Can I bring a leg of ham though Hong Kong customs from Canada? [more inside]
posted by mushroom_tattoo on Sep 27, 2009 - 3 answers

Arline prices: a specific question (Italy, late September, how to minimize cost?). And a general (airline econ 101). [more inside]
posted by paultopia on Jul 1, 2009 - 6 answers

Please help me find the cheapest way to return to New York from Europe. [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog on Jun 29, 2009 - 14 answers

AirlineFilter: How risky is it to do back to back ticketing? Is there any other way I can reasonably get from VIE-CCS-JFK? [more inside]
posted by sdis on Jun 2, 2009 - 7 answers

Two part radio scanner question. Part one, Looking for a radio scanner that can receive at least police and commercial airlines. Part two, if and when I get one that picks up airline frequencies would I be able to use it during a flight (when any other electronic device is allowed)?
posted by tropikal on May 7, 2009 - 10 answers

TravelFilter: Will the current cheap flights between Australia and New York remain into 2010? And what times of the year are considered off-peak travel to NYC? [more inside]
posted by crossoverman on Apr 28, 2009 - 3 answers

Help me fly to Belgium for surgery next month: [more inside]
posted by tejolote on Mar 23, 2009 - 8 answers

What's the safest/best way to book airline tickets? [more inside]
posted by mhz on Jan 20, 2009 - 7 answers

For a friend: Looking for people's advice and experiences flying Air China or Delta to Hong Kong from Los Angeles. Also looking for other low-cost alternatives to Cathay Pacific. [more inside]
posted by meta87 on Nov 18, 2008 - 10 answers

What technological advances are we likely to see in the commercial airline industry over the next 25 years? [more inside]
posted by modernnomad on Oct 29, 2008 - 20 answers

Do consumer loyalty programs make sense or is it generally better to pick hotels and flights based on price and convenience? [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus on Oct 27, 2008 - 6 answers

I need to travel the weekend after Christmas, returning the weekend after New Years. Am I likely to find cheaper air fares if I wait? [more inside]
posted by blueshammer on Oct 2, 2008 - 3 answers

Has anyone ever used http://atiflights.com/? [more inside]
posted by ascheele on Aug 19, 2008 - 5 answers

I have likely lost my drivers license and am traveling tomorrow morning. I'm with the family and am planning on contacting the airline and arriving early. But need some advice on what else to do to make sure I make it home. [more inside]
posted by jeremias on Jun 30, 2008 - 16 answers

Why would a major airline help desk consultant ask for my phone number? Was I scammed? [more inside]
posted by boots77 on Jun 24, 2008 - 13 answers

How many person-miles are flown every year by commercial airlines? [more inside]
posted by crazylegs on May 4, 2008 - 3 answers

I often find myself with an open weekend and an urge to fly to no place in particular, just to go exploring. Whether it's Sioux City, Billings, or Biloxi, I figure I can entertain myself anywhere for a weekend. Are there websites that allow you to search for cheap, last minute flights from a given origin, irrespective of destination? Most sites require you to enter a destination, which makes the whole process a lot more difficult.
posted by decoherence on Apr 24, 2008 - 16 answers

Has anyone ever flown Zoom Airlines for a transatlantic (or other long) flight? I had never heard of them until recently, and the reviews online aren't very good. This is probably due to the fact that disgruntled people take it to the Internet, so I'd like to know of your experiences, good or bad. [more inside]
posted by bluefly on Apr 21, 2008 - 14 answers

Has anyone used Alaska Airlines points to book Continental flights? [more inside]
posted by chrisfromthelc on Apr 16, 2008 - 3 answers

Advice please on whether to drive or use airlines for two upcoming vacations my wife and I are planning. Issues involved are flying itself, the airlines, package deals. Beyond the decision itself any info related to the trips themselves, airline or money saving advice would be helpful. [more inside]
posted by forthright on Mar 9, 2008 - 17 answers

Will Southwest Airlines count my messenger bag as a "personal type item" or as another carry-on item? [more inside]
posted by indyz on Jan 17, 2008 - 14 answers

How the *$ did I manage to get a first-class flight at a discount price from an online travel retailer? [more inside]
posted by awenner on Jan 3, 2008 - 14 answers

How can we get my pug on our flight so he can spend Xmas with us on the East Coast? [more inside]
posted by AsRuinsAreToRome on Nov 10, 2007 - 21 answers

Can you fly into India with a one way ticket? [more inside]
posted by ageispolis on Jul 30, 2007 - 11 answers

What is the address for United Airlines hiring offices in Chicago for employment interviews? [more inside]
posted by ggypsy on Jul 25, 2007 - 5 answers

Is it possible to get an ultra-cheap roundtrip out of the DFW area to anywhere, just for the sake of flying? I have a nearly-4 year old son who would love a plane ride, but I haven't seen any truly cheap tickets since the Southwest Airlines "Peanut Fares" days. If not, I'll just wait for a real vacation to come up one day.
posted by rolypolyman on Jul 7, 2007 - 14 answers

