · 7 months ago

  I don’t fly any longer. &nbsp;It used to be pleasant, something to look forward to. &nbsp; Now it feels like a mugging. &nbsp; Scams perpetrated by airlines, physical abuse at TSA, fees, charges, unruly travelers. &nbsp; Forget it. &nbsp; I miss seeing my family but the stress is too much to deal with.

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• OP

  @opp17485 · 9 months ago

  Why are all the references the elderly? Everyone could benefit from these tips, especially parents with kids, and young adult travelers.

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• LE

  @leamagsayo4258 · 9 months ago

  We travel far, so senior like me need to go to bathroom…

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• AL

  @allanrichardson1468 · 9 months ago

  They didn’t list why you shouldn’t use the bath after security checkin.

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• PA

  @PaulaSnyder-v6y · 8 months ago

  no Agent ever asks for a list of prescriptions. Never

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• EL

  @elultimo102 · 9 months ago

  #13---Rent a car for trips under 1000 miles, and avoid the entire prison experience.

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• FA

  @faithholinda4319 · 7 months ago

  I don&apos;t think airlines should be able to sell your seat twice. &nbsp;Unless you specifically tell them you are canceling your flight. &nbsp;PERIOD !

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• SU

  @surferdude44444 · 9 months ago

  You’re making seniors out to be a bunch of imbiciles. &nbsp;90% of these “tips” apply to everyone, not just seniors.

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• CR

  @crawford323 · 9 months ago

  As a pilot myself, convective turbulence ends above the clouds. The only time you will experience clear air turbulence is over mountains, punching through the jet stream or climbing through a boundary layer of a major frontal system. Convection turbulence happens below the clouds so take offs and landings will find turbulence but rarely at cruise altitudes. Basically some of these suggestions are a bit over the top.

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