Airlines are not telling you about changes they made for airplanes and their passengers in 2025. These changes have been rolled out slowly without making a big to-do about them.
Watch this video for the hacks to use from these airline updates for travel in 2025 by tapping below.
Here is what you need to do for your flights in 2025.
1. Airlines have slowly changed processes and revamped the inside of airplanes. They have added time to their boarding process, along with other changes for passengers.
2. First class can be small. First class can sometimes have no food. Just be sure to read the fine print before purchase.
3. A third bag like a purse costs airlines a many thousands of dollars fine. There could be FAA representatives in the boarding area checking to see if the gate agent is demanding that passengers only take 2 bags onboard.
4. Airlines have allowed passengers to book flights with only a short connection time. The major problem with this updates is that many passengers could now miss their flight. Do NOT choose a flight with only 50 minutes connection time.
5. Flight attendants cannot lift bags. If you cannot lift your carryon into the overhead bin, check it.
6. Under seat dimensions different on every airplane. They have gotten a lot smaller, especially on foreign airlines. Watch this video if you fly with extremely small personal item bag dimension rules.
7. You could get a refund or compensation from an airline for several reasons.
My tips are:
1. read the fine print BEFORE your flight.
2. keep the flight number.
3. talk in person kindly to a customer service agent inside the airport before you leave.
8. Ask the flight attendant if you can talk with the pilot because you are really scared.
9. Watch this video for travel tips about turbulence. My husband, who is an airline pilot, explains it.
The Most Urgent Travel Update
American citizens now must pay to connect through the UK or fly into anywhere in the UK; this is called an electronic travel authorization.
If traveling on or after January 8, 2025, you must have this linked to your passport. The UK includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
The start date for US Citizens is January 8, 2025.
Babies and kids will also need one.
Travel Tip: the UK eta app is fastest and easiest!
Read more and apply for an ETA here.