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Checked luggage: 15, 20, 23 or 32 kg?

Your checked bag allowance depends on the airline, fare and route. Learn how bag weights work, when extra kilos cost more and why 32 kg is not a universal allowance.

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Connecting flights or a self-transfer: what do you need to do?

A cheap two-flight journey can come with extra airport steps. Learn how to check your tickets, baggage and entry requirements before choosing a connection.

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Your suitcase did not arrive: what to do before leaving the airport

An empty baggage belt is a frustrating start to a trip. Here is how to report a missing suitcase, arrange delivery and keep the paperwork for necessary purchases.

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Online check-in, bag drop and boarding: what happens when

Checking in online is only one part of catching your flight. Understand boarding passes, bag drop and gate deadlines so you can plan the airport journey with enough time.

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Does your passport need six months left? Check before you book

An unexpired passport is not always enough for a trip, but six months is not a rule everywhere. Check the right dates and requirements for your passport and route.

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Power banks and batteries on flights: what to pack

Keep a power bank accessible, read its watt-hour rating and check your airline’s rules before flying. Here is how to prepare your electronics, including if a cabin bag goes into the hold.

Geneva old-town street leading towards Saint-Pierre Cathedral’s green spire

Geneva old-town walk: Bourg-de-Four, the Arsenal and Treille

Link Geneva’s cathedral precinct, cannons, historic-house option and a bench with a view, with a specific Swiss meal close to the route.

Sunset light on Geneva’s historic waterfront and moored passenger boats

A first weekend in Geneva: old town, Carouge and the lake shore

Plan two Geneva days around Saint-Pierre, a proper Swiss meal, Carouge’s market streets and a lake-side finish, with clear ticket and seasonal choices.

A yellow and red Mouettes shuttle boat on Geneva’s lake with the Jet d’Eau behind

Geneva boats: Mouettes crossings, lake cruises and winter alternatives

Choose between a local Mouettes crossing, a seasonal sightseeing cruise and a longer winter outing, with clear transport-card and ticket distinctions.

The railway and pedestrian Jonction viaduct above the contrasting Rhône and Arve waters in Geneva

Geneva’s Jonction walk: Rhône, Arve and the viaduct viewpoint

Follow a locally researched Geneva river outing towards the Rhône–Arve meeting, with a clear viewpoint choice, a shorter route and an inland meal stop.