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Are airlines allowed to move up the time of a flight?

8/27/2015 1:47:56 AM Airlines will bump up a departure time if they feel they can get the plane out earlier. It helps their on-time performance stats and gets everyone to their destination a little earlier. But this is done only when they are certain everyone will be onboard earlier. The decision would likely be based […]

Can I keep my old passport when I have it renewed and a new one issued?

2/25/2015 11:54:24 AM In Germany you can keep it but the clerks will use hole puncher to invalidate it. But maybe you “lose” your passport, get a new one and then suddenly retrieve the old one 🙂 Travelling to the US on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to attend a job interview 5/12/2014 12:44:20 PM […]

Can I enter Panama and Costa Rica on a 5-year, multiple US visa?

12/6/2016 5:20:35 AM As crazy as it might sound given that these countries are clearly not the USA, it’s actually true! Many countries will waive the requirement to have a visa if you have a visa from another specific country – and both Panama and Costa Rica fall into this category. Panama will grant entry […]

Can you carry drones (eg. DJI Phantom or Inspire) on a plane as a carry on?

11/6/2016 3:31:38 AM I have taken my Phantom 4 case on 4 flights. I purchased a case specifically for this drone. Case is on wheels and it fits in the overhead compartment easily. No one has questioned me or examined the contents of the case. I am usually delayed at the Canadian border. What can […]

I am usually delayed at the Canadian border. What can be done?

8/16/2015 4:39:53 PM Hopefully you can get the mistaken identity fixed before your trip. Here’s what you should do if it isn’t fixed. Tell your bus driver that you may take extra time to process. Sit near the front of the bus. The driver will make sure you’re one of the first people in line, […]

Refused entry to Georgia

12/4/2016 11:37:55 PM My wife used to be a Ukrainian citizen. After some years of using her Ukrainian passport, she noticed that the serial number punched through the pages was not the same as the serial number printed inside! This in itself would have got her thrown out of any country in the world, if […]

Roundabout in left drive countries

12/3/2016 2:25:58 AM I have extensive experience with left-drive roundabouts thanks to many years of driving in the UK, and plenty of other places. The rules for giving way are the exact reverse of right-hand drive – circulate clockwise, and give way to traffic already in the roundabout (i.e. from your right). You are also […]

Never got toll in the mail (NY)

2/18/2018 1:59:18 PM The bill is not sent to the credit bureaus. I know that, l was in the situation. Lots of vehicles are registered on company names, companies do not have a credit bureau reporting protocol. I was personally told by the collection agency:” we do not report it to credit bureaus”. Can I […]

Can I travel with a passport from a different country of nationality than the one declared when buying the plane tickets?

7/28/2015 3:57:32 PM I once had a similar issue: the passport was reissued and thus the passport data has changed. Moreover, I had two flights from two different airlines booked separately (with a day stopover). Not finding a possibility to change the booking data online, I just emailed both airlines via an email from their […]

How to read time of flight for Emirates airline?

12/2/2016 11:28:32 AM Times for flights are almost always given as local time in a 24 hour format. The departure time is given in the timezone of the departing airport and the arrival time is specified in the timezone of the arrival airport. In your example, the first flight is departing at 03:45 hours in […]

Travelling to the US on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to attend a job interview

10/23/2019 8:36:37 AM Answering yes to the “Are you seeking to work in the U.S” question will result in your esta being denied. Getting one esta denied can mean that you will never be able to get an esta again for any other reason. This isn’t a full answer to the question of how you […]

Cancelled UK visa on entry

7/26/2015 9:22:42 PM Let’s take this one first: Can she appeal? No. When your friend was removed, she was served with a removal notice at the port, this explains the reason(s) for the removal and whether or not there is recourse for their decision. Since she arrived on a visit visa, she has no recourse […]

Dual Citizenship but I only have one passport — how to use ESTA website?

7/23/2015 8:17:08 AM From the ESTA Online Help: What if I have dual citizenship, but my non-VWP passport is expired or I do not have a passport for that country? If you have any additional passports, please enter the most recent passport information, even if that passport is expired. If you are a dual citizen […]

free galley snacks and asking

12/2/2016 3:26:58 AM Basically what ever snacks they offer when bringing the drink cart through the aisles is what they offer as on request snacks. Occasionally on really long haul (10 hour plus) flights, the airline may make available a mini-sandwich (bun with cheese and wilted lettuce) or something else more substantial than just pretzels […]

What does "SSSS" on my boarding pass mean?

9/18/2014 5:16:28 PM I have had SSSS once. I extended my stay – I was supposed to fly home let’s say Thursday night, but Thursday morning I changed my tickets so I would fly home Friday night. When I checked in I was specifically told by the checkin agent that the change was the reason […]

Are flexible airline tickets ever worth it?

7/22/2015 9:14:37 AM Yes. Ignoring the possibility of changing the time of the ticket, which the other answers have covered well, there’s also the ability to cancel it outright, which is often equally relevant. Most full-price tickets can be cancelled either completely for free or with minimal fees, which makes them extremely useful if travelling […]

How does the 90/180 visa rule work for Ukraine?

12/1/2016 10:22:21 AM According to Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs: From 9 September 2015 and on Ukraine’s Border Guard Service officers shall be subtracting 180 days from the actual date a foreigner is entering/leaving Ukraine to see whether the 90-day limit has been exceeded. For instance, if a foreigner enters Ukraine on 9 September Border […]

Is there a website or resource that lists specific traffic rules or specific signs for each country?

7/2/2015 6:01:36 PM Table of Contents Road Regulations by CountryRoad Regulations in the European UnionHow about the Rest of the World?The Risks of Driving Abroad Road Regulations by Country Arguably, the best source of information on traffic rules for a country is that country’s Ministry of Transportation. It makes sense for someone organising a road […]

What is my port of entry into India?

11/30/2016 3:39:40 AM What is my port of entry into India for immigration purposes? From the official Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Immigration link: On arrival, all passengers are requested to move towards Immigration. We conduct immigration check for all passengers, Indians or foreigners, both at the time of arrival and departure. The passports are duly […]

Name too long for e-ticket. Should I be worried?

7/26/2016 12:36:43 PM If you are flying to the United States of America, you should be worried. In the last 1.5 years (since our youngest was born) we already missed two flights because she has 3 first names, that usually don’t fit on the ticket. Which means extra checks and longer waiting times. The USA […]

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