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Japanese passport and Philippine passport with different signatures: ok when traveling to another country?
I have a Japanese passport and Philippine passport but they have different signatures. Is that okay when traveling to another country?
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Same-day standby with checked baggage
I'm thinking about using same-day standby for an upcoming flight on Southwest Airlines. I would like to check a bag and am wondering how the timing works.
Southwest has a general rule that the ...
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Protecting myself against costs for overnight weather-related cancellations
About a month ago, I had an domestic round trip between AUS and SJU via American on bereavement. I paid the trip directly on American's website with my Chase Freedom Flex through PayPal (for the 5% ...
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Is 2 hr 25 min Layover time Singapore sufficient?
Flying Singapore Airlines from Chennai to Denpasar, Layover at Singapore is 2hr 25 min.
Flight MAA- SIN. SQ529 Wed 01/01/2025
Flight SIN- DPS SQ936 Thu 02/01/2025
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Is one hour enough for international transfer in Brisbane?
I booked a flight from Auckland to Tokyo with JetStar, carry on baggage only, and I did not notice that the connection at Brisbane is 60 minutes only. The passenger will be traveling on a New Zealand ...
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Can't book on Cathay Pacific because it needs "Government Approval"
While planning for end of year vacations, I found a very good set of flights on Google Flights to go from HND to DPS via HKG with CX. However, after confirming the fare, I get the following quite ...
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With a current Jamaican Passport. Married a US citizen in Sept while B1/B2 active, now expired
I have a current Jamaican Passport & Drivers License. Have been dating and Married a US born citizen in Sept while B1/B2 active, now expired. We have been together for 19 months.
This is my 5th ...
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Is my passport damaged
my sister and scuffed the visa page of my passport with a, will it be considered a damaged?
i want to go to gulf country
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Any flight ticket booking option which cheapest in india? [closed]
I need to book flight a ticket to Bangkok for my family, looking for the cheapest platform to book it.
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Is a battery used for charging cell-phones allowed in flights?
My flight ticket says that it is not allowed to take "lithium ion batteries", neither in the carry-on bag nor in the checked bag. I have a battery, about the size of a cell-phone, that is ...
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UK visa form help
I entered the wrong employment join dates previously 2 yrs ago, when I filled the short stay visa form for the UK. The year was correct but I mentioned the wrong month.
Should I mention the right ...
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International Air Travel: Can I bring several hair care products in check in luggage?
I am travelling from Bangalore, India to Bordeaux, France through Air France. I am not sure how much quantity of shampoo, hair serum, conditioner etc I can carry in my checked in luggage? Is there any ...
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Can I change flights directly with the airline when bought though an agent?
I bought a flight through SkyScanner which redirected to Cheers Travel which then sold me a Lufthansa flight. I bought a "Flexi" ticket for some extra fee which promised to allow a flight ...
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How can I buy an international flight from Bolivia, considering the cards restrictions for internet purchases?
How can I buy an international flight from Bolivia, considering the cards restrictions for internet purchases? And airlines offices do not work in the country for now.
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If you have multiple flights on one ticket, whose responsibility is it if one is delayed enough that you miss the next?
I'm aware that if you have a single flight consisting of multiple legs on the same ticket, the airline is responsible if one is delayed enough that you miss the next. Is that also true if you have ...
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If someone buys a ticket for me, can they check if I am actually on the flight?
Before anyone says anything, no I am not victim of a scam.
I am just curious, if someone buys a ticket for me, can they check if I am actually on the flight? Could they find out, even if they didn't ...
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Can someone please tell me if this flight ticket is actually genuine
Can someone please tell me if this ticket is genuine. I met someone online and they were due to fly to the uk. But she claimed that she had COVID so wasn't able to board the plane
Is this real?
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Is there anything about this itinerary from Eva air that looks like it could be a fake?
Is there anything about this itinerary from Eva air from June/July 2023 that looks like it could be a fake?
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Can I take moving sand art on the plane?
I bought some moving sand art that has both liquid and sand in it with out thinking about how I am going to take it on the plane so I am wondering if there is a way to take it on the plane?
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Traveling to the US with dual citizenship (Mexican/Spanish)
I have both passports with the same name and both of them are valid.
However, to enter the US as a Mexican citizen I require a visa, I have traveled to the US before with my Spanish passport and my ...
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Can I take a non-folding recumbent trike on a plane
Can I take a non-folding recumbent trike such as a Catrike Expedition or 700 or HP Velotechnik Scorpion FS on an airplane via United, Delta, or American Airlines?
Those trikes weigh in around 35 lbs ...
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When an online travel agency says that the booking is confirmed, does that mean that the actual flight tickets have been booked?
When an online travel agency says that the booking is confirmed, does that mean that the actual flight tickets have been booked? Or does that only mean that the travel agency confirms that the ...
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Why must one be at the gate at least 60 minutes before departure when flying from Guam (GUM) to Honolulu (HNL) with United?
One must (mirror) be at the gate at least 60 minutes before departure when flying from Guam (GUM) to Honolulu (HNL) with United. Why?
I believe that HON is the only US airport that United fly to from ...
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Travelling to UK with pending assault charge?
Hi I'm travelling to the UK because my grandma passed away - travelling from Canada. I have a pending assault charge from July that is still going through the courts - no other criminal record or ...
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Why would a late check-in require the passenger's signature on the bag tag?
I see this bag tag in this answer by lambshaanxy:
Why would a late check-in require the passenger's signature on the bag tag?
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What is considered a late check-in in a bag tag?
