Transit

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...

Just a PSA based on my experience: I was flying HKG → PVG → DFW with Cathay Pacific and assumed my checked bags would be transferred through on the same ticket. However, I was told at check-in that this is not possible in Shanghai. Multiple agents confirmed the same internal...

I have a 6 hour 35 minute layover in Munich on a Tuesday during the summer. My flight arrives around 5:30 AM, and my connecting flight to the U.S. departs at 12:10 PM. My checked luggage will already be handled. I’m considering leaving the airport to visit the city center and...

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...

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...

I am planning to book a flight soon, possibly on short notice, and I want to know if Emirates flights are still experiencing cancellations or if operations have returned to normal. I have seen mixed information online, so I am unsure if it is safe to proceed with booking at this...

My mother is booked to fly business class from Perth to Paris in May, with a transit through Singapore. She is 79 years old and experiences significant anxiety, although she is physically able to walk without issues. This will be her first time traveling alone. I’m looking for...