Gateway Tips exists because most travel stress starts with a simple question — can I take this through security, how early do I need to be at the airport, what happens now that my flight is delayed — and the answer is usually buried in a long policy page.
We write plain answers for every stage of a flight: booking and fares, bags and what you can bring, the airport and security, life on board, delays, cancellations and changes, and how flying works. Airline rules are explained airline by airline, and each answer starts with what you need to know before you get to the gate.
We are not an airline, an airport or a travel agent, and we don’t sell tickets or handle claims. Rules change and differ from country to country, so check with your airline or the official sources before you fly. If you spot something that’s wrong or out of date, please tell us through the contact page.