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Yes, TRUE. A good Canadian friend of mine had a Chicago cubs (u.s. baseball team) tattoo on his right arm. Kind of silly, but apparently any tattoo has yakuza (Japanese mafia) undertones, which makes many Japanese, especially older people, uncomfortable. Attitudes seem to be changing and I even knew a few younger Japanese with tattoos, but the perception ...
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The reason why airlines implement a policy of asking overweight people to get two seats is an air safety issue of whether they can be strapped in properly. The guideline used for this is whether a passenger can fit between the armrests. If a passenger requires two seats, then the policy differs from airline-to-airline if/what the passenger should be charged ...
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Tattoos or Irezumi as they are called in Japanese were criminalized in the beginning of the Meiji period (some time after 1868) as a way to make a good impression on the west. (A bit ironic in this case...) It was legalized again after the war in 1948 but still retains its image of criminality.
For many years, traditional Japanese tattoos were ...
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A few reasons:
a final sanity check that you didn't walk down the wrong corridor. Some gates have two 'legs'. Or you could have snuck on or something.
On larger planes, to see what aisle you should walk down. Otherwise people will randomly choose one and spend time climbing over seats and getting in the way. They're on a time schedule, and want you ...
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Required under certain conditions:
Outside populated areas: Italy, Hungary and Romania
Indicated roads only: Portugal
Motorcycles only: Belgium, France, Spain
Recommended:
Germany, Spain, France
Required at all times:
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Norway, ...
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Firstly, good on you for being concerned about her and asking about it on a public forum where others who may not be able to can hopefully benefit from this as well. I hope you come back with your findings from the airlines/trips they take!
Basically, it comes down to the airline. You can see what their policy is by looking up their Conditions of ...
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You're a little off, but if you Google for ETOPS you'll find the details on what you're referring to.
In short, twin-engine planes (eg, 737, 767, 777, A320, A330, etc) were originally required to remain at all times within 60 minutes of a suitable airport where they could land. This was done so that in the event of an engine failure they could land as soon ...
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Mount Athos, in Greece, does not permit women to enter. Wikipedia explains the rationale behind this prohibition as
Monks feel that the presence of women alters the social dynamics of the community and therefore slows their path towards spiritual enlightenment.
However, you may want to refine your question. For example, most restrooms are divided on ...
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I am 6'3" and pushing 400 pounds and I have never had a problem on BA flights. Yes I need a seatbelt extension but only so I will be comfortable. I admittedly do fit between the armrests.
I do feel bad for people next to me because my shoulders are quite broad but I try to get an aisle seat so I can at least lean out.
Since your mother is travelling with ...
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My personal view is that it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission. Most people working there won't give a rat's * about you using a powerpoint, save perhaps for security, but at most they'll just tell you to move along.
I do a lot of travel, airports, bus stations, train stations, and my eye is always looking subconciously for power sockets now ;) ...
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The BBC actually has an article related to this entitled "Who, What, Why: Is it legal to restrain air passengers?". It explains:
A number of conventions - including the Tokyo Convention (1963) and
the Montreal Convention (1971) - address the issue of ensuring safety
and discipline on board a plane.
The Tokyo Convention emphasises that the ...
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Many of the major airlines do have self-service checkin machines at the airport. I know KLM, allows printing forgotten or failed prints.
If your airlines does not have these self service machines, and you are not yet at the airport, try going to a print or copyshop. Most airports these days have these shops, but sometimes they can have quite some waiting ...
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The other two answers pretty well covered things, but here are a few more notes:
In some states, it is legal to make a left turn through a red light if both intersecting streets are one way. (In other words, one can treat the red light as a stop sign.)
In some (maybe all?) states, one can be ticketed for driving too slow, even if there is no posted ...
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Technically, they are not permitted in-flight. Bluetooth is a form of wireless communication, and all wireless communication is banned during airborne operations by the FCC and the FAA.
As mentioned by @AnkurBanerjee in this post, FAA Advisory Circular 91.21-1B covers this regulation.
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If you are talking about a personal mirror like the one ladies carry in their purses, then it's fine. But if you are talking about a large mirror like the ones to be hanged on the wall, then it's a different story.
My day-to-day job is about this kind of things. There is nothing clear regarding Glass or Mirrors. For example, Glass bottles are totally fine, ...
