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Airport travel blog

Short, sourced answers for real travel questions. Every article works offline in the Res-Q Space app on App Store and Google Play.

Unaccompanied minor

Unaccompanied minor rules by airline — ages, fees, and routing limits for American, Delta, United and Southwest.

Carry-on liquid limit

The carry-on liquid limit in 2026 — 100ml in the US, 2 litres at Heathrow and select UK airports, airport by airport.

Electronic travel authorisation

UK ETA, ETIAS and ESTA — which authorisation you need, fees, and whether you need one at all.

Airport lounge access

How to get into airport lounges in 2026 — credit cards, Priority Pass, day passes, and the guest rules that changed.

Airline boarding groups

How American, Delta, United and Southwest board — groups, zones, and how to move up.

What can I bring on a plane

What you can bring on a plane, item by item — cabin, checked, or banned, plus 2026 rule changes.

International travel checklist

What to do before an international flight — documents, timing, and a printable prep list.

Airport security screening

Step-by-step screening, liquids rules by region, and what to remove from your bag.

How to navigate an airport

From the entrance to your gate — departures boards, zones, walking times, and etiquette.

First time flying — what to expect

Check-in through boarding for first-time flyers, without the jargon.

Cabin baggage size limits

Carry-on dimensions and weight by airline, personal items, and gate-check fees.

Customs and immigration at the airport

Arrival steps, declarations, red vs green channels, and automated gates.

US customs allowance

Returning to the US: $800 duty-free exemption, alcohol and tobacco limits, flat 3% rate, and family pooling.

Layover flight rules

Baggage on connections, security again, minimum connection times, and transit visas.

Check-in for an international flight

When check-in opens, online vs counter, documents, and bag drop cutoffs.

Fly prepared — on your phone

Offline airport guides and boarding-pass checklists.