AirAdvisor Air Travel Blog
Real ID Requirements Explained
The Real ID has been in the making since 9-11. It’s had several launch dates, but now the Department of Homeland Security has set May 7, 2025 as the enforcement deadline. This means that in order to fly domestically within the US, you’ll need either a passport or an official Real...
Joanna Teljeur, 12.11.2025
4 minutes read
How to Fly Standby: What It Really Means and How to Do It
Before 9-11, flying standby was very different from what it is today. You could just go to the airport, buy a cheap ticket. Then, you’d choose your flight, go to the gate, and hope that the next departure had an available seat. Now, standby flying is limited to confirmed ticketholders...
Joanna Teljeur, 08.05.2025
5 minutes read
How to Book a Delay-Proof Flight
What do you look for when booking the perfect flight? Price is an all-important factor, but what about choosing a flight more likely to arrive on time? Cancellations and delays have the potential to sour even the most carefully planned journey, so we’re going to show you how to plan the most...
Joanna Teljeur, 18.02.2026
6 minutes read
How to Get Compensation for “Operated by” (Codeshare) Flights
Have you ever booked a flight with one airline and, at the airport, realize your flight is actually operated by a different one? This is called a codeshare flight. It can be even more confusing if your flight is delayed or cancelled, and you want to file a compensation claim. Because two airlines...
Joanna Teljeur, 09.03.2026
4 minutes read
Worst US Airports for Baggage Claim Mayhem
Imagine finally getting off a long international flight and rushing to the baggage claim area only to find that your bags are nowhere in sight. You wait and wait, but they never come. You go to report the lost baggage and the airline assures you that everything arrived at your destination. But...
Joanna Teljeur, 04.05.2026
5 minutes read
