Airlines

Can You Fly If Your Driver’s License or ID Card Was Lost or Stolen?

POSTED November 28th 2024 BY Beth Williams
 The short answer to “Can You Fly If Your Driver’s License or ID Card Was Lost or Stolen?” is yes, but read on to learn how. It’s a panic moment; you’re leaving for the airport, and you can’t find a government photo ID like a driver’s license, passport, or military ID. It is lost or stolen. The good news is that if you’re 18 years...
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In-Flight Travel Essentials to Upgrade Your Flight

POSTED November 22nd 2024 BY Travel Writer
Whether you’re flying domestic or international, you’ll want to make the time you spend in your seat as comfortable as possible, especially if you’re in economy class.  Keep these in-flight travel essentials always packed in a small bag with your luggage; that way, they’re ready to go when you are. Buying ahead will save you money on any last-minute purchases at the airport and reduce...
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3 Rules to Save on Airfare

POSTED November 10th 2024 BY Travel Writer
Holidays are stressful enough without having to overpay for airfare. Follow these three rules to save money on airfare. These are the top three savings tips from frequent flyers and industry experts. 1. Rethink Your Travel Dates and or Times The holidays themselves or their eves are usually the cheapest days to fly.  At first, it may not be appealing but overpaying and facing delays...
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Prevent Lost Luggage, Tips from Frequent Flyers

POSTED October 10th 2024 BY Travel Writer
You’ve paid the extra fee to check your bag, losing it would add injury to insult. Do what frequent flyers do to prevent lost luggage and help ensure your checked luggage arrives at your destination with you. 10 Tips to Prevent Lost Luggage  Every year two million bags are lost, damaged, delayed, or pilfered, according to “mishandled baggage” reports made by the largest U.S. airlines...
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Lost, Delayed, and Damaged Luggage – What to Know Before You Fly

POSTED July 4th 2024 BY Beth Williams
You have either seen it or heard about this gut-wrenching experience. Your airplane arrives at your final destination – you walk down to baggage claim – and stand at the baggage carousel for what seems like an eternity. You watch everyone else’s bags come down the conveyor belt. Then the carousel comes to an abrupt stop. You have lost, delayed, or damaged luggage. What to...
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Will Your ID be Valid for Your Next Flight?

POSTED June 10th 2024 BY Travel Writer
The Mandatory Deadline for Presenting a REAL ID-Compliant License to TSA is Now May 7, 2025 Will the TSA accept your driver’s license as ID for domestic travel? Due to circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security has extended the REAL ID enforcement deadline. The new deadline for REAL ID is now May 7, 2025.  The TSA will continue to accept...
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Speed Through TSA Airport Lines with These Tips

POSTED May 18th 2024 BY Travel Writer
The amount of travelers is up and so are the wait times to get through the TSA security lines at the airport. If you don’t leave enough time to get through security checkpoints you stand a good chance of missing flights and in some cases sleeping overnight in the airport. Get through TSA security faster Recent news headlines are full of record numbers of passengers...
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Which Trusted Traveler Program Should You Choose?

POSTED April 14th 2024 BY Travel Writer
Should you choose the TSA PreCheck or Global Entry Trusted Traveler Program? If you dread going through the TSA checkpoint then joining a trusted traveler program may be your solution. What are the Trusted Traveler Programs? Decide which trusted traveler program is best to get you through the security line faster. Is it the TSA PreCheck or the Global Entry program operated by the Department...
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