Here are some tips to help make your trip through the airport to your final destination more comfortable.

Parking at the curb. Vehicles are not allowed park and wait curbside. Motorists can drop-off and pick up travelers curbside, but not wait at the curb.

Allow Extra Time: With the increase in travelers over the holidays, compounded by increased security measures at the airport, there will be an inevitable increase in lines at ticket counters and security checkpoints. Make sure you arrive at the airport 90 minutes before your flight's departure to minimize the rush to the gate. Also keep in mind that most flights require boarding more than 10 minutes prior to takeoff.

Tag Every Bag: Make sure you tag every piece of luggage with your name and address. Include additional addresses inside each bag just in case the tag on the outside falls off.

Limit Carry-Ons: The FAA have restricted travelers' carry-on luggage to one bag, plus a personal item such as a purse, brief case, or laptop computer.

Plan to Relax: You need to expect for layovers, delays and long flights. In order to make your traveling experience as relaxing as possible, you might want to pack yourself a survival kit for your trip. In one of your carry-ons, pack some essentials to keep yourself occupied during your journey. Maybe a good book or a newspaper to read. A Walkman and a few of your favorite CDs to listen to. Food at airports can be a bit pricey, and the fare onboard your flight might be a bit questionable, so you might want to consider bringing your own snacks in your carry-on. And finally, a bottle of aspirin can be put to good use when you feel that headache coming off after finding out your connecting flight to Denver has been delayed.

Traveling with Children: In flight, for small children, the key is to keep them occupied. Bring munchies, play their favorite game or surprise them with a new toy or book. Talk to them about where they are going, who they are going to see, and what they are going to do. At the ticketing counter, if your children are under 12 years old and are planning to travel unaccompanied or if your child is two years old or younger and you are planning to have them travel on your lap or unticketed, you need to provide proof of age. A birth certificate is a suitable proof of age.