How failing to properly prepare for your next vacation could cost you nearly $400: research

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On average, travelers start packing three days before a trip and forget three items.

Nine in 10 Americans judge plane clappers and those hurrying to be the first one to disembark — but 82% admit they’re guilty of these peeves, according to new research.

A survey polled 2,000 Americans who travel for leisure or business about their experiences before, during and after a trip.

The findings from a survey conducted by Talker Research for Navan reveal what travelers forget, how they prepare and which in-flight behaviors bother them most.

On average, travelers start packing three days before a trip and forget three items.

Gen Z is likely to forget an average of four items, compared to baby boomers’ two.

Respondents estimate they’ve spent an average total of $363 replacing forgotten items, including toothbrushes (32%), chargers (32%), toiletries (25%) and even underwear (13%) at their destination.

Gen Z has spent nearly triple what older travelers have on these last-minute essentials, with younger Americans racking up a grand total of $427 compared to boomers’ spend of just $154.

Results found that before a trip, respondents don’t leave anything to chance: More than half check their flight status or look out for delays (53%), while nearly half check the weather (46%) or airline updates (44%); about a quarter check Wi-Fi guidelines (23%) before the trip.

“Travel can stress out a lot of people. Half of travelers check their flight status or look for delays before a trip to avoid surprises at the airport,” said Erika White, Chief Marketing Officer of Navan.

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