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Why is international first class much more expensive than international economy class?

Why is international first class much more expensive than international economy class?

11/18/2017 11:29:16 AM Your question is (I think): why does (US) domestic first class exceed the cost of economy by 50%, whereas international first class is many times the cost of economy. The answer to that is that the comparative services are vastly different. In (US) domestic first class you get a little more legroom, […]

Sri Lanka as a tourist: Are there regions I should avoid?

1/8/2016 8:41:04 AM Travel to all places except the North and East is unrestricted. I do not foresee anyone getting into trouble there unless you managed to stroll into a military establishment somewhere in the jungle. Regarding travel to the north and east, bear the following in mind. 1) Some parts of the Northern province […]

Countries with no visa requirements on its visitors

12/23/2012 8:13:48 AM Bahamas, Seychelles.. i have been to both and they require no visa before one can make entry. Is there a booking site for chartering flights? 5/8/2012 11:11:54 PM Although governed by Norway, there are no restrictions for foreigners to enter, reside or work on Svalbard. As with most other examples here, the […]

Delayed flight compensation, offered vouchers – surely this is wrong?

8/18/2017 6:19:07 PM I’ve had this happen several times. It appears standard practice, and in fact several websites about flight compensations talk about it. Essentially, they are offering you a deal and you are free to accept or reject it. Most websites advise against it. Unlike cash, this voucher is not only tied to one […]

Who is responsible for security on an airplane?

8/20/2017 8:13:15 AM By the book, it’s the responsibility of the air marshals (if available) then the cabin crew, but in reality able-bodied passengers are usually involved to help. Usually police officers, firemen, etc. (if were around) volunteer to help without asking them after identifying themselves. Why are passengers involved? it’s actually allowed for cabin […]

Do I need tickets along with my boarding pass to board the plane

7/23/2017 3:55:45 PM Paper tickets are no longer issued by any airline or travel agency. Everyone has migrated to e-ticketing. This means, you simply get a copy of your travel reservation along with a reference number; based on which the agents look up your reservation in the computer systems. Once you have been issued a […]

In which places is a cruise a viable travel option for independent travelers?

In which places is a cruise a viable travel option for independent travelers?

3/12/2012 6:52:39 PM Really depends on your definition of “cruise”. Here are two things that I have done, that you may be interested in: Alaska State Ferry System from Bellingham, WA to the Southeast AK. This is a 3 day ferry ride along the Inside Passage, a beautiful place. Plentiful whale and porpoise sightings, you […]

Do road signs showing a country and a city as destinations really exist?

Do road signs showing a country and a city as destinations really exist?

5/28/2017 1:26:05 AM There are several signs here in northern Baja California, Mexico, that reference cities in both Mexico and USA e.g. Tijuana and San Diego, and once in Tijuana most signs will have San Diego and an area or street in Tijuana rather than a city. But there are definitely some, particularly close to […]

Would renting a car in Basel, Switzerland be safe for a foreigner?

5/3/2012 9:58:02 AM I would recommend public transport if you can use that. Switzerland is very wealthy, so has a decent public transport system. (It also means it has very good roads) It is also quite strict with many laws, like speeding. There are numerous other little traffic laws that might catch you out (e.g. […]

Does anything stop identical twins from traveling on each other's passports?

3/24/2017 6:42:32 PM Does anything stop identical twins from traveling on each other’s passports? Technically, yes. It is illegal, that’s the one thing that will stop most people. In practical terms, can identical siblings use each other’s credentials in many scenarios, yes, of course, especially if the picture is at least a year old. The […]

What is the purpose of this cloth in hotel?

10/20/2016 5:30:17 AM My personal epiphany towards the use of bed runner – is for people to jump onto the bed without removing their shoes. Your legs (with shoes on) should then be placed within the area of the bed runner so as not the dirty your bed sheet. Is it true that people "can […]

How to get a tax refund for computer accessories purchased on a visit to USA?

4/27/2012 2:34:09 PM Technically you could claim a Sales Tax Refund from New York State. To do that you need to fill out AU-11 form in which you can claim refund for goods you are taking out of state. And mail it to the state. Problem is that under NY law you likely won’t qualify […]

Austria in September

Austria in September

6/14/2012 1:43:03 PM In Vienna, I would definitely consider Naschmarkt Wiener Prater Museumsquartier The train connection between Vienna and Salzburg is very good (as mentioned by Karlson, Travel time should be about 3 hours) but Hallstatt is a bit remote. Hallstatt is the one thing I would consider skipping if your schedule feels too tight. […]

Book multiple flights with Ryanair and save on Administration Fee

4/26/2012 2:43:59 PM No probably not. However you should look into getting a prepaid mastercard (you can get them online) if you are booking lots of flights with ryanair. it’s usually cheaper. Why fly along a rhumb line? 4/25/2012 11:47:21 AM Nope. Two different flights means two bookings on Ryanair. Annoying, but true. What's the […]

What does CWOP mean on visa cancelled stamp?

2/22/2017 1:14:51 PM Canceled without prejudice It means the visa was canceled, but cancellation does not affect future applications and issuance of visas. From the US State Department Glossary definition (thanks to @richardb): Cancelled Without Prejudice: A stamp a U.S. Embassy or Consulate puts on a visa when there is a mistake in the visa […]

Arriving at a different port of entry than specified in the Indian visa application?

2/15/2012 11:22:22 AM Nope, they don’t care. I just checked with one of my British friends who went to India in 2010 – he specified port of entry as Delhi but flew in to Mumbai instead as he changed his itinerary. I think it’s more of a formality really, since you’ll be filling out a […]

Why fly along a rhumb line?

4/18/2012 6:54:13 AM There’s a number of reasons why a flight might fly a different route, with Weather on-route being the most common. However for this specific flight, there’s probably a far less common reason – Solar Flares! You may recall that around the 2nd of April this year there were a number of major […]

How to complete ESTA application when "THE PAYMENT STATUS COULD NOT BE DETERMINED AT THIS TIME"?

7/8/2017 12:45:18 PM That’s the answer: don’t use Chrome for payment. With Chrome, it won’t work; and then I tried Internet Explorer, and it works! Strange landing interview at LGW for an EEA national 5/5/2017 9:53:18 AM I had the same issue (using Chrome), I tried with Firefox and it worked, I had the “Pay” […]

Safest road route from Tangier to Togo

Safest road route from Tangier to Togo

2/14/2012 11:01:33 PM Fortunately, there are experienced travellers who have done these sorts of trips in the past. The various roads in Africa sometimes form together to make the Trans-African Highway Network. When possible, using these would be optimal as they’d be more serviced, more frequented, better condition roads, and arguably safer. You’d be joining […]

Is it true that people "can just take all the luggage off the airport conveyer belt and leave with it."?

3/8/2015 1:55:01 AM For a German like me, most of the time they did not check my luggage when I left the German airport. They did not check the tags in the US a couple of years ago, either. However, they might inspect “your” belongings closer for customs, asking what you are bringing into the […]

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