I see this bag tag in this answer by lambshaanxy:
What is considered a late check-in in a bag tag? Does that mean a check-in after the check-in deadline? Of if it means a check-in before the check-in ...
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Why does one sometimes have to sign the baggage tag at the check-in counter? [closed]
Why does one sometimes have to sign the baggage tag (picture) at the check-in counter? I wonder what's the point in signing it.
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What do scheduled flight times refer to?
Does the scheduled departure time refer to leaving the gate, leaving the ground, or something else?
Similarly, does the scheduled arrival time refer to the landing, arrival at the gate, or something ...
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Meaning of "endorsement" codes on flight booking?
I've booked a flight with British Airways and have received a confirmation email with details of the booking.
In the information provided, it says:
"Endorsements: Pax nonref/hbo -z0h"
I've ...
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EU (Schengen) citizen visit Mexico - Forms to enter/exit the country
I am a EU (Schengen) citizen planning to visit Mexico sometime next year. I will arrive by air from Europe to Mexico City (or some other major international airport in Mexico). While researching ...
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Can I use my passport with a small cut on the biodata?
I would like to ask if a minor cut on biodata of passport is still acceptable or not. This was damaged by a visa stamp at an embassy.
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Airport security confiscated umbrella
I have an umbrella with a pretend samurai sword handle made of plastic that I carry on my backpack. Security let it through for my flight from LAX to NRT. On the way back, NRT security cited the ...
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EU261 compensation rejected
Oct. 3rd flight operated by Ryanair from Eindhoven to Brindisi was delayed more than 2 hours: scheduled at about 17:00, it took off at about 21:30.
In the morning of 3rd the Ryanair flight from ...
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Instead of booking an expensive checked luggage for my flight, can I buy it for much cheaper at the airport?
I am asking for a colleague.
He wants to fly France --> USA and his choice of flight is restricted. He has to take Air France and the price for a checked baggage is very high (1100€ for a 700€ ...
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No-show of one person in multiple person booking
What happens if a single person doesn't show for a flight on a multiple person booking?
I reckon the airline would cancel the return flight for the no-show person, but would they also cancel every ...
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Statistics on reasons for delayed bags
After my checked luggage has been delayed for a third time in only a month, I am wondering if the problem lies with me. Are there any statistics on reasons for bags being delayed that I can consult, ...
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UK Entry clearance dates
Three of my dependents are going to join me in the UK, but the problem is that two of the have entry clearance dates that are valid untill December 18, 2024 while the third one's entry clearance ...
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PLAB 2 Visa Sponsor
I'd be traveling to the UK for my Plab 2 exams via a visit visa and my father is my sponsor.
Can he just send the sponsorship money to my bank account with appropriate description and if yes,how ...
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Will a car seat fit into a standard economy class seat on a plane?
I'm planning to fly domestically in the US with my 3-year-old son. Airlines strongly suggest to take a car seat on board and to let the kid sit there. I like the idea, especially since we will take a ...
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Why are officers still stamping even though stamps are not applied when going through the automated emigration gates at BKK airport?
As I exited Thailand last month via BKK airport after some conference in Bangkok, I attempted to use the eGates at BKK instead of going through immigration officers. That didn't work and I was told to ...
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Who can use the automated emigration gates at BKK airport?
As I exited Thailand last month via BKK airport after some conference in Bangkok, I attempted to use the eGates at BKK instead of going through immigration officers. That didn't work and I was told to ...
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Flight Rescheduled - How to get Compensation?
Me and a wife booked a flight ticket to an EU country with one connection in Athens. Months ago, the first leg of the journey got cancelled but the airline could rebook us to a flight with two ...
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Rescheduled flight by 10 hours with no cancellation option yet
I booked a flight from London Luton to Vilnius for next June. Departure time was 16:10. A few days I glanced at the app to see my flight time is now 6:15. This is an inconvenient time for me to get to ...
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Can I travel out of the Country with an Evidence of Visa Renewal Application
I am a Nigerian who is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Johannesburg. My visa expired on 31st August; I have already applied for visa renewal in South Africa before the expiry date. Can I ...
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Which position on an aircraft is generally safer?
Every time I flew, I thought about this. If I can choose, what seat (middle, window, or aisle) is generally safer in the (very rare) case of an accident? Also, what part of the aircraft (front, middle,...
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Intra Schengen passport check non EU Wizzair 2024
Do Wizzair still have extra passport check for non EU citizens flying in the Schengen area?
I remember flying with Ryanair and other airlines. They would ask my travel information on check in (online)....
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Aircraft Movement statistics of Stockholm-Arlanda Airport of 2023 [closed]
Does anyone know the Aircraft Movement statistics of Stockholm-Arlanda Airport of 2023? I tried searching everywhere on the web but couldn't find it. If you did find the Aircraft movement amount, ...
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Can I get compensated for damages (unused train tickets) if my flight is cancelled more than 14 days in advance?
Under the Montreal Convention, air carriers are strictly liable for
proven damages up to 128,821.00 special drawing rights (SDR)...
When I need to travel to Germany I usually I book train tickets far ...
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Is Air Canada notorious? [closed]
Firstly, I'm not exactly sure if this should be posted as a question, but anyway I've actually been wondering about this for a long time now. My part of the story goes like this:
Me and my family went ...
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FCC regulations stipulate that personal electronic devices must be set to airplane mode during flight. Are there any exceptions?
Reflecting on a flight I took recently, where the crew allowed us to use WiFi even while our devices were in airplane mode, got me wondering about the specifics of FCC regulations regarding electronic ...
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