India, March 16 -- Frequent travellers eventually realise that international travel is less about packing and more about planning. One of the biggest challenges during international travel is staying connected. From booking rides at the airport to navigating unknown streets, a reliable internet connection is one of the most important parts of travel. Here are five of the most useful connectivity hacks many regular flyers rely on today.

One habit that experienced travellers always follow is to prepare their phone before boarding the flight. Apps like Google Maps, translation apps, airline apps and more useful apps should be downloaded or updated before departure. Some of these apps allow offline downloads, which somewhat reduces the relia...