What to Do If Your Passport Is Lost Abroad
If your U.S. passport is lost or stolen abroad, contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate as soon as possible and apply in person […]
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What to Do When TSA PreCheck Is Missing From Your Boarding Pass
If TSA PreCheck is missing from your boarding pass, first check that your membership is active and that the correct Known Traveler Number is […]
Can You Use TSA PreCheck for International Flights
Yes, you can use TSA PreCheck for an international flight when you go through a participating Transportation Security Administration checkpoint in the United States. […]
What Does Self Transfer Mean on a Flight and Should You Book It
What does self-transfer mean on a flight? It means you are responsible for completing the journey between flights as though they were separate trips. […]
Can You Bring Duty Free Liquids on a Connecting Flight to the United States
Yes, you may bring an internationally purchased duty-free liquid over 3.4 ounces or 100 millilitres through a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint during a U.S. […]
If You Miss Your Outbound Flight Can You Still Use Your Return Flight
If you miss your outbound flight, your return flight may be canceled. When the outbound and return are on the same ticket, an airline […]
What to Do When an Airline Changes Your Flight Time
If an airline changes your flight time, do not accept or cancel the replacement itinerary before you compare it with the booking you bought. […]
What to Do When You Must Gate Check a Carry On
If you must gate check a carry on, first establish whether the airline is checking it because cabin space has run out or because […]
When Airlines Must Refund Weather Cancellations
Weather does not cancel your refund rights. For a flight to, from or within the United States, an airline or ticket agent must refund […]
How the United States 24 Hour Flight Cancellation Rule Works
The United States 24-hour flight cancellation rule generally lets you cancel an eligible ticket bought directly from an airline for a full refund when […]
Passport Card vs Passport Book for a Cruise
For most U.S. citizens, a valid passport book is the best document to bring on an international cruise. It works for travel by air, […]
Do You Have to Take Laptops Out at TSA Security
Do you have to take laptops out at TSA? Usually, yes. In a standard Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening lane, remove laptops and other […]