Airplane Tips - Don't take sleep aids until you are in the air : Though it may seem appealing to sleep through those long waits on the tarmac, avoid the temptation to take a sleep aid until you're up in the air. You may miss important announcements, or, worse yet, you may be asked to disembark and wait for a later plane.

Airplane Tips - Making multiple stops? Get a map of the airport : When your airline trip involves multiple stops, a little research before you leave will reduce frustration during the time you switch from one plane to the next.

Airplane Tips - 5 minutes for your seatmate : In my opinion, here's the best greeting to use to help find that middle ground "Hi. Nice sitting with you. Would you mind giving me five minutes about you, then we can each read/work/listen to music/sleep, having had our lives enriched by knowing another interesting person." You never know, you may wish you had a longer flight.

Airplane Tips - Get empty seat next to you : 1)Book a seat close to the back of the plane. Most airlines and bookers fill the seats at the front of the plane first, leaving more empty space in the back. 2)Don't choose the last row, though, as often times these seats don't recline. 3)Don't choose an exit row seat or a row of three that's completely empty. 4)Finally, make sure to re-checkin at the airport kiosk to see if any more desirable spaces have opened up.

Airplane Tips - Make your bag stand out : Make your luggage stand out! Customizing your luggage prevents others from mistakenly picking it up and helps you spot your luggage faster.