IATA, the International Air Transport Association, represents close to 300 airlines, and almost all international air traffic. Currently, a focus of IATA is to get airlines fully on board with electronic ticketing (ET). Their hoped-for deadline for s

What works better for me...paper or electronic tickets? Compare the differences between the two types of tickets to find out.

Buh-bye to the Paper Ticket

What should you do to protect yourself during a strike? (Bear in mind that airlines will not offer the same things all the time, that low cost and charter airlines are likely to have less options since they don't usually have ticketing agreements wit

Whenever a strike is looming at an airline, passenger anxiety naturally increases. The uncertainty not only is among passengers, but extends to airline employees as well. In effect, if you call an airline even hours before a possible strike you are l

Airfare Myths and Misconceptions

Top 10 Myths about Airfare and Airline Tickets

If you are packing luggage with toileteries, clothes, and other items that would normally fit in a suitcase, you can refer to basic information found on your ticket. There are two very common terms on tickets, 2PC and 20K (rarely 10K). 2PC means that

You may need a new travel journal, some eyeshades, or luggage. Or you are shopping for someone and want to give the gift of travel. This shopping and gift giving guide has travel related items for you or other travelers in your life.