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Can I check through my luggage on a flight with a long (~1d) stopover, combining two different airlines on one ticket?

2/8/2017 6:01:39 AM The official source of truth here is is American Airlines Contract of Carriage, which governs all tickets purchased for travel on American Airlines. The first relevant section here is under “Definitions”, where it states : Stopover – a deliberate interruption of travel for more than 4 hours constitutes a domestic stopover unless […]

Amsterdam To Rotterdam by train

Amsterdam To Rotterdam by train

4/11/2015 7:19:07 PM There are train passes where you can just hop on a regular train with just the pass in hand (Thalys is a different animal). And in general (once again: not the Thalys) you don’t need a reserved seat. So, there’s no such thing as a train selling out. Given there is one […]

Which Oyster card should I get as a foreign visitor to London?

4/22/2016 7:47:56 PM Oyster and Visitor Oyster are more alike than they are different. They are both stored-value cards that deduct the price of trips as you make them, up to a daily cap. Journey prices and coverage are the same for both variants. Each kind of card can be topped up with cash or […]

What is France's traditional costume?

What is France's traditional costume?

6/9/2017 2:32:13 AM Some styles can be recognized as French, meaning that you can realistically expect some French people to sometimes wear it, and if anywhere in the world you meet someone wearing that then there is a slightly higher probability that they are French: But such styles are not typically described as “traditional”. “Traditional” […]

Meaning of the “Have you ever been refused entry or deported from any country, including Singapore?” question

4/11/2015 1:39:38 PM On the Singapore Visa Application page, under important notes is the following statement: A Singapore visa is not an immigration pass. It is a pre-entry permission for the holder of a valid Singapore visa to travel to, and seek entry, into Singapore. The grant of an immigration pass will be determined by […]

New UK passport with new name; would the US know it's still me? Suspected outstanding warrant

4/24/2016 5:09:25 AM All degrees of theft carry some form of jail sentence and a fine; these range from 60 days and $500 all the way to 30 years and $10,000 – it depends entirely on what you are charged with; which correlates directly with the value of the item. So, the very first thing […]

Does a federal security clearance allow you to bypass airport security?

7/27/2019 7:29:18 PM If you’re talking about what most people mean by “security clearance,” which is a Confidential/Secret/Top Secret or Q/L DOE equivalents, then no. It has nothing whatsoever to do with TSA or CBP or their procedures. AFAIK there would be no way for them to easily verify if you even had one. If […]

In US rental car terms and conditions, what exactly is a "regularly maintained road?"

6/10/2020 2:51:08 PM One class I don’t see listed above is Seasonal Maintenance, where they are not maintained during winter months. A sign is placed at the point where the status changes and could be in the midpoint of a road. There are in some rare cases houses along these roads but the municipality that […]

Where can I store my bag in Boston for an hour or two?

7/20/2018 9:03:45 PM I am not sure which neighborhood in Boston you want to store your bags but there is a service with 5 locations where you can store your bags. The name of the service is called Knock Knock City. Here is the map with all their locations. Only thing is you have to […]

What discount options are available for domestic air travel in Japan?

4/20/2016 2:27:23 AM There’s an excellent option – go to any tourist bureau (HIS, JTB, etc.) and order tickets from there. They normally sell packages, such as tickets plus hotel and it is often way less expensive than booking tickets directly. The only issue with this option is that people in these establishments may not […]

Good movie/cinema theaters in Manhattan for sleeping through a movie?

Good movie/cinema theaters in Manhattan for sleeping through a movie?

5/30/2017 4:26:59 PM So I went through with the plan and thought I should share some details/things I learned in case anybody wants to go through with something similar. I ended up going to AMC Village 7 on 3rd av. and 11th st. (It was closer to the WTC PATH station than the 84th st […]

Which airlines with routes connecting Vietnam and China have free cancellations and can be booked online?

4/8/2015 9:33:13 AM Since you’re not using an agency, you’ll need a credit card with a big enough limit. In order to get the confirmation in order, they will need to get the charge approved and posted to your account. When you cancel, you’ll get a credit from them. Time it so that the debit […]

Can I convince embassies to accept my overpaid credit card as a proof of funds?

Can I convince embassies to accept my overpaid credit card as a proof of funds?

5/13/2017 7:27:51 PM Table of Contents Update 1 August 2015SchengenPrevious AnswerUnited Kingdom Update 1 August 2015 Schengen The most recent edition of the Schengen guidance contains this text (a screen cap is being used so that the information will persist if the link is changed)… Item (b) in this list explicitly states that credit card […]

How to verify paid restrooms in EU

4/12/2016 11:03:45 PM In countries where paying for toilets is common, if you see a plate with a sign for an amount near the toilet, or a box with a slot for coins in the top, you pay. You can check the owner/management of the place or ask a regular customer, but basically tourists almost […]

Can I recover anything from a non-refundable ticket?

4/3/2017 1:31:41 PM It is likely that only the airport and government taxes are refundable on this fare. I can’t actually find an O fare to see the fare rules that might be applicable, but the nearest I can find is an S fare. Since you’re transiting through London and they have high passenger service […]

Canadian overstayed in the US for 14 years. Can I leave to Canada and return back to the US?

10/30/2017 4:54:59 PM So, you never mention if you arrived overland or by air. This will have some bearing on whether the US knows you are here or not. If the US doesn’t know you are here, or that you have been here for so long, and you were to suddenly appear in Canada, you […]

Exploring Russia on my own – legal?

Exploring Russia on my own – legal?

4/7/2016 11:26:49 PM Here’s my understanding (based on lots of Russian travel): You can legally explore anywhere in Russia, except keep the following in mind: 1) Don’t forget about registration requirements. If you’re moving around a lot, this is likely a non-issue, but keep all your bus/train tickets, etc. If you’re using a central hub […]

How much extra time to allow in Dublin Airport for US pre-clearance?

4/11/2015 4:29:59 PM American Airlines for Dublin checkin suggest 3 hours and close at 1:15 before departure. I cut it a little fine, arriving just over 1.5 hours before departure, spent a few mins in duty free before heading to pre-clearance, and they were announcing pre-boarding when I got to the gate! The entrance to […]

Importance of cherry blossom season in South Korea

4/4/2016 4:57:48 PM Blossom viewing is common to all East Asian cultures, and the cherry blossom is the most prominent spring blossom in Korea. I would not say it is central to the culture the way it is in Japan, however. As with everything in East Asia, it is not untouched by complicated history. Some […]

Do I need to provide PIN or password for my digital accessories, when entering Canada?

10/6/2017 6:32:53 PM Tell them the password is 1234. When it doesn’t work, say “That’s strange. I wonder if the boot sector is infected with a virus. I’ll have to take it to the repair shop when I get home.” Thailand visa exemption: any rule limiting number of entries per year? 3/13/2017 12:00:26 PM The […]

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