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All guides →How airfares are actually priced
Why the person next to you paid half what you did, and what fare buckets, demand forecasts and the "Tuesday myth" really mean.
Your rights when a flight is cancelled or badly delayed
Refunds, rebooking and cash compensation depend on where you fly from. Here's what the rules are in the US, the EU and UK, India and under international treaty.
The six-month passport rule, explained
Which countries require passport validity beyond your trip, which only need it valid on arrival, and why the airline — not the border — is where you'll get caught.