Lifehacker.com has a decent article which captures a pre-flight checklist. In a nutshell it is broken down in the following categories:
- How to get cheap fares
- How to select the best seats
- How to pack
- Miscellaneous
As a frequent traveler, it provides limited value as several things didn’t apply (e.g. How to get cheap fares, how to pack, etc.) Our working schedules dictate our flights and we pack without giving it a second thought (or let our dry-cleaners do the packing for us). The best way to use it is to verify your current weekly process and look for improvements. If I authored the article, I would have titled the article “Pack like a Power Traveler”.
Nevertheless, it is well-written so I recommend giving it a quick read.