I WISH I Knew These Airport Hacks When I Started Travelling.

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[@call_me_chaotic]

A lot of these hack videos aren’t really hacks but that boots one was GENIUS

[@thirstymercfan]

I always take photos of my luggage once packed before I check my bags… so if these go missing you have photos to give the airline. Def recommend lounges for international flights

[@BackpackingBananas]

Ohh yes that’s a good one!

[@gillianquirke2762]

Only discovered your account a few weeks ago as I'm currently planning my first solo backpacking trip to Thailand at the end of next month and your content has been so incredibly helpful! Everyone who I mention it to lately has been giving me random advice but it's so much more reassuring coming from someone I know has been there and done the things that are on my list 😃Thank you for making me feel a lot more confident in my ability to do this 😅

[@pLeksioe]

I once saw two bright pink suit cases rolling out of the plane's hold. One had "RANE" written on it, in huge block letters on both sides, and the other one said "KAITSU". I'm sure Rane and Kaitsu always find their luggage on the belt.

[@BackpackingBananas]

😂😂😂 and everyone who has ever seen their luggage will remember them forevermore

[@MollyHowieson]

The Boots hack is absolutely genius!

[@Katy_aloneINDIA]

Boops😂

[@doing-things-differently]

Been travelling for a decade, the boots one is very smart 👏 Art of kindness at airports is ssssooooo true, I've had so much kindness returned just by treating airport staff like humans.

[@wandersilly]

I always bring a small plastic bag with me to store my wet towel in until I reach my destination :) Don't like throwing away perfectly good towels :(

[@ChelseaAddams]

Omg, I travel so much so I thought I would already know any airport hacks, but getting things delivered to boots after security and stuffing a neck cushion with bikinis are both genious haha I'm definitely going to do these!! Yess airtags are the best, I've also been using these for my last few trips, its so reassuring to know my bag is around! I love using it to check that my bag is actually still on the bus when I take busses between cities!

[@tracyx11]

That boots click and collect is GENIUS!!!!! Also, a lot of modern airports have machines now where you put in your car reg and they'll tell you where it is :p

[@j-bow.mylife97]

Also make sure you have a decent amount of battery in your phone so it has not run out by the time you get to the gate (for E-boarding pass). I turn my brightness down and turn off any notifications/ roaming that I don’t need. A power bank is also good in case you can’t get on a charging station. I often do the car park pic even just shopping in the U.K.

[@markfoley3923]

Many airports (Seoul, Taipei, etc.) have free showers air side, but towels are not always available. On long haul flights with a layover, I always bring a small, lightweight towel in my carry on in case I can have a shower between flights to freshen up. Of course, it helps to have a change of underthings too. Thrift stores/op shops/charity shops are a good place to buy a cheap towel that you can toss when you are done. Cheers.

[@cidershack2564]

The neck pillow hack is genius! Safe travels everyone.

[@itsamyyy91]

Just a heads up if anyone does the hack for click & collect at boots, I had done it for Edinburgh Airport for the first time back in April but there was one problem with it. I ordered the items to collect on my flight day and it wasn't there when I went, the reason was it gets delivered the same day in the afternoon (I had an early morning flight). I was told it's best to order it for delivery to the store a couple days before and it will sit there until you're ready to collect. I then had to rummage through the store to grab the things I wanted but unfortunately most of it was out of stock and it left me little time to chill out before my flight.

[@Will5353_]

Carry on only is a game changer

[@phil1506]

Luggage tracker won’t stop case getting lost - highly unlikely you can stay in a lounge as long as you want

[@maartjevankampen1706]

tip for parking (if it's a normal parking lot instead of a garage), pin you google maps location in your phone! and share it with whoever you're traveling with! it's pretty precise and you'll be able to find you car back in a sec! :)

[@whereverchlogoes]

Living through all your travel videos right now whilst getting through PGCE assignments 🤣Also I loveeee your hair in this! Thanks for all the travel tips - I found an inflatable travel pillow the best, comfy and compact!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks lovely ☺️ hope your assignments go well!

