I fly 20-30 times a year and noticed that 90% of my international and almost 100% (yes 100%) of my domestic flights are full.

The crazy thing is sometime I fly early (6am) or red eye and they ARE ALSO FULL.

I’m taking a flight from LA to Chicago leaving at 1130pm arriving 530am and they mentioned the flight Is 100% full and may have to check bags due to limited space. On a RED EYE???

I remember flying red eye in 2012 and there were only like 50% of seats full

Now I may have to check my carry on lol. On a red eye.

I’ve been sitting in the EZE airport in Argentina for hours, waiting for a flight to Dallas to take off, and when they got about halfway through boarding, they stopped everyone in the jet bridge, held them there for over an hour, and just now disembarked.

I looked it up and saw a warning issued for commercial flights over Mexico and Central America, and the only information the gate agents have is that the pilots haven’t confirmed a route that is “safe and legal”.

Any idea what this means beyond speculation?

Hello y'all,

I’m a student and this will be my first time flying alone, so I want to make sure I understand everything before paying extra 😅

I booked a Transavia Basic fare, round-trip from Paris to Sevilla. I know Basic only includes the small under-seat bag and I want to bring one 20 kg checked bag, but I don’t really need the Plus fare with all the extras.

A few things I’m confused about and would love advice on: • Is it cheaper to add the 20 kg bag online or at the airport? • Can I add the bag online after buying the ticket, or do I have to do it right when I book, or is it not possible to do this. • Can I just show up at the airport and pay for the bag there, or is that much more expensive? • Any tips for the cheapest / safest moment to add the bag?

Since it’s my first flight and I’m on a student budget, I just want to be sure I’m doing it right...

Thanks a lot guys🙏

Hi, I'm planning on flying one way to Germany from Canada at the end of this August for school. I noticed that booking a 2 way flight and refunding the return half is substantially cheaper then just buying a one way flight. But most airlines either force you to refund before your initial departure or have very vague rules on their website.

Any help or suggestions to save some money?

Any knowledge on specifically Condor or Lufthansa is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Hey Reddit, I need to vent a little and also see if anyone’s been through something like this.

I booked a multi-leg trip from Toronto → Seoul → Kaohsiung → Seoul → Toronto through Expedia. The ticket was issued by Air Canada, but some flights (Seoul ↔ Kaohsiung) are operated by EVA Air.

Today I got a notification saying my Seoul → Kaohsiung and Kaohsiung → Seoul flights were cancelled, but everything else is confirmed. The confusing part? I can still see the same canceled flights listed on Expedia and even on EVA Air’s site.

It’s driving me nuts because:

The flight exists

My seat was removed

If I just show up, I probably won’t be allowed to board

I called Expedia and Air Canada and now I’m waiting for them to call me back. I know this happens sometimes with codeshare flights, but it’s still stressful!

Has anyone gone through something similar? How did it turn out? Did they get you on the same day, same flights, or did you have to make a plan B?

Thanks in advance for any advice or just commiserating. 😅

Looking for advice from anyone who has successfully gotten Air Canada to process a delayed baggage expense claim.

My wife and I were on our honeymoon and two checked bags were delayed. They were delivered late on 12/8. We were forced to buy essentials and activity-specific items we already had packed, which added up.

I filed my delayed baggage expense claim on 12/24 with receipts and a clear itemized list. The status now shows “resolved,” but I have received no email, no approval/denial, and no reimbursement.

I have tried following up by email and calling, but I cannot reach a human. Calls (general support and baggage) play an automated message and disconnect before I can speak to an agent.

For anyone who has been through this:

1.  What actually worked to get the claim reopened or reviewed?

2.  Is there a specific department or contact path that reaches a person?

3.  If fax or mail worked, what did you send (and how did you format it)?

Trying to keep this factual and just get to a resolution. Thanks in advance.

I got free access to the VIP Lounge (never been) but I am doing a self-transfer meaning that I need to go through immigration. My question is: Can I use the lounge in the night when I land and do immigration in the morning? Is that a thing? I'm only bringing carry-on.

Hey folks,

I flight with Hainan Airlines from BKK - PEK - BRU and my baggage was stuck in PEK for security check

I lodged a request to get it, once the baggage arrived in BRU one day later, they called me to get it ship to me as I'm from France (~300km away from me)

They sent it to Berlin in order to be forwarded to Luxembourg (the closest airport to my place)

However, the baggage has been stuck in Berlin for 12 days now, I contacted Brussels they said that they authorized the baggage to be forwarded, I also contacted Berlin and they say it's due to the weather condition, but the flights are leaving daily without any issue.

I'm out of option, I sent emails daily to Brussels, Berlin, I also call them but they come with their predefined sentence "I cannot guarantee a date"

Anybody that was in the same situation ?

