ETOPS refers to extended range operations. It is a set of regulations governing the design, maintenance, and operation of twin-engine aircraft that allows them to be certified to fly particular routes. For example, a plane that is ETOPS-180 certified may fly routes that take it up to 180 minutes from …

Obtaining membership to TSA Pre-Check through Global Entry instead of through an airline frequent flyer program has some advantages. When done through an airline the member is only eligible to be considered for Pre-Check benefits when flying on that airline whereas membership through Global Entry allows the traveler to be …

As with hotels, car rental companies must deal with last minute cancellations and no shows and also with renters who do not return vehicles at the agreed upon time. To cope with this the vendors deliberately overbook using a complex formula of historical information. Occasionally though, things don’t come out …