[@BonkersAboutAlice]

The Boots pre order tip is amazing. Personally I deliberately have a credit card with lounge access. Great for anyone who flys more than three times or so a year. And never put medicine into checked luggage.

[@celestelmcdonald]

The tip about the staff is so true. I currently work at an airport and we get to know the other staff.

[@CharlotteEliza]

Never put an address on your luggage. Just a phone number or email. You don't want people knowing where you live trust me. 😭

[@heatherjones1423]

Super excited for this. Long haul travel next month for a two week holiday in Portugal!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Wooo 🥳🥳 how lush!

[@xweetokfairy]

My backpacking days are over. I'd be quite happy to never see an airport again. But I still love to watch Christianne's hack videos 😅

[@miyannapittman5580]

As someone who's flown nearly every summer for 15 years, i would caution the slip-on shoes with: make sure they're comfortable. Please. Nothing worse than trying to haul your luggage to a five minute layover in shoes that are falling off your feet.

[@ashbreault4474]

I’ve seen lots of airport tips videos but this one has ACTUAL helpful tips that I’ve never heard before.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Yay I’m very glad ❤️❤️

[@Al3xTrucho20]

My credit card gives me Priority Pass for lounges and 2 guests. Absolutely love it and everyone I've brought with me loves not being out looking for seats and paying airport prices for food an drinks.

[@BackpackingBananas]

That is amazing! I really need to get myself one of those credit cards 😅

[@hairdresser1300]

can you share the name of this credit card?

[@kostas7499]

Ι am sorry I didn't understand the trick with Boots. What is the difference if you just cross security and go into Boots and buy your sun cream?

[@BackpackingBananas]

They might not have what you want in the little shop in person, where as if you order online, you have a thousand times more choice ☺️

[@lindalincks6187]

Picking up your liquids after security is brilliant!! 🎉 Great tips!

[@seandesmond5560]

Great tips, wonderful Christie!!! 💖 I have a band tied on to my luggage so I know it's mine.

[@dawnfilcher9137]

When we book lounges there is a time limit on them of 3 hours.

[@opheliaretardanta8348]

The plastic bag hack is so good I have used that truck a few times over the years and has worked with budget American Airlines like Spirit and Frontier has been such a breeze going on and not paying extra😊❤

[@LadyMul]

The dancing muppets were a nice addition 🤣

[@mansoureh]

I never thought of ordering online and collecting from the airport, what a great idea :) Amex credit cards are great since it gets you access to the langues

[@korih1017]

The pen one is SO SIMPLE but SO TRUE

[@noraladd2671]

Great reminders and thank you for the Borooks idea, and neck pillow (brilliant!!) I typically travel pretty light (checked or carry on) with the liquids but all depentant of the locations i suppose. Neck pillow idea is perfect for my return flight from my upcomming trip to Indonesia! I would have never thought of that. Keep up the awesome videos! 🩷

[@lbunnygordon1133]

Practical and freat advice as always. I m struggling with what bag to take nxt time round! Youre lookingso great and healthy thesedays I never ever want to check in bag again ...lol best thing I kearnt just take shampoo bar etc and tooth powder.

[@mrsamice3416]

Putting your address on the luggage tag is a very bad idea. Phone number and email are enough. People houses got robbed - they got the addresses from luggage handlers.

[@l0islane]

I thought I was so clever doing click and collect for Boots at the airport but then I arrived and they didn't have my order and I had to re-buy everything at the inflated airport prices and ended up having to chase them several times for a refund of the original order! 🤦‍♀️

[@BackpackingBananas]

Omg 😭😭 that’s so frustrating! Did they get to the bottom of why they never had your order??

