HawaiianMiles can be moved into Alaska’s Mileage Plan at a 1:1 rate after you link accounts in the same name. Got HawaiianMiles and want to book through Alaska’s Mileage Plan? That move can work well, since Alaska’s program is known for broad partner awards and flexible one-way bookings. The details matter. Transfers run through a […]

Most United tickets let you switch to a new travel day without a change fee, yet you’ll pay any fare difference and Basic Economy has stricter limits. Plans shift. If you need a different date on a United booking, the site or app can usually handle it in minutes. The part that trips people up

Most toiletry sprays fly if each can is 3.4 oz in carry-on, or up to 18 oz per can in checked bags with capped nozzles. Aerosols are one of those packing items that feel simple right up until you’re standing at security with a half-used spray can in your hand. Deodorant, hairspray, dry shampoo, sunscreen,

Yes, vitamins can ride in carry-on bags; keep them labeled, keep powders under 12 oz for screening, and pack extra in case of delays. You’re not the only one who’s tossed a bottle of vitamins into a bag and then paused at the zipper. Will TSA stop it? Will the pills get flagged? Will powder

Carry-on toothpaste must be 3.4 oz (100 mL) or less and fit in one quart bag; bigger tubes belong in checked baggage. You’re halfway through packing, you toss in your toothbrush, and then you spot that big toothpaste tube from your bathroom counter. It feels harmless. Still, toothpaste is one of those items TSA treats

Many U.S.-bound bookings can be canceled in 24 hours for a full refund when you book at least 7 days before departure. You hit “Book,” then that little voice shows up: “Did I pick the right date?” “Did I grab the right airport?” “Was that connection a mistake?” If you’re staring at your confirmation email

Airport scanners usually don’t “read” words; they create images of shapes and materials, then flag odd density, wiring, liquids, or hidden items. You’ve probably had this thought while sliding your bag into the X-ray tunnel or stepping into the body scanner: “Can they read what’s on my phone screen?” Or “Can they see the label

Yes, rechargeable batteries can fly, but spare lithium batteries belong in carry-on with terminals covered and each pack sized within airline limits. Rechargeable batteries cause more checkpoint stress than almost any other small travel item. Not because they’re rare, but because “battery” can mean a lot of things: a spare camera pack, a power bank,

Yes, Southwest lets you cancel online or in the app; what you get back depends on fare type and when you cancel. Plans change. With Southwest, canceling is usually straightforward, but a couple of timing rules decide whether you keep value or lose it. This guide shows where to cancel, the cutoffs that matter, what

You can cancel the return segment on many round-trip tickets, yet the cost, refund type, and steps depend on fare rules, who sold the ticket, and whether you already flew the first leg. Round-trip tickets sound simple until plans change mid-trip. Maybe you need to stay longer, drive back, or grab a cheaper one-way home.