Have flown over 100 times.

my tips and tricks:

• be patient
• show up early
• try to get the aisle on long flights
• take just one carry on luggage and nothing else if you can manage it
• sit and wait and get on at the end of the line once it reaches the door and store your one bag by your feet
• pee before you get on the plane
• give the plane attendants a bag of candy and thank them and be kind to them
• bring earplugs