12 Christmas travel tips to get you on your way

Ready to fly off for the holidays? Here are 12 tips to make your Christmas travels a little bit easier.

1. Download the Jetstar smartphone app (iOS, Android) – keep track of your flight and manage your booking
2. Check your flight status before leaving for the airport
3. Leave for the airport a little early anyway – because traffic and crowds
4. If you’re eligible, check in online – it’ll save you time at the airport
5. Check your passport and visa validity before travelling overseas
6. Young customer travelling alone? Check your ID requirements
7. Add checked bags to your booking early – it’ll cost more if you add bags later or at the airport
8. Download the ‘Can I pack that? DG’ app (iOS, Android, web) – see which dangerous goods you can’t pack in your checked luggage
9. Label your gadgets in case you forget them on board
10. Remember that laptops and handbags are part of your 7kg carry-on allowance
11. Travelling with an infant or small child? Check out our family travel page
12. Have a question? Chat with us on Facebook