Not everyone likes the idea of traveling alone, especially on airplanes. Flying without friends or family can be a daunting task, but sometimes the hardest part is simply believing in yourself. Usually you don't need a chaperone or a babysitter to guide you through the airport; it is just easier to let someone else be responsible. People often think there aren't enough incentives to travel alone, but that is just because they haven't thought of all the benefits! Here is a list of some of the perks of traveling on your own.
1. You get to decide when to arrive at the airport.
2. You don't have to keep track of other people's luggage in the airport.
3. You don't have to keep track of other people in the airport.
4. You don't have to hold other people's tickets.
5. You get to hold your own ticket.
6. You get through security faster.
7. There is no one to judge you if you decide to splurge on overpriced airport knick-knacks.
8. You get to choose what food to eat.
9. You can walk through the airport at your own pace.
10. Finding seating in the airport is easy, because you're only looking for one person.
11. Finding seating on the plane is simple because you can sit in any open seat—you don't have to find multiple together.
12. You don't have to fight for the window seat.
13. You aren't obligated to speak with anyone.
14. Since you don't have to talk to anyone, you are free to sleep, read, or watch a movie without interruption.
15. You can disembark the plane however you like, whether that be in a rush to be the first one off, or laid back so you don't have to fight the crowd.
16. You don't have to keep track of other people as you exit the aircraft. The only person you need to keep track of is yourself.
17. Baggage pick-up is simple because you only have to keep an eye out for your own luggage.
18. When you successfully arrive at your destination, you get to enjoy the feeling of accomplishment that comes with flying solo, like a pro.