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I guess while pens in theory could be used to cause pain, as could some types of shoes or household keys, and they're allowed. I assure you, you'll have zero problem taking an ordinary ballpoint or ink pen (or pencil) on a flight - unless you have some weird pen in the shape of a dagger or something :)
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Short answer: no, you cannot take your bicycle into all German trains (but you can probably reach any destination in Germany).
Many trains in Germany carry bicycles. This is particularly true for local trains, but also most intercity (IC) trains. However, the most common train for long-distance travel is the high-speed InterCity Express or ICE. Usually, ...
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Yes, it's only relevant in the US, although in the EU the equivalent (more or less) rule is EU Regulation 261/2004. Technically it no longer exists.
From the FAA's FAQ:
The term "Rule 240" refers to a rule that existed before airline deregulation. There is no longer an actual Rule 240. The term, as it is now used, refers to each airline´s "conditions of ...
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I've used the power in a lot of airports, including YYZ, and never been told not to or even glared at. A few tips:
They have to vaccuum the place. Look for power and you'll see it
In the gate area the plugs are often in the floor. You might have to pry up a cover. Again, no-one seems to mind. When they're not in the floor, they're in the concrete columns
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What you're describing is called an "Open Jaw" ticket, and there's a very simple rule for determining if it applies or not.
Lets say you're flying A-B and then C-A.
There's 3 distances involved here - A-B, B-C (ie, the overland segment) and C-A. For a ticket to be a valid "open jaw", the distance B-C needs to be shorter than both A-B and C-A.
eg, SFO-STL ...
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Laws are a regional thing, and while many flights are international, whether or not the crew's actions are legal will depend heavily on which country the court proceedings take place in. My expertise is only in United States law and the FAA regulations, but similar regulations exist abroad as well. Here are some key points:
1: The airline (and in ...
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We went to Empire State Building during our Christmas season trip to NYC. I carried a small digital camera in addition to my phone which had a camera. My girlfriend carries a Nikon digital camera D50 with exchangeable lenses, and also a camera in her smartphone. Security checked the camera equipment without difficulty. I was completely unaware that there ...
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I am the Online Media Specialist for STL Metro, and I can see your point that rules and regulations may not have a cohesive home on the website.
Are there specific questions I can answer for you? Basic riding rules including must have valid fare, no eating or drinking, no loud music, no pets except for service animals, no leaving your bags unattended.
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There's good news and bad news.
The good news - you CAN camp anywhere, except the church land, private gardens and near water reservoirs. We researched this in 2008 and found many, many resources online saying it's perfectly fine to camp even on the side of the road. We even checked this with locals in Novosibirsk when we got there. However, they ...
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Considering champagne is a non-flammable liquid, the TSA apparently allows it as checked luggage.
And this doesn't really surprise me. A bottle of Pepsi, deodorant spray and even compressed gas canisters are all ok to check in.
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There is a minimum checkin time for Eurostar trains, which is generally
30 minutes before departure (see below for details), but it does vary.
Before listing the times, it's worth thinking a little bit about how
the Eurostar checkin process works, as that explains why it is as it is.
When you get to the station, you need to checkin with your ticket, either
...
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There's really two different issues here - that of pre-selecting seats, and that of how check-in works with multi-airline itineraries.
As far as pre-selecting seats, every airline has different policies. Specifically for SAS, they allow you to pre-select seats only if you has elite status with their frequent flyer program (Eurobonus Gold), or on flights ...
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Without specific permission from a land owner the only type of trail you can use is a Byway. These are strictly speaking roads, but tend to be used primarily for recreation by the public, and are generally maintained as farm tracks. Some are designated as a restricted byway that do not allow powered vehicles.
Byways are shown on Ordnance Survey Explorer ...
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The "Visit Iceland" website has a page about your rights to camp in Iceland.
Camping with no more than three tents is allowed on uncultivated ground for a single night, unless the landowner has posted a notice to the contrary. However, campers should always use designated campsites where they do exist. Do not camp close to farms without permission. If a ...
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To me, these are the two most important things drivers visiting the US should know:
Different states have different laws. Knowing what the law is in California doesn't help if you get pulled over in one of the other 49 states.
Get your information from a trusted source. There's a lot of misinformation out there; the only way to know what the law really ...
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