Questions tagged [domestic-travel]
Questions regarding domestic travel on a general basis only
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United Airlines joined my first name and middle name on boarding pass. How to correct this?
I am traveling within the US, but my boarding pass shows my first name and middle name joined as such: Firstmiddle instead of First Middle. How do I correct this, or is this something that shouldn't ...
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Passengers with baby asked to move across the aisle
While travelling a domestic flight in India we (my wife and I) were seated on seats 7E and 7F (3-3 configuration) and the rest of the seats in the row were occupied by a family who had a baby which ...
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What happens if a domestic flight lands in a foreign country due to an emergency?
In a question about travel to Puerto Rico Michael Hampton writes the following:
Note also that you should bring your green card and passport if you travel to or from Puerto Rico or the US Virgin ...
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Concerns with long-distance driving
I am planning on taking my mid-life vehicle (~100,000 miles) on a long distance drive (~1,200 miles) over the course of a couple of days.
I don't have much experience with car mechanics or long-...
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Using a non-US passport to travel domestically for a US citizen, as my US passport has expired
I am a US-(another country) dual citizen currently living in the States. The only forms of ID I have right now are the US and non-US passports.
Naturally, the latter has no US visa in it. I need to ...
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Busiest domestic-only airport?
What is the busiest domestic airport?
By domestic airport, I mean an airport where:
all scheduled or charter flights are domestic, and
the airport must not have any customs and immigration ...
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How do I provide restaurant with box to return my coat?
I reside in the (continental) US. I was recently on a trip to northern California. While there, I unfortunately forgot my coat at a restaurant; a coat that isn't overly expensive, but I find ...
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Can I (a US citizen) travel from Puerto Rico to Miami with just a copy of my passport?
I was born in Puerto Rico so I'm a US citizen. I recently lost my driver's license and I can't find my passport.
Can I fly to Florida and return to PR with just a copy of my passport?
Thanks.
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Are passengers interviewed for Israeli domestic flights in the same way as they are for foreign ones?
When I fly internationally from Israel, I am routinely given a short interview by security personnel, in which I am asked several questions etc... Because of this, people generally recommend that ...
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Is an empty "Copper vessel" allowed in baggage on Indian domestic flights?
We have (four members) planned travel to Varanasi (Coimbatore - Hyderabad - Varanasi by SpiceJet) for the purpose of getting the Ganga water to a spiritual function in my home town.
We need to carry ...
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How quickly can I get an ID that will allow me to fly within the US?
I need to fly across the US in about two weeks. Currently, the only ID that I have is a passport, which will be expired then. Is it possible for me to either get a new passport or California ID, that ...
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Should I carry my passport for a domestic flight in Germany
I am a foreign national having a German residence permit. I have to catch a domestic flight operated by Lufthansa to Munich from Hamburg and back. Unfortunately, my passport is with the UK consulate ...
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Is there a list of the most-transited airports in the world?
I've seen a lot of lists of the most planes that go through airports, and passenger numbers, but that's presumably arrive/depart numbers.
What I'm after is what are the airports where the most ...
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I have forgotten my ID proof and I'm doing an Indian domestic flight. Can I still fly?
I am travelling from Delhi to Indore, a domestic flight. I forgot to take ID proof. Can I still fly?
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What are the documents we need to carry for flight journey within India?
I need to go Kolkata from Vijayawada by air but don't have a passport. I do have a valid voter card, an Aadhaar card and a PAN card.
What are the documents I need to carry?
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Is there a legal limit to the amount of cash one can carry on domestic US flights?
Is there a legal limit to the amount of physical cash a US citizen can possess when flying from one US state to another? I've heard that the United States government can and is seizing any amount of ...
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What is the process for getting on a flight in India, starting from entry to the airport?
First, I am travelling from Ahmedabad to Hubbli airport inside India, only I don't even have a passport to travel, and I don't even know what the process is for going inside airport for check-in. ...
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Walking away from my connecting flight on a domestic [US] return journey. What are the consequences? [duplicate]
Onward trip: PIT -> PHX -> SLC (AA)
Return trip: SLC -> JFK/NYC -> PIT. (Delta)
Can I just skip my NYC to PIT flight as I plan to be in NYC for the holidays? I don't care about being refunded for that ...
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What are my rights if questioned by immigration enforcement on a US domestic flight?
A few days ago, an editor at Vice tweeted a photo of what appears to be a CBP or ICE agent inspecting the documentation of individual passengers disembarking a flight. The caption states that it was a ...
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I’m a foreigner with an expired passport which has my valid visa. Can I take a domestic flight in the US if I don’t have any other ID?
I’m travelling from Rochester to Boston. My passport has expired and I do not have any state ID. Can I still travel with the expired passport but valid visa?
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Do I need passport for US domestic flights, due to the 2019 REAL ID requirements?
I am a resident of Pennsylvania (I have a PA drivers license) and I do not have my passport. I am taking a flight from Ohio to California in March. Do I need my passport for this flight? (Or for the ...
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Neccesary to pick up luggage and re-check in my second connection in US?
By reading other questions I found out that if I fly in an international flight to USA, when I arrive to the the first airport I need to pick up my luggage and re-check it (although that airport is ...
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Are foreigners required to use a passport as ID for domestic flights within the US?
I'm trying to determine whether foreigners (tourists etc, not resident) are required to show their foreign passport as ID when checking in and going through TSA checks when flying domestic within the ...
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Non-US Teen taking US domestic flight without ID
This is a current situation we're trying to find solutions for.
My 17yo son has been in Florida for a week with friends, and is about to come home (flying to San Diego). Luckily the flight today has ...
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TSA screening of pets
I will soon be flying two cats domestically in the US as cabin luggage. I just googled the TSA procedure for this and found this TSA missive which states (in part) during the screening process
All ...
