The Life of a Southern Girl

It's just something I'm thinking about. A class that people are required to take before they are allowed to book a flight. The class I'm thinking about would only cover how you should act in an airport.

1) Check in with the Sky Cap: Whenever possible; check in curbside. You are not getting any extra service by going to the counter & checking in. Your bags are being dropped on the same belt. Trust me. I walk through the bowels of baggage every day and see the belts. Some people want to check their bags at the counter because they feel that they have to tip Sky Cap & if they don't; their bags won't get to where they are going. Sky Caps are NOT going to "lose" your bags if you don't tip them! They don't have any say in the matter! Your bags are going on the same belt they would if you checked at the counter. It is nice to tip the Sky Caps, because, frankly, they don't make alot of money. Counter service is only good for people that have special request (i.e..oversized baggage, multiple baggage above & beyond, etc...)

2) Before you head to security, make sure you have your boarding pass! Whether it be from the airlines kiosk or from the counter. You can't get through security without it. Before you get in line; have your ID (driver's license, military id, passport, walking id) & boarding pass in hand. All the TSA agent that greets you has to do all day is look at ID's and they take it very seriously.

*Don't try to joke with the TSA guy because he will NOT think you're funny.

3) Getting through security can be a breeze if you do it right. When in doubt; take it off! There is nothing worse than being sent back because you forgot the change in your pocket. 9 times out of 10, the person behind you is prepared & wondering why the hell you're not! (Actually, before you even go to the airport; forgo the extra jewelry. This isn't a fashion show!) Wear shoes that are easy to slip off. ....

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