I flew with JetBlue last month. Some small items were missing from my luggage when I arrived at my destination. I am trying to figure out how far I want to go with this to try to 1) get reimbursed for lost/stolen items and 2) get them to make their legal documents reflect their actual policies. I'd like some advice from people who have dealt with airlines and their luggage policies to help me strategize. [more inside]
posted by jessamyn on Jun 27, 2007 - 30 answers

Tell me all you know about a career of an airline cabin-crew and how should I prepare for it's interview coming up next week? Apart from presentability, what other qualities do they look for? Also, I am way over-qualified for the job, and it's a industry-cum-profile shift for me which I don't mind, but how do I stop that being an impediment to my selection? [more inside]
posted by forwebsites on Jun 22, 2007 - 10 answers

There was a story last week in the news about a woman who gave birth while on a Delta Airlines flight from Munich to Atlanta.... [more inside]
posted by matty on May 30, 2007 - 15 answers

Can airline ticket counter employees be bought? [more inside]
posted by pdb on May 7, 2007 - 21 answers

If I wanted to fly from one mainland to another -- North America to Asia, for instance -- but I'm willing to fly out of any city in North America to any city in Asia, how can I find out the cheapest route? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on May 6, 2007 - 10 answers

Are there travel websites that include all airlines, including discount ones like Southwest? Or, do all these websites exclude the same discount carriers, and which carriers are excluded? [more inside]
posted by mdion on Apr 26, 2007 - 11 answers

If I buy a paper airline ticket, via the Internet, in a foreign country that does not have paper tickets delivered to it by some airlines, can I show up to my flight ticketless and have them print me a new boarding pass? [more inside]
posted by PHINC on Feb 26, 2007 - 11 answers

Why is my American Airlines flight (Sun Feb 25 at 7:50p) from Atlanta to NY-Laguardia cancelled? And why is the next available flight Tuesday morning at 6:50a? [more inside]
posted by dhanlon on Feb 25, 2007 - 16 answers

I'm considering skipping out on the last leg of a domestic US trip (AA). If I do this, can I check luggage, and simply ask it not to be checked through to my final destination? Or am I stuck with carryons only?
posted by kickingtheground on Feb 17, 2007 - 9 answers

How can I have an airline let me use my wife's ticket? [more inside]
posted by jeremias on Feb 13, 2007 - 19 answers

Can airline miles be gifted to a charity cause or person? [more inside]
posted by lannanh on Jan 8, 2007 - 11 answers

What are the "tricks of the trade" when it comes to getting the cheapest airfare possible? [more inside]
posted by mi6op on Nov 1, 2006 - 9 answers

Camera and equipment stolen from luggage on UA, anything that can be done? [more inside]
posted by Smegoid on Oct 9, 2006 - 10 answers

How can I have an airline ticket yet not have a seat? [more inside]
posted by baklavabaklava on Sep 17, 2006 - 36 answers

Why do airlines use the same flight number for multiple flights, even if they wind up using different equipment and gates for the two flights? [more inside]
posted by JakeWalker on Aug 17, 2006 - 8 answers

What is the best way to schedule a trip with an extended layover? A friend is traveleing from the East Coast to New Zealand, and would like to stop over and see me (in San Francisco) for a few days. Most internet travel sites I have checked only offer single destination flights. Would she incur extra costs scheduling 2 separate flights? Would they be more than going through a travel agent?
posted by sophist on Aug 10, 2006 - 7 answers

Why are liquids now banned from flights? [more inside]
posted by GuyZero on Aug 10, 2006 - 36 answers

International-Travel-Filter: How do I tell which airlines are good and which are shit? [more inside]
posted by hot soup girl on Jun 22, 2006 - 20 answers

I watch Airline on A & E a lot and a common problem is that people loose their ticket. The result is that if they want to fly they MUST BUY a new one. This seems downright completely and utterly wrong to me. Please explain why this policy has lasted through all of the trouble I am sure its caused. [more inside]
posted by crewshell on Jun 14, 2006 - 28 answers

Why would I consistently get a better price bypassing the big travel sites (Priceline, travelocity, expedia...) and getting my tickets straight from the airline? [more inside]
posted by sandra_s on Jun 7, 2006 - 14 answers

How does an airline such as Southwest Airlines benefit from hedging it's fuel usage or by using futures contracts? [more inside]
posted by feloniousmonk on Apr 27, 2006 - 7 answers

Has anyone flown to Italy via Eurofly? [more inside]
posted by veronica sawyer on Apr 14, 2006 - 4 answers

Bestfares.com. Scam or worthwhile deals? Does anybody have experience with bestfares.com? It's a $60 annual membership to get, ostensibly, below "sale" prices on lots of fares. And they look cheap. 'm most interested in airfares only (US + Int'l) and not in cruises, Vegas junkets, or hotels. Is it worth it? Any other hot ideas for actually getting cheap fares to, say, Europe?
posted by zpousman on Apr 11, 2006 - 15 answers

A friend of mine is flying on Delta soon and wants to know: if they strike, will another airline honor her ticket? [more inside]
posted by philulrich on Mar 23, 2006 - 4 answers