Ah, air travel. The miracle of modern technology that allows you to fly across the country in a matter of hours, surrounded by strangers on all sides. For those of us who have never flown before, it can be a daunting experience. What do you pack? How early should you get there? Do they search your bags? What if the plane crashes?

In an effort to help calm your nerves and prevent a panic attack while waiting in line at TSA, I have created The Lost Art of Flying: Travel Tips for the Newly Mobile. On this blog, I will discuss the dos and don’t of flying and provide helpful tips for surviving the airport terminal. You can also learn about what to expect once you are safely seated on your flight so that you don’t look like a total amateur.

I will begin by answering some commonly asked questions about flying. From there, I will go into more detail about how to behave once you arrive at the airport. This is especially important information for new flyers, as it can be difficult to navigate the airport without seeming lost or confused. Additionally, I will write about how to pack your bag effectively so that it meets all guidelines set forth by the airline company. Finally, I will conclude with a post detailing how

The Lost Art of Flying: Travel Tips for the Newly Mobile

If you’ve ever been an air traveler you may have wondered if there are any rules on board. The answer is yes, airline travel does have its own set of rules.

Some of these “rules” are listed below, and while they are not mandatory, they are meant to make your flight more enjoyable.

1. Before boarding a plane, be sure to read all airline and airport regulations before your flight. Many airlines will have posted this information on their website and many airports will also have this information available at kiosks in the airport.

2. When booking a flight, always check to see if your airline has a seating chart available online so that you can choose a seat that’s comfortable for you.

3. When packing your carry-on bag, keep it organized by grouping similar items together (i.e., medications in one area, toiletries in another). This makes it easier to find what you need during the flight and when going through security at the airport. It’s also a good idea to put a copy of your itinerary and any other important documents like passports or visas in your carry-on bag so that they’re easily accessible during the flight or if there’s an emergency

The Lost Art of Flying is a blog about the dos and don’ts of flying. Our mission is to help people get the most out of their travel experience by providing unbiased reviews, as well as advice on how to minimize the hassle of air travel.

The world has changed a lot since man first took flight in an aircraft. Nowadays, many people are able to fly around the world without fear or hesitation. It has become an everyday occurrence that we forget how amazing it really is! But with great achievements comes great responsibility, so what can you do to make sure your experience is enjoyable? Read our posts and find out!

It’s my first flight in almost a year, and I’m nervous. The last time I flew was to see my brother before he died, to say goodbye. Today I’m flying home from O’Hare with my daughter, and it feels different, like a beginning instead of an ending. So much has changed in just one year. The TSA pat-down is more aggressive now: a thorough examination of every part of the body, including between the toes — which is exactly where my Parkinson’s drug is hidden, in a little socklet sewn into the inside seam.

I know that if it were discovered I would be arrested. The socklet is not illegal; it will not set off the metal detector. But it contains a controlled substance that is not prescribed by any doctor at this airport, and there are no exceptions for medical use. It is still illegal for me to carry it across state lines, even though medical marijuana has been legal in my home state since 2012.

The socklet method was suggested to me by other Parkinson’s sufferers who fly regularly with their medicine — some of whom have had unpleasant encounters with TSA agents who are just doing their job and enforcing federal law — so I am

Last week, I was in Frankfurt and had a 5-hour layover. In the airport, I saw an older man and his wife coming out of the gate. The man was carrying two large suitcases, one of which was leaking liquid.

The old man looked very tired and kept stopping to rest. His wife took him to the bathroom, where he sat down on the floor and looked like he was going to cry. She went out and found a wheelchair, which she brought inside for him. Then they made their way back to the gate for their connecting flight.

As someone who flies fairly frequently, I’m usually pretty good at spotting newbies. This old couple were clearly having a hard time with air travel – from not knowing how much luggage they could bring to struggling with their carry-on bags to not being sure where they should go next – so I decided to help them out.

Air travel can be a confusing, overwhelming experience. Flying can be especially frustrating for first-time travelers who are unsure of the rules, regulations, and etiquette of air travel. By learning what is acceptable and what is not, you’ll reduce your stress and make flying more enjoyable.

Don’ts

I should have been afraid. In the movies, when someone is taking a commercial flight in a time of heightened terror alerts, there is always some scene where they are at the airport and their flight is canceled or a terrorist alerts the authorities to their plans. But I was not afraid. I was too busy trying to find my passport and make sure it was current enough to travel with (it was).

I also had just had a baby, my second son, and I was still healing from the cesarean section. I remember thinking that, if something happened to me on the flight, at least I would be with my family. So I boarded the plane and there were four empty seats in first class so I got moved from coach to first class and it was great because of the leg room and not being squished by people next to me or having to sit on an angle for three hours.

On the return trip home, however, we were not as lucky with extra seats or leg room in first class and were relegated back to regular coach seating. After about five minutes seated in coach, I knew something was wrong. My husband asked me if I was okay but all I could do was cry from the pain of being crunched up in such an uncomfortable