General Travel Prep

In 2009, Canadian musician Dave Carroll posted an online video about his experience of trying to get United Airlines to repair or replace a guitar he says baggage handlers working for the company...

Flying to India is doable as long as you do your research and fill out the necessary paperwork. Along with having a passport, most people not of Indian citizenship will require a visa. Finding an...

Do you always seem to have problems when checking in at the airport? You and the airlines can't find your reservation? Well follow these tips to a stress free check in.

Knowing how to find travel deals fast can get you the vacation that you need at a price that you can afford. Just be ready to pay immediately when you find that deal of a lifetime. There are...

One of the steps when flying is deciding on what to do about your baggage. Should you check your baggage in? Carry it on? Once you get to the airport, what is the best way to get the baggage...

It is possible --despite what is happening with today's economy-- to plan for a vacation that is both enjoyable and economical. All that is required is some quiet time and good internet detective...

Everyone knows the economy has been a roller coaster ride for the past two years or so. But, how do you take advantage of these times, and pay less to travel more? Here are some of the best ways...

At the American Airlines website, you can check estimated departure and arrival time and actual departure and arrival time with its flight-status tool. You also can receive a voice mail or text...

When traveling within the United States, an infant under 24 months can sit on an adult's lap free of charge. The infant does not need a ticket. For transatlantic/transpacific travel and travel to...

The air mile (frequent-flier miles) program was started, in the U.S., by American Airlines in 1981. It was called AAdvantage. Using its customer database, American Airlines found the customers...

Want to know how and what to pack when you travel internationally? What should you take and should you wear things that make you stand out as an American or blend in with the locals? What should...

You need to fly somewhere & you want to get the cheapest ticket. Here is what I do when I have to fly.

Frequent flyer programs can be especially lucrative if you know the loopholes and earning opportunities. Here are some tips to learn frequent flyer program tricks.

Brazil is one of the largest countries in the world and one of the most diverse, both culturally and ecologically. If you want to spend a day on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, hike through the...

Airlines lure the senior market with discounts and other perks for older travelers and, sometimes, their companions. If you're the person going along, here are a few pointers to make the flight...