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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 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

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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

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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

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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

Breaking Down the Costs of Traveling the World

How Do Travel Agents Make Money?

Pre-Flight Planning

A Look at How Travel Agents Earn Their Income

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?

A man sitting at the airport with his suitcase next to him

At Your Destination

3 Things You Must Do When an Airline Loses Your Bag

Passengers checking in bags at an empty airport counter

Pre-Flight Planning

How Early Can You Check Your Bags for a Flight?

A British Airways plane taking off at the airport in clear skies

Flight Disruptions

Missed Your Flight After Check-In? Here’s What to Do

Seated passengers on a plane waiting to disembark

Pre-Flight Planning

How Long Does it Take to Get Off a Plane?

Should You Buy Refundable or Non-Refundable Airline Tickets?

Pre-Flight Planning

Refundable or Non-Refundable Airline Tickets: Which One to Choose?

Passengers waiting at a terminal during an overbooked flight

Pre-Flight Planning

Overbooked Flight: Who Gets Bumped and What Are Your Rights?

passengers checking in at a busy airport

Pre-Flight Planning

Online Check-In: Is it Necessary for Your Next Flight?

Woman traveling to the airport with her luggage for an expensive flight

Pre-Flight Planning

The Economics of Air Travel: Why Are Flights So Expensive?

airport board showing canceled flights

Flight Disruptions

Flight Canceled? Here’s What You Should Do

passengers boarding a plane on the runway

Pre-Flight Planning

When Does Boarding Start for a Flight?

woman holding a phone and texting on a plane

In-Flight Comfort

Can You Text on a Plane? Rules and Restrictions Explained

Flight board at an airport showing cancelled flights

Flight Disruptions

Will Airlines Provide or Pay for Accommodation if Your Flight is Canceled?

airpods for listening on a plane

In-Flight Comfort

AirPods and Air Travel: Rules, Regulations, and Best Practices

passenger at the airport waiting for fly standby

Pre-Flight Planning

Flying Standby: Is It Worth the Risk and Hassle?

last rows of seats on a Boeing plane

In-Flight Comfort

How to Choose the Safest Seat on a Plane: Expert Tips

A Delta Air Lines plane that has landed

In-Flight Comfort

The Reasons Why Some Passengers Clap When the Plane Lands

plane ticket with name printed

Pre-Flight Planning

Need to Correct a Name on Your Plane Ticket? Here’s How

A phone set to airplane mode when flying

In-Flight Comfort

Why You Have to Put Your Phone on Airplane Mode When Flying

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