Airport Experience

I am flying with SAS and arriving in Stockholm this morning, with a 10-hour layover before my connecting flight to Dublin. My luggage is already checked through to the final destination. Question: Am I allowed to leave the airport during this layover and come back later in the...

I am traveling with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) in August and have a 55-minute layover in Copenhagen between two SAS flights booked on the same itinerary. I’m wondering if this connection time is generally sufficient at Copenhagen Airport, or if it’s considered too tight. My...

I am traveling from the USA to SGN on Air India in business class and have a 23-hour layover at DEL (Delhi). I have access to the new Air India lounge and the premium lounge facilities, and my original plan was to use the lounge on arrival, leave the airport to explore the city...

I recently had a debate with friends after a trip where we had a 5-hour layover in Amsterdam on the way to Athens. After the trip, one friend said he had “visited” Netherlands, referring only to that layover. I disagreed and said that a layover should not count as visiting a...

My father traveled from X location to New Delhi with plans to reach 4 hours early for his flight. However, the train was delayed by 5 hours and the flight was rescheduled earlier by 1.5 hours, causing him to miss it. He has now rebooked for tomorrow at 6:40 PM and is currently...

I want to travel with my severely disabled (autism) brother and his assistant from Germany to Thailand with Air China. On their website it says there is a maximum capacity for mentally disabled passengers on flights, so I wanted to contact them before booking to make sure we...

I will be transiting through London Heathrow this weekend on a British Airways flight booked through American Airlines. I arrive in Terminal 3 from the US and have a 3.5-hour layover before my next flight to Europe, also departing from Terminal 3. I hold American Airlines...

I am currently on a two-week MVP Silver trial status with Alaska Airlines. Two days ago, I was able to move to a Premium seat at no extra charge. Then yesterday, about 8 hours before departure, I received an email confirming an upgrade to First Class for my flight from Seattle...

Traveling to Italy from the US in late September with a layover at London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Originally, the layover was about 4.5 hours, so we planned to stay inside the airport. However, our flight was changed and now we arrive about 4.5 hours earlier than before, giving...

I recently had a very good experience flying with Spirit Airlines and believe the airline deserves to continue operating. I previously wrote an article on this topic a few years ago, and I think the points are still relevant today.

I am considering buying lounge access, but I might also receive an upgrade to business class at check-in, which would already include lounge access. I am trying to understand if Air France stops selling lounge access at a certain point before the flight, or if it can still be...

Hello, I will be flying with Scandinavian Airlines and have a long layover in Copenhagen of about 20 hours before my next flight to Munich. I have a few questions: Is it safe to explore the city at night? If yes, what places are usually open and what activities would you...

Hello, I have an itinerary booked under one PNR: BOM → SIN → MNL. I will stay in Singapore for about 5 days before continuing to Manila. My next flight from Singapore departs early in the morning at around 7 AM. On the night before my departure, I’m wondering if I can stay in or...

Hi everyone, I’m going abroad this summer through a study program, and their travel service (Flightfox) is booking my flights. I don’t have much international travel experience, so I’m unsure if my layover is realistic. My itinerary is: London Heathrow → Chicago O’Hare (arrives...

Hi everyone, I have a single booking with Starlux Airlines: MNL → TPE → LAX. I’m wondering if my carry-on baggage will be checked or weighed again during the layover in Taipei. The allowance is 7kg, and I might change clothes during transit, so the bag could end up slightly...

I’m planning a trip to Greece in the next couple of weeks, but I’ve been seeing a lot of worrying information online about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) and possible fuel shortages. I understand that no one can predict exactly what will happen, but I’d like to hear from others...

Flew with 2 bike boxes out of Valencia yesterday after the “70.3” triathlon weekend. With around 2000 competitors, there was a massive queue for oversized luggage drop-off. However, ground staff for Ryanair (Azul handling) set up a separate priority queue specifically for...

Planning a trip to Greece in the next couple of weeks and I keep seeing a lot of concern online about fuel shortages and EES potentially causing long delays (like 2–4 hours). I understand nobody can predict everything, but I’m trying to get a more realistic idea of what to...

Hi everyone, I’m flying Manila → Brisbane → Christchurch on Qantas Airways, all booked under the same itinerary. I have a 1 hour 45 minute layover in Brisbane, and I’m a bit confused about the transfer process. Do I need to: go through immigration or customs in Brisbane Airport...

They has a layover with Scandinavian Airlines, arriving in Copenhagen at 10:10 AM and departing for Athens at 15:55 PM the same day. They are considering leaving the airport during the 5 hours and 45 minutes layover to explore Copenhagen briefly and have lunch. They are unsure...

I have a 9-hour layover at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport arriving early in the morning and departing in the mid-afternoon. I’m trying to decide how best to spend the time inside the airport. I’m considering either moving between different American Airlines Admirals...

I have a connecting flight through Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines, and my layover is 1 hour and 45 minutes before my onward flight to the United States. Both flights are booked on the same ticket, but I am unsure if this connection time is sufficient, especially for a...