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 The jet airliner is one of mankind’s greatest modern inventions, connecting people and giving us a quick and affordable way to reach parts of the world that we never thought we’d see. But, for all of its brilliance, it’s clear that the people who invented it didn’t put sleep compatibility anywhere near the top of the list of its most important design factors. Although airlines are doing more and more to make its cabins better for those who want to take a rest, getting quality in-flight sleep can still be a tough struggle. Struggle no more! At Flightlayaway , we’ve asked industry experts, frequent flyers and used our own expertise to come up with 16 top tips that’ll have you sleeping (almost) better on the plane than you do in your own bed. 1) Prepare yourself pre-flight Preparing yourself pre-flight is the first step you should take in ensuring that you’ll remain comfortable enough to sleep once in-flight. Former pilot and author of Behind the Flight Deck Door, Brett Mande...

 Flight delayed? Long layover? For many, the thought of being stuck in an airport with nothing to do is a worst-case scenario — especially if you’re already suffering from post-travel blues. But, at Flightlayaway, we know that waiting at the airport doesn’t have to be boring. And if you follow our clever time-killing tips, we believe we can turn hours of boredom into something quite fun. Things to do at the airport when your flight is delayed Head to a restaurant or bar One tip that never fails is to head to a restaurant or bar for some food or drinks. Unless you’re flying from a really small airport with hardly any facilities — in general — airports can be pretty good for their selection of places to eat, drink and hang out. People watch You’ll be amazed at how quickly time can go when you people watch. And there’s no place better for it than the airport, where plenty of people pass through each day. Frequent flyer and President of FE&E, L.Burke, told us “I like wa...

If like most people, you have nothing to hide, getting through customs can feel like a drawn-out process with an unnecessary barrage of questions. However, knowing what questions to expect and having useful information to hand in can really speed up the process. We’ve put together some of the most common and unusual questions asked at airport customs so that you’re fully prepared for your next international flight. Most common questions Often, customs officers will ask a question and be more interested in the manner in which you respond than the answer to the question itself. So, as long as you’re being truthful, there’s really nothing to worry about! Regardless of your situation, it’s always best to answer questions with 100% honesty, even if your situation is complicated. What you thought as a little white-lie, helping to speed the process up can actually turn into more questioning and hassle. Where have you flown from? This is a common question that’s asked to determine whether ...

 A lot has changed since last year and a lot may be required and implemented along the way. As we continue to navigate and find our way around the pandemic and subsequently around the world, it has become imperative that we stay aware and make responsible choices in our day-to-day lives. However, that does not mean that we need to curb our desire to travel and to see the world yet another year. Here’s the good news. Thanks to the vaccines, travel is starting to look up again and we couldn’t be happier. Here's even better news. To keep the world as safe as possible, many destinations, airlines, restaurants, arenas, etc. are all requiring travelers to show proof of having been vaccinated or of having tested negative for Covid-19 in the form of a Vaccine Passport. What is a Vaccine Passport? A vaccine passport, these days, is a digital application storing individual health records, sometimes generating a QR code, to conveniently show as quick proof at venues, airports, destination...

Passing through airport security doesn’t need to be the long and painful process that it’s made out to be. In fact, as long as the queues are short and you’ve done a bit of preparation, you can actually whizz through security in no time. However, one thing that’s sure to slow you down is not knowing what airport scanners detect and the items you have to remove at airport security. Annoyingly, the truth is that some airport scanners have higher sensitivity levels than others. And, sometimes, what you have to remove at airport security might be down to the discretion of each individual security member. But to help you out, we’ve made a list of some of the items that cause the most confusion at airport security and what the general take is on whether they’re fine to wear or if they’re likely to set off the alarm on the body scanners. What do airport scanners detect? Belt Belts with metal buckles will set off the metal detectors at airport security and — at most airports — you’ll b...