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What are the differences between terminals and gates? My wife is a little concerned since she will have to fly by herself soon, and she just wanted to know what are the differences between the two? <Q> Terminals are the buildings which may have several gates. <S> Gates are the exits from/entrances to the aircrafts. <...	Terminals are a collection of gates.
Will Emirates accept one 25kg bag instead of two 23kg bags? I have an Emirates flight from Houston, Texas to Mumbai, India. I booked an Air India flight from Mumbai for the domestic portion. Emirates will accept two bags of 23kg each, Air India will accept one 25kg bag. Instead of checking two bags of 23kg each for a...	Emirates is very strict about their baggage allowance.
How much cheaper are train tickets when buying in advance (UK, Manchester)? It's always been said that the only way to make British trains affordable is to buy months in advance like you're taking an aeroplane. Certainly on past experience coming on the day and buying a ticket it can be crazy expensive. However; I su...	Advance tickets can be significantly cheaper than regular tickets, but you have to book them in advance (generally at least the day before, on busy trains sometimes weeks in advance) and you are locked in to a specific train. You can use the website Brfares to look up the price of all available tickets between any two ...
Can I board a closed-loop cruise to Alaska with a Canadian port call, with just a US Green card? I am a US Permanent Resident and I booked a cruise to Alaska. It is a closed loop cruise starting and ending in on Seattle, WA. It has one stop in Canada which is Victoria,Canada I just realized that my wife's passport exp...	You must have and carry a passport valid for six months beyond the duration of your travel. You can always contact the cruise line, but if they tell you that you can travel, I'd want that in writing, and you're still entirely at the mercy of the staff at the port, who could refuse you boarding anyway.
Airport transfer in Manila between Terminals 1 and 3 I am soon going on a tour to the Philippines (Cebu) with a stop in Manila. There, I need to transfer from terminal 1 (which serves for international flights only) to terminal 3 (domestic flights only). The two flights in and out of Manila are booked on different airl...	Aside from the official airport shuttle buses, if you are traveling via Philippine Airlines (PAL) or an airline with codeshare flights with PAL, you can avail of PAL's own shuttle service between Terminal 1, 2, and 3. Taxis need to use public roads around the airport, which can get extremely (as in, hours stuck in traf...
What does 1pc baggage allowance mean My first time travelling and I have recently booked a flight with American Airlines. On my ticket it says "Baggage Allowance:1PC." What exactly does this mean? <Q> "PC" is an abbreviation of "piece". <S> It means you can check-in <S> one suitcase (or similar). <S> Checked-in lu...	Normally airlines will allow some amount of checked baggage (looks like in your case that's 1 piece) and have some additional hand-luggage allowance, often one smaller bag and 1 personal item (eg. handbag or laptop).
Is 1h 5m enough time to make a connection Istanbul Atatürk airport? I'm traveling on Turkish Airlines from Tbilisi, Georgia to Frankfurt, Germany, with a connection at Istanbul Atatürk International Airport. I arrive in Istanbul at 6:50 am and my next flight to Frankfurt at 7:55 am. Is 1 hour and 5 minutes enough time ...	If your inbound flight is on time, and if you don't get a bus gate, and if the line at security isn't long, then 65 minutes is tight but doable.
Do I need to reclear security when connecting between flights in the US? I am traveling LAS -> ATL -> JFK -> FRA. I fly with the same airline company (Delta) and hence will be only in their terminals (I think so) in each one of the US airports. My question is whether I have to go through the security check also at JF...	Delta do operate from 2 terminals at JFK (Terminal 2 and 4), but offer an airside bus between these terminals so there is no need to clear security.
right-of-way - merging vs. oncoming traffic in Pennsylvania As depicted in the Google satellite image below, I (red) was merging onto the southbound lane of Route 89. At the yield sign (at location of the red dot) I observed that there were no approaching cars in the southbound lane. However, there was a car (blue) in ...	When you see this sign, you must slow down and check for traffic and give the right-of-way to pedestrians and approaching cross traffic.
Double nationality - leaving/entering Europe with ID card I have a booked flight (cannot cancel it), my passport is expired and I cannot renew it in time. Also I have a double nationality, in fact I am a Greek, born in Russia and living/working/studying in France since 14 years. I am planning to go to Russia to see a c...	Your Greek ID card alone is valid for entering/exiting any EU/EFTA country, regardless of where you're flying to/from.
France to USA by ship I would like to travel from France to USA (ideally New York) with a ship. I want to use a ship because I have a long-term flying phobia; I know this is the root problem that I should solve, but this will take some time, and I am not psychologically ready yet. Thus the idea of a boat ocean crossing...	Amtrak has direct service from Fort Lauderdale to New York twice a day, it only takes one forever, opsie, 26-30 hours depending which train you take.
Did TGVs have restaurant-style dining? The food on TGVs is just snacks in plastic and some bottled sodas. In contrast you have restaurant-like food in the dining cars of many trains in, for example, Switzerland. Did TGVs ever offer restaurant dining on board? If so, when was it discontinued and when was the changeove...	Meals included in 1st class on long routes: TGV Eurostar to the UK; TGV Thalys to Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany; TGV Lyria to Switzerland (connecting to Austria); scheduled from 2017/2018, TGV d'Affaires ("Business TGV") between Paris and big regional cities; Meals as an option in 1st class, with or without rese...
Can a non-EU national move between Schengen countries without a passport? My passport is in the hands of an embassy right now, because of a visa application. I paid more to expedite the process but, just in case the passport doesn't make it back to my hands in time, I would like to know if I can go from France to Spain...	Officially you're required to hold a passport and residence permit in order to visit another Schengen country.
