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How do family members earn points in Qantas Frequent Flyer?
As far as I understood, the only way to get points from Qantas flights is being a Frequent Flyer member.
If I'm a Qantas Frequent Flyer and my wife is not, and we are going to make a trip together, ...
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Do any US airlines make use of their right to fly between EU airports?
According to the EU–US Open Skies Agreement,
Airlines of the United States are also allowed to fly between points
in the European Union
Are there any airlines who actually make use of that ...
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How are safety standards enforced in an airline which is not IOSA certified?
I'm considering booking a flight with WOW Airlines and since it's the first time I hear about it I did some research on google and I find mostly good reviews.
However, while looking for the safety ...
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Are companies offering to obtain the EU delay compensation for you, effective?
Last year I had a flight with a Portuguese company which was delayed for one and a half day. At first they provided proper accommodation and I was willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. The ...
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Is there a database of hotels that shows what loyalty systems they accept?
When I travel I find it very difficult to find out whether I can accrue Delta or AA miles, or IHG or HHilton points. Often I have to call and talk to the hotel, and still sometimes the person on the ...
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Reinstating expired MileagePlus miles
Just realized when booking some travel that I forgot to take action last October to prevent some mileage from expiring. As per http://www.ualmiles.com/ReinstatementMiles.jsp, it is possible to ...
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Air travel: Violating checked luggage size by "just a bit" [closed]
Following up the discussion on size limitations for checked luggage on airplanes, I would like to ask your experience on the following:
What happens if your suitcase meets the weight limitation of ...
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If I book a Eurostar ticket through SNCB, how can I attach my Eurostar Frequent Traveller details to the booking?
When looking to book a Eurostar ticket, I discovered that it was cheaper (for this one journey - no promises in general!) to book it via the SNCB English website rather than via Eurostar themselves. ...
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Can I merge points from different flight companies to use in Star Alliance?
If I have points in multiple Star Alliance member companies, can I sum up all these points to get a Star Alliance flight ticket?
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What happens if the passport number changes?
A friend bought a flight one month ago (with Turkish) and now he has renew the passport and the number is different. He's wondering if he could take the flight showing both passport, the old one (...
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What happens if I have checked-in bags and decide not to board my connecting flight on return?
I have a 3 stop return flight plan from ICN (Seoul) scheduled in a few months. I opted for this flight plan due to the discounted price it was offered at.
The plan is ICN -> DTW -> MSP -> FNT.
DTW is ...
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Is "Flying Return" the only available loyalty program for Air India?
I'm flying with Air India and I was looking in which loyalty programs Air India is a member. It turned out, that Air India has its own loyalty program called "Flying Return". From the homepage, it ...
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Is fuel dumping a peculiarity of American airlines?
This question gave me some insight into the world of "fuel dumping", the technique of booking an irrelevant fare to avoid or remove a fuel surcharge. The descriptions of it that I find on the web all ...
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Visiting the Philippines as a dual citizen with a different name in passport?
Do I need to apply for visa if I am going to the Philippines, as I am a dual passport holder - 1 Taiwan and 1 Philippine passport).
In my R.O.C. passport both names appeared but my phil. passport it'...
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I want to intentionally miss a flight and continue my itinerary
I have the following flight itinerary:
Outbound
Stuttgart Amsterdam (KLM)
Amsterdam Quito (KLM)
Return
Quito Lima (LAN)
Lima Amsterdam (KLM)
Amsterdam Stuttgart (KLM)
I'm thinking about skipping ...
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Gate to gate electronic device usage on AmericanConnection/Chautauqua Airlines?
I recently booked a flight that's on AmericanConnection, operated by Chautauqua Airlines. I know all American Airlines and American Eagle operated flights now allow gate-to-gate usage of portable ...
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Which transatlantic airline has the most leg space in coach?
Which transatlantic airline has the most leg space in the non-business section these days?
I recently traveled from Los Angeles to London Heathrow on Virgin Atlantic (Airbus 340, if I recall ...
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Does booking directly from an airline improve customer service in resolving problems?
In 2012 I used a third-party site to book international flights on Air Canada and had many problems resulting from missed connections (their fault). Ultimately I got no compensation and at one point ...
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TSA locks in luggage for travel to Europe [duplicate]
I'll be travelling to Europe from India and have a check-in baggage which has the normal number lock (like a 3-digit password) and also has the TSA lock.
My entry would be in France and would return ...
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Do airlines prefer closed loop itineraries to Open Jaw ones?
This is not the first time I've seen this so it seems to me that there is some reason for this.
I am trying to set up an itinerary in the following fashion:
Start in New York.
Fly to some city in ...
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Name mismatch on airline ticket/insurance
I have a group booking done by an Indian provider for my trip to Europe.
The booking is on Qatar Airways for me and my wife. Now there is an issue with the booking name for the ticket and insurance.
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Which loyality program should I use for my Aerolineas Argentinas flights?
In December 2013 and January 2014 I did a couple of flights with Aerolineas Argentinas. Since some of them would let me earn a lot of miles, I'd like to join a loyalty program where I'll get miles for ...
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Will American Airlines let me fly first class by buying miles?
I have an interesting problem and am hoping you might have some insight.
I want to book a ticket to go to Michigan for my sisters graduation Leaving on May 1st after 8pm or may 2nd in the morning and ...
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Was this itinerary switch valid?
Note: This question is in relation to a slightly complicated scenario outlined here. You don't need to read that question to get a sense of this question.
My wife and I were traveling to India from ...
