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Tips for booking flights to the US, including the best route, travel time, layovers, baggage, and how to find the best value.

One of the things we Swedes often find a bit stressful in the U.S. is tipping. How much should you give? When? To whom? And what if you get it wrong? I felt exactly the same way in the beginning. In Sweden, we’re not used to this system—but in the U.S., tipping isn’t just a bonus, it’s a standard part of many people’s income. That’s simply how it works, which is why it’s important for us as visitors to understand how it works. That’s also why I usually say there are a few sim