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A person holds the handle of a suitcase in the foreground, while several people with luggage walk outside an airport under the bright sun, showcasing good parking etiquette for smooth holiday tips and travel.

Holiday Tips For Valet Parking Etiquette

When dropping your car off at the airport, there are a few matters of etiquette to keep in mind for a seamless process this holiday season. Before you book Valet Connections DTW parking, there are some things to know when properly dropping off and picking up your car. In fact, these rules apply no matter … Read more

A smiling man sits relaxed on an airport bench with his hands behind his head, legs crossed, and two suitcases—one blue and one gray—beside him, unfazed by the airport rush. Large windows in the background let in natural light.

Tips For Handling the Airport Rush During the Thanksgiving Holidays

If you are planning to visit family far and wide this Thanksgiving, you likely already have your plane tickets and may even be starting to pack. Now comes the stressful part: planning how to handle the rush at the airport during the holidays. You certainly won’t be the only one. According to AAA, 55.4 million … Read more

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11 Things You Should Always Do Before a Flight

Last week’s blog was about what you should never do before a flight. This week, we’ll be talking about what you should always do before a flight. Hint: one thing you should always do is reserve DTW airport parking well in advance of your flight. 1.    Use Your Airline’s App Instead of standing in long … Read more

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8 Things You Should Never Do Before a Flight

There are lots of blogs out there telling you what you should do before a flight. Well, in this week’s blog, we’re going to go over some things that you should not do. Hint: one of those things is to NOT forget reserving DTW airport parking well in advance of your flight. 1.    DON’T Pack … Read more

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Tips For Flying With Your Pet

Earlier this month, we gave you some tips for flying with your baby. This week, we’ll switch gears and let you in on some tips for flying with your pet. You may be a bit apprehensive facing a flight with your pet, but don’t worry. More than two million pets travel by air each year, … Read more

A woman holding a smiling baby on her lap sits next to an airplane window. Both appear happy while flying with a baby, enjoying the sunlight streaming into the cabin—a sweet moment of travel with baby in comfort.

Tips For Flying With a Baby

If you have a newborn or infant and are faced with an upcoming airline flight, you may be a bit nervous. After all, babies are unpredictable and you never know if they’ll fuss the whole flight or sleep right through it. Even the most seasoned travelers worry when traveling with an infant, especially for the … Read more

A woman in a maroon sweater sits on an airport bench, looking tired from a flight delay. With her red backpack beside her and travel documents in hand, she waits for updates—searching for ways to pass the time as people move past large airport windows.

Ways to Pass the Time if Your Flight is Delayed

You’re traveling on vacation and you check your airline app to see if your flight is still on time. Your stomach sinks when you see it’s been delayed. Worst still is when your flight keeps getting delayed over and over. If you checked before you left home, you can just chill out there till it’s … Read more

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Do You Really Have to Reserve a Parking Spot at the Airport?

The answer is: you technically don’t have to, but you really should. Why cause undue stress on travel day by winging it when it comes to parking your vehicle? You can save yourself precious minutes by knowing exactly where you’ll park, having it already paid for ahead of time, and being able to map out … Read more

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How to Get Through Baggage Claim Quickly

Getting to the airport on time is a challenge, as is making your connecting flight. There are many challenges associated with traveling on an airplane, and baggage claim is perhaps the most frustrating. It can either go smoothly or it can be a nightmare. You can’t control how quickly the airline will put out everyone’s … Read more

People standing in line at an airport with rolling suitcases, waiting to check in at a counter. The image shows travelers hoping to prevent flight delays as they prepare their phones and colorful luggage for check-in.

Avoiding Flight Delays: What Can You Do?

One thing no one can control is the weather, and we certainly can’t control the comings and goings of airplanes on a daily basis. On average, the Federal Aviation Administration handles about 45,000 flights daily. Between 8,000 and 13,000 airplanes are in the sky at any given time, which means it takes an immense level … Read more