Picture this. You are sitting in the most undesired seat on the airplane, the middle seat, stretched between two strangers and trying hard not to elbow them as the lack of space encloses you on either side. To top it all off the sunlight from the window is blinding you in the face, but you …
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The culprit of many missed flight connections: distinguishing between 12-hour and 24-hour clocks. While most airlines and airports operate on 24-hour time, they may print passenger tickets differently depending where they are based. Did you know that more than 90% of countries around the world use 24-hour time? Those who prefer the 12-hour time are …
?Shoes off, laptops out, liquids in zip lock bags, all in separate trays!? Frequent flyers know this drill by heart as they hear it every time they pass through an airport security check. However, if you travel rarely, you might be surprised by the procedures at these checks. Especially the rules around laptops can be …
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Whether you have bought too many souvenirs or struggled to decide which outfits you’ll need, over-packing can result in hefty baggage fees when you arrive at the airport. But, can these charges be avoided? Why are there restrictions on luggage? There are three factors airlines consider when deciding on luggage restrictions: ? The shape of …
For business or pleasure? It is a simple question you often hear at the airport check-in or when you reserve your plane ticket online. You may think it is just a nice way for the flight attendant, security personal, or the baggage carrier to make conversation and provide good customer service. In reality, the airport …
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