Airports
CLEAR: Faster Than TSA PreCheck
TSA PreCheck lines are getting longer and longer as more people enroll in the program. Well, the greatest thing to come along since TSA PreCheck is called CLEAR. It is a paid membership service that uses bio metric data to confirm your identity and expedite your wait time for airport security. Basically, you get front of the line access for TSA Pre or other lines instead of ...
Luggage Storage
Have you ever flown home from a work trip or vacation through an amazing city?
Did you go in?
Or, as many people do, did you sit in the airport, tied to your luggage, looking out the window, wondering when you’d have the chance to come back and visit?
Recently, during a four-hour layover in Amsterdam we were able to explore the bicycle-packed, river-following streets of ...
Checked Bag is Lost
It happens to the best of us. You’re waiting to receive your luggage at baggage claim and yours is no where to be found. Luckily, airlines have been doing better with losing luggage, so you’re chances of this happening are a lot slimmer than they were 20 years ago. However, although airline performance has improved, what you do when an airline loses a bag remains about as it was in the ...
Tips for People Who Are Afraid To Fly
For most people, a trip to the airport stirs up feelings of excitement and anticipation due to upcoming travel plans or perhaps irritation at the thought of standing in long lines. Unfortunately, for a few unlucky souls, dread is the overwhelming emotion. These people are afraid of flying. If you or someone you love suffers from the fear of flying, here are five tips ...
5 Flying Tips & Tricks
You may have thought you knew all the flying tricks in the book, but you haven't heard of these! Check out these insider flying tips, tricks, and tools that every frequent flyer should know. Keep these in mind on your next trip to ensure the most efficient, safe, and worry-free travels! If you fly often, these flying tips are a MUST. Here are the top 5 flying tips & ...
6 Tips For Getting Flight Upgrades
One of the biggest complaints I seem to hear from airline loyalty program elite members is the lack of getting flight upgrades – or the frustration of not getting one. While these upgrades are by no means a guarantee, there are several strategies you can use to increase your odds.
1. Choose the Right Program
While this one isn’t an option for everyone, you can ...
5 Late Flight Tips
You were so excited to go on this trip that you’ve failed at accomplishing one of the most important factors to ensure a stress-free vacation: being on time for your flight. Check out these tips and resources for what to do when you’re late for your flight.
Prior to deciding how exactly to handle such an inconvenience, ask yourself two questions.
Is it the Airline’s Fault?
If ...
With TSA security lines becoming longer and no solution in the near future, TSA Precheck--a paid program that offers members a fast track through security--could be a smart investment.
Is giving money to the organization that's responsible for the problem truly the best solution, though? Is there a superior alternative for whizzing through airport security? We explore these questions and more ...
TSA Warns Long Lines
More travelers are considering road trips for their summer vacations this year, if for no other reason than to avoid airports. TSA has been receiving some serious heat lately for the insanely long security lines at most major U.S. airports. Lines are so long, in fact, that many travelers who arrive to the airport within the suggested two-hour window are still missing their ...
Hassle-Free Airport Experience
Airports can be a nightmare. If you put in effort to prep beforehand, though, it can be much less stressful. Follow these simple tips for a hassle-free airport experience next time you travel. When booking a flight, always utilize the airline's seat selection tool to choose a seat closest to the front of the plane. This allows you to board last and exit the plane first upon ...
