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Air travel is already stressful so common airplane travel mistakes to avoid.

Don’t make people behind you wait in the security line. Be prepared ahead of time to move quickly through security.

Travelers with luggage waiting in line at TSA PreCheck security screening in airport — *Travelers wait in line at a busy TSA security checkpoint in an airport.*

Be friendly with the flight crew. When you board, make a point to greet the pilot and crew members. A little respect and basic courtesy goes a long way. Don’t be a Karen or a Kyle as you may need the help of the flight crew while your onboard.

Serious woman passenger holding boarding pass walking past smiling airline pilot and two flight attendants — *A serious woman passenger walks past smiling pilots and flight attendants at the airplane entrance*.

Don’t think the flight crew will help you with your baggage. If you are struggling to load your bag into the overhead bin, it’s always a good idea to ask for help but don’t expect that this is the job of the flight crew.

Elderly woman placing suitcase in airplane overhead bin while other passengers are seated or standing — *An elderly woman lifts her suitcase into the overhead compartment on a busy airplane.*

Taking off your shoes on an airplane. Noone wants to smell your stinky feet. It’s rude to take your shoes off as all passengers are sharing the same air. Gross. Be mindful of the folks around you. This is not your home and you should not think that removing your shoes to relax while flying is appropriate. It’s not.

Man with one bare foot and one socked foot stretched out into airplane aisle — *A man relaxes with his bare feet in the airplane aisle, disturbing other passengers*

Are you planning a camping trip in the Midwest but you’d like riverview access along the Maquoketa River? Here’s a list of campgrounds with water views in eastern Iowa, along the Maquoketa River.

Lakehurst Riverside Campground – located in town in Maquoketa, IA. 4397 173RD AVENUE – MAQUOKETA, IA 52060. Reservations can be made by calling 319-480-3965. Small campground with primitive tent and electric RV sites.

6B’s Campground – located a few miles northwest of Maqueta. 6624 Caves Rd, Maquoketa, IA, United States, 52060. Call (319) 202-3262 or email kitownsend61@gmail.com for reservation.

Draco Hill Nature Farm – this one is located about 30 miles south of Maquoketa on the Cedar River, “A convenient 7 miles north of Interstate 80 but feels like an oasis away from it all.” This is a primitive campground with bathrooms and that’s it, bring your own water, swim in the pond and 4 campsites to choose from. Reservations can be made via HipCamp.