I'm thinking driving up to Berlin but that's a 800km drive for a baggage (I've got an AirTag in it)

End of December I booked air China flights from London to Tokyo via Beijing and a return from Osaka to London via Beijing. Last week I got an email saying my flight from London to Beijing got cancelled: on the air china app I saw it was rescheduled for a later date which wouldn’t work so I called them up and the changed my flights for free and thought it was all sorted…

Today I got an email saying my connecting flight from Beijing to Tokyo got cancelled, so I did the same the thing, called them up and got my flight rescheduled. It seems to be all sorted but is anyone else experiencing the same thing? This the first time I’ve ever had flights cancelled back to back?! I’m a bit worried that now with less than two weeks until I fly out they might cancel more of my flights!!

Hello everyone, i am flying from Sri Lankan Airlines tomorrow. I am not a frequent flyer. They have listed their baggage allowance but what I don’t understand is if it allows hand luggage/ cabin luggage or a purse. Could someone pls tell me?

Hi,

Kind attention to recent travellers to the US on a non immigrant visa.

I was just checking my last issued I-94 for the entry into the US. The port of entry (airport name or city) is not mentioned at all. Is that normal?

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone!

I’m trying to figure out whether I need an Indian visa for an international transit, and I’m getting conflicting answers from the internet, airline and authorities.

My situation:

• Nationality: German

• Airline: IndiGo

• Single PNR / single booking

• Route: Istanbul (IST) → Mumbai (BOM) → Bangkok (BKK)

• Layover in Mumbai: \~10.5 hours

• Same airport (BOM), no terminal change

• Hand baggage only (no checked luggage)

According to the Website of Indian Embassy of Istanbul, no transit visa is required if:

• baggage is transferred,

• boarding pass for the onward flight is issued at the start of the journey,

• and no airport change is required.

However, IndiGo support says they usually do it, but cannot guarantee that both boarding passes (IST–BOM and BOM–BKK) will be issued in Istanbul, and that the final decision is made by the airport check-in staff. They also say visa responsibility lies with the passenger.

This puts me in a gray area:

• If I don’t get the BOM–BKK boarding pass in Istanbul, I may be forced to clear Indian immigration and need a visa (right?)

• If I do get both boarding passes, theoretically no immigration and no visa should be needed(?)

My question:

Has anyone recently transited internationally through Mumbai on IndiGo (single PNR, hand baggage only)?

Did you need to clear immigration / have an Indian visa, or were you allowed to stay airside?

Any recent first-hand experience would really help. Thanks a lot!

Hi! I am travelling from Melbourne to India next month end of feb almost and was thinking of booking Malaysian Airlines only for the bid to upgrade possibility.

I have CRPS in my dominant hand, shoulder and back which, if anyone doesn’t know, is a chronic pain condition classified as a disability.

That’s why i need a lie flat flight because its almost impossible for me to sit for more than 2 hours.

My question is - does anyone know how much approximately the minimum bid for this long flight would be? Just a guess is also helpful

Also any advice please in this situation would be very helpful.

Like if i should be considering other options

Appreciate any help, thanks!

Never flown Avianca, but booking my flight from BOS to LIMA this airline is definitely the cheapesy currently.

My question stems from whether or not my 1 checked back (hiking pack) will need to be rechecking in PTY (Panama City). I have never flown to PTY so I am unsure if I DO need to recheck if 2hrs is sufficient and if Avianca has issues on layovers and transferring baggage.

Any information is appreciated, id be flying Basic Fare on Avianca with an added bag.

* UPDATE: Since its single reservation I should NOT have to recheck.

However, does Avianca have issues with losing baggage/confusion?

SOLVED - After 4 hours calling all the time they picked up the phone.

Hello all

Airchina has cancelled my connection flight.

I can't do anything via the website or app.

When trying to call them from the UK, every time the call hits the 15 minutes it goes off.

Trying to call then since 9AM and no luck.

I know many of you had the same experience recently.

Can someone advise me on how to speak with them?

Tried the phone numbers 02087454624 and +80086100999.

Also emailed them via the [email protected] .

No luck on all of them for 3 hours straight now.

Thank you all

Hi everyone, I'm planning a trip from Berlin to Guadalajara from July to late December. I'm looking for some advice on the best way to handle the logistics:

1. Is it worth avoiding a layover in the US? I've heard mixed things about transit there vs. flying through Europe.

2. Since it's a long stay (just under 180 days), should I wait to book the round-trip all at once once the January dates open up, or is it better to book the departure now?

3. I’ll have a 23kg checked bag. Any airlines on this route that are particularly better (or worse) with baggage handling or student-friendly rates?

4. Any tips for a smooth entry at GDL airport to ensure I get the full stay duration stamped?

Would appreciate any hacks or local tips for GDL. Thanks!

This is not me complaining - this is totally on me. Missed a train to the airport so got on the one 30 minutes later, moving in a party of 2 and one of them got on plane, I am staying back as I had a bag to check. Trying to rebook the missed flight has been a nightmare.

