The most wonderful time of the year can very quickly become the most stressful time of the year at the airport, especially if winter weather doesn't cooperate and delays or cancellations creep into the storyline.
But your trip home (or away) doesn't have to be the one spent juggling overweight bags at the check-in counter or sprinting through the airport a la the McCallisters in "Home Alone."
Instead, you and your loved ones can be the travelers who are relaxing in an airport lounge and expertly avoiding bag fees — with a solid backup plan in the event of a flight operation issue.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on The Points Guy Articles.
