Travel tips for domestic and international flights

Whether traveling near or far for the holidays, it is important to remember that certain restrictions apply for different types of flights and destinations. For instance, US Airways charges $15 for the first checked bag and $25 for the second; although if you are traveling to and from Europe, these charges do not apply.

Tip: Traveling international usually exempts you from check-in fees and allows for extra checked-in bags; however make sure that you book your flights under one itinerary. If you book a domestic flight (even if it is a connecting flight) separately from your international flight, you will most likely be charged for your bags during check-in for your domestic flight. If the domestic flight is connecting to an international flight that was booked together, the charges normally do not apply.

When booking your flights, there are a few important factors that are worth noting:

1. If there is an option on your flight-booking website, click the button that checks all flights in your surrounding area rather than the single, closest airport. Certain airports tend to be cheaper than others due to location, accommodations, and flights.

2. Check the difference between domestic versus international airports. Domestic airports are inherently smaller and less chaotic than international airports- plus, the security check points may sometimes have shorter lines and be less strict with security.

Regardless of your destination, make sure to check the different requirements and policies of international and domestic flights to avoid being stuck with extra bags or lack of documentation at the airport.

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