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Welcome to our Tips & Planning when flying page.

Here you’ll find everything you need to know before taking off. From how to pack your carry-on to navigating airport security.

Our highly knowledgeable and expert contributors share insider tips on booking the cheapest flights, maximizing your rewards points, and making your flight as enjoyable as possible.

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or flying for the first time, our guides and checklists will ensure you’re fully prepared for your journey.

We also provide up-to-date information on airline policies, TSA regulations, as well as domestic and international travel requirements.

Join our community of avid travelers and discover how to make your flying experience as smooth and stress-free as possible.

a hotel room that charges per room

At Your Destination

Do Hotels Charge Per Person or Per Room?

Flight board at an airport showing cancelled flights

Flight Disruptions

Here’s What Happens When Your Connecting Flight is Canceled

Flight Disruptions

Is it Better to Cancel or Miss Your Flight?

a black shower head with water spraying out

At Your Destination

4 Reasons Why You Should Always Shower After a Flight

a baby clenching her mother's finger

Pre-Flight Planning

How to Book a Flight for an Unborn Baby

Unhealthy food to avoid before flying

Pre-Flight Planning

What Foods (and Drinks) to Avoid Before Flying

items for a booked vacation

Pre-Flight Planning

Why You Should Always Book Your Flight Before Your Hotel

In-Flight Comfort

10 Tips to Survive a Red-Eye Flight

WayAway Reviews

Pre-Flight Planning

WayAway Review – Is it Worth Signing Up?

the middle seat on a plane

In-Flight Comfort

9 Foolproof Ways to Survive the Middle Seat on a Plane

In-Flight Comfort

8 Foolproof Ways to Get More Legroom on Your Next Flight

a passenger stretching his legs in an exit row seat

In-Flight Comfort

Exit Row Seats – Who Can Sit There & Will You Make the Cut?

a baby crying on a plane

In-Flight Comfort

Stop Your Baby From Crying on the Plane – 10 Foolproof Ways

A box of Benadryl ultratabs

In-Flight Comfort

3 Best Sedatives for Flying

baggage storage lockers at an airport

At Your Destination

4 Ways to Store Your Luggage on Layovers

aiport drop off area outside an airport

Pre-Flight Planning

5 Ways to Get to the Airport (Even Without a Car)

a hotel room that offers hourly bookings

At Your Destination

Can You Book a Hotel For a Few Hours?

a green and white iron placed on a white shirt

At Your Destination

Do Hotels Have Irons? (What to Do If There Isn’t One)

a newborn baby sleeping with a stuffed animal

Pre-Flight Planning

Flying Home With an Adopted Newborn: An Essential Guide

A mother and her adopted child walking through the airport

Pre-Flight Planning

Flying With a Newly Adopted Child: 6 Essential Tips

Medication in pill and liquid form on a table

Pre-Flight Planning

The Art of Traveling with Medication: 6 Essential Tips and Insights

A special needs kid looking out the airport window at the runway

Pre-Flight Planning

6 Tips For Traveling With a Special Needs Kid

man holding a U.S. passport that is blurred

At Your Destination

3 Things to Do if You Lose Your ID While Traveling

Man submitting a travel insurance claim on his laptop

At Your Destination

6 Steps to Make a Successful Travel Insurance Claim

Cash with a travel insurance band around it

Pre-Flight Planning

7 Common Travel Insurance Mistakes You Must Avoid

A man stamping a travel insurance claim with rejected

Pre-Flight Planning

6 Most Common Travel Insurance Exclusions to Be Aware of

Words that travel insurance written on a blackboard

Pre-Flight Planning

5 Types of Travel Insurance (And What They Cover) – Real Examples

fed up man in front of his laptop waiting for his eTA application to be approved

Pre-Flight Planning

6 Reasons Why Your eTA Might Be Taking So Long

man pointing at a map after filling out his eTA application

Pre-Flight Planning

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA, ESTA) – What You Must Know Before Applying

Plane taking off in cloudy blue skies

Pre-Flight Planning

Electronic Visas for Travel – An Overview of eVisas

Flying as a Transgender or Non Binary Person

Pre-Flight Planning

Flying as a Transgender or Non Binary Person? 6 Things You Must Know

Flight board showing a list of delayed and cancelled flights

Flight Disruptions

Your Flight Disruption Survival Guide: Managing Flight Delays and Cancellations

man on a plane sitting by the window sleeping

In-Flight Comfort

The Ultimate Guide to In-Flight Comfort

Woman wheeling her suitcase outside the terminal

Pre-Flight Planning

How to Prepare For Your Flight – An In-Depth Guide

A red candle burning in a dark hotel room

At Your Destination

Hotel Candle Policies: What You Need to Know

View of a plane's wing and land at 20,000 feet

Pre-Flight Planning

Flight Prices Dropped After Booking? Here’s What You Can Do

World map with a plane covering North America

Pre-Flight Planning

How Much it Costs to Travel the World (A Breakdown)

A travel agent pointing to a map on a table

Pre-Flight Planning

A Look at How Travel Agents Make Money

An Air Canada plane taking off from the runway

Flight Disruptions

Will You Get Charged for Missing Your Flight?

Dog inside a dog kennel for a flight

Pre-Flight Planning

Where Do Dogs Go on a Plane?

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