On the Fly

Visa Reciprocity Fees

Visa reciprocity fees are visa fees charged by one country as a counter to fees charged by another.

Stopover Paid by Carrier (STPC)

Some airlines make it easy to spend a day or two on a stopover on a “stopover paid by carrier,” or “STPC.”

TSA PreCheck (TSA Pre✓®)

TSA PreCheck is a program that allows approved travelers expedited security screening at certain US airports.

Transit Visa

A transit visa is a document showing a traveler has permission to pass through a country—but not to stay there.

Stopover

A stopover is a layover during which you leave the airport (and often stay a day or more in the layover city).

Standby

Standby is a request to fly on an earlier flight than you're ticketed for, if there are empty seats last minute.