Between the time you check your luggage in and the time you claim it at your destination, it may have passed through a maze of conveyor belts and baggage carts; once airborne, baggage may tumble around the cargo compartment if the plane hits rough air. In all fairness to the airlines, however, relatively few bags […]

For domestic flights, ensure that you check in 2 hours before your flight time.  For international flights you should check in 3 hours early.  For either type of flights, make sure that you have all your documentation readily available.  You will need your ticket, proper identification, and for international flights, your passport and, if required, […]

You may apply for your passport by mail if you meet the following requirements: You can submit your most recent passport. Your previous passport was issued on or after your 16th birthday and was issued within the past 12 years. You use the same name as that on your most recent passport or you have […]

Visiting Thailand only requires a passport for visits that are 30 days or less.  This pertains to U.S. citizens.  Citizens from other countries need to check with their country’s embassy or consular section and see what the rules are. For Americans, a current passport and a visa are required if you are planning on vacation […]