Questions tagged [airports]
Questions related to airports themselves rather than "airlines" and "air-travel", which have their own tags. "Airport-transfer" is also covered by a separate tag.
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EU 100ml restriction back in place with 1. September 2024 [duplicate]
I was traveling from Helsinki airport and they have the new type of scanner for checking your on person luggage. It is said these can detect all kinds of liquids and therefore allow up to 2l of ...
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US Visa has an immigration stamp smudge from the opposite page
Got Arrival stamp ink on my photo front side on USA F1 Visa . Is that okay?
At Mumbai airport when I arrived from USA the immigration officer stamped on the opp page of my USA VISA and closed the ...
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Wizz Air Non-EU citizen check in
I’m traveling from Bucharest to Dubai this summer with wizz air with a non-eu passport, and I learnt that when we have a non-EU passport, we need to go to the check in desk to present our passport ...
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Can I double dip free lounge passes to get 2 guests in?
I have two credit cards that offer a few free airport lounge visits per year: one via Priority Pass, the other via DragonPass. Quite a few lounges are signed up to both programs.
Here's the issue: I ...
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Forgot to pay Gatwick Dropoff Charge
I dropped my daughter off at Gatwick and completely forgot to pay the drop-off charge. It was due by midnight last night. I went on to their website this afternoon where is asks you to enter you reg, ...
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On what step in the airport they check my visa?
Very soon I am flying from US to Poland and have a stop in France.
My friends were supposed to fly the same flight on Monday and couldn’t do it. Right before getting on board people who works there ...
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Can I expect to find taxis at Kunming Changshui Airport at 2 am?
Kunming Changshui is a high-volume airport so probably the answer is yes. But I would like to hear from someone who knows.
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Biometrics in case of a D visa issued by a European country
I have a non-EU passport and will be entering the EU on a D visa. How does immigration collect biometrics and where?
Will I be submitting fingerprints at the airport?
Does anyone have information ...
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Airport in foreign country is closed; is it my problem or the airline's problem?
I am visiting a foreign country and got stranded due to a natural disaster closing the departing airport. My flight would be from A->B->C, with A and B being located in the foreign country I'm ...
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How do Ryanair transfers work at destination?
I bought a ticket with Ryanair and booked the transfer from the airport to destination. I was expecting to get further instructions, but at the moment, a few hours before the flight, I didn't receive ...
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Is it possible to check in one bag in advance and another on the morning of departure?
If you have an airport/airline that allows checking in bags the day before, and you've completed online check-in, is it possible to check in one bag in advance and another on the morning of departure?
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Transit at PEK international aiport T3
I'm an Indian citizen travelling from DXB to Ulaanbatar (UBN) via PEK. I have boooked tickets with Emirates (DXB-PEK) and (PEK-UBN) with MIAT Mongolian airlines respectively. Both are independent ...
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How can you travel between terminals at DFW (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport)?
How do you change terminals at DFW?
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How to get flight schedules data?
I have looked everywhere for the past week to find the flight schedule origins. I know this information is coming from airlines and they will be discussed and sent to FAA. I wonder how some services ...
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Can I bring a document for someone at the airport who’s about to enter the country?
My sister is about to return from New Zealand to the USA. She mistakenly took her expired EAD card (document related to work permit) instead of the renewed one. Is there any possible way I can hand ...
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Information about Kampegowda international lounge Bengaluru
I'll be going from Bengaluru to Frankfurt, and I have a few questions about the lounge:
When can I enter into it?
How much is the fee? Is everything complimentary after paying the fee?
Thanks.
If ...
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Is 1 hour 19 minutes long enough to transfer in Toronto (YYZ), international to domestic?
Air Canada sold me the following itinerary:
Denver (DEN) -> Toronto (YYZ) -> Quebec City (YQB)
The first leg arrives at Toronto at 13:11. The second leg departs for Quebec City at 14:30.
Only ...
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Entered wrong passport issue date on visa application
I just recently applied for a visa and I mistakenly put the wrong year on the issue date but my visa was granted. I sent the embassy an email about it but I didn't receive any response. Now I'm ...
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Travel meetup in Amsterdam
My friend is travelling from India to Canada with an Indian passport via Amsterdam (Schiphol airport). Is it possible for me to meet her with a Schengen visa? If yes then how?
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Is Siem Reap (REP) open? Otherwise, how to access Angkor Wat? [duplicate]
Google does not show flights to/from Siem Reap (REP). Is that airport active?
If not, what is the best way access Angkor Wat?
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Showers at Bali DPS airport, international departure terminal?
Are there free/cheap shower facilities at Bali Ngurah Rai (Denpasar) airport's international departure terminal? The official website doesn't mention any, other websites mention only lounges which ...
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Can I carry 0.177 caliber airgun from Canada to India [duplicate]
I am an Indian resident seeking to ensure a seamless airport experience by proactively confirming details to preemptively address any potential issues.
Can I carry 0.177 caliber airgun with me from ...
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Taxi rates from San Jose Airport, Costa Rica (SJO) to Alajuela
I'm flying into SJO and staying at a guest house 3 minutes away in Alajuela. I'm hoping to find what amount I should expect to pay so that I don't get overcharged.
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What is the best way to go from Leipzig/Halle airport to the Leipzig city?
What public transportation is available to go from Leipzig/Halle (LEJ) Airport to Grimmaischer Steinweg 1, 04103 Leipzig?
It is written on their website that the hotel is a 10-minute walk via the ...
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I have three given names [duplicate]
My full name is four names long - First name, Middle name, Middle name, Last name. However, in my Canadian passport this is the format my name was written
Given Name : First name, Middle name, Middle ...
