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* If you do see signs of a significant delay, particularly at night when it's likely you'll be put off until morning, act swiftly before the lines form. Talk to gate agents about rebooking onto other flights and if the line there is long, be on the phone with your airline as well. First to rebook means first to call hotels and taxis and all the rest. Being last to rebook means sleeping in the airport. If you have elite status, call the customer service number for elite members, not the general customer service number. | * If you do see signs of a significant delay, particularly at night when it's likely you'll be put off until morning, act swiftly before the lines form. Talk to gate agents about rebooking onto other flights and if the line there is long, be on the phone with your airline as well. First to rebook means first to call hotels and taxis and all the rest. Being last to rebook means sleeping in the airport. If you have elite status, call the customer service number for elite members, not the general customer service number. | ||
* When you get off the plane, the restroom closest to your gate will be crowded with other people from your flight. Keep going to the next one further away. | * When you get off the plane, the restroom closest to your gate will be crowded with other people from your flight. Keep going to the next one further away. | ||
* No one wants to sleep in an airport, but flight delays or cancellations, or just poor planning, may require it. There actually a whole website devoted to [http://www.sleepinginairports.net/tips.htm sleeping in airports]. | * No one wants to sleep in an airport, but flight delays or cancellations, or just poor planning, may require it. There is actually a whole website devoted to [http://www.sleepinginairports.net/tips.htm sleeping in airports]. | ||