Yes, sealed bottles or flasks of plain water can go in checked bags, though leaks, weight, and breakage are what usually cause trouble. You can put water in checked luggage on most flights in the United States. That part is simple. The part that gets messy is the packing. A bottle that looks fine on […]

No, a Canadian student visa does not let you enter the United States; U.S. entry depends on your passport, trip purpose, and U.S. travel approval. A lot of students in Canada hit this question when a weekend trip, family visit, conference, or short holiday in the U.S. pops up. It sounds simple on the surface.

Yes, a 1.7-ounce perfume bottle can go in your carry-on since it stays well under the 3.4-ounce liquid limit. A 1.7 oz perfume bottle is one of the easier toiletries to fly with. It fits under the carry-on liquid cap in the United States, it also works in checked luggage, and it usually slips through

Yes, Southwest refunds usually apply to refundable fares, airline-made changes, or bookings canceled within 24 hours. If you’re asking whether you can get money back from Southwest, the real answer depends on why the trip is changing, when you cancel, and which fare you bought. Some Southwest tickets go back to your card. Others turn

Yes, Delta usually lets SkyMiles members claim credit for eligible flown trips within 9 months, as long as the ticket and account details match. It happens all the time. You book a flight, fly it, get home, and then notice your SkyMiles balance never changed. Maybe your number was missing from the reservation. Maybe the

Yes, many trips are still possible with two months left on a passport, but plenty of countries and airlines will turn you away. You can travel with a passport that expires in two months in some cases. You can also get blocked before boarding, denied at the border, or forced to change plans at the

Yes, a laptop can go in a checked bag on United, but carrying it onboard is usually the smarter move, and spare batteries must stay out of checked baggage. You can check a laptop on United Airlines, yet that does not mean you should. Airline and aviation rules draw a line between a laptop with

Yes, live television is available on many Southwest flights through the onboard portal on your own phone, tablet, or laptop. If you want to catch a game, follow breaking news, or keep a kid busy with a familiar channel, Southwest gives you a decent shot at doing that in the air. The catch is that

Yes, an airline can deny your seat on an oversold plane, though removing a boarded passenger follows a different set of rules. Getting to the gate on time and still hearing that the flight is full can feel surreal. You paid, checked in, cleared security, and showed up ready to fly. Then the airline says

Yes, blunt-tipped trekking poles can go in carry-on bags, while sharp-tipped poles should go in checked luggage. Hiking poles sit in that awkward travel category where the answer is not a flat yes for every setup. The shape matters. The tip matters. The airline cabin size matters too. If you show up with a pair