Are you able to leave a US airport during an international layover if you are a US citzen? My GF is a US citizen and thinking of booking a flight from BOS TO LAX to BKK. The flight has an 8 hour layover in LAX. Even though it is an international flight out of the US, are they allowed to leave the airport for their LAX layover? I assume they would still need to go through security again with their carry ons. Any advice is greatly appre…

Why airport security is now centralized? As in Amsterdam and Bangkok airport security was just at the gate or at concourse level. Now it is all centralized causing more congestion because all the people have to go through fewer lanes. Why this change? submitted by /u/sumimigaquatchi

What is the best airport lounge you’ve been in and why? Stopping at the lounge before a long flight is one of my favorite parts of the flying experience. Half the enjoyment for me is the unknown of what a new lounge will be like and what will be served. What are your favorite lounges you’ve been to around the world? Icelandair – Keflavik Airport: Huge space with beautiful views of the tarmac. A ton…

Airport seat etiquette On a flight today and heard a heated argument in the row next to me. Turns out the person infront had fully reclined her seat, meaning the person behind had less leg room. They said they’re tall so dont have much as it is. Got quite seriously at one point as one accused the other of kicking the seat on purpose, and the cabin crew needed to step …

What The Hell Is Going On At Austin’s Airport? An airport employee was struck and killed by a fuel truck at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport yesterday morning. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has opened an investigation into the fatal incident. This is the second time that a worker has been killed on the tarmac at the Texas state… Read more…

Bringing airport duty-free liquor items to the US Hello Redditors! I’m thinking of buying a liquor item of less than 1L from the Canadian duty-free shop in the airport for my travel to the US. But I’m wondering if I can carry it to the destination which includes a connecting flight without checking the luggage. I don’t have enough time to go outside at the connecting airport so I might stay in…

LPT: do not stop at the pharmacy on the way to the airport to pick up your meds So many times I hear I’m on my way to catch a plane. I need vacation meds. Make arrangements for extra medication way ahead of time. submitted by /u/2muchonreddit

Why do they always give you a new boarding pass when checking luggage at the airport? Whenever I fly with a checked suitcase I go to the counter with my boarding pass which I already printed myself after online check in. But they give me a new boarding pass anyways. Why? Which ask people to print them at home if they are going to be replaced anyways? submitted by /u/david8840

Uber out of CDMX airport? Hope someone can confirm, everything I’ve read said to take Ubers for transport in CDMX including out of the airport. But our Air Bnb host said it’s illegal to take Ubers out of there now. Is this a new ban or does she work for the taxi emporium or something? submitted by /u/meh0175

I’m not superstitious, but I have to listen to ABBA on the way to the airport. Ok, maybe I am. We came to notice that on the way to the airport for a couple of consecutive trips, ABBA was playing on the radio as we were driving to the airport. From then on, my husband and I play ABBA to commence a trip. Also, when we are on our way to the airport after visiting his family in Australia, we have to stop at the same gas station to fill up th…

I’m curious, what do you do for those cold-to-warm airport transfers? I’m talking about when you are flying between two drastically different climates, like traveling from a cold snowy place to a tropical one. TO you bring a jacket along with you to your warm place? or just freeze from the coldest part from the car to the plane, and then enjoy the warm weather? I remember one time standing outside in the snow at 6…

U.S. Politician Arrested at Hong Kong Airport for Gun in Luggage A Washington state senator, Jeff Wilson, said he discovered the pistol on his flight and notified customs officials at the Hong Kong airport.

Boston-Logan Airport Thrifty Cars: Deceptive Business Practices. So on Friday we reserved a car from Thrifty, and our reservation listed a “Nissan Versa Note” or similar–a gas powered car. Our plan was to drive up the coast of Massachusetts to Maine, doing birding along the way, and most of our trip was to various parks where there are no electric charging stations. When we arrived at the Thrifty counter we…

What to do? Frankfurt Airport (FRA) sent us to the wrong flight that got cancelled Need advice – asking for myself and at least 9 other passengers FRA sent us to the wrong gate, told us the flight was cancelled, and sent us on a 3 hour hike in the airport only to find out our flight was never cancelled and left without us after unloading our luggage. Airline refused responsibility, so who do we reach out to? I arrived 2.5 hou…

How early am I allowed to go through security at the airport? I have a domestic flight to New Orleans that leaves Albany, NY at 7 pm. The same day, I am presenting on video conference calls all day starting at 11 am. My last call is at 4pm and is predicted to last 2 hours. I will not have enough of a break in between calls to travel from my house to the airport and check in before the next call starts. My …

How bad is ATL (Atlanta) Airport? I’m planning a trip in February and am deciding upon my iternary. Browsing through Reddit, it seems that ATL has a very poor reputation. People keep saying that the place is filthy, overcrowded, poorly staffed, etc. Is it really that bad? Should I avoid it at all costs? Or are some people exaggerating? If it helps, my possible iternary involves …

If I arrive in a country and then immediately connect to a different city on a different booking, is my port of arrival the international airport or the second domestic airport? I’m asking because I need a visa for India. I’m flying into Chennai international airport and then flying to a different city in India (Kochi) via a separate company/booking. submitted by /u/BoredOverlord

Hi, will be in Tunisia and wondering if anyone has suggestions for getting from Djerba to Tunis Airport in early December? Looked at a Tunisair Express flight for one way and it was showing like 148,000 euros for non-residents! submitted by /u/the_awesum_one

Airport security in other countries? I work airport security in the US and we have the rules everybody is used to. Body scanners, no LGA’s over 3.4oz, electronics rules depending on the machine, etc. How is it like going through non-TSA at other airports? Passengers always freak out at the body scanner or claim they can take their large liquid because it’s sealed, so I’m assuming …

Seagull Flock Shuts Down Venice Airport You haven’t been to Venice until you have been swarmed by seagulls. The birds are the ones who really control the historic Italian city, treating St. Mark’s Square like their private property. The local seagulls take what they want and go wherever they please, including Venice Marco Polo Airport. A huge flock of… Read more…