<p>I haven't been on an airplane in almost 11 years, any general advice for airline travel?</p>
<p>Also, general advice about living in the dorm for two nights would be appreciated.</p>
<p>Don't depend on airline food for nourishment. It's usually rather icky. And don't do a jigsaw puzzle on the airplane tray and expect to be able to cover it up with Glad press and seal wrap whenever turbulence comes along.</p>
<p>Wow, this time tomorrow I'll already be in the air. Yay!! I've actually never flown completely by myself before-- I've been in the airplane alone, but never had to get myself to the airport and go through check-in, so tomorrow might prove interesting. I'm planning on being there really early just so I don't feel panicked and rushed. If you're coming from New York it should be a pretty short flight to Roanoke, right? If it is, I'd just bring a book to read and put the stuff you'll need immediately in your carry-on in the overhead bin. Happy travels! See y'all tomorrow. :-)</p>
<p>yeah, Tegan, it's just two hours to New York</p>
<p>I spend two hours commuting to and from school on the subway everyday so no big deal. I was wondering more of advice during check in and stuff.</p>
<p>Yeah, I called my parents for that-- they said just be sure you're there early, have your confirmation numbers and your itinerary, your e-ticket, and your ID. My dad said to go striaght to the Delta counter and check in and check my bag and then go through security and I should be all set. Dunno if that helps you or not-- I'm still not entirely sure how functional and alert I'll be at 5 am, so if I end up in Boise or something, it would have been nice to meet y'all. ;-)</p>
<p>Okay, now I am getting really nervous. It started snowing here in New York City about two and a half hours ago and it's supposed to go on through the night so I don't know when (if?) my flight is getting of the ground. I called the travel agency to ask some questions and left a message, if they don't call back I guess I'll give a call to the admissions office. I hope to see you all tomorrow but with this weather....</p>
<p>Still snowing down here... reminds me of New England. :)</p>
<p>If you're flying US Airways, you can go to their website and print out a boarding pass online, save you time.</p>
<p>I even changed my seat from an aisle to a window.</p>
<p>Ooh..I don't know what my airline is. I'll check, thanks.</p>
<p>Edit: I'm at the place for seat selection, but I don't know which seats are aisle seats...any help? Thanks. :P</p>
<p>Edit: Figured it out mostly.</p>
<p>FYI - most airlines don't serve food these days - take a snack and a bottle of water with you in your carry on.</p>
<p>Most airlines will check you in at the curb also - can help to avoid long lines at the counter - you will need your ID til you get thru security. If you have a computer you will need to remove it from your carry on when you go thru security - and you will have to take your shoes off thru security also. Just kinda follow the crowd til you get thru security - then it is a snap. Good luck to all of you.</p>
<p>Go to the airline website and you can get your flight status and maybe even airport status - if bad weather in your area.</p>