At TSA airport security, you have to remove your hat, outer layer, coins, bulky jewelry and watches, a belt with a metal buckle, and, at times, other objects. They may even ask you to remove your shoes and headphones. We all agree that the airport security line is a strange and unpleasant place even when…
In some select circumstances, you can change the name on a plane ticket. Many airlines will change the name for free if there is a legal name change, but typo-related changes often cost money. Also, only a few airlines allow the name change to transfer the ticket to someone else and usually charge for this…
You can definitely leave a hotel without checking out, but it is a good idea to do so, and it is courteous to the hotel staff. Yet still, in most cases, nothing bad will happen if you don’t check out. If you have ever left a hotel in a hurry, you may have wondered whether…
When traveling, a luggage tag with your name and contact information is critical for keeping track of your belongings. Travel experts agree on the necessity of name, cell phone number, and email on luggage tags, but there’s some debate on what other information you should put. So, read on to find out the most important…
What will happen if your carry-on bag is too big depends on which airline you use. Some airlines are strict and will make you pay to check the carry-on in if it’s just one inch too big, while other airlines will put your carry-on in a compartment in the cabin rather than in the overhead…
TSA PreCheck printed on your boarding pass is always a welcome sight to see. TSA PreCheck typically means guaranteed expedited screening in the TSA PreCheck lane and a less invasive security checkpoint. You obtain TSA PreCheck one of two ways, either you paid for it, or they selected you. TSA (Transportation Security Administration) PreCheck is…
Yes, Airplanes fly safely in the rain all the time, although heavy rain can cause visibility problems. But, in general, rain will not be an issue for flying, and airlines will not cancel or delay scheduled flights due to rainstorms, although worse weather conditions could lead to a delay. It’s important to know what to…
Airplanes can fly in the snow without too much difficulty despite the complications that can arise from a snowstorm and bad weather, such as high wind and low visibility. A common question asked by infrequent flyers is, can a plane fly in snow and icy conditions? What is the truth behind this common concern? Let’s…
Personal items and carry-ons are hand luggage you can take into the plane cabin when traveling. A personal item is usually more restricted in terms of size than a carry-on and is often something like a camera bag, diaper bag, or small duffel bag. Knowing the differences between these two bags is useful because it…
The number of bags you can take on a plane will depend heavily on which airline you use. But most airlines allow you your first checked bag for free and one carry-on bag that you can take into the aircraft cabin. However, you should confirm this with your airline before flying. Carry-on and checked bag…