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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 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?

A plane's wing overlooking a city from above at night

Pre-Flight Planning

Refundable vs. Non-Refundable Airline Tickets: Which One to Choose?

Passengers waiting at a terminal during an overbooked flight

Pre-Flight Planning

Overbooked Flights: 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

Why Are Flights So Expensive? (The Economics of Air Travel)

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

Where is the Safest Place to Sit 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

passengers sitting on a plane with blue seats

In-Flight Comfort

Why Your Feet Swell When You Fly (11 Prevention Measures)

A diagram showing how wi-fi works on planes

In-Flight Comfort

How Does Wi-Fi Work on Planes?

Empty exit row seats on a Boeing plane

In-Flight Comfort

Do Exit Rows Seat Recline?

An empty business class seat by a plane's window

In-Flight Comfort

Premium Economy vs. Business Class (Differences & Similarities)

A woman looking out a plane's window

At Your Destination

8 Proven Methods to Pop Your Ears After a Flight

A patient's folder with the words Ear Infection written on it

Pre-Flight Planning

Ear Infections and Flying: Risks, Precautions, and Solutions

Passengers in a terminal rushing to catch their last minute flight

Pre-Flight Planning

Why Airlines Charge More for Last Minute Flights

A view from a plane's window showing blue, cloudy skies

Pre-Flight Planning

Flying with Vertigo: Tips and Precautions

View of a plane's seats from the back of a plane

In-Flight Comfort

Airline Seatbelt Extenders: Which Airlines Offer Them?

A plane approaching to land during a sunset

Pre-Flight Planning

Are Flights Really Cheaper on Tuesdays? (Myth or Fact)

A clipart image of a globe with a plane flying around it

Pre-Flight Planning

Is it Faster to Fly East or West?

Airplane food meal containing chicken, a salad, bread, and a pastry

In-Flight Comfort

Why Airplane Food (Usually) Tastes Bad

A grounded, delayed plane due to rainy weather conditions

Flight Disruptions

The Impact of Rain on Flight Delays

Passengers on their way to their gates inside an airport

Pre-Flight Planning

What to Expect Your First Time Flying

An outlet on the back of a seat on a plane

In-Flight Comfort

Do Airplanes Have Outlets? (By Airline)

A plane grounded due to the extreme heat

Flight Disruptions

Why Extreme Heat Can Prevent Planes From Taking Off

man holding a toy airplane over a world map

Pre-Flight Planning

5 Reasons International Flights Are So Expensive

Three private jets parked on a runway

Pre-Flight Planning

How Much it Costs to Change Your Flight (By Airline)

An iphone placed on a world map

In-Flight Comfort

Mobile Data Usage on Planes: What You Need to Know

A man holding and looking at his phone

In-Flight Comfort

The Real Reasons You Can’t Use Your Phone on a Plane

A flight board showing scheduled flights

Pre-Flight Planning

How Far in Advance You Should Book Your Next Flight

An airplane toilet with its lid open

In-Flight Comfort

How Airplane Bathrooms Work: From Waste to Water

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