Travel guides
Practical, sourced answers to the questions travelers ask most: refunds, ID rules and how to pay less for flights.
When a US airline owes you a cash refund: the 2024 DOT rule explainedUnder the DOT refund rule in effect since October 28, 2024, a domestic delay of 3+ hours or an international delay of 6+ hours can mean an automatic cash refund.
REAL ID and flying in the US: which IDs work at airport securitySince May 7, 2025, TSA requires a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID, such as a passport, for domestic flights. Here is what works.
How to use flexible dates to find a cheaper flightFares on the same route can vary widely by month and day. A price calendar shows the cheapest dates at a glance. Here is how to read one and act on it.
EU261 explained: when an airline owes you up to €600 for a delayed flightEU261 pays €250 to €600 when a covered flight arrives 3+ hours late, is canceled at short notice or you are bumped. Which flights count, how much, and how to claim.
UK ETA for US citizens: cost, how to apply and how long it lastsAmericans need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit Britain. It costs £20, lasts two years and must be bought on gov.uk or the official app.