Travel Guide

Travel plans change, and there can be any number of reasons why you may want to get a refund from the airline for your ticket. Some circumstances warrant a refund, while others may disqualify you. Let’s explore these and what to do if you’re entitled to a refund, and the airline refuses. This article was updated in . Key Takeaways Check the fine print of your ticket to see if you purchased a refundable or non-refundable fare, as this will determine if you're entitled to a refund. If an airline refuses to refund you and you believe [...]

Flying while pregnant is a personal choice, but there are some risks associated with it. As a result, airlines can refuse service to pregnant women; however, it is more the exception than the rule, especially if you’re early on in your pregnancy. Key Takeaways Flying while pregnant is generally safe, but pregnant women should take precautions and check with their doctor before flying. Most airlines will allow pregnant women to travel freely until 36 weeks, though there may be restrictions for long-haul and international flights or for women pregnant with multiples. Pregnant women should wear compression socks, drink [...]

In a post-pandemic world, many airlines are leveraging rules in their terms and conditions that have long been forgotten. If you’re not feeling well, airlines have the right to refuse service, especially if you are visibly sick. This also applies if you test negative for COVID-19 and are fully vaccinated, as airlines want to protect their staff and other passengers. An airline is well within their rights to refuse service if they deem that you’re not fit to travel, require medical intervention, or present an overall danger to other passengers and the crew. Here’s all you need to [...]

Flying regulations have completely changed in a post-COVID-19 world, and airlines will do just about anything to prevent being grounded as they were at the beginning of the pandemic. Many airlines initially required proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test in order to fly, while some have done away with those requirements in accordance with their country’s regulations. However, there was a lot of misinformation initially, causing people to panic about flying once their airports opened back up. One of the most prevalent rumors was that the airlines were refusing vaccinated passengers from traveling. This was at [...]

One of the hardest things to do is pack as you're planning a trip! You want to make sure that you have enough clothes to wear for the duration of the stay while still preparing for accidents. After a couple of extra outfits, weather-appropriate jackets, and footwear, it can be hard to fit all your personal belongings into one bag. Now, you may wonder how many bags you can take on a plane? The answer is, it depends. Some airlines allow you to bring up to two carry-on bags with you on the plane, though one must be [...]

Tibet is a beautiful country with so much to offer the world. An autonomous region of China, it’s home to Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth. There are also beautiful palaces, fantastic cultural attractions, and amazing food to try – just to name a few. Why wouldn’t you want to hop a plane and take on this interesting country with all that to offer? It’s a little-known fact that most planes actually don’t fly over Tibet, but it’s not because it’s unlucky. Instead, it’s because it’s not safe. It’s so high above sea level that most pilots [...]

Every pilot’s worst nightmare is crashing a plane. Not only is it incredibly dangerous – sometimes even deadly – it’s highly traumatic, costly, and can have terrible far-reaching consequences. You could cause physical damage to yourself, your passengers, and those around you or develop PTSD. These are just the surface of the potential consequences of crashing your plane. It is not illegal to crash a plane by accident, though you could face charges if you do it on purpose or damage other people’s properties. Let’s explore some of the legal consequences of crashing your plane, even if it’s [...]

Planes are fantastic pieces of technology that have made traveling worldwide easier for more than 100 years. We’ve come a long way from these early designs. The Wright Brothers 1903 plane weighed just 605 pounds. Now, commercial planes carry more than that in luggage alone! Typically, the average commercial aircraft will weigh between 152.9 and 220.1 tons – or 337,100 to 485,300 pounds. That is just the weight of the plane alone. It gets even heavier when you add the people, luggage, and other materials transported on planes. But there are maximums that planes need to stay under [...]

Commercial planes can get you from point A to point B, but they focus more on function than style. They’re faster than traveling by train, boat, or car in most cases, but other planes are much quicker on the market today.  Scientists, engineers, and militaries have been working to develop fast planes ever since the first plane successfully flew in 1903. Here are 7 of the fastest planes in the world today. Key Takeaways The North American X-15 is the fastest plane in the world, reaching speeds over 7,274 km/h, and also holds records for altitude and being [...]