- Charge camera batteries
- Empty CF cards
- Check Seat Guru for bad seats
- Check in for outbound flight on line
- Print boarding pass
- Gather contact phone numbers including 800 numbers for airlines
- Update the iPod
- Set the alarm clock
- Leave itinerary with at least two people
- Check weather at destination
- Gather creature comforts for the flight: snacks, reading material, travel slippers, etc…
- Check TSA and airline sites for absurd new requirements
- Decide what to wear on the plane
- Calm down, already
I am so excited for you! i like the last one the best.
Greetings from Montana!
My packing challenge was packing for a business trip to Manhattan and a leisure/outdoor trip to Montana with the same stuff. Made some sacrifices like not having rain gear.
Having a super lightweight waterproof rain shell that looks good in a business context seems like something worth having.
Before joining UpTake, I also was Premier Exec. on United. Now I am nobody.
So even though I HATE window seats, I find that with all the baggage restrictions and heavily business travel flights, everyone is maxing out overhead bin space. So with the United zoned loading system, I think window seats get preference on the boarding.
This means that non-status aisle seat people get screwed on overhead bin space.
Anyway, safe travels and see you in Manhattan on TUE!
Pam,
Thanks for going over my “to do” list before I leave for Portugal and Spain this week. I’m on board with Elliott Ng’s waterproof shell suggestion. My teal blue REI jacket takes little space in my duffle bag and I love the color!
Have fun in New York!
I would add: pack underwear. But enough about my (commando) weekend jaunt to San Francisco.