spastical-mackerel t1_iughwyz wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in LPT Request: I've come to absolutely loath flying on airplanes, and my new job has me flying a lot. Any tips to make the experience more bearable? by [deleted]
Status is the only thing that makes regular business flying tolerable
vortigauntblade t1_iugj3tb wrote
How does that work
spastical-mackerel t1_iugmgq1 wrote
Those folks that get to pre board early? You want to be in those. Automatic upgrades to first class are not uncommon at the 1k level on United. You get a separate phone number to call and almost never have to wait on hold. Free food in economy. Dedicated, much shorter lines at the ticket counter. Staff really do go out of their way to treat you better
The other thing you absolutely must do is get TSA Pre, or Global Entry if you fly internationally.
The above make flying tolerable and mitigate some of the worst frustrations and anxiety.
PotatoFi t1_iugmjvu wrote
Fly with the same airline as much as possible, always using your frequent flyer number or account when booking. Soon you get better boarding positions, then they start randomly upgrading you to better seats, then they start prioritizing you for standby in flights, then moving heaven and earth to get you where you are trying to go when problems arise. It’s seriously worth it.
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