Why Do Airlines Limit Baggage Weight?
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…
What Does an Airport Baggage Handler Do? (More Than You Think)
As you check in for your next flight, you hand off your luggage to the airline agent and head through security with your ticket in hand. Sweet freedom! You?re on your way. One of the…
Airport Check-in: Why Do They Ask Business or Pleasure?
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…
Why Are So Many Airports Located Near Bodies of Water?
If you are a frequent flyer, you might have experienced a final approach over water all the way to the runway. This makes a lot of people think that most airports are next to a…
How Do Airports Prepare and Deal With Extreme Weather?
Catching a flight can be stressful enough, scrambling around for your tickets and passport, queuing for security, and trying to find your gate. Now imagine all the usual anxiety involved with being in an airport…