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It's no secret that using flying as the travel method of choice is the fastest and most efficient way to get from Point A to Point B. Unlike driving from one state to another, there is no need to worry about stopping for gas or taking a wrong turn that leads to a disastrously long detour. But flying comes with its own set of difficulties and issues that turn many away. There are a number of things you can do to ease the flying process, and some can be done before you pile into the car on the way to the airport.

Buy a Luggage Scale

With so many airlines allowing only one checked bag, weighing up to 50 pounds, before a steep fee is handed out, it's no surprise that one extra pound could take a chunk out of your vacation budget. There are last minute ways around this; you've seen them. Remember that couple desperately trying to even out their luggage weight by tossing things out of one suitcase and into the other? Don't let that be you. Unless you want to showcase your (previously) clean undergarments to all of your fellow travelers pretending not to look, have peace of mind that your luggage will pass weight inspection before stepping out your front door.