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What to do if denied boarding due to the airlines' fault?
Last week, my wife and I were traveling to the United States. During the beginning of the trip, the airline agent suggested that we re-route our trip to avoid some visa-related issues in UK because ...
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Airlines refusing check-in without return ticket
I recently heard that some airlines refuse to let you fly to Japan (from Europe), if you don't have a return ticket. Since it is possible to buy one-way tickets, I guess this is utter nonsense, but ...
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A ticket or a receipt?
In the old days (when I used to travel) a ticket was a piece of paper. It had some substance. Now there is a multitude of names (and perhaps there was before as well although I feel more uncertain now)...
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Can I pay for one traveler's round trip fare to Scotland and use miles for the other traveler's fare on United?
My husband and I are planning a trip to Scotland this spring. I have enough miles for a round trip using saver and standard awards on United for one of us. I'd like to use miles for one ticket and ...
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Is a flight number unique for the schedule, origin and destination?
For example, if we have a flight with a code SU0102, does it always goes from Sheremetyevo to John F. Kennedy or the origin and destination points can change for this flight? The same about schedule: ...
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At what age an infant can start flying?
Can a month old infant fly? Are there any health related issues prevent that or is it ok? Any restrictions from airlines I may face?
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What destinations does Air Calin class as long haul?
On the Air Calin economy class page, it has this to say about catering:
On long-haul flights from Noumea, passengers are served meals blending the scents and savours of New Caledonia with gourmet ...
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Can a child still visit the cockpit during flight?
As a kid one of the highlights of any flight I took was the short visit to the cockpit and chat with the pilots. I have very fond memories of asking about all the gauges and lights, what would happen ...
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Why aren't conventional mercury thermometers allowed onboard?
Why do airlines prohibit carrying conventional mercury thermometers onboard? What potential this small device has to prohibit it?
PS: I prefer conventional thermometers in my personal first aid kit ...
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Can I fly in a cargo airplane? [duplicate]
Is there a way to fly on a cargo plane as a passenger? Any airlines offer such an experience? I know there are some seats at the front of cargo planes, perhaps these can be used?
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Why do airlines prohibit having two infants in the same row?
If a family is travelling with infants under 2 years old, these infants will not need a seat (of course you can buy them a seat if you want), and they can just sit in their parents' laps. Given that, ...
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Why do you need to be Brazilian to buy a discounted Brazilian domestic flight ticket?
Flight tickets in Brazil - at least low cost ones - are only available for holders of a Brazilian CPF (social security number).
See also http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=...
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Is there a reason why airlines prevent laptops from being used during takeoffs and landings even though some allow tablets and smartphones?
Airlines like Delta and British Airways recently started allowing passengers to use tablets and smartphones during takeoffs and landings, yet they still restrict the use of laptops to within the air ...
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What is the easyjet hand luggage weight limit?
I am looking for Easyjet hand luggage weight limit. As far as I remember they don't have one. I found a few blogs stating the same. I also checked their website and I didn't find any reference. Is ...
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Whose responsibility is update to meal preference?
I recently booked a ticket on Delta for a 15+ hour flight through a travel website. Due to dietary restrictions I specifically chose my meal preference in that ticket. This never got updated with ...
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What does "M" signify in Emirates Economy flight
I have got my Economy class flight tickets in Emirates, and the booking class is "M". I have heard this signifies something.
Please could someone throw some light on this?
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Why would anyone fly any other airline besides Southwest? [closed]
After a long break (15 years or so), I have flown on a bunch of flights all recently domestically within the USA and I discovered Southwest. Looking at the perks they offer such as picking your own ...
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Can I do anything useful with a small number of soon-to-expire US Air Miles?
I have a small but not negligible stash of US Airways miles that are about to expire. I do most of my flying through other airlines, so earning more to avoid expiration (or using them on an upgrade) ...
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How to declare value of checked in luggage?
In case of lost baggage, based on what does the airlines calculate value of lost baggage (and reimburse)?
The replies to this question suggest buying insurance, but if one doesn't want to do that is ...
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Do airlines fly directly over the North Pole?
I always like flying to/from north America, since the route usually goes over Greenland. I do like the idea that I am only 10 km away from this inaccessible land. I would love to be able to say that I ...
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Which has better in-flight entertainment for a 7-year old and a 4-year old? KLM or Emirates?
Which has better in-flight entertainment for a seven-year-old and a four-year-old?
KLM or Emirates?
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How do I evaluate the HHonors "Earning Style" options?
Hilton gives one the option to earn points and points; fixed or variable miles with airline partners. How can I decide which one is better for me? I have Delta as airline provider.
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Maximizing Loyalty Programs - For a New Road Warrior
So basically from November, to at least some time in March I will be traveling every week for work. I pretty much must stay in Hilton family of hotels, pretty much have to rent from Enterprise or ...
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Offsetting travel cost by selling luggage space?
If someone is flying internationally with just a back pack as a hand/carry on luggage and has an unused quota of about at least 50 lbs of luggage allowed, can the traveler sell this luggage quota of ...
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Do I have to purchase tickets with the airline's credit card to get the benefits?
I'm planning a trip with my family and would like to take advantage of the benefits on my wife's Citi Platinum Select / AAdvantage® World Mastercard but purchase the tickets with another card.
The ...
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Is there Spanish assistance for connecting flights within the USA?
My parents, who are from Mexico, want to visit the US but they only speak Spanish and they are worried about getting lost trying to get to the connecting flight. We have thought about booking a direct ...
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