How I Solo Travel: The Flight

In this article, I outline my personal techniques for the flight including packing, planning, and traveling by air with assurance, enabling you to do the same.

I'll never forget an experience I had flying home from Cleveland. It happened during the summer of 2021 when I was on a Southwest Airlines flight, and I had to make a connection in Baltimore before reaching my final destination. Unfortunately, the connecting flight to Baltimore was completely full, but luckily I had managed to secure a window seat by purchasing the "EarlyBird" option. As the plane started to fill up, my worst fears became a reality. However, it wasn't due to any mechanical or weather issues, but rather the fact that I found myself seated between two large men. Now, I'm not a small person myself, but I usually fit comfortably in an airplane seat and stay within my own space. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case this time. Despite the two men being very nice and trying their best to accommodate everyone, the ride was incredibly uncomfortable for all of us. I don't share this story to instill fear in you, especially if you're about to embark on your first flight. Flying c…