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Airline and Travel Agent disagree on baggage allowance, who do I need to resolve it with?

12/3/2014 1:12:22 AM A friend recently had this happen. He’d booked a flight for his family (moving from the UK to Australia) with Emirates, through a travel agency. The flight had a special code with the agency, meaning they could take extra luggage. At the airport, they were told they were over the limit, the […]

Denied boarding although I have proper visa and documentation. To whom should I make a complaint?

4/16/2019 4:54:57 PM In a comment, you wrote that Ryanair said “People checks during boarding are not our staff, ask to the Airport”. I don’t think that’s correct. You are right. Even if the person was employed by another company, that company acts as the airline’s agent, and the airline is liable for the agent’s […]

How far do taxis from Incheon Airport go?

How far do taxis from Incheon Airport go?

7/31/2016 3:05:25 AM You probably want to ride the Airport bus from the ICN to Dongducheon (#7001)- the closest town to Yeoncheon, and take a taxi from there. It will save you time, money, and headaches. ::EDIT:: I am sorry that I did not carefully read your question. There is a way to get there. […]

Which airlines ban the use of Knee Defenders during flight?

6/3/2015 12:04:15 PM It would appear not, but there’s nothing stopping us from creating one. People can edit the answer as we find more. Airlines that ban the Knee Defender Air Canada source American Airlines source Continental Airlines source Delta Airlines source Jetstar source Qantas source Southwest Airlines source United Airlines source Jetstar source Virgin […]

Reapplying for a UK Standard Visitor visa after a refusal under article 320 (7a) (Deception)

Reapplying for a UK Standard Visitor visa after a refusal under article 320 (7a) (Deception)

11/6/2016 8:41:50 PM A caution is not a criminal conviction. The thing is a simple caution was not required to be disclosed back in 2010 by the Home Office; even in 2013 I didn’t have to disclose it for my extended visa as there was no section related to simple caution in the form back […]

When to use the emergency brake in a train?

12/30/2016 1:47:18 PM You use the emergency brake if the world as you know it is collapsing around you and if you believe that a stopped train will be generally a safer place than a moving train. In 2012, a train started leaving Prague main railway station despite a red signal and despite another train […]

Is it possible to get breakfast or coffee before 9am in a cafe in Batumi?

Is it possible to get breakfast or coffee before 9am in a cafe in Batumi?

5/3/2022 9:57:18 AM I had this problem in Batumi some years ago, except I think we were looking for somewhere around 7am-8am (I don’t remember why, I think we needed to take an early mashrutka somewhere). Batumi is definitely not a "mornings" sort of town. If you want a coffee at midnight though, you’re spoiled […]

What are mini-bar policies for one-night stays in hotels?

9/5/2014 1:46:05 PM Interesting to see the number of references to hotel mini-bars being overpriced, which of course most are. It is for that reason when we acquired our hotel [a new venture for us] we decided to price it at local shop prices. We make our money from our rooms, the mini-bar is a […]

How do you estimate how long it takes to get out of an airport?

6/30/2016 8:51:48 AM As a thumb rule (and it’s as good as it is) I plan to arrive around 30 min. after the flight arrival. Never before. It usually works out. Of course this may depend a lot on the country and conditions as others mentioned, but in general it works out. I often have […]

How should I deal with beggars in India?

How should I deal with beggars in India?

3/20/2014 3:39:11 PM One of the best strategies to people who will not let go of you, despite you ignoring them, was for me always to stop, look them in the eye and say “You are wasting your time”. Orienting oneself after exiting an underground station 9/21/2015 6:21:31 PM After many months in India I […]

Traveling on a UAE work visa with an old passport number

11/4/2016 7:39:54 PM No worries. You can use your new passport. Make sure to bring both passports and show both to the immigration officer as you enter Dubai. Are there car rental companies in Tenerife which allow taking the car to neighboring islands? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Are there car rental companies in Tenerife which allow taking the car to neighboring islands?

1/24/2022 3:02:00 PM I work for www.airportcarhire.com and here is the 2022 updated T&C’s for taking rental cars from Tenerife to another island. Most car hire companies in Tenerife will not allow cars to be taken to the other islands except for Goldcar who have the following terms & conditions. Vehicles collected in the Canary […]

If a hotel staff asks me for buffet food, can there be consequences if I bring him food?

7/9/2014 7:02:16 PM Here are the actions I might take in your shoes. In descending order of preference, and to avoid bad consequences, they are: Have food for the boy (purchased from the outside) when he visits your cabin. Have money for the boy when he visits your cabin. Some buffetts will allow you to […]

Flashing headlights on Autobahn

6/16/2014 9:27:18 AM As @Jonas Stein already mentioned its usually just a reminder that somebody is coming on from behind with a much higher speed then you and wants to overtake. They usually signal from a longer distance. This is for safety reasons so that you know somebody is going to pass although you are […]

What is the actual (not official) size of the Ryanair "baggage sizer"?

What is the actual (not official) size of the Ryanair "baggage sizer"?

11/19/2018 12:16:44 AM Update (November 2018): All passengers get one free small carry-on bag (sometimes described as a “personal bag”, laptop bag, or handbag) to be placed under the seat in front. Officially, this small carry-on bag must be 40x25x20cm. According to this article on the Ryanair website (s.v. Q5), the sizer is 42x30x20cm. If […]

Will I have to pay extra for a seat if no standard are left?

7/17/2016 12:29:30 AM Flying AA domestic recently, I was unable to select a seat online without paying extra, and did not receive a proper boarding pass but a “see attendant at gate” note when I checked in at the self-check-in station at the airport. I was worried I’d been bumped, but when I got to […]

Can I visit Schengen countries on a Type-D Schengen Visa?

10/26/2015 5:29:13 PM As others suggested, you are allowed to travel in other Schengen states while complying with the 90/180 rule. This is also stated on the site of Poland Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The national D-type visa entitles the holder to: stay in the territory of Poland throughout the period of its validity; additionally […]

Where on earth is this church which looks like a confused chicken?

9/7/2019 6:00:20 PM This is Church By the Sea – around the corner from my childhood home, Madeira Beach, Florida. It faces the Gulf of Mexico (not Tampa Bay) and reminds me of Perry the Platypus. Sunbathing naked in public parks in Germany 7/19/2013 1:34:14 AM This is the Church By The Sea in Tampa […]

Is it allowed to bring sex toys on a flight to Singapore?

7/12/2016 1:08:46 PM As already noted, airport security in Tokyo won’t care. Your problem is going to be the laws in Singapore, specifically the Singapore Penal Code, article 292: Sale of obscene books, etc. 292.—(1) Whoever — (a) […] has in his possession any obscene book, pamphlet, paper, drawing, painting, representation or figure, or any […]

Orienting oneself after exiting an underground station

Orienting oneself after exiting an underground station

2/13/2019 11:02:01 AM You can use Citymapper which in advance shows you the best exit for your destination. You can view it offline or take a screenshot and follow their directions. They also indicate which train carriage is best to use for your preferred exit. Can I safely eat whatever goes through the x-ray machine? […]

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