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Carrying decent cutlery while flying

Carrying decent cutlery while flying

4/30/2017 8:03:09 PM There’s been reports of some titanium sporks being taken away by TSA. They say the ones that feature a serrated cutting edge are the most at risk of being confiscated, even though 90% of the time they will let you carry it on. If you want to be 100% sure, try to […]

Is it a good idea to go to the airport and ask for the next cheap flight to anywhere?

10/17/2014 6:47:32 AM Quite apart from there not being many (if any) discount fares to be had at such short notice at the airport, asking for a random next flight out with seats available is likely going to ring some alarm bells and get airport security (and possibly police) called in while you’re asked to […]

Is there an area in Los Angeles that is known for selling used photography equipment?

11/25/2016 4:56:54 AM A similar question was asked (way back in 2009) by David Dennis on photo.net. There there are some suggestions for specific shops (that might no longer exist!) but the general opinion seems to be "no chance". For example: I haven’t known a decent place for used camera equipment in Los Angeles for […]

Is it ok to use a virtual credit card to buy an airplane ticket?

10/9/2014 11:16:45 AM You would be best to check the airline’s booking rules and term of carriage before you start making your reservation. Quite a few airlines require that the card be shown to verify its validity for online bookings. If they do, then you can’t use a virtual card. Virtual cards are designed to […]

How to go from Keflavik/Reykjavik to Myvatn/Reykjahlíð?

9/20/2016 12:33:07 PM So yes, I’ve made my visit by now. First, for sleeping when arriving (at 1am) I took a flybus between Keflavik airport and BSI (the bus central station). Then I “slept” there (or I least I stayed there). Plenty of people were doing the same, but it wasn’t so great (a lot […]

Dual British-Bulgarian national, can I enter Bulgaria with my British passport

7/9/2016 7:50:05 PM Bulgaria technically does require a travel document, even Bulgarian ones, to be unexpired. In practice, of course, it’s extremely unlikely that they’d actually deny you entry: however, getting on a plane is unlikely to be possible, as airlines have Information about the requirements. My Suggestion is: use your British passport at check-in. […]

If you have a rental car from outside Germany, can you enter the environmental zones?

6/15/2018 1:58:47 PM while the answers by Michael Borgwardt and Relaxed are both correct, you shouldn’t worry about this too much – getting fined just for not having this sticker is not very common. Usually you’d be fined if you get stopped e.g. for driving too fast or parking violations and the police notices the […]

What powerbank can I use on the flight?

What powerbank can I use on the flight?

12/10/2016 1:51:06 AM It will depend on the capacity in Wh (watt hours) but most commercially available ones should be OK. The IATA guidelines say that under 100Wh (multiply Ah x V to get Wh) is OK to bring on board and in cargo if installed in equipment. If they are loose spare batteries you […]

Travelling to Poland alone at the age of 17

7/7/2016 4:33:33 PM for what it’s worth: Poland reinstituted border controls recently to last for a month (several large events occuring in Poland over the next few weeks). to be honest, I never ever heard about a thing called a notarized letter — in my time, once you got an ID (usually at 16), you […]

Is there a legal limit to the amount of cash one can carry on domestic US flights?

6/29/2016 7:49:57 AM 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 cash over a certain dollar amount at airports. However, I have not been able […]

Is my ESTA valid for a second trip?

9/19/2014 4:33:41 PM From the ESTA FAQ: How long is my travel authorization valid? Unless revoked, travel authorizations are valid for two years from the date of authorization, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. The Authorization Approved screen displays your travel authorization expiration date. Has your ESTA been revoked? Assuming it has not, […]

Where in Edinburgh can I shop for outdoor gear?

Where in Edinburgh can I shop for outdoor gear?

7/5/2016 12:35:02 PM I used to live in Edinburgh, and can thoroughly recommend Tiso. USA Global Entry member travelling with ESTA-only companion 7/5/2016 7:16:59 AM I suggest you search for: – Chandlers for sailing shops – Camping stores – Outdoor stores All of those bring up several results with Edinburgh addresses. There is also a […]

Flight booking. Extra information to entice quick booking?

9/9/2014 1:43:09 PM is this information true? Who knows? I wouldn’t say advertising rules really apply here. They’re not misleading you about the product in anyway. Without working on the actual web site your only guessing. Is this just to get you to book now? Almost definitely yes, it’s marketing. I suppose the question is, […]

USA Global Entry member travelling with ESTA-only companion

7/3/2016 4:47:30 PM According to the 9th question at https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/frequently-asked-questions: As a Global Entry member, am I required to use the Global Entry kiosk when entering the United States? No. Global Entry members can choose not to use the kiosk and can be processed by CBP officers. Can you transfer from Ukraine International airlines to […]

Can you transfer from Ukraine International airlines to British Airways at Kiev-Boryspil without clearing immigration (only hand luggage)?

Can you transfer from Ukraine International airlines to British Airways at Kiev-Boryspil without clearing immigration (only hand luggage)?

2/22/2019 8:09:34 PM Flights on UIA (PS) from TBS land at terminal D. Flights on BA to LHR depart from terminal D. PS and BA do have an interlining agreement*, so it should be possible to buy this as a single ticket. As stated by Roman R, the airport provides transfer information which shows only […]

US visa photo: ears must show?

12/15/2014 5:47:07 PM I received several comments with links to official photo guidelines pages which never mention ears, and have example photos of women where the ears are covered. Aditya Somani confirmed that such photos have been accepted in the past and used in visas. This seemed like convincing evidence that this is not a […]

German hotel: Is a booking confirmation following a request binding? Charges and legal action mails.

7/3/2016 10:35:45 PM The other answers (to whom +1) have cast light on the moral aspect of your question and I agree with them, you can not expect service (even if not used) at no risk/cost for you. I mean, you got one of the last rooms in town because of the conference and they […]

Per-route on-time performance for VIA rail

3/26/2017 4:46:31 PM These days, you can find per-route stats at www.trainstats.ca. (This site did not exist yet when the question was asked, I believe.) Is there room for a rollaboard in a CRJ-200 overhead bin? 11/13/2014 12:22:18 PM So I contacted Via Rail’s social media account, and they had this to say: Hi Mark: […]

What if I use an Interrail pass on a German ICE train without optional reservation, and all seats are sold out?

What if I use an Interrail pass on a German ICE train without optional reservation, and all seats are sold out?

6/5/2023 2:08:33 PM This question is still relevant today, specifically for the Zurich-Hamburg route. Also valid for any ICE train out of Basel going up to Frankfurt and further north, including those starting at Interlaken Ost through Bern. During Easter holiday season, the second class can be full. I saw the cars full of kids […]

Is there room for a rollaboard in a CRJ-200 overhead bin?

Is there room for a rollaboard in a CRJ-200 overhead bin?

12/5/2019 1:41:19 AM Travel Pro Crew 5 and Luggage works bags fit on CRJ 200s and ERJ 135/145. That is what most air crews carry on small regionals. AA won’t let you bring them on, and UA sometimes will not let you bring them on though. They will tell you they don’t fit, even though […]

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