As Miley Cyrus wisely sings in Flowers, “I can buy myself flowers.” And this Valentine’s Day, why stop there? If you really want to win my heart—book me an airline ticket. But let’s make sure that journey is as stress-free as possible.
Travel should be about the joy of the journey, not last-minute panic at security. Arrive at the airport early, preferably hours before your flight. Go through security ASAP—don’t linger. Be prepared: laptops and devices out, belts and shoes off (for U.S. connections), liquids and makeup in an easy-to-grab bag.
Pro tip: Always have your boarding pass ready (yes, even a paper copy—phone batteries don’t last forever). Don’t be a gate louse—hovering around the boarding area only clogs the process.
Want to breeze through even faster? Get NEXUS (more here), or at least understand the difference between TSA PreCheck and Global Entry (explained here).
Flying internationally? Know your airline’s codeshares (details here) so you don’t end up in the wrong check-in line. Download your airline’s app ahead of time for instant updates.
And when possible—carry-on only. Nothing says “relaxed traveler” like skipping the baggage carousel.
So this Valentine’s, buy yourself flowers—but also book that trip. Because nothing says self-love like stress-free travel. 💙✈️