Here are the apps that are essential when I travel (and which I think are the best)
I keep getting requests and questions to know what tools I use daily when I travel, so I decided [...]
I continue to receive requests and questions to learn about What are the tools I use daily when I travel, so I decided to make a ranking of the applications that are now inseparable from my phone and without which I would be almost lost, while soon I will make a shopping list of everything I carry around in my backpack.
In this article:
The companies' apps
On my iphone I have a folder with only airline apps, virtually all of the ones I have used for at least one flight are on my phone. Use the company's official app, Regardless of whether you booked directly or through an agency, Is critical for all pre-boarding operations. From choosing your seat, checking in to checking in to your boarding pass to checking loyalty programs, points accumulations and status expirations. Everything easy and always just a click away.
Hotel chain apps
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Same as airlines, but with one big difference. If you don't book directly, but through portals like Booking and the like, you lose points and privileges. So it is essential to use the apps from Hilton, Marriott and the other chains to do all the activities like activating promotions, looking for award nights, etc.
Now many apps not only act as room keys, activate elevators and open gates of the pools, but they control the room's home automation by allowing the climate to be turned on, the lights to be turned off, or the living room bill to be checked. Allowing the room key to be left behind (although of course I keep taking to collect them)
App in the air
I have "snubbed" this app for years, Then I decided to try it, and I ate my hands already in the free version this app is essential, it doesn't matter if you take 2 flights a year or 100. It's like having a personal secretary who keeps track of everything, notifies you when you need to do something and, like a child, accompanies you all the way to the plane.
But it doesn't end there, even when you're in the air it helps you know where you are and when you're missing, and once at destinations, notifies you on which belt your bags will arrive and keeps track of your points accumulation. In addition to this it also has the playful part that allows you to challenge friends to who can "fly" the most if you download it and want to connect, search for THEFLIGHTCLUB And then we can compare our flights.
This as well as many other apps are also on my watch, but in particular APP in the Air is convenient when I'm in the air to see where we are without having to turn on the monitor (if I'm asleep) or exit the movie (if I'm awake)
Airalo
True the eSims are (sometimes) More expensive than those found in airport kiosks, but you want to put the peace of mind of not having to give passports to anyone to be photocopied,Being connected from the moment you land and especially not having to go crazy to recharge sim if it expires traffic?
Without forgetting that between cashback e discount code for TFC readers you get to save even more than 20%. The beauty of Airalo's eSims is mainly the hotspot capability, and this allows if you are traveling in pairs to make one subscription instead of two, which many other eSims do not allow.
Flightradar24
When I'm out and about and I see a plane the first thing I do is open the app and see where it's going, yes I know I'm sick, but what can I do about it?
When they are at the airport allows me to check if the plane is coming in, what type of aircraft it is, and information about its configuration. Small details that can make the difference between travel comfortable and in the best seat Or in the worst place, maybe because of a machine change. Checking the position of the plane allowed me, more than once, not to run for fear of being late because I could see the delay of my plane, all free and at my thumb's reach.
Express VPN
I don't use it to book bargain tickets, indeed I just don't believe this legend, I use VPN for all other activities When connected to public wi-fi in hotels, bars and various hot spots.
Putting a filter between my data and the web is A great way to try not to stay in your underwear. Then of course I use VPN in all those situations where I want to make it show that I am in Italy and not trigger all those checks when you are connecting from outside instead. My favorite provider is ExpressVPN, I have been using it for years and it has never failed me, thanks to my discount code TFC10 you not only get access to a very interesting discount, but you also have a long trial period.
Google Maps
Have you ever tried to take the subway in Japan? there only then will you understand how important it is to use GMaps. In the chaos amidst tens of thousands of people the app, connected thanks to eSim of Airalo will tell you which carriage to enter because it is less crowded, which exit to take, and how many seconds to wait for the elevator. Of course, the same applies to city commutes from New York to Calcutta. In contrast for car commuting I use Waze, I like it better.
The "local" apps
Not the whole world uses Uber or Deliveroo, quite the contrary. There are more people on the planet who do not use these apps than those who use, for example: Wechat, Grab, or Line. Especially Grab is essential for getting around Asia, ordering food, booking cabs, paying at small stores, and much more.
These are my "must haves" do you have any apps to recommend? post them in the comments.
