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travel tips Savvy travel advice for couples to consider FBy Alexandria Stathakis get you where you need to go. They can even keep you on one flight and book you standby for another if connections are not guaranteed. or couples planning their honeymoon, here are some expert travel tips. I’ve learned it is important to be patient and flexible. Unfor- Furthermore, try to get as close to your destination as possible when being rebooked. Once in Charlotte going to Canada, the airline wanted to keep me in Charlotte another day. I refused and said get me across the border tonight. I spent a nice day in Toronto waiting for another flight but there were more options from Toronto than Charlotte in case the bad weather held out. tunately, the best- laid plans for air travel can go astray quickly when Mother Nature hits with hurri- canes, tornados, rain or fog. When booking for some reason, call the air- line directly to re-book. The lines are usually long at cus- tomer service. I was on a bus going back to the terminal in Mexico City and used my phone to re-book before I was back at the terminal. Most apps have contact information about who to call. In addition, I find that customer service via phone can sometimes break the rules to your flight, allow yourself at least an hour between flights at bigger airports. Running from Concourse A to E is not fun any- where; I turn red and look like I am about to die after an air- port run. Also, pay attention to where your connection is and the time of year. For example, on United I avoid connecting through Chicago in the winter. Moreover, early morning flights are more likely to be on time than later flights. If delayed, relax, talk to the people around you as you are all on the same boat, but try not to leave your gate if you see the time keeps changing. The flight time can change quickly and they will not wait. Make sure you download the app for the airline you are using. If your plane has Wi-Fi you can use the app for in-flight entertainment. It also has your boarding pass and incoming flight information. More impor- tantly, it provides options to re-book if your flight is delayed. I hope you never need these tips but if the inevitable hap- pens, be ready and patient. If that option is not available Happy travels. 38 | TOWN BRIDE SPRING 2020