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If you're evacuated on a flight paid for by your government (eg civil unrest, volcanic ash delays), are you ever entitled to the frequent flyer miles?

12/3/2014 3:30:28 AM The phrasing “government funded flight” suggests that the flight was chartered by the Australian government. Charter flights are not usually eligible for miles. For example, Rule 9.3.1 of Qantas’s Frequent Flyer rules says: Subject to the exclusions in clauses 9.3.2 and 9.4, Points for air travel may be earned only for paid […]

How useful/important is French in Montreal?

8/23/2013 3:44:21 AM To answer your question, it is useful but not that important. You are correct in saying that the majority of people in Montreal understand English. The majority also understand French too. You will also find that there are many people who live here which speak neither of these languages and have been […]

What is the name of the travel show that exposes how travelers are conned?

9/21/2015 7:26:33 AM The third result to https://google.com/search?q=travel+show+exposing+cons is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scam_City Scam City is a television show which started airing on Travel + Escape in June 2012, and has subsequently aired on the National Geographic Channel and in Australia on the subscription channel Nat Geo People. Host Conor Woodman travels to some of the world’s most […]

Is a 13-hour layover in the middle of the night enough time to go see Buckingham Palace?

Is a 13-hour layover in the middle of the night enough time to go see Buckingham Palace?

11/27/2018 12:41:52 PM Per other responses, the short answer is “yes you do” but you’re only going to see the outside of it. A brief stroll back up the mall will land you at Nelson’s Column, and you’re near enough some night-life such as Leicester Square, or the theatres on the embankment, as well as […]

What does the first line in an Galileo itinerary mean?

9/26/2015 6:24:08 PM In one of the Galileo manuals I found the following: MNVZR8/75 ZRHNH C041753 AG 96040232 16MAR 1.1SMITH/JOHNMR 1. LX 316 C 14AUG ZRHLHR HK1 0705 0755 O* E MO ** FILED FARE DATA EXISTS ** ** VENDOR LOCATOR DATA EXISTS ** ** SERVICE INFORMATION EXISTS ** ** TINS REMARKS EXIST ** ** […]

Is cycling in Tokyo safe?

8/20/2018 3:47:12 PM I would say yes and no. There’s no designated cycling lane so it can be a little dangerous but driver’s are a lot safer in Japan. But then again I have also heard about people being hit by cars and I’ve also heard about a lot of people accidentally running into pedestrians […]

What's a better way to find flights when cost is important and schedule is not?

12/3/2014 12:12:07 PM I thought about this long and hard, while this question is for a specific destination, the question per se is “What’s a better way to find flights when cost is important and schedule is not”. I do not want to point at one specific website, but I think as a concept the […]

Using American's Admiral Lounge when I have a ticket from Gulf Air on an American-operated flight

5/24/2017 3:06:02 AM I’m not sure what you mean by “I have airline status with American Airlines and would normally be able to use this airline’s lounge,” because American Airlines doesn’t provide lounge access based on American Airlines status alone. They do offer lounge access to those with Sapphire and Emerald status on any other […]

Hard-case suitcase, that doesn't open at the side

Hard-case suitcase, that doesn't open at the side

5/25/2019 11:56:43 PM In Spain, I purchased a hard-sided soft-top bag with the zipper where your yellow line suggests. But I bought it at a chino—a store that has all kinds of things low cost, and mostly low quality. (Spanish call them chino because they are always run by people who look Chinese, but at […]

Is there a way to tell in which direction a London Tube train will pass the station platform?

Is there a way to tell in which direction a London Tube train will pass the station platform?

4/18/2017 10:32:56 AM One thing that surprisingly hasn’t been mentioned; there’s usually a digital (or possibly sometimes analogue?) clock right at the end of the platform at which the front of the train stops. In this photo the digital clock is above the blue box on the right. Recently naturalized American visiting the UK, previously […]

Buying/using Railcard (UK) from USA

5/29/2021 4:07:13 PM Now six years later, there’s also the option of digital railcards (smartphone), whit the railcard FAQ updated accordingly: Can visitors to Britain buy a Railcard online? Yes, you can. If your delivery address is outside Britain, please select the digital Railcard option. You can also buy a Railcard at Gatwick Airport, Stansted […]

Can I use my probationary Australian driver's license to rent a car in the United States?

2/15/2019 9:10:10 AM Answering my question since I was unable to find a solid answer elsewhere: Yes, you can. Whereas Aussie rental companies insist on “unrestricted” licenses, their American counterparts are happy with any “valid” driver’s license. In San Francisco, the two random Hertz and Enterprise outlets I tried didn’t bat an eyelid at seeing […]

Places in US cities to sleep/kill time after a redeye?

Places in US cities to sleep/kill time after a redeye?

11/24/2014 6:55:13 PM Additionally, many hotels do let you check in early. You might check with the hotel you have already booked. Ask them in advance if they allow early check-in, and if there’s any charge. They may say there isn’t early check-in, but you can check again when you arrive at the hotel the […]

After the Evacuation – how do people get reunited with their carryon luggage?

9/9/2015 12:56:21 AM While it varies from airline to airline, the likely scenario would be that airline employees or an airport contractor would send staff onboard to retrieve the items in the overhead bins and seatback pockets once they have been given the OK to enter. They would tag everything they find based on bin […]

Does American Airlines ask passengers to present credit cards during check-in?

11/13/2014 10:24:58 AM As stated in this answer, it depends on the airline. In your case however it seems you won’t be asked for a credit card. However, I have a general piece of advice for you, based on my personal experience. When in doubt, you should carry a scanned copy of the credit card, […]

Are non-Saudi women allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia?

6/17/2013 8:59:57 AM Apparently there’s no actual law against women driving in Saudi Arabia. But it’s forbidden. Two years ago, Manal al-Sharif decided to encourage women to drive by doing so — and filming herself for YouTube. Hear her story of what happened next in Manal al-Sharif: A Saudi woman who dared to drive. Are […]

Recently naturalized American visiting the UK, previously denied visa. Apply for entry clearance?

Recently naturalized American visiting the UK, previously denied visa. Apply for entry clearance?

5/21/2022 4:31:27 PM To answer my question myself after my experience from two subsequent visits: Is this better than applying for entry clearance ahead of time, bearing in mind obtaining entry clearance ahead of time does not mean I will automatically be allowed entry into the U.K. March 15 2017 Visit For any visa free […]

London public transport: Is it possible to buy a paper ticket for a single journey?

5/18/2020 3:51:48 PM I will only be in London for two days and plan to take the Tube no more than 2 or 3 times, so it doesn’t make much sense to buy an Oyster card. You can buy single journey paper tickets for the tube, but they strongly discourage it through pricing. I just […]

Are dual nationals (non-US citizens) also affected by President Trump's ban on Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Yemen?

Are dual nationals (non-US citizens) also affected by President Trump's ban on Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Yemen?

2/9/2017 8:37:40 AM CBP put out a series of questions and answers on February 1, which said that the ban on entry and visas will only be enforced based on the passport that is presented by the traveler. Even if you have dual nationality with one of the 7 countries, it wouldn’t matter as long […]

Air Travel with an Electric Arc Lighter

6/16/2018 11:43:31 PM According to this TSA advisory, Arc Lighters, Plasma Lighters, Electronic Lighters, E-Lighters are not allowed in either checked or carry-on baggage. USA F1 visa renewal before expiry 2/15/2018 7:19:45 PM Just had an electronic lighter confiscated by security at Prague Airport, even though it had gone through Gatwick Security without a problem […]

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