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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.