Wednesday, September 14, 2011

What to Know About Airlines

For international departures, be sure to arrive at the airport at least three hours in advance. Allow yourself plenty of time for arrival, check-in, and getting through security checks.

If you are flying a reputable foreign airline such as British Airways, KLM, or Lufthansa, many times these carriers will partner with a U.S. airline, so be sure to take advantage of any miles you can earn through these partnerships. Do some homework on this beforehand, and always be sure to ask about it at the check-in counter. It‘s always harder to get these miles credited to your account after your trip is over, and less likely that you will take the extra time to do so.

Of course, today there is less and less value in airline travel unless you are prepared to pay for it. Especially on the European legs of your flight, don‘t be surprised to pay up to 3 Euros for a cup of coffee, or even 8 Euros for a small breakfast plate.

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