How To Navigate Your First Time Through An Airport: A Beginner’s Guide

I’m 15 and I’ll be flying alone soon thx for your help

Thank you!!!!

thank you Ben, flying alone today in about 15 hours and have never stepped foot in an airport, your video helped ease my mind!

Thank you for the advice. I’ve never been on a plane before . This helps me feel more comfortable.

i’m going back to Dominican Republic in seven months/July and my grandmother is not coming with me. Thank God I watched this but I have to keep watching it over and over so I can feel better about myself.

That was very helpful!! Thank you!! Traveling for the first time in over 13 years, so this helped alot

Holy fridge I thought 19 was young but I'm seeing 17 in the comments. I'm so nervous to be flying with Air Serbia this year

I’m flying by myself for the first time and I’m nervous af about going thru the airport by myself

Thanks for everything

If a car from a university let's say is coming to pick me up, would that be under rental or taxi? Sure, I rented it (?) but not from the airport and the driver is not really a taxi driver. So where would I go??

So do shoes go first in a bin and through the scanner? first bin: shoes second: laptop third: personal items?

In about a month it will be my first time flying and I will be by myself I dont have a Real id but I have a valid driver license do I need anything extra also what should i do if I get lost I will be going to Logan International and I feel like I might get lost so any tips help

Hello id like ask cause i do have a connecting flight going to the Philippines. So in my case, im flying from Louisville KY- to Detroit, Detroit to San Francisco and San Francisco to Philippines so my question is do I still need to check in my bag every layover airports? Or my check in bags will be claimed on my final destination ( Philippines)? And do need to get a boarding pass every layover airport? Im nervous cause im a first time traveler🥲

I've never flown before... so what does "finding a terminal mean" on the signs you showed, it stated gates
I'm pretty sure it's simple, but I'm freaking out.

Thank you so much! Flying internationally very soon.

Very helpful! I've only flown once when I was a teen, so I didn't have to worry about the logistics. Going on our first trip, with my kids, in this year and I want to be prepared for what to expect. Thank you!

I have a question, I have a trip on the 3rd of January and I was wondering if I can bring a knife with me? If so is there any proper way to package it?

My wife and I are 73 and I had a knee replacement - if we have a connecting flight can we get transportation to the next gate if is a distance that would be difficult? I haven't flown since I was in the military and a lot of things have changed. Your video answered a number of questions - thanks

Got a flight in 6 hours lets gooo

Xander: After I check-in my luggage or briefcase and get my ticket, when should I get my bag?

Well thanks for making our lives less complicated. We appreciate people like you.
Howard

This was helpful 👍

what happens if my laptop is in my checked bag?

This video makes me feel more calm about my flight

I just flew out of Dayton international airport in Ohio. Didn't need to take anything out of the carry-on. New scanners there.

Reall ID is not required until 2025 so you’re wrong about 2023 being the year.

Good day, i heard you mention something about 6 months , i book my flight my first flight . From jamaica to america i will be traveling in December 2023 for 2 weeks so i wil return in December 2023 but my passport expire june 2024 . Will i have any trouble when i arrive at the airport?

How do you get through the airport without getting lost

what are ideal bags for aer lingus infront under the seat personal bags

This whole “Real ID” thing is incredibly stupid

If I don’t have a drivers license can I use my identification id ?

Thx so much, first time flying like many and you made it a lot less stressful

What a freaking joke know wonder I stay away from airports 🙄

Thank you, I'm 15 and im so scared to fly alone for the first time but you make it sound very easy.

Thanks

real I.D. is a rip off.

Personal item is smaller than the carryon, its max size is 18 x 14 x 8

Good video...but you might speak a little slower😊

FYI to anyone. Real ID deadline to fly domestic has been moved to May 2025 instead of May 2023

Some quick questions

When I get to the airport when I get to the check in counter do I have to show my drivers license to them to get my boarding pass and can I ask them what kind of bag I have and if it’s carryon, personal or check? Also will they still accept regular drivers licenses today?

When at TSA checking, can I leave my phone in my bag along with my wallet and other personal things I have stored in there besides my shoes gels jackets etc?

Once passed TSA, when waiting for the plane for boarding will they announce over the intercom or in the airport when boarding will begin, and if so am I free to go there instantly? Also do they get rid of the boarding pass and let you keep your ticket?

Finally if I’m doing round trip do I have to do the same process over again with the boarding pass check in? Thanks for the video

If I check in online do I have to still print out my boarding pass?

Take your time. I just flew by my self a handful of times as an adult a few weeks ago for the first time in my life. Gotta give my parents kiddos for doing this with 3 kids 20 years ago lmao. I only got confused navigating one airport and that was Newark because of some construction finding baggage claim was a bit weird but I figured it out fast . It’s really easy. Just show early and give yourself plenty of time.If an anxious person take your meds before going to the airport. It will help I won’t suggest right before a flight though. I got to add if you know that you are NOT going to be checking any bags create a frequent flyer account with whomever you’re flying and start racking the miles up. Being able to check in on the app of your airline and getting your boarding passes sent to your phone can save you a half hour alone as soon as you get to the airport being able to go right for tsa. One situation you may encounter is catching a flight during a layover that is inbound from elsewhere without a gate given to it just yet. Just type the flight number into google to keep an eye out for what gate they assign and your airliner app will notify you as well. Google seems to be quicker though from my experience. Just stay patient and be polite if you need any help and don’t be afraid to ask. Most of these boarding and ticket agents are class act with American and United and Alaskan as well. I haven’t had a bad encounter yet and that goes for TSA too. Extremely polite

Thank you Ben!! I haven't flown in almost 11 years and I fly out to Detroit (Oct 28th) on Southwest from Sacramento. Now, I know what to prepare for, instead of being overly anxious. Your video on the 3-1-1 liquids was very helpful. :)

Good stuff Ben

tsa has always made me nervous, i’m flying alone for the first time my anxiety has been non stop this has helped so much

would you be able to explain how returning flights work? do you need another boarding pass for your returning flight or do you use the same boarding pass all around?

Thank you so much!!!

got a flight tomorrow, i'm wondering on a couple steps: if i did the check-in online, i just need to head to the tsa directly when i get there, no? also, there is no gate number on my boarding pass, from what I read it can get assigned up to a few hours before the flight, which feels... a bit scary ngl. It's a small local airport so maybe there is only one gate or something? idk

amazing