Don’t be left behind this Christmas.
If you think the airport scene is crazy home alone According to a new survey, pure Hollywood, you’re wrong.
Of the 2,000 adults who booked a flight, 13 percent admitted to missing the morning alarm before an important trip – or hitting the snooze button too many times, while 51 percent said they had left out an essential item. . Home.
Much like the McAllisters Precious 1990 Classic18 percent of travelers said they were delayed at the airport at least once – leading to a highly stressful situation.
Three percent said they also left a member of their own party behind – accidentally, of course.
Luton Airport, located near London, commissioned the study as part of a holiday travel season campaign to promote arriving at the gate on time – even employing actors for a hilarious PSA. which replicates the holiday film’s famous last-minute rush through Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. ,
Officials told SWNS that the campaign was intended to remind travelers to plan ahead, pack and set alarms to ensure nothing or no one is left behind.
In one clip, viewers can see a Kevin McCallister The lookalike (Tyler Stringer) is going through a UK airport, applying aftershave to his face at a duty free shop (and then reacting accordingly), stopping at a clothing store and dancing with a mannequin. and teasing an employee with a tarantula (a hoax).
An airport spokesperson said, “Christmas comes with added pressure and extra things to remember – which means passengers are more likely to forget things.”
“We hope our campaign will provide travelers with a simple and friendly reminder of how to plan ahead, what to pack and, of course, set that all-important alarm early in the morning.”
Holiday Travel Airport Dos and Don’ts, According to Experts
- Airline policies vary widely so check airline guidelines before packing gifts and holiday foods, and if you’re bringing gifts, please do not wrap them in advance as airport security staff will have to wrap them for you. They may have to open it so they can check what’s inside.
- Write down all the important checklists in advance to ensure that you bring key travel documents, confirmations, medicines and gifts ready for the trip.
- Try to get seven hours of sleep before flying so your eyes are open and you feel refreshed before your trip.