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How old does a child need to be to sit separately from parents when flying?

7/9/2017 12:25:34 PM In the USA, starting this month, there’s new legislation on family seating. Inclusion of the language on family seating in the FAA reauthorization bill comes after similar legislation last year called the Families Flying Together Act of 2015 was introduced. The legislation directs the U.S. Transportation Secretary to look at establishing a […]

Assuring luggage isn't lost with short layover

2/3/2022 6:02:41 PM A 53-min (same-terminal, same-carrier/codeshare) connection at ATL is normal and generally you would expect the bag would make your flight like 90+% of the time, else it should come on next flight (and they have a van service to deliver to your hotel/location). plan your luggage so that documents, valuables, urgent items, […]

Edward Elgar £20 notes in UK

Edward Elgar £20 notes in UK

12/31/2017 4:23:28 PM 2017 update. I have been given some out of date pound notes and coins, mixed with current money. The high street banks and building societies in England would only deposed the old money into an account with the same bank, and only the more recent notes and coins. The post office did […]

Why does my phone's GPS not work in China?

4/25/2019 2:05:31 PM It might because China blocks the (Google) SUPL server that is needed for AGPS. A recent story says that Xiomi devices (even those with a global ROM) use the China Telecom SUPL server. How to adapt to Western Toilets from Indian-style toilets? 3/28/2015 5:35:01 PM Many good answers here already. But I […]

UK Standard Visitor Visa refusal due to funds parking and deception. What are my options?

6/30/2016 11:22:52 AM 01) I am an international student, studying my Masters degree in Tallinn, Estonia. self funding my studies.I am in my final semester. what documents should i provide which satisfy the Uk visa authorities that i won’t slip in uk and will come back after the proposed time spent in the Uk? They […]

Flying over country from which you are deported

6/17/2015 12:57:45 PM On a practical level, there is absolutely nothing stopping him from flying over, via or into Denmark. As you yourself state, there are no passport checks on leaving Sweden or entering Denmark from a Schengen country, nor will the airline check whether he’s entitled to be in Denmark. The only case where […]

Can I pay with HKD in Macau or Shenzhen?

7/25/2019 8:52:16 AM One very important thing about Macau is in most if not all casinos you must have a mainland China, HK or Macau identity card to take out cash at all no matter the currency or the Amount, even with a foreign card or a local card its the same, caught me out […]

When will a flight be listed as "short connection" at Amsterdam Schiphol

When will a flight be listed as "short connection" at Amsterdam Schiphol

7/18/2016 1:59:05 PM So, the official response from KLM wasn’t as ideal as we hoped, but I tweeted them and got this. My question: The Short Connection Lane (mentioned on your easy transfer video) – how many minutes before a flight does it appear in that lane? Thks! Their response: The short connection lane is […]

Does a non-EU Spouse of a UK national need a visa to visit the Schengen area?

10/23/2016 1:37:40 PM Yes, your wife does need a Schengen visa (only one visa for both countries). The “Right of entry” is defined thus in article 5 of the free movement directive (directive 2004/38/EC): Family members who are not nationals of a Member State shall only be required to have an entry visa in accordance […]

French citizen, did I need a visa in 2004 and 2006 when I visited the US as a child?

6/11/2019 3:43:04 PM ESTA did not exist in those days, but the visa waiver program (VWP) did. Most likely, you and your parents traveled under the VWP. The practical consequence of this is that you will have filled out green I-94W forms instead of white I-94 forms just before arriving in the US (in addition […]

Is it possible to request a passport stamp when traveling between Schengen countries?

8/17/2017 8:43:05 PM It is possible but I don’t know how common it is. I travel with a US passport and I like to fill it with stamps just for souvenirs. (earlier this year I was in Antarctica and visited a Ukraine research station and they put Ukraine stamps in our passports, which felt like […]

How to adapt to Western Toilets from Indian-style toilets?

10/6/2016 12:31:56 PM Consider using a foot stool when you are on the toilet to keep your feet elevated. The result should be kind of like this. It doesn’t put your weight on your knees but puts your body in the more familiar position. Of course, you could also consider getting one of these: Squatty […]

Are there any large ship tours around the San Francisco Bay Area?

1/2/2017 5:16:37 AM USS Hornet. Designated a National Historic Landmark, the ship also recovered the Apollo 12 capsule and crew and artifacts from its space mission are displayed onboard. www.uss-hornet.org/ USS Pampanito. Built in 1943, the sub made six patrols in the Pacific during the war, sinking six Japanese ships and damaging four more. www.maritime.org […]

Can a UK national work as a paid shop assistant in the USA?

5/22/2019 12:05:00 PM You cannot do this legally. However, it is quite common for people to work in the US on a cash basis. As there are ~10 million undocumented workers in the US, it is likely that during your travels that you will meet someone who is one of these people. It is possible […]

Is the Han River in Seoul clean enough for kayaking?

6/30/2016 12:27:46 PM The answer is likely to be yes. For starters, kayaking on the Han river is a commonly practised water-sport both by local clubs, and by tourists with organised tours. Park authorities even rent kayaks out. Now, the water quality of the Han river has been radically improving since governmental efforts began making […]

How does airport security verify that you can carry a battery bank over 100 Wh?

3/14/2019 3:37:39 AM China often looks at the units–and disallows not only anything that’s over the limit but anything that isn’t marked. (Presumably to keep people from erasing the markings and claiming it’s under the limit.) Personally I have not had them inspect my battery but it’s far below the limit, presumably they can see […]

How early should I get to the Oktoberfest tents to get in without a reservation?

6/5/2015 4:25:47 PM As a Munich native I simply can’t just move on after seeing this question =) Please forgive me if I expand the scope of this question too much – but there is simply no way to explain the biggest Volksfest in one or two sentences. There are quite some different factors influencing […]

Pet Travel: UK to Romania by Car

6/27/2016 9:42:55 AM At the time of writing all the countries you list (UK – France – Belgium – Netherlands – Germany – Austria – Hungary – Romania) are part of the EU. This means that the regulations for travelling with pets are uniform amongst them. Since you are travelling with less than 5 animals […]

Always possible to pay for taxis in Japan with a credit card?

6/4/2015 12:36:35 AM No, not all taxis will take credit cards, similar to other countries. Once you leave the major metropolitan areas (i.e. Tokyo or Kyoto), some will be cash only. A friendly reminder, is be wary about using a credit card when visiting another country as the card company may add extra fees for […]

Can we travel within Schengen by plane with an infant without a passport?

6/21/2016 4:29:17 PM To give you a short answer: As a Norwegian, you do need a passport to travel to Germany (irrelevant of age). Even if chances are very high that noone will check either your or your child’s passport, foreign citizens need a passport or approved substitute (e.g. national id card from an EEA […]

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