Yes, most Qatar Airways flights allow online check-in from 48 hours before departure, with a shorter 24-hour window on many U.S. routes. If you want to skip the long counter line, the answer is usually yes. Qatar Airways lets most passengers check in on the website or mobile app before heading to the airport. That […]

Yes, poppy seeds are usually allowed on planes, yet loose seeds can draw extra screening and international entry rules can be stricter. Poppy seeds don’t sit in the same bucket as banned items, so most travelers can pack them without trouble. That said, “allowed through security” and “smart to carry” aren’t always the same thing.

Yes, a valid U.S. passport still lets you board domestic flights even if your driver’s license is not REAL ID-compliant. If you already have a valid passport, you can still fly within the United States without a REAL ID license. That’s the plain answer. The rule change did not wipe out passports as airport ID.

Maybe—two months of passport validity can be enough for some trips, yet many countries and airlines will turn you away before departure. If your passport expires in two months, don’t assume the date on the cover is all that matters. Many destinations want extra validity beyond your stay. Some ask for three months after you

Yes, solid wax candles are usually allowed in checked bags, while gel candles need tighter packing and can face extra screening. Traveling with candles sounds simple until you stop and think about heat, broken glass, soft wax, and airport screening. The good news is that many candles can go in checked luggage. The catch is

Yes, cats and dogs can travel on many Air India routes in the cabin or as checked baggage, but weight, route, and paperwork rules decide what’s allowed. If you’re planning to fly with a pet on Air India, the answer is yes, though the details matter. Air India allows domesticated cats and dogs, not every

Yes, a sturdy box can count as checked baggage, but airline size, weight, route, and packing rules still decide if it flies. A cardboard box can go in the aircraft hold on many trips. That’s the plain answer. The catch is that a box is judged like any other checked item: it has to meet

Yes, disposable, cartridge, and electric razors are usually allowed, while loose blades and straight razors belong in checked bags. Razors can go on a plane, but the type of razor changes where you pack it. That’s the part that trips people up. A disposable razor is usually fine in your carry-on. A straight razor is

Yes, most countries let you update a passport surname after a legal name change, but you’ll need a new application and proof. Yes, you usually can change the surname shown on your passport. The catch is that passport offices do not normally edit the old booklet and send it back with a new name typed

Yes, lounge entry is possible with the right same-day flight, ticket type, status, membership, card, or paid pass. American Airlines lounge access isn’t a simple yes-or-no deal. The real answer depends on which lounge you mean, what cabin you booked, which airline is operating your flight, and whether you hold status, a membership, or the