10 Insider Travel Tips For Dealing With the Busy Season

If your layover is more than a couple hours long, Horgan suggests getting some fresh air and ditching the airport chaos for a little while.

"Crowded airports can be hectic and overwhelming. Do yourself a favor and leave the airport if you have a big chunk of time between flights. Not only does this give you an opportunity to stretch your legs and avoid the hubbub, but it presents an opportunity to explore a new city. Many airports offer luggage storage (at a small cost), so you don't have to lug your bags around with you."