You’ve got your ticket, and you’re ready to go. But wait - here’s a few things to remember before you
head out the door: some great tips that will save you time and money.
Follow these tips - and bon voyage!
You’ll save time at the airport, and maybe a little frustration as well.
You know you’re not supposed to carry more than a 3oz. container of liquid in your carry-on, so
why even try?
Sometimes, a flight will be listed as delayed for two hours - but if the airline fixes the
problem in one hour, that plane will depart - with you or without you. Don’t take chances,
show up for the scheduled departure time - and if you’re waiting on a delayed flight in the
gate area, don’t wander too far.
Many flights are delayed, but some leave on the dot and some leave a few minutes early-
if your
ticket says you must be in the gate area 15 minutes (or half an hour) before departure, be
there.
Many airlines now charge for checked bags - see our
Domestic Airline Fee Chart
to find out what “extras” you’ll be charged for.
Airlines are cracking down on the size of carry-on bags - see our
Carry-on Size Chart
to learn the precise bag dimensions allowed by each airline (and weight restrictions).