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Flying into Switzerland (from EU country); foodstuff restrictions
I am flying to Switzerland from an EU country (Greece) and am wondering whether there are any restrictions in place regarding type and quantity of foodstuffs I may bring with me for personal ...
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Where can I find the log of IATA code changes for airports with their dates?
The IATA code for an airport sometimes change. E.g., IDL was changed to JFK. Where can I find the log of IATA code changes, preferably with the dates of the code changes?
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Cambodia E-visa: new SAI airport missing from entry port list, can I use REP?
The new SAI airport is missing from the list of airports at https://www.evisa.gov.kh/application
Can I apply with the now closed REP as the port of entry? I assume this has already happened to many ...
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Does ATL airport subway enable entrance from East Terminal?
The map's red blocks indicate security checkpoints in the east (Concourse T) and west (Concourse F) terminal. Can anyone confirm from experience, that it is possible for my ride to drop me off at ...
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Connection flight in Kuwait with warning
I am looking to buy a two flight ticket from Vienna to Kathmandu via Kuwait. The flight site has a warning, saying "self transfer", I might be required to check out and check in my baggage.
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Airport with Málaga Travel Card
I am planning to buy the Metro de Málaga Travel Card for travelling within Malaga. As described here, the price per trip is around 0.41 euros.
Can I also pay using the same card while buying a ticket ...
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Dublin Preclearance for transit to third country
I am wondering if i can tap into the collective wisdom/knowledge of the hive mind. if anyone with knowledge or experience please share with me
I'm planning a trip from London Heathrow to Cancun, with ...
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22 hour Layover in Vienna [duplicate]
My husband and I will have a 22 hour layover in Vienna next year. We are Americans. What documents do we need to leave the airport to explore the city during our layover? Do we need a visa or ...
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What's the point of fancy amenities in the secure departure area (and how to enjoy them)?
Virtually every time I embark on a flight, I wonder about a recurring design feature present in many airports:
The publicly accessible area has a couple of stores and maybe some simpler places to grab ...
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What happens if I miss a flight due to moving between airports?
I was interested in booking a flight from Sydney to Tokyo. It stops over in Shanghai and asks for a change from Pudong airport to Hongqiao airport, in 4h.
This is a through ticket - but reading online ...
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Do I require airport transit visa [duplicate]
I am flying from London to Riyadh via Frankfurt. Do I require airport transit visa at Frankfurt. I'm a Saudi citizen and I have UK BRP.
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What to do if the plane/train/bus ticket is stored on the phone and the phone is lost or damaged or stops working?
Allowing passengers to display their flight ticket on their smartphone instead of having to carry a printout, was a good move. It's necessary to show it to get into the airport and to get the boarding ...
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How to stay comfort in airport for a long connecting flight [closed]
I m travelling next week and the airport stay is 12 hours. I am spouse of EEA national in UK with indefinate stay, as per requirement for the country (cypress and lanarca airport) I am in transit one ...
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Time for clearing controls at Taipei International airport
I will soon take an outbound flight from Taipei Taoyuan International airport with Scoot.
The airport site advices to reach the airport 2-3 hours before the flight departure. For various reason I ...
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What time do I really need to get to the airport?
I have a 6am flight to Europe from Bristol airport (UK) and have one bag to check in. I know the official advice but what time do you really need to get to the airport? Has anyone arrived at an ...
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If my friend has passport and b2 visa, does she need an invitation lettter to show at airport upon arrival in the usa in order to stay in my home?
My friend is flying to usa this coming week. She wants to stay for 2 months and already has return ticket. But the money she had doesn't show to be enough for duration of stay. Is she allowed to say ...
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Meeting someone who has a layover at Munich Airport
I live near Munich. A friend is travelling to Canada and has a layover at Munich Airport for 10 hrs. He holds Canadian permanent residency. Is there any way we could meet at Munich Airport? Both of ...
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Airport meet up during transit
I live in UAE and one of my friends is travelling from USA to India with transit at Doha international airport. He wants to meet me at the airport during his transit. I assume that he will be not ...
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Does any airport in the USA have a Canadian preclearance for traveler from USA to Canada?
Travelers to the USA from Canada are precleared while STILL in Canada if they are departing from these Canadian airports.
Is there currently (or will there be) any US Airports with Canadian ...
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Required time for Orly with fast track
I will be departing from Paris Orly at weekday 6 PM. I heard it can be quite crowded and a security queue can last very long time. How much time shall I reserve? I bought a fast track option with ...
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Manchester Airport UK - Where can one sleep on a chair on the air side after arrival in the middle of the night?
Manchester Airport UK goes to sleep at night. All public transport stops and all car rental depots are closed. If my flight arrives, say, at 2 AM, and I have only a small personal bag and no luggage ...
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Why am I getting weird security questions with CLEAR?
A couple of times airport staff in SF/NY have tried to enroll me in CLEAR. I'm on a visa (O1), but I have a California ID card, so I should be eligible. That's at least what the staff has told me ...
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How do I go through UK immigration with my young child who has a visa while I have a British passport?
I will soon be traveling to the UK with my very young (as in not quite walking yet) child who is an Indian citizen. I have a British passport. We'll be arriving at London Stansted. I've been there ...
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Does a foreign child travelling within the USA need a passport?
I live in a border city in Canada. If my child, who is a two year old Canadian citizen, enters the USA by land with their long form birth certificate and flies out of Detroit to Florida, do they need ...
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Why some flights do not allow connection without going through security
I just had a "connecting" flight done through two separately booked tickets (the service I use did the bookings for me automatically).
I was expecting the airport I was connecting through, ...