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Pre-Flight Planning

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Plan your flight from start to finish with our pre-flight planning guides.

Our guides include tips on booking your flight, especially when it comes to getting the best deals, checking in, choosing your seat, packing your bags, boarding the plane, and how to deal with connecting flights and layovers.

Don’t leave your next trip up to chance, use our pre-flight planning guides to ensure your travels go as smoothly as possible.

As an overview of the entire pre-flight planning process, take a look at our extensive article: How to Prepare For Your Flight – An In-Depth Guide

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Pre-Flight Planning

Flying Home With an Adopted Newborn: An Essential Guide

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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

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Pre-Flight Planning

6 Tips For Traveling With a Special Needs Kid

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Pre-Flight Planning

7 Common Travel Insurance Mistakes You Must Avoid

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Pre-Flight Planning

6 Most Common Travel Insurance Exclusions to Be Aware of

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Pre-Flight Planning

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

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Pre-Flight Planning

6 Reasons Why Your eTA Might Be Taking So Long

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Pre-Flight Planning

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

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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

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Pre-Flight Planning

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

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Pre-Flight Planning

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

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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

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Pre-Flight Planning

Where Do Dogs Go on a Plane?

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Pre-Flight Planning

How Early Can You Check Your Bags for a Flight?

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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?

passengers boarding a plane on the runway
Pre-Flight Planning

When Does Boarding Start for a Flight?

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Pre-Flight Planning

Flying Standby: Is It Worth the Risk and Hassle?

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Pre-Flight Planning

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

Can You Fly With an Ear Infection?
Pre-Flight Planning

Ear Infections and Flying: Risks, Precautions, and Solutions

Why Are Last Minute Flights So Expensive?
Pre-Flight Planning

Why Airlines Charge More for Last Minute Flights

Can You Fly With Vertigo?
Pre-Flight Planning

Flying with Vertigo: Tips and Precautions

Are Flights Cheaper on Tuesdays
Pre-Flight Planning

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

Is It Faster to Fly East or West (Globe)
Pre-Flight Planning

Flying East or West: Which Direction is Faster?

What to Expect Your First Time Flying (Step-By-Step Guide)
Pre-Flight Planning

Flying for the First Time: What to Expect

Why Are International Flights So Expensive?
Pre-Flight Planning

International Flights Are So Expensive for Good Reason

How Much Does it Cost to Change a Flight? (By Airline)
Pre-Flight Planning

Flight Change Fees: How Much Will it Cost You?

How Far in Advance Can You Book a Flight (By Airline)
Pre-Flight Planning

How Far in Advance You Should Book Your Next Flight

Do Flight Prices Go Up the More You Search?
Pre-Flight Planning

The Truth About Flight Prices and Search History

What Are the Cheapest Days to Fly International?
Pre-Flight Planning

The Cheapest Days to Fly International (What the Data Says)

How Early Should You Get to the Airport For an International Flight?
Pre-Flight Planning

Here’s How Much Time to Leave for International Flights

Can You Fly After Getting a Tattoo?
Pre-Flight Planning

Air Travel and Tattoos: How Long to Wait Before Flying?

How Soon Can You Travel With a Newborn By Plane? (By Airline)
Pre-Flight Planning

Can You Fly with a Newborn? What the Experts Say

Are Last Minute Flights Cheaper? (How to Find Cheaper Tickets)
Pre-Flight Planning

Why You Won’t Find Cheap Last Minute Flights Anymore

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