Whether you're a professional pilot or someone who flies as a passenger, there's a good chance you're going to fly in an airliner and layover in a hotel at some point in the near future. Here are some tips to make your trip easier and safer:

• If you plan to park your car at the airport, make sure your car registration and insurance card do NOT show your address.
• Snap a photo of your parking spot.
• Make your luggage look distinctive.
• Only put your first initial and last name, and your email, on your luggage ID tag.
• Do not pack anything of value in your checked luggage, and make sure all essential medications are in your hand-carried bag.
• Fill any required prescriptions at a pharmacy with a national presence.
• Bring your own water bottle onto the flight.
• Carry a liberal supply of antibacterial hand wipes.
• Pay attention to the flight attendant safety briefing.
• At your destination, keep your luggage close by and in sight while waiting for ground transportation.
• Know what that transportation will look like.
• Keep all your bags with you when you check in at the hotel.
• Try to get a room on the third floor.
• If you feel uncomfortable with the security situation, ask the hotel for an escort to your room.
• Perform a complete room inspection when you arrive at your room.
• Immediately after the room inspection, walk to the two closest emergency exits shown on the map on the back of your door.
• Carry an ultraviolet flashlight to check the cleanliness of your room.
• Disinfect EVERYTHING in your room with your antibacterial wipes.
• ALWAYS keep the DO NOT DISTURB sign on your door.

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