How do I get from Berlin Schönefeld Airport to Alexanderplatz late at night? [more inside]
posted by maryrosecook on Oct 14, 2009 - 11 answers

Where can I find the written laws that regulate amnesty bins at airports? (Amnesty bins are the bins right before the metal detectors in some airports where you can, according to signs, throw away anything that you can't take through security without penalty.) And, related, are these actually legally binding, or just a gentlemen's agreement? Could someone hypothetically put a stolen painting in the bin, and be free of legal consequence of having stolen it?
posted by Damn That Television on Oct 5, 2009 - 18 answers

Boulder? Denver? Help me day-trip to Colorado *THIS* Saturday! [more inside]
posted by disillusioned on Sep 28, 2009 - 9 answers

Is it insane to plan to fly into Pittsburgh the day before the G-20 Summit starts? [more inside]
posted by Meg_Murry on Sep 17, 2009 - 3 answers

What should I do with a six-hour layover in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by angab on Aug 8, 2009 - 15 answers

I'm looking for a fun, cheap, highly-visible way to welcome my mom when she arrives at the airport and make her first night and day at my new place relaxed and comfortable. [more inside]
posted by mdonley on Jul 30, 2009 - 12 answers

I live in New York and my parents live in Sarasota, FL. There are two direct flights per day on JetBlue between JFK and SRQ. Is it possible to set up something up that would alert me whenever prices on these flights dropped below a certain amount? [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus on Jul 29, 2009 - 9 answers

How much time needed to make a connecting flight at London Heathrow? [more inside]
posted by aelish on Jun 10, 2009 - 17 answers

I'm arriving at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul nine hours before my connecting flight. I was wondering what recommendations people had for how to spend this time? I can't do anything too involved as I need to be back at the airport a few hours before my flight, but I would like to see something of the city! Thank you!
posted by slowcat on May 1, 2009 - 9 answers

I have several hours to spend in the Casablanca airport before I meet my boyfriend, who is arriving on a separate flight. Does the arrivals hall have any cafes/places to sit? Will I have a problem waiting there?
posted by anonymous78 on Apr 1, 2009 - 10 answers

I just learned that my 12:45 Delta flight from Atlanta to Indianapolis was canceled and I was rebooked for a flight on Tuesday. This is a giant problem for me and I'm trying to figure out if there is any way to get to Indianapolis today. [more inside]
posted by davidstandaford on Mar 1, 2009 - 17 answers

How to get through JFK with a preemie newborn without waiting on line for possibly hours? [more inside]
posted by Izzmeister on Feb 28, 2009 - 7 answers

International travel with multiple connections: what's it like? And inside: declaring, connection time, and things I will probably get confiscated. [more inside]
posted by troika on Dec 19, 2008 - 14 answers

Large tripod through airport security from PDX to BOI? [more inside]
posted by roygbv on Nov 26, 2008 - 7 answers

This Wednesday, I will be flying into Dublin airport around 10am. I have a flight that leaves at 5pm. How best can I fill my time? [more inside]
posted by tip120 on Oct 13, 2008 - 13 answers

What's the truth behind duty-free shops? Are they always a bad deal? Or is there some stuff that's good to buy, and other stuff you should always avoid?
posted by smackfu on Jul 29, 2008 - 12 answers

My brother is taking a cheap flight from England to visit us in Seattle, which has a stop in Vancouver (YVR) for six hours. Is there anything taht can be done within that time that's worth doing? Would it actually be possible to get out of the airport? Or should I just tell him to bring a book?
posted by Artw on Jun 29, 2008 - 32 answers

Do you have this backpack? Have you taken it through the TSA? [more inside]
posted by aetg on Jun 26, 2008 - 5 answers

Travel Slash Honeymoon Filter: Help us coordinate in-country travel options between London and Edinburgh. [more inside]
posted by santojulieta on Jun 14, 2008 - 18 answers

Vegan airport/airline dining - connect and lunch in Dallas (DFO) or Chicago (ORD)? Somewhere else? How long to allow for a connection to assure we can eat at the restaurant you recommend? We're traveling from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco and it's looking kind of grim for in-flight meals; it's > 7 hours overall travel time but broken into two segments; best advice for not-having-to-pack-lunch? [more inside]
posted by amtho on May 24, 2008 - 14 answers

What would be the best place to pick up a group arriving at the United Terminal (Terminal 7) at LAX? [more inside]
posted by jeanmari on Apr 4, 2008 - 5 answers

I have a couple of questions about accessing the internet when travelling with a laptop for the first time. [more inside]
posted by valleys on Feb 18, 2008 - 5 answers

Rome airport transfer: Fiumicino->Ciampino with a five and a half hour window between flights. Is this doable? And if so, what's the most cost efficient way to do it? [more inside]
posted by sanitycheck on Jan 31, 2008 - 4 answers

TSAfilter: will there be any problem getting a laptop without a battery through the carry-on checkpoint at my local (American) airport? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 17, 2007 - 26 answers

