Episode Notes

Need travel tips? Check out six ways you can have a smoother trip next time you fly:

1. Get TSA precheck. You can apply at your airport. It does require a face-to-face visit. However, once you have it, renewing it is easy. Going through the TSA checkpoint is also much faster than the regular security checkpoint. You don’t have to pull things out of your bags or take your shoes off.
2. Use Flight Aware. This allows you to check the status of your flight. It tells you where your plane is and when it’s supposed to depart. This is really helpful if there’s weather going on.
3. Download your airline’s app. The app gives you alerts and updates about the status of your flight. It also gives you an e-ticket.
4. Be loyal to an airline. Loyalty helps you when you travel. As you accumulate mileage with them, you’ll gain in status. Having status can help you board and leave the plane faster. If anything happens, airlines also take care of those with status first.  
5. Never use an airport's WiFi. Instead of public Wi-Fi, use a mobile hotspot because it’s the most secure way for you to access the internet.
6. Take a taxi out of the airport and an Uber or Lyft to the airport. At most airports, taxis are always ready and waiting. You can jump in a cab and go. On top of this, rideshare costs are becoming comparable and are no longer cheaper in many instances.

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