Airlines

Where The Most Germs Live in Airports and on Airplanes-It’s Not Where You Think!

POSTED February 6th 2024 BY Travel Writer
If you travel on planes for business or pleasure, you’ll encounter hidden germs along the way from the airport to the airplane. Knowing where the most germs on airplanes are and where the most germs in the airports are could mean the difference in keeping you healthy on your next trip. Good health is everything when you travel because you want to enjoy your adventure....
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On-Board Theft: 10 Tips to Protect Valuables While You Snooze in the Sky

POSTED January 8th 2024 BY Beth Williams
Are Your Valuables Safe In Your Carry-On Bag? With all the other worries associated with air travel, the last thing you want to think about is theft on board airplanes. The people who steal from travelers’ carry-on bags are both airline employees (usually flight attendants) and fellow travelers. Most thefts on board aircraft occur on international flights, as they are longer flights on which many passengers sleep and...
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Can You Fly If Your Driver’s License or ID Card Was Lost or Stolen?

POSTED November 28th 2023 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. 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 of age or...
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Will Your ID be Valid for Your Next Flight?

POSTED June 10th 2023 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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How to Beat Jet Lag

POSTED March 3rd 2023 BY Travel Writer
How to Beat Jet Lag Quickly and Safely If you’ve ever traveled across time zones, you know that jet lag can be debilitating and can influence your normal circadian rhythm, making you tired too early in the day or causing you to wake up too early in the morning.  Jet lag can specifically cause physical fatigue and mental fog. Beating jet lag is all about...
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Best TSA Approved Luggage Locks: Select a TSA Lock for Travel

POSTED February 20th 2022 BY Travel Writer
Guide to the Best TSA Approved Luggage Locks – Which Lock to Choose We’ve done the research to find the best TSA approved luggage locks. Many travelers ask, “should I lock my luggage?” Yes, however, you should only travel with a luggage lock that has the dual function of locking your luggage while still allowing for inspection of your bags by the TSA. You may...
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Fingerprints: Your Prints are Required For TSA Pre✓®

POSTED January 17th 2022 BY Travel Writer
Would you give your fingerprints to the TSA in exchange for a faster experience at airport security? There’s nothing worse than waiting in a long line at the airport. You’re already running late but your line isn’t moving. Out of the corner of your eye, you see an alternative shorter line moving much faster than your line. You also notice that those passengers don’t need...
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Preventing Theft at Airport Security Checkpoints

POSTED December 10th 2021 BY Beth Williams
Theft At Airport Screening Stations Theft at security checkpoints continues to be reported at airports around the world. Theft at airport screening stations is most prevalent in foreign countries or domestic airports without stringent TSA screening protocols. And the bigger the crowd and the greater the activity around the security checkpoints the better too. Therefore your valuables and property are at most risk in these...
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