The best
part about flying, is going through TSA (Transportation Security
Administration) check points. Have you ever heard anyone declare this as a truth? Well, I
know it to be so.
Some people
dread that line that snakes back and forth around metal pole stanchions, which
end with a request to view your boarding pass and photo identification. I felt
the same way until…something beeped and I was asked to step to the side.
My long
twists were pulled back in a ponytail with some dangling over my chest. The TSA
woman pulled my hair back with her gloved hands, then gently squeezed the top
of my head. Next she rubbed her hands across my shoulder and down my back.
My body
almost went limp as I relaxed for just a minute. I told the kind woman, “Could
you do that one more time? My shoulder is stiff on the right side.” She showed
me her pearly whites and moved on to the next traveler.
I enjoyed a
head and back massage and didn’t have to leave a tip. I’m not yet a seasoned
air traveler, but I have learned a few things along the way. Below are five
things you must know if you’re planning to travel by airplane.
1. Wear clothing that does not require a
belt – this will mean one less item to remove when going through security.
2. Wear socks/footies – 90 % of the time
you will have to remove your shoes. The other 10%, you may be lucky and receive
the priority check-in.
3. Take a neck pillow – this is
convenient for you and the person seated next to you. The neck pillow could
potentially prevent you from dozing off and laying your head on a strangers
shoulder.
4. Ear buds – good in the event that you
want to pretend you’re listening to music or you can really listen to music.
5. Pack your patience – don’t leave home
without it. You probably already know that things don’t always go as planned.
Take a book, word search puzzle, something to occupy your time in the event you
experience a delay.
The next
time you’re considering you flight plan, remember the must haves from the list
above. What would you add to the list?
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