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Holiday travel tips from Twitter

Traveling with children
Make it a fun experience. Bring snacks, games and an extra change of clothes or diapers just in case. And be patient, traveling can be stressful for little ones too.

Optional fees
Whether it's checking a bag, choosing a seat or flying with a pet, fees may apply. Make sure you know before you go.

Day of departure
Make sure your cell phone is charged and sign up for mobile notifications like BeNotified to stay on top of your flight status.

Staying healthy
Beat jet lag by setting your sleep cycle with the sun. And don't forget to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated!

Traveling internationally
Have an updated passport and proper documentation. Knowing local customs or phrases will help make your journey a jolly one.

Checking in
Choose your seat, check your bags and check in for your flight before leaving the house on usairways.com.

Getting through security
Know before you go- visit the tsa website and know what you can & can't bring on. Wear slip on shoes and don't forget to take off your belt!

Staying entertained
Bring books, extra batteries and a credit card - you can buy food, surf the internet or shop!

Traveling with gifts
Don't wrap gifts before you go through security. Small, flat and soft gifts are ideal and gift cards are great. Remember, leftovers count as carry-ons too!

Navigating the airport
Allow for plenty of time to park, lines and any possibly delays. Better to arrive early and relaxed than stressed & rushed!

Checking bags
Know the size and weight of your luggage before you go, and understand baggage fees may apply.

Here are a few more tips:

Get there early

Always arrive at the airport two hours before departure time for domestic flights and three hours before departure time for international flights.

Also, if you're traveling out of Atlanta, Buffalo, Charlotte, Dallas, Denver, Honolulu, Las Vegas, Maui, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Phoenix, Washington (Dulles), Seattle and Orlando, you are required to check in at least 45 minutes before departure.

Check in online

Check in for your flight as early as 24 hours and up to 60 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Just print your boarding pass from home and check your bags when you get to the airport.

2 ways to check your flight status

Learn about all the ways to check on flights!

Packing and baggage

Take a few minutes to learn about what to expect at the airport. Learn about checked baggage fees and excess, oversize and overweight baggage.

  • FAA policy allows one piece of luggage and one personal item (such as a purse or briefcase) per person. All carry-on bags must fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead bin.
  • Don't put batteries, medicines, keys or important documents in your checked bags. Keep them with you in your carry-on bag.
  • Pack your 3.4 oz. (100ml) containers in a single, clear, one-quart zip-top plastic bag. Empty containers (that could contain liquids) are not allowed; and neither are partially used larger containers.
  • Only one one-quart plastic bag is allowed per passenger, and the contents of the bag must fit comfortably inside.

Check the name on your ticket

The TSA requires that the name on your ticket matches the name on the government ID you show at airport security exactly.

ChoiceSeats

ChoiceSeats are mostly window and aisle seats toward the front of Coach. ChoiceSeats have the same leg room as other seats, but are closer to the front of the plane – so you’re among the first to get on when you board (with Zone 2) and among the first to leave when you land.

MarketPlace

Spice up your flight! Add a little something extra to your next flight. Our MarketPlace Menu is anything but ordinary.