Fly in the Morning
Here’s a helpful tip for infrequent travelers. To avoid the hassle of racing to your gate and bumping shoulders with strangers, book a morning flight. The morning-er, the better. If you can get a flight at, say, 2 or 3 AM, you’ll have an easier time making it to the airport and getting checked in.
There are exceptions to this rule, however. For instance, Monday mornings, especially around 6 and 7 AM, are the most hectic. This is usually when businesses send their employees to fly to other towns and countries, so airports and planes are super-packed. Also, you might want to avoid booking a flight on Friday afternoons, too.