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Yes, long-haul overseas flights are often protected more aggressively, though weather, strikes, and aircraft rotations can still knock them out. International flights often look sturdier on the board than short domestic hops. That impression is not random. Airlines usually have more money, more passengers, more connection traffic, and more schedule planning tied up in a […]

Yes, many U.S. adults can renew a passport online, but first-time applicants, minors, and many replacements still must apply in person. If you’ve seen ads that promise an online passport application in minutes, slow down. In the United States, the online option is real, though it’s narrow. It works for routine adult renewals that meet

No, a multitool with any knife blade can’t go in carry-on bags, though some bladeless or short-scissor versions may pass screening. A multitool can be a headache at the airport because the answer changes fast once a blade, scissors, pliers, or a battery enters the mix. The plain answer is this: if your multitool has

Yes, petroleum jelly is allowed on planes, but carry-on jars over 3.4 ounces must go in checked baggage. Vaseline looks harmless, and it is. The snag is how airport security classifies it. Petroleum jelly is treated like a gel, so the size of the container matters in your carry-on. If your jar is 3.4 ounces

Yes, Qatar Airways usually lets you change your travel date, though your fare rules, seat availability, and extra charges decide what you’ll pay. If your plans have shifted, you’re not stuck. Qatar Airways lets many passengers move to a new travel date through Manage Booking, through the place where the ticket was bought, or through

Yes, a solid unlit candle can go in both carry-on and checked bags, while gel candles belong in checked baggage. A candle sounds harmless, yet airport screening can get picky once texture, size, and packing method enter the mix. A plain wax candle usually passes without drama. Trouble starts when the candle is gel-based, packed

Yes, British Airways lets you add checked bags after booking, usually through Manage My Booking until check-in opens. Plans change. You book a British Airways flight with hand baggage only, then a few days later you realize one cabin bag won’t cut it. The good news is that British Airways does let you add checked

No, Southwest flight credits pay for airfare, while checked bag charges are paid during check-in with approved bag-payment methods. If you’ve got Southwest flight credit sitting in your account, it’s easy to wonder if that balance can cover bag fees too. The short reality is simple: flight credit is meant for flight purchases, not checked

No, checked baggage does not follow the 3.4-ounce carry-on cap, but some liquids, aerosols, and high-proof alcohol still face safety limits. If you’ve ever stood over an open suitcase wondering whether a full-size shampoo bottle, olive oil, perfume, or whiskey can go in the hold, the answer is a little more mixed than most travelers

No, a blade usually can’t pass cabin screening, though many knives may travel in a checked bag when wrapped safely. Most travelers get tripped up by one simple detail: “on a flight” can mean two different places. There’s the cabin, where your carry-on goes through the checkpoint, and there’s the cargo hold, where your checked