[@l0islane]

@@BackpackingBananas No, no explanation, but to be fair it was shortly after travel restarted after lockdown and everything was a bit chaotic! I'll have to try it again now things are more back to normal :)

[@JamesLMason]

The great thing about Boots is, they have the same prices and offers in airports as they do in the high street. You might not get the same selection, but at least you won't get ripped off.

[@natasharisman5839]

Never knew the boots liquid hack! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@BackpackingBananas]

It’s game changing!!

[@seeul8rwaynekerr]

#1 find an airport with free motorcycle parking. I.e avoid Manchester & Stansted like a plague of ebola. #2 avoid ryanair like a similar plague of ebola. #3 baggage - don't buy the baggage packages wait until the later part of booking a flight to buy what you need.

[@celestelmcdonald]

I will be using the boots click and collect when I next head to the UK (and then when I get home)

[@misschloemurphy]

Some of these tips were ace! The bikinis in the neck pillow 🤣, the order of liquids to boots is genius! I’ve never used the airport lounges but think I might give them a go next time and invest in an air tag. Thanks for the great video👏🏻xx

[@tijay8507]

The liquid rules have changed already at a couple of airports and will be changed in all UK airports by the latest May next year... you will no longer need to take out the liquids and you will be allowed 2 litres

[@BackpackingBananas]

I can’t wait for that

[@tijay8507]

@@BackpackingBananas Me either!

[@paulah3995]

please do not put your address on your luggage tag. I’ve heard stories of thieves at the airport checking people’s tags, knowing exactly that they won‘t be at home. so scary

[@seastarbutterfly]

I use my work address. If a Good Samaritan does reach out, work would know how to get in touch with me.

[@tijay8507]

Just put an email address and your mobile number on the tag!

[@Mellow6996]

This was great. Im off to Turkey tomorow and this is so timely 😂

[@BackpackingBananas]

Enjoy turkey! ☺️

[@LisaBambi]

The Gate can print you a physical Boarding pass in case you need one☺️😜

[@beachytravels]

These are so very helpful!!

[@AlexaJefferson]

Christianne! I must know - where do your transitions come from? (like your location, instagram, etc) - I want to have a style similar to yours for my videos!!! Just not sure if yours are from a template or self made!!!

[@TheFairestMan]

Very handy info

[@BackpackingBananas]

☺️❤️

[@marjan6008]

I keep an airtag in my car. Just put it in the dashboard out of sight.

[@melisabataller8484]

i can't believe the Boots hack, it makes rules seem so nonsense! i'm glad you find a way to cheat the system tho... Great tips all the way!

[@lindamartel4448]

Do not share your address on your luggage tag!

[@neiljohnson6051]

Boots hack = genius.

[@bethmeredith]

Great tips thanks.

[@IsaMutlib]

Surfshark have successfully slid into everyones vlog and redefined the "sliding into the DMs"

[@alexandrat698]

Always check-in online if you can so that you don't fall victim of your flight being overbooked. Also, if you happen to be a nervy flyer pay for a priority seat in the front of an aircraft (there you won't feel turbulence as much).

[@BackpackingBananas]

Good tips!

[@tijay8507]

The up front seats should be left for disabled people or elderly people less able to walk far not for a nervy flyer

[@wolverinescratch]

I plan to sleep on planes and layovers, I like Dubai at the moment

[@ladycake1515]

Sorry but I cant fin the link to the belkin charger 08:05

[@BackpackingBananas]

Ah thanks for letting me know! I just added the link now ☺️❤️

[@BoStark]

Your address and contact information - inside - the luggage.

[@chalermchaiwattanawongpitu5365]

Hi! Christie..😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@DH-zp7bc]

Nothing for people with babies.

[@badirishdriving811]

These aren't hacks they are tips! A hack is completely different.

[@frawldog]

🍌

[@brandyj2572]

The background music is annoying, unnecessary, and distracting. Stoped watching.

[@captainbumface3595]

Plastic belt