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28/04/2026

Low-cost airlines vs. traditional carriers - what's the difference in practice?

Low-cost airlines often lure travellers with a low ticket price, but before you book it pays to check what the basic fare actually covers. Luggage, seat selection, check-in or priority boarding can all change the final cost of your trip. Traditional airlines work a little differently, although these days the differences between carriers aren't always obvious. In this article we explain how a low-cost airline really differs from a traditional one in practice, when it's worth choosing a budget carrier and what to watch out for so you can avoid extra fees before departure.

28/04/2026

Airport swab test - what does it detect?

The airport swab test can catch you off guard, especially if you encounter it for the first time. A security officer wipes a special strip over your hands, luggage or a chosen item, and the sample then goes into a screening device. So what exactly are they checking with the swab at the airport? Most often it comes down to detecting trace amounts of substances that could matter for flight safety. In this article we explain what such a check is and why airports test your hands.

02/04/2026

How much cash can you carry on a plane?

You can carry cash with you on a plane, but before you travel it pays to check what rules apply on your particular route. Many people look for an answer to the question of how much euro you can take across the border per person, because that is often what determines whether you will need to declare your funds. What matters here is not only the destination country, but sometimes also the place where you change flights and the local customs regulations. In the rest of this article we explain it all without unnecessary complications.

02/04/2026

How to pack cosmetics for a flight?

Packing cosmetics for a flight can cause more headaches than you might expect before your trip. One container that is too large, or a poorly prepared toiletry bag, is enough to make the security check slower and more stressful. In this article you will find a simple explanation of the most important rules: what you can take in your carry-on, what is better placed in your checked suitcase, and how to pack everything to avoid unnecessary stress at the airport.

04/03/2026

What can't you carry in checked baggage?

Checked baggage is not a “no-limits” zone – specific rules apply here, and that is exactly why some items can't travel in a suitcase handed over to the hold. If you want to avoid stress at check-in, it pays to know what you can't carry in checked baggage and in which situations restrictions come into play. After reading this article, you'll know what to move to your carry-on, what to remove from your suitcase before check-in, and what to confirm with your carrier before you set off.

04/03/2026

Can you carry liquids in your hand luggage?

Liquids in hand luggage can catch out even frequent flyers — sometimes a single “innocent” cosmetic or a bottle of water is all it takes to make things tense at security. In this post we'll walk you through a simple routine for carrying liquids on a plane: what to prepare before you leave, which liquids you're allowed to bring, where the exceptions usually crop up, and how to avoid repacking at the security gates.