Tips to get through the Airport faster

By: Ed Hewitt

With airports busier than ever, airline staffing reductions creating longer lines at check-in, and airport security wait times that can be entirely unpredictable, the old airport “two-hour” rule often leaves just minutes to spare to buy a magazine, grab a snack, or hustle your kids into the bathroom. But there are still ways to get through the airport faster.

Saving a few extra minutes here and there along the way can add up in your favor; here are 16 airport tips to get you from your front door to your seat on the plane as quickly and painlessly as possible—as well as some ideas to keep you moving no matter what is going on with your flight.

1. But the right gear

2. Book transportation services ahead of time

3. Check your flight status

4. Check in online

5. Place documents in an easily accessible place

6. Pack everything else out of reach

7. Know where to go

8. Weigh your bags

9. Get to your gate