Can I Wear Jewelry Through Airport Security?

This is a very common question and something that I honestly learned the hard way about a year ago. Shortly after my wife and I got married, we took a short honeymoon to South Carolina.  As I was passing thr...

What Is The U.S. Visa Waiver Program?

The United States Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens of specific countries to travel to the United States for tourism, business, or while in transit for up to 90 days without having to obtain a visa. The...

Why Is There An Ashtray In Airplane Lavatories?

It has been decades since smoking has been allowed on airplanes, so why are there ashtrays in any airplane lavatory I visit?  The reason isn't because the airplane is old and the ashtrays a product of a bye gon...

What Does “SSSS” Mean On My Boarding Pass?

If you have trouble checking in for your next flight online, that mean that you were tagged with the four letters that no traveler wants to see. The dreaded “SSSS” on your boarding pass. The “SSSS” label stand...