My wife and I are moving across the country in a few months with our furballs,
Steve and
Lola. We're going to fly with them, but I'm not sure if they would be better off with us in the cabin or in cargo. The trip is unavoidably going to involve two flights, the first one will be about 6 to 6:30 hours in length, the second will be 2 to 2:30 hours. The layover between them could be as short as an hour. So total travel time, including getting to/from the airports will probably be around 12-13 hours.
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posted by otolith
on Mar 10, 2013 -
23 answers
I'm flying next week. My only forms of photo ID are a temporary driver's license and an expired passport. Will the TSA accept these? If I have to go through additional screening, what should I expect?
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posted by Metroid Baby
on Nov 15, 2012 -
21 answers
This November, my wife and I will be flying from Winnipeg, MB to Phoenix AZ, with a brief stopover in Minneapolis MN. A week later, we'll be returning the same way, Phoenix -> Minneapolis -> Winnipeg. We both qualify for Nexus cards and I'm wondering if they would be of any use for the Minneapolis/Phoenix leg of the trip.
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posted by Alvy Ampersand
on Sep 5, 2012 -
8 answers
In two days I will be taking a series of flights to travel from Australia to Europe for a very much needed month long break. Unfortunately I have a bad cold, secondary infections in my throat and sinuses and generally feel like crap. Given that 27 hours of travel time is not likely to be kind to me, how can I avoid turning up in Edinburgh in even worse shape?
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posted by deadwax
on May 16, 2012 -
16 answers
18 year old daughter doesn't want to go on annual family vacation because of anxiety. How does a caring single parent work through this?
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posted by kinetic
on Feb 17, 2012 -
36 answers
Have any of you flown on an airplane the day after you got a wisdom tooth removed? My oral surgeon says it'll be fine, but I'm nervous.
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posted by Viola
on Feb 16, 2012 -
22 answers
What days of the year have the least amount of air travel? I've searched for the answer to this question without any luck. I'd like to know so I can possible try to travel at low-volume times.
posted by bq
on Jan 6, 2012 -
17 answers
I have a
lot of flying to do in the next 18 months. I need help evaluating the offer of a usairways premier world mastercard. I'm wanting to see what the hivemind thinks about this being a good thing or a bad thing.
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posted by cashman
on Nov 3, 2011 -
8 answers
In a few hours I'll be flying from London to Seattle. What should I keep an eye out for (outside)?
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posted by fakelvis
on Aug 26, 2011 -
13 answers
I'm flying to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul airport later this month. My flight arrives around 11 PM, but thanks to an unforeseen scheduling snafu, my ride won't be able to pick me up until early the next morning. Normally, I'd just hang out in the terminal overnight, but on this trip, I'll have a checked bag. What would happen if I just waited until the next morning to retrieve my suitcase from baggage claim?
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posted by easy, lucky, free
on Jul 2, 2011 -
23 answers
You know how sometimes you find a single object that makes travel
so much less inconvenient, uncomfortable, or disorganized? I'm going from the US to Russia (St. Petersburg) in a few weeks - please tell me what I would buy now if only I knew of its existence. Stuff for plane trips, packing, or just living out of a suitcase are all welcome.
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posted by you're a kitty!
on May 30, 2011 -
68 answers
Travel tips/hacks for long international flights to China? Travel pillow and video recorder recommendations?
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posted by cycleback
on May 24, 2011 -
20 answers
If my family is travelling a week before I do, but the baby gets sick and can't fly, is there insurance that can cover my flight in addition to theirs?
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posted by Bushmiller
on Mar 13, 2011 -
3 answers
People always tell me they found cheap flights by not buying direct from the airlines... however, when I search all the sites they recommend and the ones I find via google, they're always about the same price as buying direct from Air Canada. Sometimes AC is cheaper! The same thing happened last year. What am I not understanding here?
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posted by dobbs
on Feb 26, 2011 -
11 answers
Logistics of traveling solo with an infant. Looking for tips regarding carriers, going to the bathroom, changing a baby on the plane. I'll be flying Alaska Air and I'd love any special tips for flying these small planes or even Alaska in particular.