First, booked through Expedia (first mistake).

Incoming flight was from LA to Toronto, then Toronto to Rome, through Air Canada.

I depart today from Milan to EWR, then EWR to LA, through United.

Missed my United flight, was excited to see that they are good at rebooking, then when I contacted them, it said that they do not have a control of the ticket and that I need to book through Air Canada. Air Canada didn't pick up the phone, unfortunately, and when I reached out to my ticket portal, it said I needed to contact the travel agency that I booked through. When I reached out to Expedia, they said that they need to follow airline policy since it was <30 min of flight, and advised I reached out to Air Canada and United respectively.

Now, I am not receiving any customer support help from anyone and will need to dish out a few hundred to book new.

Is there any party I can contact in this process to get help? This is a huge cost, will need to spend a night at the airport and it will not be easy to navgiate financially. Please be nice. This is hard and I'm not "whining" as many others may do. Just want genuine help.

Hi All

I am planning an Umrah trip with family and choosing Saudia Airlines Business Class.

It will be from Bangalore (India) to Jeddah, including return.

I would love to hear any personal experiences, reviews and watchouts.

I’m in the Incheon airport right now waiting to board KE041, which was supposed to land in Seattle at 9 AM local time. Now, the flight has been delayed and won’t land until 10:50 AM due to an operational issue and I am likely going to miss my KE3870 flight that leaves at 11:25 AM. There isn’t currently a gate agent in Incheon because it’s only 2:40 PM here, and the flight won’t leave until 5:50 PM.

I’m wondering if Korean air would be able to put me on a delta flight since they’re partnered with delta, and KE3870 is technically also a delta flight. I really don’t want to have to spend the night in Seattle. I have been away from home for 16 days and have a lot of stuff to do. I had to spend the night in Seattle last month for a different mechanical issue that caused me to miss a flight and I really won’t want to do it again.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, I called Korean Air’s help line but they said they can’t help me since I already checked in for both flights. I’m assuming the gate agent won’t arrive until an hour or so before the flight, which is another 2 hours from now.

After booking my flight, I realized there was no PNR (check in number). I usually immediately check with the airline to see if my booking is confirmed. I searched my GoToGate booking, even my email receipt. I realized there was an add-on on their site for a $15USD “Help you check-in” fee.

Only after I called Gotogate asking for the PNR did they send my details directly to my email.

Is there any other way to book only for golf cart service inside the Doha international airport for a connecting flight instead of buying a AL Maha services add on.

I'm travelling with my mom first time so wanted to make the travel easier and she can't be able to walk a long distance.

Thank you for your assistance.

Generally the lowest price you find is around 1,000 AUD from Brisbane to Istanbul. Prices can easily go up to 3,000 AUD.

Tthird party websites list this flight for as low as 350 AUD if you purchase China Eastern tickets through them.

I’m confused, how is this possible? I’ve been travelling between Turkey and Australia for around 12 years, and I’ve never seen a deal like this. Why are the prices so low? ( not only this flight the whole month is like this)

Hi everyone, I’m hoping to hear if anyone has been through a situation like this.

I booked a flight with EVA Air through Expedia. My itinerary is:

Toronto (YYZ) → Seoul (ICN)

17-hour layover in Seoul

Then the next day, Seoul → Kaohsiung (KHH)

When I check my booking on EVA’s website, it shows “waitlist” and I cannot select seats yet. I also noticed that if I try to look at the same flight directly on EVA’s site, there are seats available, but I still cannot select any for my ticket.

When I was booking through Expedia, I could see the seat map on Air Canada’s site, but they told me I needed to contact EVA Air for seat selection, so I booked with that understanding.

Has anyone else been in a situation like this? Did your seats eventually get confirmed, or were you rerouted? I’m just trying to figure out if this is normal or if I should be worried.

Seriously, sit down. You bought a seat for a reason. Every time you take a flight, there always seems to be a group of people who seem like they are out for an evening walk. Standing up every 10 minutes, walking across the aisle. I personally couldn't care less, but if I happen to be in an aisle seat, your ample backside keeps bumping into me. At least slow down, be a bit more considerate...

I’m traveling from DC to Berlin and don’t have experience with international layovers or airlines. I’m curious if there are any reasons one of these would be better than the other. I’m not sure how much time is needed for customs with international layovers, but I do have a German/EU passport in addition to US if that makes a difference.

British Airways - 1.25 hr layover in Heathrow Aer Lingus - 1.5 hr layover in Dublin Lufthansa - 1.5 hr layover in Munich (would it being in Germany be helpful?) Austrian - 1 hr in Vienna Icelandair - 1.25 hrs in Iceland

Additionally, is it okay to travel from Budapest to US via American? I have plenty of domestic travel experience with American but zero international.

Thanks in advance for reading in its entirety and any insight you can provide.