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What documentation does a Mexican citizen need to fly domestically within Mexico?
If a Mexican citizen, residing in Mexico, wants to fly domestically, what documents are needed?
Example: Flying from Torreon to Cancun (different states in Mexico)
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Got same first name and last name on my domestic flight ticket
I was booking a round trip flight ticket from Delhi to Leh, India. I got the same first name and last name in my ticket as "G VIMAL G VIMAL". My id consists of just G VIMAL. Is that be a problem?
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Why are walk-ins for Global Entry interview typically only accepted when arriving from an international flight?
I read on https://millionmilesecrets.com/guides/get-a-same-day-walk-in-appointment-at-these-global-entry-enrollment-centers/ (mirror):
It may be hard to get an interview, but some enrollment ...
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Flying within UK without passport as an international student
I am an Indian international student currently studying in the UK on a Tier 4 Student visa. As part of my United States B-1 visa application for an investment bank training program, I am required to ...
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Is possible to travel within India via Air with an International Driver's License? My Indian Passport renewal application is currently processing
I want to travel from Lucknow to Bengaluru for a few days while my passport application is being processed. I do not have any other Indian Government issued identification as I have never lived here. ...
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What are the border procedures like when flying Istanbul-Hopa?
Through Turkish Airlines, it is possible to buy a domestic ticket from Istanbul-Atatürk to Hopa, whereby you fly from Istanbul to Batumi in Georgia, then take a "sterile" bus across the border to Hopa,...
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Do you need to actually be flying somewhere in order to buy alcohol duty free at the airport?
I live in Sydney. I was wondering if it would be possible to take a trip to the airport and buy a whole bunch of Johnnie Walker duty free. Do you actually have to be boarding a flight, or can you just ...
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Airline ticket for an Australian domestic flight as a gift without knowing the dates
I would like to give a plane ticket from Perth to Melbourne (Australia) as a gift. However, since it is a surprise, I do not know the dates. How can I do this?
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Is domestic travel in China possible without a passport during the process of renewing a work permit?
I need to renew my Chinese work permit in China (Tianjin) soon. When renewing the work permit, the office (Entry Exit Bureau) holds your passport for about a week, and give you a slip of paper which ...
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Can my kid fly with an expired passport domestically within USA?
I have a valid state ID card, but my kid's passport expired and we are actually flying to a city where a consulate/embassy exists to collect his new passport.
Can my kid fly with an expired passport ...
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Flying domestically in the US, is my State Issued ID all I need to get past security?
Is there anything else I need other than my state issued ID to get past security?
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I'm a foreigner, can I fly inside USA with my USA visa if my passport expires?
My passport expires this coming January 2014, I'm planning to travel in February (domestic flight).
I have read that you can travel inside the USA with any government issue ID, Last time I traveled I ...
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Is my US Drivers License valid to board an airplane?
In May, I received a new Minnesota State Drivers license. This Driver's license is not a Real ID, and is marked with NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION. According to TSA RealID Info I believe that this ...
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Name on domestic flight ticket in India
I booked an Indian domestic flight with my wife. I entered her first name as "Lakshmi" but her identification card says "Chaitanyalakshmi". Will this difference cause any problems?
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What, if any, immigration controls can be expected on a domestic flight within the UK?
I'm a person who has overstayed their UK visa and wants to visit a solicitor to attempt to regularize my status in the country. Given that the solicitor is located in Scotland and I'm living in London,...
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What do I need to be able to take my nephew on a UK domestic flight?
I'm planning on taking my 6 year old nephew on a domestic flight (Leeds to Cornwall) this summer.
I understand that if we were going abroad, I would need a letter of parental/guardian consent. Is ...
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Can I bring a full sized tower PC onto an airplane as a carry-on without packing it?
I had driven down to Florida from Pennsylvania and brought my desktop with me as I built it, and wasn't gonna be down here for a month without it. Long story short, my transmission blew before I was ...
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Last flight cancelled compensation
I was flying domestic with Delta last Friday. Boarding was done before pilot noticed the flat tire. Estimated repair time was 4 hours. I had a connection in ATL and there was no way I could make that ...
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Can I use my driver's license for domestic travel within Mexico if I arrived in Mexico with my passport?
I am a UK citizen. I hold valid UK and Nigerian passports, and valid UK and California driver's licenses. I am flying from LA to Mexico City to renew my US work visa, and the embassy will take my ...
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Are airlines allowed to involuntarily reassign a seat on the basis of gender in Australia?
I understand that airlines can reassign a seat for operational reasons, such as making sure the plane is balanced.
But I've read a September 2016 article about airline staff from United Airlines in ...
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Are there deals for multiple domestic flights in Argentina?
I'm planning to visit Argentina for 1 month in January and will most likely be flying 4 domestic flights. (Buenos Aires → Ushuaia, Ushuaia → El Calafate, El Calafate → Bariloche, Bariloche → Buenos ...
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Shipping luggage vs. checking it for US domestic air travel
I heard recently that, when traveling domestically in the U.S., it is better to ship your bags using a courier service rather than check them in. According to the source, this has three advantages:
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When will a passport be required to fly domestically within the US?
Under what circumstances, and as of what date, might I be required to hold a US passport in order to fly domestically within the United States?
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Stolen passport in USA, foreign national needs to fly domestic
To begin with, I am aware that various iterations of this question have been asked, so I will be specific to my case since I feel there may be some differences.
I am on a temporary Visa in the United ...
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Can I divide a 300 ml liquid bottle into three smaller bottles?
On Domestic Flights in the US, travelers can take a few 100 ml liquid bottles? Can those bottles have the same liquid?
