Dealing with travel problems

Описание: Marty and Will cover common travel problems, how to prevent them, and what to do if they happen to you.






Points to Consider


Delayed or Canceled Flights


Monitor flights in real-time before heading to the airport.


Rebook quickly through apps instead of waiting in line.


Know airline policies and passenger rights.






Lost or Delayed Luggage


Track your bags independently of the airline.


Pack essentials in your carry-on in case of delays.


Know what to do at baggage claim if luggage doesn’t arrive.






Missed Connections


Plan buffers into layovers, especially international.


Take immediate steps if you miss a connection.


Understand how travel insurance applies.






Unexpected Airport Overnights


Find last-minute hotels or airport lounges.


Keep essentials (snacks, toiletries, chargers) in carry-on.


Use apps to locate sleeping pods or 24-hour services.






Weather Disruptions


Monitor weather at all relevant airports.


Consider alternate travel routes or modes.


Know when to delay travel proactively.






Passport/Document Issues


Know how to access embassy contacts abroad.


Keep digital copies of ID, passport, and tickets.






Communication Breakdown


Prepare for language barriers or no-service zones.


Use offline tools and eSIMs or local SIMs as backup.






Suggested Apps and Services


Flight Tracking & Rebooking


Flighty – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flighty...


Hopper – https://www.hopper.com 






Lost Luggage & Packing


Tile – https://www.thetileapp.com/en-us 


Apple AirTag – https://www.apple.com/airtag/ 


PackPoint – https://www.packpnt.com 






Unexpected Stays


HotelTonight – https://www.hoteltonight.com 


Priority Pass – https://www.prioritypass.com 






Weather Alerts


MyRadar – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/myradar...


Windy – https://www.windy.com 






Digital Docs & Emergency Info


1Password – https://1password.com


Google Drive – https://drive.google.com


Smart Traveler (U.S. Dept. of State) https://travel.state.gov/content/trav...






Language & Connectivity


Google Translate – https://translate.google.com 


Apple Translate - coming to new devices
    Esimms - Airalo – https://www.airalo.com
  






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