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Asking same flight customers if they would agree to put my knife in their checked luggage

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What happens if you declare more than $10,000 at the US border?

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How to review a tour operator after medical emergency?

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How can I make sure I never board an airplane made by a particular manufacturer?

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Avoiding important carry-on luggage being taken away

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answered Nov 14, 2021 at 14:30

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Must you tell the truth about your marital status on a passport application?

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Do I need to declare my money (over $10K) in the US if I'm in transit?

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Orienting oneself after exiting an underground station

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answered Feb 11, 2019 at 12:58

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Where can I go to avoid planes overhead?

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answered Apr 30, 2019 at 15:09

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Why would airlines not let a US citizen with an expired passport board a plane back to the US?

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answered Apr 18, 2020 at 14:24

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Crossing US border with music files I'm legally allowed to possess

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answered May 25, 2019 at 13:47

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Can I take some items from my luggage while waiting for a flight?

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answered Dec 11, 2017 at 16:33

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Overstaying and documents

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Is there any risk when plugging one's own headphones in an airplane's headphone plug?

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answered Mar 15, 2021 at 19:46

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Ski holidays in France - January 2021 and Covid pandemic

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answered Dec 21, 2020 at 16:58

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Airline messed up my upcoming connection, travel agent wants to charge fees for rebooking. What to do?

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How to get to Ireland without using a plane or a ship?

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answered Aug 7, 2018 at 11:29

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What commercial flight route requires the most (minimum possible) stops/layovers from A to B?

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answered Nov 1, 2016 at 12:32

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Why do tourist businesses in Mexico give a big discount when paying in cash?

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answered Dec 25, 2019 at 14:03

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My seatmate has digestive problems causing unpleasant smell. What ought the cabin crew do?

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answered Jul 13, 2018 at 12:21

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Can I receive a refund for a Ryan Air ticket that can't be used because of the next flight being cancelled?

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answered Aug 31, 2020 at 6:28

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How do I get past a 3-year ban from overstay with VWP?

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answered May 10, 2019 at 13:27

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Do hotels in Europe permit two adults and two kids to all stay in just one room?

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answered Mar 21, 2017 at 11:35

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How common is it for airport officers to steal valuables from luggage?

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answered Aug 11, 2017 at 11:30

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How often do typical passenger flights have problems with turbulence?

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answered Apr 27, 2020 at 19:58

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How manageable are <15 min connection times in Frankfurt Hbf?

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answered Jan 14, 2020 at 8:35

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Unbookable column of seats on 777-200

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answered Jan 2, 2019 at 13:37

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Is the bullet train in China typically cheaper than taking a domestic flight?

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answered Jan 7, 2021 at 21:40

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I want to travel to Germany, but fear conscription. Am I at risk?

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answered Nov 6, 2020 at 21:48

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My bus hasn't left Salem for several hours, no ETA updated - It's hours behind schedule, What should I do?

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answered Mar 22, 2021 at 11:52

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Asking same flight customers if they would agree to put my knife in their checked luggage

What happens if you declare more than $10,000 at the US border?

How to review a tour operator after medical emergency?

How can I make sure I never board an airplane made by a particular manufacturer?

Avoiding important carry-on luggage being taken away

Must you tell the truth about your marital status on a passport application?

Do I need to declare my money (over $10K) in the US if I'm in transit?

Orienting oneself after exiting an underground station

Where can I go to avoid planes overhead?

Why would airlines not let a US citizen with an expired passport board a plane back to the US?

Crossing US border with music files I'm legally allowed to possess

Can I take some items from my luggage while waiting for a flight?

Overstaying and documents

Is there any risk when plugging one's own headphones in an airplane's headphone plug?

Ski holidays in France - January 2021 and Covid pandemic

Airline messed up my upcoming connection, travel agent wants to charge fees for rebooking. What to do?

How to get to Ireland without using a plane or a ship?

What commercial flight route requires the most (minimum possible) stops/layovers from A to B?

Why do tourist businesses in Mexico give a big discount when paying in cash?

My seatmate has digestive problems causing unpleasant smell. What ought the cabin crew do?

Can I receive a refund for a Ryan Air ticket that can't be used because of the next flight being cancelled?

How do I get past a 3-year ban from overstay with VWP?

Do hotels in Europe permit two adults and two kids to all stay in just one room?

How common is it for airport officers to steal valuables from luggage?

How often do typical passenger flights have problems with turbulence?

How manageable are <15 min connection times in Frankfurt Hbf?

Unbookable column of seats on 777-200

Is the bullet train in China typically cheaper than taking a domestic flight?

I want to travel to Germany, but fear conscription. Am I at risk?

My bus hasn't left Salem for several hours, no ETA updated - It's hours behind schedule, What should I do?