LPT: when waiting in the ID verification line at airport security, go ahead and put your phone, wallet, keys, belt, watch, etc. into your carry-on. That way, you move through the scanner area faster and when you get past the scanner, you can just grab your bag and go. If you need those items, you’ll know exactly where they are and you can always reposition them when you get to your gate. It also prevents you from leaving stuff behind at security. Pay attention and follow the rules is an ev…

Randomly stopped at airport and asked random questions Had just arrived in FL from a domestic flight. Was just walking around waiting for my family to pick me up. Couldnt just find a seat since it was so crowded and the airport does not seem enough seats/chairs for people. Then two random ppl come up to me being all suspicious of me and ask things like “where are u going, where are u coming from, wh…

HELP – My layover time is 1 hour and 20 mins at Chicago O’hare Intl Airport after International Arrival, I have a domestic transfer after that. Any tips to make it through? (LHR – ORD – OKC) LHR – ORD – OKC I’ve already booked non-refundable air tickets to my college city in the US, I’ll be arriving on F-1 Visa as I’m an international student. This is my first time travelling via air I have never boarded any flight until now nor gone to any airport. Unfortunately, my layover time is 1 hour and 20 mins at ORD. I’ll be arriving at 6:1…

What’s the new Istanbul Airport like? I plan on flying Turkish Airlines from Istanbul at some point and I will have a 2 hour connection at Istanbul. I have heard horror stories about missing flight’s because the signage is not very clear and the airport security is a nightmare, but to keep rational I want to ask if the airport is okay for a short 2 hour connection? submitted by …

Do I need a transit visa for France if I’ll be rechecking in my baggage for the next flight in the same airport, and I’m going to a non schegen country? One website says: On the other hand, airport transit privilege does not apply and you will need to obtain a France visitor visa if: You have to pick up your baggage and/or have to check-in again (please verify with your airline) or You are transiting through two or more airports in the Schengen Countries (for example London-Frankfurt-Paris-Indi…

American traveling to Egypt and Jordan- can I really get my visa upon arrival at the airport? Please remove if this isn’t allowed! I am traveling with a friend to Egypt (and then to Jordan) on an American passport. I’ve been told I needed to get a travel visa for these countries, which makes sense, but I’m hearing that either 1) I need to spend $400 per person to get this visa through snail mail or 2) I can get it upon arrival at the ai…

LAX becomes 2nd major US airport to ban sale of single-use plastic water bottles – The Points Guy submitted by /u/LunacyNow

Bitcoin Taught Me a Valuable Lesson at Austin’s Airport

Best/Most unfortunate airport codes? HEL for Helsinki and CLT for Charlottle come to mind submitted by /u/BizTech321

San Francisco Layover – Do we have enough time to leave airport? Ok so I’ve never been to San Francisco. We are going to have a layover there from 9:30am – 2pm. I was wondering is it feasible/possible to Uber to Golden Gate Bridge to see it in that time frame? Thanks ! submitted by /u/Existing_Peach957

Confiscated objects at airport What is your most interesting, funny or weird story about objects that were confiscated from you at the airport? I had to give up a pot of honey once. 🙁 submitted by /u/mishmishtamesh

Iceland airport – explain like I’m five, please I’m taking my daughters to Iceland next month and I’ve never been out of the US. I’ve traveled extensively throughout the US through various airports, etc. I have anxiety and I’ve been hearing horror stories about Keflavik Airport and the process for departures not being clear (security, customs, then gate changing and no one knowing, having to …

I got scammed at the Puerto Vallarta airport. I feel like such a moron. I’m 30 years old, I’ve been to 17 countries and I’m usually hyper aware of these types of situations. I guess I let vacation brain take over. Wanted to share my experience to warn others. As soon as my girlfriend and I cleared customs in the airport, we walked around the corner and it was a mad house. Vendors everywher…

8 hours layover Dubai airport Hello, I’ll have an 8 hour layover on Friday in DBX from 6:20am to 14:00pm. Would you say its worth to get out of the airport and see some things in Dubai or is it better to just wait in the airport? I haven’t flown much in my life, so I’m not particularly experienced in that sort of thing. If going out, where would you go given that time frame?…

6 hour, 50 minute layover at Frankfurt international airport in late September.. best place to drink and ear It a simple question I’m traveling from SFO to Addis Ababa in late september, I have a 6 hour 50 minute layover, from what I Understabd Terminal 1 is the international flight, what is the best place to grab a bite to eat, and have a couple beers while waiting. I hope it will be good experience I been told the airport service by Germans can be ru…

Connecting flight from local airport or direct flight from airport 2.5 hours away? I’m planning a trip to Spain coming up, and I have a choice between taking a flight from my local airport (Hartford) that connects in Dublin, or traveling 2.5 hours to a larger airport (NYC or Boston) to get a direct flight. Which sounds like more of an inconvenience to you, having to do a layover (1.5 hours) or having to travel 2.5 hours to an…

Best American airport you’ve flown through? I was impressed with Oakland. SFO parking makes me feel senile. submitted by /u/snortgiggles

Worst American Airport you’ve travelled through? My answer will always be Charlotte just such an ill planned airport submitted by /u/pmmealiens

Got myself into a predicament in Dubai Airport Currently sitting at Dubai with my girlfriend about to board our flight back home to Sydney. We’ve just finished up an awesome 2 month trip around Europe, ending the last week in Amsterdam. We of course got amongst the coffee shops in amsterdam and had a few joints here and there and I forgot that I stored one in my backpack. When I ‘double chec…

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