Christmastime is the time to be with your loved ones. And as an overseas Pinoy, you’ve probably been looking forward to flying home this December. For a hassle-free trip back to our beautiful country, here are a few tips:

1.      Book your flight early. Doing so will give you more choices in seating and prices. If you’re going with companions or children, double check if the seats you’ve chosen were actually reserved to avoid the trouble of sitting apart.

2.      Don’t wrap your Christmas gifts yet! Airline security will inspect all your belongings, so it’s better to place your gifts in clear plastic bags first. Otherwise, your gift-wrapping art will go to waste.

3.      Put your cell phone charger on your hand-carry luggage. This way you’ll be able to communicate to your family back home in case of a forced landing or long layovers.

More than anything, try to relax during your trip. After all, what’s important is you’re about to return to the most important people and place in your life. Have a safe and happy trip!