First-Time Flying: 25 Tips, Secrets, and Surprises You Need to Know Before Your First Flight

Get the Full StoryBoarding an airplane for the first time can be an emotional experience. From total excitement to full-body terror -- and often a mix of the two -- even the most serious travel junkie can have strong feelings about flying. But since everyone has a first time -- and your first time flying can be filled with questions about how to book a flight, whether you should check your luggage, and how connecting flights work -- we've put together this in-depth list of every tip, trick, and unknown that you're likely to encounter. Read on for our advice on how to ace your first flight like a pro.

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