Questions

I am flying to Europe for three months and struggling with the TSA liquids rule. I know everything must fit into a quart-sized ziplock bag, but I cannot get all my items to fit. I ended up putting everything into a slightly transparent makeup bag about the size of a Stanley cup,...

Hi everyone, I recently purchased Qatar Airways Business Lite tickets. From what I understand, the main differences compared to other business class fares are the reduced ground benefits, such as lounge access and certain airport perks, while the onboard experience remains...

I have a 1 hour layover where I need to change flights. Is that enough time to make the connection? Will my checked luggage be automatically transferred to the next flight, or do I need to collect and recheck it? I am a bit unsure since this is my first international trip and...

We use marine fare tickets through our company, but with the recent changes to Aeroplan’s qualification system, many of us are finding it difficult to maintain SE status. Even after multiple trips to Europe in business class, I am still only at 78,000.

I’m looking for some advice from fellow IHG members regarding a stay in Porto during an upcoming Spain and Portugal vacation. I currently have two nights booked at both the Vignette Collection property and the InterContinental, but I’ll only be keeping one reservation. As a...

Went to seattle however i only have a carry on bag with me would tsa count this as a weapon? its metal the pointy part isnt that pointy but not sure it is a little heavy tho

Hello, should I be concerned about a 1 hour 25 minute layover in Bogotá next month? I will have one checked bag.

I am planning a trip from LAX to Islamabad (ISB) next week and considering which airline to book using my Skywards miles. I am deciding between Emirates and Turkish Airlines. I am leaning toward Emirates due to my familiarity with the airline and perceived service quality, but I...

I am trying to understand a booking through the Capital One travel portal for Rio Las Vegas. Las Vegas hotels are known for charging resort fees, but this listing shows only a 2 dollar resort fee, while another option for the same stay shows a 57 dollar resort fee. Can this be...

Long shot… I stayed at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok a few years ago and somehow slept amazingly well. I took a quick photo of the mattress tag back then, but I’m now trying to figure out exactly what kind of mattress it is. If anyone happens to stay there and remembers this post,...

I am a bit confused about the required passenger information. One part of the Wizz Air guidance suggests that middle names are not important, while another section implies that missing them could be an issue. I am unsure which instruction is correct. On UK passports, first and...

I recently flew on TR0181 / SQ8349 from Nanjing to Singapore, which is a Scoot-operated flight marketed under a Singapore Airlines codeshare. The aircraft condition was surprisingly poor compared to what I expected from a Singapore Airlines marketed service. There were visible...

I noticed that on some dates in the Frontier GoWild calendar there are three dashes shown instead of flight options. I am trying to understand what this means. Does this indicate that there will be no GoWild flights at all on that day, or is it still possible that flights could...

Just boarded the Empire Builder in St. Paul, and I noticed the car is labeled “Fire Island.” I’m curious what that refers to, but even the train attendant didn’t seem to know. Any idea what it means?

Anyone else make Ambassador status for next year yet.

I have roughly 160,000 American Express Membership Rewards points and I want to use them for an international trip with my partner. Can these points be transferred to any airline, and are some airlines better value than others when converting points? I often hear that Amex...

I was browsing my Hilton Honors offers and noticed this promotion appearing quite often. I decided to look into it, and the offer is for HGV on the Boulevard hotel. Has anyone actually taken this deal? If so, what was your experience like? It seems a bit too good to be true, so...

I recently saw a UPS MD-11 taxiing at Toronto Pearson Airport with covers on both the engines and the cockpit windows. From what I understand, the MD-11 fleet is being retired, so I am wondering if these covers are related to that process. Are they typically added specifically...

I am a Southwest Priority credit card holder with a Companion Pass. My flight is at the end of June, and I was checking seat upgrade options. I noticed something strange: the upgrade cost for my companion is lower than mine. For example, seat 1E shows $55 for me, but only $40...

Bigger question is how many properties will even open up their calendars that far out.

Hi all, I’m booked in Premium Economy with Virgin Atlantic from LHR to Delhi, booked using points and a companion voucher. I’ve noticed the upgrade bid system is currently open, with the lowest offer showing around £417 per passenger for Upper Class. From what I can see, Premium...