LATAM is widely viewed as a safe full-service airline, and your route, aircraft, and cabin habits shape the outcome more than the logo does. You’re about to buy a ticket and you want a straight read on risk. Reviews swing from glowing to furious. Headlines can be loud. What helps is a short set of […]

Late-day departures face higher cancellation odds because delays stack up and crews time out, especially during storms and peak travel. Most flights still take off. Yet the later you fly, the more “moving parts” have already been stressed by the day. That’s why a 9 p.m. departure can feel shaky even when the weather outside

Yes, prescription and OTC liquid meds can go in carry-on, and you may bring more than 3.4 oz if you declare them for screening. Flying with a cough syrup, a child’s antibiotic, eye drops, or a daily liquid dose can feel tense at the checkpoint. The rules are friendlier than most people expect. The wins

Yes, late-night departures can cost less when demand dips, but savings depend on route, season, and how close the flight is to selling out. Late departures and red-eyes have a reputation: fewer crowds, calmer terminals, and lower fares. Sometimes that’s true. Sometimes it’s wishful thinking. Airlines don’t price by vibes; they price by demand, seat

Yes, lipstick is treated as solid makeup and can fly in carry-on or checked bags; liquid lip gloss counts as a liquid and must meet carry-on liquid limits. You can bring lipstick on a plane. The snag is that “lip products” aren’t one thing at screening. A classic twist-up lipstick is solid. A wand-tube “liquid

Most travelers may bring one small, soft-flame lighter through screening in carry-on or on their person, while torch-style flames are stopped. You’re at the checkpoint with the usual pocket dump: phone, keys, earbuds, maybe a lighter. Then the doubt hits—does this count as a banned item? The answer depends on the flame type and where

Most portable chargers with lithium batteries can fly in your carry-on, with limits based on watt-hours and airline approval for larger packs. Power banks are a travel lifesaver: delayed flights, long layovers, ride shares that drain your phone. Then you hear about a battery overheating mid-flight and the rules feel fuzzy. Here’s the clear version:

Yes, lithium battery packs can fly in carry-on bags when they meet airline and aviation limits on watt-hours and spare-battery handling. You’ve got a power bank for maps, boarding passes, photos, and a phone that never stops buzzing. Then the flight comes up and the doubt kicks in: can you bring it, where does it

No, loose spares and power banks can’t go in checked bags; pack them in carry-on with terminals covered. You’re standing at the bag drop with a suitcase full of chargers, camera gear, and that spare laptop battery you tossed in “just in case.” Then the doubt hits: will security pull the bag, or worse, remove

Yes, liquids can go in carry-on bags when each container is 3.4 oz (100 mL) or less and all containers fit in one quart-size, clear bag. Airports don’t ban liquids in carry-ons. They block messy surprises at the checkpoint. Pack your liquids the way screeners expect, and the line feels far less stressful. This article