Want to avoid flight delays this holiday season? Follow these tips now

In this episode of Life Kit, Scott Keyes from Going.com provides tips for navigating holiday travel. He advises booking early morning, non-stop flights and avoiding checking bags to minimize potential disruptions. The busiest travel days are just before holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, so flying on the holiday itself or well in advance can help avoid crowds and delays. If a flight is canceled, Keyes recommends getting in line with customer service while simultaneously using the airline's app to rebook, and considering calling international airline hotlines for faster assistance. He also discusses entitlements such as refunds, hotel vouchers, and credit card travel protections in case of significant delays or cancellations, and suggests bringing personal comfort items to the airport to ease potential waits.