InternationalTravel

I am seeing some confusion regarding baggage allowance on a flight booking. The listing shows no cabin baggage allowance, even though VietJet usually indicates a mandatory 7 kg cabin bag. In some steps of the booking process, it shows cabin baggage as 0 kg and then charges extra...

I am not new to international travel, but this is my first time booking an international trip to Bali through a travel agency. The agency keeps telling me not to worry about the details because they will handle everything, including visas. At this point, I do not know the name...

Thailand's Immigration Bureau has introduced the Thailand Immigration Management System (THIM), a new digital platform that allows international travelers to submit arrival information electronically before entering the country. The mobile application includes AI-powered...

We are flying from the Netherlands to Bali soon and booked both flights with Turkish Airlines because we found a really good deal. The only concern is that we have a 2 hour self-transfer in Istanbul, which feels pretty tight. Since it is a self-transfer, we understand that...

I am planning a trip from Delhi to Raleigh, NC on Lufthansa with two stops in Germany: DEL → MUC (LH763) MUC → FRA (LH127) FRA → RDU (LH408) I hold a valid US F1 visa. Do I need a Schengen airport transit visa for these layovers in Munich and Frankfurt, or does my US visa exempt...

Thailand has updated its visa-free entry rules and is ending the 60-day visa exemption policy that was previously available to many nationalities. Under the revised framework, most countries will now return to shorter visa-free stays (generally 30 days), along with different...

I’m flying internationally next week with my husband and our 1.5-year-old for a wedding. Since our first flight is around 10 hours, I decided to bring a car seat because I’m hoping my daughter will sleep more comfortably, similar to how she does during car rides. I intentionally...

I apologize if this has been mentioned before, but after returning from Norway I wanted to share a reminder that can help travelers avoid unnecessary charges. When paying abroad and a card terminal asks whether you want to pay in your home currency, such as USD, or in the local...

Hi everyone, I just booked my first international flight to Seoul with Qatar Airways and I’m a bit anxious since I’ve never flown on a long-haul trip before. My ticket includes a checked baggage allowance of 2 bags up to 23 kg each plus a 7 kg cabin allowance. However, because...

I noticed that the boarding gate for an international flight usually closes around 20 minutes before departure. If that timing is accurate, it would leave only about 17 minutes to make the connection. I am genuinely curious whether a connection like this is realistically...

Hey all, Sorry if this is a basic question, but I am fairly new to international travel and I am planning a trip to Thailand in October. I found this itinerary because it was the most cost-effective option, but I am a bit confused about the transit process. I wanted to know if I...