November 24, 2003 - Bountiful, Utah
Tis The Season For Hectic Holiday Travel
Hess Corporate Travel Offers Airport Survival Tips


It's that time of year again when the airports are bustling with people, packages and seasonal stress. To help ensure happy holiday travels, the professionals at Hess Corporate Travel, a leading travel management consulting and advisory firm specializing in business travel operations, suggest a few of their best airport survival tips.

"Every year we hear people say they wish they had known this or that earlier, before they traveled during the holiday rush," said Alan Hess, president and founder of Hess Corporate Travel. The Bountiful-based agency has been serving Northern Utah for the last 16 years. "We want to help people enjoy traveling with family and friends during this special season by sharing what we've learned over the years."

Here is a helpful list of things to know about holiday traveling, designed to get you through to the New Year:

  • Leave gifts unwrapped otherwise security will do it for you to inspect your packages.
  • Don't leave home without it, make sure you packed your ID. Government issued identification, such as a valid driver's license, is required for all domestic flights and a passport is necessary for international travel.
  • Arrive early to avoid rushing around the airport. We suggest getting there at least 90 minutes prior to departure time.
  • Use airline kiosks for everything, from check-in to boarding passes, to avoid long lines and unnecessary waiting.
  • Take the first overhead bin you come to when boarding a plane with carry-on luggage. There is no rule requiring you to use the space above your seat.
  • Rely on Hess Corporate Travel Specialists for complete personalized service, including 24-hour advance flight confirmation, last minute travel changes or cancellations, or enrollment in a complimentary car rewards program.
With this advice in mind, Hess emphasized the most important tip for smooth holiday travels is to smile and enjoy the season. "You work all year for this," he said.

Seasons Greetings from Hess Corporate Travel!

Hess Corporate Travel

Founded in 1987, Hess Corporate Travel is a leading travel management consulting and advisory firm specializing in business travel operations. Based in Bountiful, Utah, Hess Corporate Travel integrates advanced technological tools, a partnering attitude and personalized service to deliver consistent results. A representative of American Express Travel Services, offering worldwide strength in travel solutions, Hess Corporate Travel is privately held and is affiliated with Travel Agency Management Services, an exclusive industry networking organization. For more information call toll-free 800.882.8028, or visit www.hesstravel.com.