I have a companion fare for US Airways. In order to use it, I have to buy a ticket by April 30 and travel by July 31. Where should I go?
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posted by jeffmshaw
on Apr 12, 2013 -
9 answers
How early should two people who will not check baggage arrive at JFK airport for an 8:00 AM flight to Barbados (BGI)?
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posted by neushoorn
on Apr 1, 2013 -
11 answers
I have always checked baggage when flying due to a large suitcase. And there is something so liberating about just dumping the bag during check-in, and then jaunting through the terminal sans baggage. Tomorrow, I am going for a short trip and could pack everything into a regulation-size wheeled suitcase and thus do carry on. Both planes (+ 1 connection), are full to capacity. Is it worth the hassle of trying to find overhead? Schlepping it through two airports? Compared to the potential of losing my bag for the duration of my trip, which recently happened? What do you do? Strategies?
posted by nanook
on Mar 18, 2013 -
34 answers
I am travelling to China from Canada in the near future. I have hundreds of questions and concerns but mostly just need reassurance that I'm not forgetting anything. Bonus, what should I do for carry-on?
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posted by sarae
on Mar 13, 2013 -
19 answers
When flying, I use a plastic accordion-style file portfolio to keep a number of things (listed inside) easily accessible in the seat back pocket (or other pocket in a bulkhead row). This makes taking these things out of my carry-on much easier and makes it less likely that I will forget something in the seat back pocket when I leave. It works well for document-shaped things, although the smaller more irregularly shaped things end up getting mixed up together. Is there a better solution? Or even a particular accordion-style organizer you would recommend? I am looking to get a new one.
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posted by grouse
on Feb 16, 2013 -
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My sibling, mother, and I want to go to Japan (Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, and Kyoto) in late July. I am getting overwhelmed by trying to book tickets. Help!
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posted by Bebo
on Feb 6, 2013 -
21 answers
Is there a good source of airline livery/logo history anywhere on the internet?
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posted by wander
on Dec 3, 2012 -
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Last minute trip: do airlines offer last-minute "leaves today" flights at rock-bottom rates to fill empty seats?
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posted by jsturgill
on Nov 15, 2012 -
13 answers
The size limit on checked luggage is 62 inches (height+width+depth) for most airlines . Do I need to be concerned about being close to that, assuming the weight is okay and it is not overstuffed?
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posted by Morrigan
on Jul 14, 2012 -
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I was pleasantly surprised today to find out that some flights I had booked a month ago for my family to travel later this year had come down dramatically in price, so even with the change fee of $150 a head, the savings was quite large and I got a better flight to boot.
How often does this happen, and should a person routinely screen for lowered fares even after purchasing a ticket?
posted by dougiedd
on May 29, 2012 -
5 answers
First time air travel with an 11 month old. Need all the advice I can get from experienced parents!
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posted by AdamOddo
on May 2, 2012 -
25 answers
I need to move my cat with me from Toronto to North Carolina. It's very complicated. What is the LEAST traumatic way to get my kitty to our new home safe and sound? BONUS: Requisite animal pics inside!
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posted by Dorinda
on Apr 8, 2012 -
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Help me, I am an idiot. I long ago booked an overnight trip from Seattle to Sacramento on Alaska Airlines through Expedia. I thought it was for tomorrow and Wednesday, apparently it was for today and tomorrow...
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posted by genmonster
on Nov 14, 2011 -
12 answers
Which of these two (complicated) flight options will
A) give me the biggest baggage allowance, and
B) cost the least for excess bags?
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posted by hasna
on Sep 20, 2011 -
4 answers
Did US airfares just skyrocket in the past couple of days for some reason? Details follow...
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posted by crapmatic
on Jun 9, 2011 -
14 answers
I need to get from LA to OBX in May .... with my ~100 lb German Shepherd. Hive, give me your wisdom!
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posted by milqman
on Feb 19, 2011 -
7 answers
What did you write to get your interim purchases reimbursed from the airline that delayed your bag for several days away from home? And how long did you wait and what was the response?
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posted by talljamal
on Jan 10, 2011 -
7 answers
I've just accepted a desk job with a large airline. What are some good ideas to boost my income using my free travel benefits?
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posted by hussmanne
on Oct 20, 2010 -
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I'm moving from Istanbul to HCMC, Vietnam in 2 weeks. What is the easiest and cheapest way to get all my stuff there, too?