Paris stopover question(s): I have most of a day in Paris on the way back from my vacation. How much time should I allow to get through CDG? [more inside]
posted by Vidiot on Oct 2, 2007 - 7 answers

Suggestions and tips for an 11-hour layover in Honolulu (HNL), coming from Japan, heading to Portland? [more inside]
posted by hyperfascinated on Sep 8, 2007 - 6 answers

Do airport x-ray machines damage external hard drives? [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco on Aug 28, 2007 - 7 answers

4.5 hours between Gatwick arrival and Heathrow departure. U.S. citizen, experienced traveler, only a carryon bag -- but first time transferring Gatwick to Heathrow. Help me plan as precisely as I can to maximize my chances of making this work. [more inside]
posted by allterrainbrain on Jul 5, 2007 - 23 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 flying to DC this week, and all of my travel sized containers are four ounces, not the 3 oz. specified in the TSA bulletin. I went shopping to try to find some more compliant containers, and everything I found was 4 oz. as well!!! The bottles are short, I'm only using 2 of them, and they easily fit into the quart-sized baggie. What are my chances, MeFi? Would I be courting trouble to use what I've got? [more inside]
posted by shelbaroo on Jan 14, 2007 - 34 answers

I've got a 4 hour layover in JFK during my holiday travels, and I'd like some suggestions on how to spend it. [more inside]
posted by donajo on Nov 15, 2006 - 13 answers

What's the least expensive and most efficient way to get from Providence airport to downtown Boston when you don't have access to a car? [more inside]
posted by shiu mai baby on Nov 14, 2006 - 10 answers

Airport security, transfer in London. Will I have problems? [more inside]
posted by cccorlew on Aug 22, 2006 - 6 answers

Can anyone help with questions on how ticketing and customs will work on international flight (Newark to Frankfurt to Gdansk, Poland)? [more inside]
posted by traderjoefan on Jun 6, 2006 - 11 answers

In general, how long must a layover at an airport be to be able to leave the airport, see the city (even for a short amount of time), and get back without missing your connecting flight? [more inside]
posted by thebabelfish on May 2, 2006 - 14 answers

Can a US airline passenger take a metal detector along on an airline flight? [m/i] [more inside]
posted by pax digita on Apr 13, 2006 - 13 answers

TokyoFilter: My hubs and I will have a long layover at the Narita/Tokyo airport on June 2. How can we spend our time? [more inside]
posted by Brittanie on Mar 9, 2006 - 13 answers

What is the best food at airports around the world? I found this list at lonelyplantet.com. It is solid but I want to know all the best places. I travel a ton for work and like to book travel through airports with good food.
posted by rje7 on Mar 6, 2006 - 22 answers

Will I be able to get thru airport security with an internal frame daypack? [more inside]
posted by bryanzera on Jan 10, 2006 - 11 answers

Does anyone have any polite advice on driving from central new jersey to jfk airport so to get there for a 7:00 am flight? [more inside]
posted by ProfLinusPauling on Dec 25, 2005 - 7 answers

MeFiNewYork, I ask you this. Today, I need to make it from Union, NJ to JFK Airport via public transit. I need to be at JFK by 7pm. I am leaving Union at 1:38pm, taking NJT to Penn Station, and LIRR to the Jamaica-JFK Airtrain. I am doing this with 100 pounds of luggage in a large rolling suitcase about the size of another person. There is a strike going on. Am I doomed? [more inside]
posted by brownpau on Dec 20, 2005 - 10 answers

I'm going to be stuck in the Miami International Airport for several hours, and I don't want to die of boredom. [more inside]
posted by emelenjr on Jul 17, 2005 - 14 answers

My sister had the worst travel experience the other day, resulting in an airline losing her carry-on bag. Her carry-on! She's been playing mad phone-tag with ambivalent airline personnel, but I'm wondering if anyone has any experience or advice that would help her. [mi, natch] [more inside]
posted by kittyb on Dec 24, 2004 - 12 answers

On a weekday, mid-afternoon, what's the cheapest quick way to get from LaGuardia to Harlem? All methods of transport acceptable except rickshaw.
posted by Kwantsar on Dec 13, 2004 - 8 answers

NYC Travel Help: I need some advice about transferring between NYC airports. [+] [more inside]
posted by jewishbuddha on Dec 11, 2004 - 10 answers

I have 11 hours in Newark on the 6th. It's a layover, I have no contacts in the immediate area and although things are getting better, I would like a nice diversion that is not in the airport or Newark itself. Suggs?

And yes, I'm looking at you amberglow.
posted by Dagobert on May 25, 2004 - 10 answers

I haven't been on a plane since 2000 (before a certain terrorist attack) and I have a trip next week so is there anything i really need to know? Can I bring food, pencils, fingernail files, etc. onboard with me? Should i be careful what i say out loud? Are people gonna stop me wherever I go?
posted by Slimemonster on Apr 13, 2004 - 32 answers