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I, a Russian citizen, was denied a flight from Alicante through London without a transit visa

9/15/2020 5:58:51 AM RyanAir is a point-to-point airline. From the point of view of RyanAir you were flying to the UK, and thus needed to be in possession of the needed documents to enter the UK. Rynair’s T&C’s mention the following: Article 7 – Refusing to carry a passenger 7.1 We may refuse to carry […]

Are vignettes needed to drive on German motorways?

7/7/2020 1:30:30 PM You don’t need a vignette in Germany. But for most of the cities you will need an environmental sticker. This sticker is also needed for foreigners! You can order one before going on your trip and don’t get fined entering the first German city on your trip. official environmental sticker source After […]

Does visiting your child count as an exception to the US entry rules?

8/21/2020 11:29:27 AM Yes, according to Proclamation 9993, there are exceptions to the travel ban for: (…) (iii) any alien who is the parent or legal guardian of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, provided that the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident is unmarried and under the age of 21; (…) Note however […]

After flight rescheduled infant is >2 years old. Do I need to buy a new ticket?

6/26/2020 4:14:24 PM I can empathize with your plight. Logic and common sense would say that you complied with the letter and the spirit of the airline rules when purchasing the ticket. Through no fault of your own, you will be out of compliance with those requirements after the rescheduling of the flight. And, there […]

Jewish person visiting American friend in Qatar

8/11/2020 9:02:15 AM There are two options 1-Do not go, in theory they cannot detain on the basis of religion and since you may go as a US citizen and you need no visa for Qatar, you may THEORETICALLY face no problems, but in practice, as soon as they know you’re Jewish, they’ll be gaming […]

Is there a faster route between Milton Keynes and Cambridge, England than taking a train via London?

1/12/2022 6:05:53 PM This really looks like a roundabout route. The UK rail network is pretty London-centric and that area is particularly bad, In particular, once you leave London, there are no connections between the east coast and west coast mainlines until you reach the line that goes from Nuneaton to Peterborough (and on to […]

How can I find a way to climb on a rooftop in Paris and just to chill out there?

How can I find a way to climb on a rooftop in Paris and just to chill out there?

10/26/2022 7:12:54 PM One great budget option in Paris is the rooftop cafe at the Galerie Lafayette. From there, you’ll be able to see the Opéra Garnier, the Eiffel Tower, Sacré Cœur, and Notre Dame. In addition, you’ll be able to see the Galerie Lafayette’s famous stained glass dome. It’s free to go up there […]

How to get to Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai – The newest island on earth

How to get to Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai – The newest island on earth

2/20/2020 3:26:33 AM You could look into doing the SEA Semester Program. While there is no guarantee that Hunga Tonga would be included, according to NASA, one of their ships, the SSV Robert C. Seamans, was among the ships to visit the island in October, 2018. The SSV Robert C. Seamans of SEA Semester program […]

Is this image, taken about 1900, actually from Nuremberg?

Is this image, taken about 1900, actually from Nuremberg?

7/11/2020 8:18:13 PM I would suggest asking the Nuremberg Municipal Museums about this image or others tagged as Nürnberg. Local museums are often interested in receiving such images taken by visitors since sometimes angles, viewpoints or a timeframe may complement their existing collections. Based on @Arthur’sPass answer, which looks to me like a realistic candidate, […]

What is the purpose of going on a modern cruise ship?

4/19/2020 3:08:38 PM Really, your question is, “why do some people like different things to me?” but you’ve implied that anyone who enjoys this must be some kind of philistine, instead of just having different goals to you. My parents are at an age now where their health doesn’t allow them to travel long haul […]

Can you land your private helicopter on Viking Line cruise ships?

Can you land your private helicopter on Viking Line cruise ships?

2/11/2020 11:58:16 AM It’s no big deal to have a chopper on a cruise ship, example: http://travelweekly.com/Blogs/Dispatch/Riding-the-helicopter-on-the-Scenic-Eclipse ($400 a flight) It’s unlikely that the specific cruise brand asked about would have this service, or, it would be widely advertised. Like the other answerers, I have no factual information on whether the specific cruise brand asked […]

When should I use a green Star Alliance "Transfer" flag on my airline bag tag?

When should I use a green Star Alliance "Transfer" flag on my airline bag tag?

8/11/2020 10:25:14 PM General information on baggage handling: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bag_tag What does the 10 digit code on luggage tags represent? https://www.iata.org/brm/ ($$$) https://www.iata.org/en/programs/ops-infra/baggage/standards/ ($$$) http://www.jtaer.com/statistics/download/download.php?co_id=JTA20080110 (for the upcoming RFID based luggage handling) When should I use a green Star Alliance “Transfer” flag on my airline bag tag? When should I put one in my bag tag? […]

How to contact border authorities in EU/Schengen countries?

5/13/2020 1:49:47 PM I am writing my experience with this question which may help few travelers. I have personally contacted at least 3 different border control authorities over email (in Europe) for questions regarding immigration. In all cases, I contacted the Airport Helpdesk and asked them to redirect question to proper authorities. In all the […]

What is the meaning of a police car with no department or logo in the USA?

What is the meaning of a police car with no department or logo in the USA?

6/17/2020 3:00:58 PM Another situation not yet mentioned would be cars used in motion picture and television production. I saw one on the road which I would guess was returning after a shoot, and had all of its insignia roughly scratched off and also had some moderately-small signs in the window saying "MOVIE PROP CAR". […]

Who is responsible for the refund policy on a code-share flight?

3/24/2020 9:15:37 PM When you buy an airline ticket there are up to 3 separate airlines that can be involved for each leg of the flight. These are common known as : The “Marketing Carrier”. This is the airline who’s flight number is on the ticket/itinerary. The “Operating Carrier”. This is the airline who’s aircraft […]

Can I get a refund for COVID-19 related cancellations?

6/10/2020 1:28:52 PM There are many specific rules which will vary based on at least: the country where the property or airline is based the point of departure or the destination of the flight the country where you reside the original cancellation terms of the booking whether you bought flights and hotels separately or not […]

Not stamping my foreign passport at US border

1/28/2020 11:12:58 PM Given that the entry stamp has some value to landlords and small shops who do not pay staff to keep up on immigration changes, I would have asked them to do the formality of the stamp, framing it as a souvenir of your travels. Entry officers may do this as a courtesy […]

UK Standard Visitor Visa implications during travel restrictions as a result of COVID-19 outbreak?

6/16/2020 3:21:20 PM According to the official guidance, current visas will be extended to 31 May 2020. In case your wife needs that extension, she has to apply for it. If she stays longer than the original intention but her visa doesn’t expire, she must be perfectly fine. If you’re in the UK and your […]

If a US citizen shows up at the US border with no US passport, are immigration officials obligated to help them prove their identity?

5/26/2020 2:53:13 AM They’re not legally obliged to help, but if the person claims US citizenship and the immigration officer is not convinced, the immigration officer does not have discretion to refuse entry: the person claiming US citizenship must be brought before an immigration judge, who must decide whether the person is a US citizen. […]

Can different world states issue passports with the same "number"?

2/22/2020 9:23:10 AM The passport number itself is not normalised, can have different lengths and structures depending both on the country and when it was issued, can use the same number for different passports issued by different countries, and usually does not include any information about the issuing country. However, the MRZ (machine readable zone, […]

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