We will try and guide you through the mysterious world of air travel, airport security and provide many tips and tricks to make traveling by air fun again (the way it used to be).
The good news for smokers is that UK airport smoking areas can be found at some airports. However, the majority of UK airports do not allow smoking after you enter the terminal building or pass through airport security. Most UK airports have designated smoking areas before you enter the terminal building but only some allow…
If you are going on a long flight then you may well feel like you might want to do something with your hair before you arrive at your destination to stop yourself from looking like you have been dragged through a hedge backward. Obviously, you cannot wash your hair conventionally with normal liquid shampoo but…
You can buy water on most flights but some people may want a particular brand (although water is water in my opinion) or perhaps may not want to pay airline prices. The airport security liquids rule is probably the most common rule that passengers fail to understand properly so end up having their liquids, including…
Using your own headphones on a plane, rather than the cheap ones that airlines give out, can make a big difference, particularly on a long flight. But can you use them, particularly if they are Bluetooth headphones rather than wired headphones? The official policy of most airlines is that you can use Bluetooth headphones and…
Electronic devices such as cellphones, tablets and laptops are an essential part of life these days and this applies to traveling with them too. The last thing you want is an empty battery during a flight, or at your destination. So being able to take a means of recharging them while onboard is quite important…
Traveling can be stressful enough when you are well but if you have an illness it can obviously be much worse. So if need to take your prescription medication on a plane with you that can add to the stress if you are unsure if you will be able to fly with them. I first…
I must have done something right when flying with a 2-year-old as I did it a number of times with my son and I am still here to tell the tale. Do you remember the years before traveling with children when you were able to just put on your headphones, watch a movie, enjoy a…
Airport security can be a nightmare. You’re tired as you probably had to get up before dawn, you have to get to your plane on time and the last thing you want is to be in line for an hour. To make matters worse, everyone else feels the same way! Knowing how to pass through…
Traveling with a 3 year old can be hard work, believe me, I know, but it is also very rewarding. As they say, “traveling broadens the mind” and that is very true for children. So it is important to know how old does a child have to be to buy a plane ticket. The Quick…