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posted by hasna
on Aug 19, 2010 -
1 answer
Would boarding planes back-to-front save any time? If yes, why are planes not boarded this way?
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posted by odinsdream
on Aug 18, 2010 -
33 answers
I booked a flight and a car rental through
CheapOAir.com. I have since read reviews for that site- and it seems they are quite shady. What can I do to make sure things go without a hitch?
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posted by kraigory
on May 12, 2010 -
8 answers
Have kid, will travel? Hey parents, what airline tips do you have for your toddler's first trip on a plane?
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posted by fijiwriter
on May 3, 2010 -
22 answers
Which low-cost airline has the best fares from Bangkok to Johannesburg around Late June / early July?
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posted by simplesharps
on Mar 8, 2010 -
7 answers
Buying a ticket to Bangkok—is there a
dependable online ticket-searching service that is all about getting the truly cheapest fare? Skinflint-In-Coach.com?
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posted by blueberry
on Nov 27, 2009 -
20 answers
I am looking for a Website I once used that allowed you to enter in a departure city and a date and then gave you all possible worldwide flight destinations sorted by cost. What was that site?
posted by tinamonster
on Oct 27, 2009 -
10 answers
Someone purchased an airline ticket for me, but booked it under my nickname instead of my legal name. I don't have any photo ID with my nickname on it. Will I be able to fly?
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posted by arianell
on Oct 26, 2009 -
24 answers
Whats the best way to buy a flight for a vacation that you know you are going on (greater than 3 months in the future)? I am tired of getting screwed for being prepared.
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posted by schindyguy
on Jul 29, 2009 -
12 answers
As a way to visit a friend during my travels in Europe this summer, I'm looking to obtain a days-long layover - ideally at least 2-3 days, but the longer the better. I have no idea how to go about getting such a thing, but I'm relatively sure the possibility exists. What are my best options for getting a layover like this, while still keeping my overall flight cost low?
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posted by AthenaPolias
on May 24, 2009 -
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I'm moving home to Toronto after 2 years in Egypt, and I need to take my cat. I know about the immunizations and paperwork, but I am not in control of booking my flight and need to know what to do if I end up with a long layover or a non-pet friendly airline. How does moving half-way around the world work with a cat, exactly?
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posted by scrute
on May 5, 2009 -
10 answers
Can I book a round-trip flight with different passengers on the initial and return flights?
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posted by Jon_Evil
on Feb 19, 2009 -
9 answers
american airlines delivered us 41 hours late to our destination. i sent an
executive email carpet bomb today, but with the emergency landing in LAX today, i'm not sure anyone is going to respond to me.
what else can i do? should i call? re-send the letter? how long should i wait for a response? click through for the letter...
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posted by thinkingwoman
on Aug 5, 2008 -
22 answers
Question for frequent flyers: have airlines' new pay-to-check-a-bag policies significantly affected how much baggage passengers are trying to carry on board? To the point where it's gone from just aggravating to completely !%@#!*#@ impossible?
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posted by Kat Allison
on Aug 5, 2008 -
22 answers
Delta lost my bag and ruined an important business trip to Ukraine and Russia. Need advice for how to be appropriately compensated.
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posted by yellowcandy
on Jul 1, 2008 -
8 answers
I bought a plane ticket, I subsequently had to cancel the flight, and now I'm stuck with a Delta voucher. I want to sell it and buy a ticket on another airline, which happens to have a much better flight to my destination. But where can I sell my ticket? I tried eBay and Points.com already.
posted by harwons
on Jun 14, 2008 -
7 answers
What's a reasonable price for a round-trip ticket from BWI (or maybe DC, either Dulles or National) to Glasgow, UK, in September of this year?
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posted by buxtonbluecat
on Apr 19, 2008 -
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I am scheduled to fly into Rochester, MN with a connection in Minneapolis on NWA tomorrow evening. I would like to intentionally miss the connection to Rochester and spend the evening in the Twin Cities with friends and take a bus down to Rochester on Saturday. I would, however, like to board my plane on Monday from Rochester as scheduled.
Will NWA put up a fuss that I never made my connecting flight and prevent me from boarding Monday?
posted by gerg
on Aug 9, 2007 -
9 answers
Can i bring an epipen on plane with me? I am flying to vegas on American airlines. Anyone have experience with this thnx
posted by starvinron
on May 22, 2007 -
4 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?
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posted by nitsuj
on May 6, 2007 -
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