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KLM canceled a flight from China back to Europe that we had already requested a refund for. Are we entitled to compensation or just refund?

2/9/2020 2:01:30 AM The airline did NOT cancel your flight. They cancelled a flight that you were not booked on at the time of the cancellation. It is as simple as this. You were not booked on the flight, so you are due no compensation. IF you had not already canceled your tickets, and you […]

Explanation for apparent fires visible from plane over Iran

5/14/2015 8:44:28 PM As an Iranian I’d say most probable explanation is that you’ve seen gas flares of some oil refineries. What happens if I don't use my Indian visa? Is it likely to cause problems in future? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

My maiden name is in my child's passport, is this a mistake or intentional?

2/7/2020 12:28:40 PM I received my daughter’s passport yesterday and in it are the particulars of her parents (myself and my husband). All the details are correct, except my surname is my maiden surname … My daughter’s birth certificate has my married name. … The reason why I wonder if this is a mistake is […]

What happens if I don't use my Indian visa? Is it likely to cause problems in future?

6/16/2015 2:40:28 PM Its not an issues at all,its normal on business trips.will not affect in future if you are applying again as tourist or for business.you are asked to provide explanation is happened to be very rare situation. Bringing a lock knife into the UK with British Airways 5/13/2015 6:37:59 AM To elaborate on […]

Bringing a lock knife into the UK with British Airways

1/9/2020 2:34:38 PM Standard disclaimer: the information below is not a legal advice and may not be interpreted as such. We cannot give any legal advice and the information below is my own interpretation of the UK law. While it’s technically legal to bring it into the UK, there are three things to consider. UK […]

One-way flight much more expensive than double-way: what is the official airlines' explanation?

5/11/2015 1:59:20 PM I have never come across any attempt to communicate directly on this on the airlines’ side. Many consumers probably do not really notice and those who do either have good reasons to pay for premium tickets (e.g. business travellers who don’t pay for their tickets and enjoy the perks) or simply accept […]

Can you let someone else use your boarding pass to get into a travel lounge?

1/29/2020 9:57:19 PM Could you? Yes. Should you? No. Better for you to load up on snacks in your bag, get a drink in a red cup/fill a bottle, and leave. I flew 100k a year until recently and regularly brought doggie bags out. I also got to take guests, and would grab total strangers […]

Can we undergo US Immigration checks at Heathrow?

5/10/2015 4:15:32 PM No. The UK does not participate in US Pre-Clearance. As such, it is not possible to clear US immigration and customs in any UK airports If you wish to avail yourself of UK pre-clearance, your nearest option is the Republic of Ireland. Both Dublin and Shannon airports feature US pre-clearance. We’ve a […]

How do airlines compute weight allowances for carry-on bags?

How do airlines compute weight allowances for carry-on bags?

12/23/2019 7:08:33 AM An empty carry-on weighing 5-6 kilo is very unlikely. If it is correct, just replace it with something a bit more modern. I fly a lot in Asia and between Asia and Europe and I’ve mostly seen 7 kg limits for carry-ons. Whether it gets checked or not is a different matter, […]

Is it common for travel agents to ask for credit card scans?

5/7/2015 11:50:20 AM It happens in quite a few countries, even in the USA. It depends on the card processing bank that the merchant is using. Some request that the merchant document validity of the card in “card not present” transactions. You find it most when a charge is done manually, such as sending your […]

Deutsche Bahn: What does "Train not bookable until further notice" mean?

12/8/2019 3:49:03 PM I found the answer, thanks to a comment by @phoog. The German version of the website says “Der Zug ist vorübergehend nicht reservierbar.”, which seems to translate to “The train is temporarily not reservable.”. This suggested that a ticket can be booked, but a seat cannot not be reserved. I tried by […]

Travel to Sweden: What is the best way to pay for things?

5/12/2015 2:17:59 PM I live outside of Stockholm. I used to pay most things with cash but nowadays I have moved over to card. I would still expect all places to accept cash though. One reason I moved over was the attitude towards large bills. Trying to pay for lunch with a SEK500 bill is […]

Can I change our assigned seats on our TGV Atlantic train itinerary?

6/19/2015 12:28:10 PM I never used raileurope, but on most websites (such as Voyages-sncf’s and Eurostar) e-tickets allow you to easily change seats after reservation, while paper tickets usually need to be exchanged physically. I received good recommendations for Capitaine Train, which includes more seat preferences than Voyages-sncf’s. Also, due to the fact that both […]

Is it illegal to stay at an Airbnb place in Myanmar as a non-Burmese citizen, and if so, who gets punished (lessor or lessee) and what's the penalty?

12/30/2020 4:24:32 AM From: consult-myanmar.com "By-laws written for Myanmar’s 1947 Immigration Act stipulate that foreign visitors on a tourist visa must stay in hotels, he said. Only permanent residents and foreigners holding business visas are allowed to rent apartments or houses within wards – an administrative sub-division of cities – said U Zaw Aye Maung." […]

Cash limit counting in traveling to US

5/4/2015 4:07:53 PM There is an explanation of the specifics of who is eligible to file a single form 6059-B. Basically you need to meet 3 conditions for eligibily according to CBP. Are related by blood, marriage, or adoption; Lived together in one household at their last permanent residence; and Intend to live together in […]

Visiting a place in Brussels where Pink Floyd recorded a video

Visiting a place in Brussels where Pink Floyd recorded a video

9/20/2021 1:51:20 PM This is a really fascinating thread. For anyone keen to visit the exact location of the Pink Floyd video I advise you to visit the arrow marked here in this Google Maps screenshot. The two red parallel lines show where that specatacular pedestrian bridge, giving views of the various international pavilions of […]

India airports post-immigration xray check purpose?

5/20/2017 2:50:41 AM jpatokal’s answer does not explicitly mention gold and silver- which will be found via x-ray examination. My understanding is that India tries to reduce the amount of gold/silver imported to reduce the trade deficit. This page (http://nriinformation.com/faq1/questions_2.htm) indicates that the first kilo of gold imported is dutied at 10%; additional gold is […]

Crossing sea border between Montenegro and Croatia

7/19/2015 4:02:05 PM Check-out from Montenegro I have checked-out in Porto Montenegro. There is comfortable service: marina crew will help you with all procedure (for free, if you stay a night here). All activities ~ 1 hour. It’s possible to do all procedures in Zelenika. Check-in in Croatia There are customs docks in Cavtat town, […]

Australian visas – any difference between tourist and business?

10/23/2019 1:12:16 PM For you, the main difference between the two visas is that the subclass 651 lasts for 12 months and is multiple entry by default. You can enter as many times as you like in a 12-month period, and each stay must be shorter than 3 months. How long you can stay This […]

What's the difference between a square and hexagonal Visit Pass in Singapore?

10/18/2019 10:40:22 AM I hadn’t realized this when I started asking the question, but while processing the photo I spotted the difference: the square stamp says thirty days, while the hexagonal one says ninety days. Per Wikipedia my nationality entitles me to 90 days, so while the correction this time was right, previous square stamps […]

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