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posted by amanda
on Feb 23, 2011 -
29 answers
My grandparents, who are in their 70s, will be taking their first international flight from Bulgaria to the United States (with a transfer in Amsterdam) next week. They do not speak English. How can we make this easier for them?
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posted by halogen
on Nov 10, 2010 -
9 answers
Calling all you seasoned road warriors. I'm starting a new job where I'll be traveling at least 40% of the time.
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posted by white_devil
on Aug 30, 2010 -
44 answers
Do travel agencies exist any more? If so, will it be worth it to use one for this trip? Can they make it easier to travel with my owner-trained service animal?
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posted by jesirose
on Aug 17, 2010 -
18 answers
I'm going on my first business trip and I'm nervous. Help me impress my colleagues. What tips do you have?
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posted by gocubbies
on Jan 31, 2010 -
19 answers
I'm traveling to Dallas on Northwest Airlines from Montreal Pierre Trudeau Airport tomorrow morning. I just bought three pounds of smoked meat that is NOT shrink wrapped. Can I take it? Can I carry it on?
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posted by nosila
on Dec 14, 2009 -
8 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
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
When you buy a plane ticket, how do you decide whether to cash in your frequent flyer miles, or pay cash and earn the miles?
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posted by inatizzy
on Aug 1, 2009 -
14 answers
I'm going to be flying one way from Melbourne, Australia to Los Angeles with V Australia. It's cheaper to book a return ticket than a one way ticket. Can I cancel the return flight and get a refund?
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posted by Eastgate
on Jul 28, 2009 -
5 answers
I'm just about to start a new job that will involve a lot of travel, negotiation, and meeting and greeting. How do I get the stamina and health of diplomats, CEOs and politicians?
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posted by wingless_angel
on Apr 25, 2009 -
16 answers
New road warrior here! Looking for sites, blogs, toys etc that all you other road warriors use to help ease myself into this lifestyle.
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posted by wile e
on Feb 6, 2009 -
15 answers
Please help me plan a vacation for my first spring break in what feels like a million years!
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posted by QUHZK
on Dec 29, 2008 -
5 answers
International travel with multiple connections: what's it like? And inside: declaring, connection time, and things I will probably get confiscated.
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posted by troika
on Dec 19, 2008 -
14 answers
When packing for two seasons, how can I avoid airline baggage fees on size and weight?
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posted by netbros
on Sep 22, 2008 -
13 answers
At the Madrid airport, will I be able to get off an international flight coming from North America and then make it on to another flight - different airline, going to Lisbon - in just under two hours (1 hr 50 min to be exact)?
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posted by scribbler
on Jun 11, 2008 -
8 answers
I'm going to be studying in Jerusalem next year, and I'd really like it if one of my friends could come and visit me. The only problem is her father - he is very resistant to the idea, and undoubtedly gets his concerns from the news - which we know has an awful tendency of sensationalizing things beyond recognition.
I was hoping you guys could help me put something together that she could show her father, to hopefully help assuage some of his fears. I mean, we're not planning on road-tripping down to Gaza or anything!
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posted by howgenerica
on May 24, 2008 -
10 answers
In about two and a half months, I'm going on my first flight. What should I know, or otherwise be prepared for?
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posted by lisawin
on Mar 15, 2008 -
51 answers
For a friend: Can I bring a pack of hot dogs on a plane to China? That is, are there any regulations that would prevent me from doing so, and will they still be good after ~36 hours? They're Hebrew National all-beef, and I'd put them in cargo.
posted by danb
on Feb 15, 2008 -
14 answers
How the *$ did I manage to get a first-class flight at a discount price from an online travel retailer?
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posted by awenner
on Jan 3, 2008 -
14 answers
My wife and I are looking to pack a carry-on care package for a friend who is flying to China soon. He will be staying there for a month on business. What kinds of things should I send on the plane with him? Just small things that would fit in say a quart size ziplock (or maybe something more creative than a ziplock). Perhaps stuff to do on the plane or maybe something useful once he gets to China? Just plain fun, stupid stuff is good too.
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posted by philad
on Jul 10, 2007 -
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