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If you are stuck at an airport with a delayed or canceled flight, and are looking at a daunting line-up for your airline’s customer service desk that is 2 city blocks long, check out the self-serve kiosks…

I just watched 10s of flights be canceled at the Washington Dulles Airport on United Airlines…

I watched a line-up form that, seriously, from one end of terminal A to the other end.

I walked up near the desk and saw that the self-serve kiosks were not being used…So, I politely asked if anyone was waiting for them, and they all said “No”…

So, I rescheduled my canceled flight myself, and those poor people will have to stand in that line for hours, no doubt…I’m sitting at my new gate and hopefully this delayed flight won’t be canceled too, or I’ll be sleeping in the airport tonight…

Well, at least this is a great tip and could get you from Point A to Point B a whole lot quicker!

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I hope you enjoyed this Travel Tip on Your Travel Today! Until next time…

Happy Gate Hopping,

Kimberly Edwards

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This was my very first connection at the Washington Dulles Airport.

About 30 min before my flight, the sky got very dark and flights were being delayed and canceled left and right.

So, as of now, my flight is 2 hrs delayed…

I was a little disappointed, in fact…There were only a handful of pay phones in the entire terminal I was at, and a VERY limited number of power outlets per gate…This was so surprising to me, as this is WASHINGTON!

Anyway, my Chai Tea Latte was good from the Mayorga Coffee House in Terminal A; in fact, it was stellar…Kudos!

They have neat shuttle buses from terminal to terminal here…They almost look military-like or space-like…Super high off the ground, and holding a lot of people per shuttle.

Thus far, this was my experience. Not my favorite airport, as far as I can tell.

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I hope you enjoyed this Airport post on Your Travel Today! Until next time…

Happy Trails,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. Just prepare accordingly. In other words, make sure you have something to do, be it working on your laptop, reading a book or listening to music…Check out this cool new iPod nano:

P.P.S. My flight ended up being delayed 9 hrs, after I was canceled off of 2 flights…Sheesh…You never know what the weather will be like.

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When you travel on airplanes and you are deciding what to wear on your trip day, you have 2 choices, if you are not traveling for business and it doesn’t matter…

1. Go Stylish

2. Go Comfy

What do I choose, more often than not?

Comfy wins most of the time, especially if you’re traveling in winter or know your headed for inclement weather…

Why is this? Well, you are more likely to deal with delays and cancelations of your flights…You’ll be moved from terminal to terminal and gate to gate, lugging all of your carry-on bags.

Yup…not cool in stilettos…You’ll look cute in them, but you’ll hate yourself by the end of the day!

If you have to look cute, bring your pumps in your carry-on and change into them when you arrive at your destination, but keep your trusty running shoes, Crocs or sandals for travel.

Also, always bring a sweater, sweatshirt, long-sleeved shirt or light jacket with you. Sometimes planes are warm with non-operating air conditioning, and sometimes they are a freezer.

Be ready to layer your clothes for more comfortable travel!

Great Tip: Bring a pair of sockettes if you’re wearing sandals or Crocs…just in case. A pair of sockettes is so small that it will easily fit in your purse or other carry-on.

Hey…Just because you go comfy, doesn’t mean you have to wear your baggiest, house jogging pants…You know the ones…Nope…Wear a cool running suit or tights and a comfy, but stylish t-shirt.

The easiest way to go comfy, but stylish, is to go sporty!

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I hope you enjoyed this Travel Tip from Your Travel Today! Until next time…

Be a Comfy Traveler,

Kimberly Edwards

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