Snowiest places in Germany? Which cities have the highest chance of snow in Germany? I've heard that Berlin snows every once in a while but on average what are the snowiest places in Germany? <Q> If you can read German, take a look at http://www.winterchronik.de/winter-chronik.jsf <S> # Depends on you definition of c...	Balderschwang in Allgäu is Germany's snowiest municipality, but with a population of about 300 also the second least populated.
Maximum luggage dimensions when traveling Platzkart? When traveling Platzkart (3rd class) along the Trans-Siberian route, what are the maximum dimensions for luggage? Is it possible to have additional luggage carried, e.g. in a separate railcar? The last time I traveled Platzkart was in 2009, from Moscow to Minsk. I r...	However, there are special rules for luggage transportation that say that for each passenger ticket you can carry up to three items of luggage not exceeding 180 cm in summary dimensions, and not exceeding 75 kg each and 200 kg total.
How can I book flights online with separate airlines? I want to travel to Ibiza again this summer. I want to go there from Tehran, Iran via connecting flights. For example, I would like to fly from Tehran to Frankfurt on Lufthansa, and then from Frankfurt to Ibiza on Ryan Air. What websites can I use to do this? <Q> As...	For true connecting flights, even between different carriers, it is straightforward to book either through one of the airlines directly or through a travel agent.
Is it reasonable to go to Longyearbyen by myself without a car? I'm looking for an adventurous budget trip to do by myself. I've been looking around and somehow found out that a flight to Longyearbyen (Norway, Spitsbergen) is surprisingly cheap (around €250) from where I live! After looking up some info, this seems l...	The only public transport in Longyearbyen is the airport shuttle. getting a taxi is also an option (and at the end of the day probably cheaper than hiring a car, even if you make two-three return trips a day).
I have a flight + connection on same ticket - can I book a separate first leg of the journey and still use the connecting flight booked prior? I am flying later on in the year from Dublin->Munich and have a 1 hour only layover, and then connecting to Tokyo. All the flights were booked on Expedia through the same Luft...	If you miss the first leg of your ticket, the airline will cancel all the rest of your flights. As a rule, you can not.
Do I need a Singapore transit visa? I am travelling to the US from New Delhi on July 22nd with a 12-hour transit in Singapore. On the return flight, I am travelling from the US to New Delhi on August 6th with a 15-hour transit in Singapore. Can I apply for the Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF) both ways, considering th...	Travellers who are nationals of India Indian nationals who are in transit to or from any third country by air, may be eligible for the 96-hour VFTF for one transit in the itinerary (either forward or return leg, but not both) if they: have a valid onward air ticket departing within the next 96-hours; and possess a vali...
What happens when you overstay in the Schengen area? My friend is in Slovenia and his visa expired 15 days ago. Does he have to pay some sort of penalty? What will happen to him and what should he do to travel back to his home country? <Q> I'm not a lawyer, so take what is written below as purely informational. <S> T...	A non-EU national who stays in the Schengen area beyond 90 days (without a residence permit or long-stay visa) is illegally present, which can result in a re-entry ban to the Schengen area.
Am I allowed to use a passport from another country if using my US passport would require a visa? I am traveling to Tunisia, a country in North Africa, where I am a citizen. I am also a US citizen and was born here. I normally use my US passport going to Tunisia, and of course I have no problems. However, this year I w...	It will not cause problems. Yes, you will have to tell them that.
Where to get the tickets I booked online? I have booked two tickets online. The tickets are to fly from China to Dubai and from Dubai to Afghanistan. Where can I fetch both of these tickets from? <Q> Paper airline tickets are pretty much a thing of the past, replaced by electronic, paperless systems. <S> When you made ...	You can also check in at the airport, either at a kiosk using the confirmation number, or at the counter by showing your government issued ID card or passport.
How long does it take to drive from Heathrow airport to Covent Garden? I am travelling with my family for a holiday in England. I am looking at renting an apartment in Covent Garden. What would be the drive time to and from Heathrow airport? <Q> If you're planning to rent a car and drive to Covent Garden, one word of a...	Driving in London is best avoided even if you're a local, and parking near Covent Garden, if you can find any, will be very expensive. I would also echo the advice to take the Tube if it's easy for you, but I'll add a bit of balance and say if you do have a lot of luggage or elderly people or young kids in tow, central...
Hertz rental - is it ok to pick up car 2 hours earlier than voucher says? I booked rental car from Hertz company via AutoEurope. My voucher says that I should pick up my car at Jul 28, 13:00. But I would like to pick the car up at 11:00 (that's 2 hours earlier).Can I do that, or I absolutely must come at 13:00? How st...	If you have ordered something uncommon then they may have made special arrangements for your vehicle to be there at the scheduled time. As others say, call and ask but my guess is that it is likely but not guaranteed that it will be okay.
Do I need an old passport to get chinese visa in Hong Kong? I've arrived to Hong Kong today and asked in a travel agency (CTS) about getting a visa to China. I'm Spanish and I got a previous visa. They have asked for my passport and after a couple of minutes they asked for my old passport where I had a previous (2010) ...	If you have obtained Chinese visas before and want to apply for a Chinese visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any Chinese visa, you should present the photocopy of the previous passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous Chinese visa page.
Are Schiphol airport hotels noisy? We are visiting Amsterdam for 2 nights and will try to stay somewhere near Schiphol (if possible) to catch the 10 A.M. flight. We can see quite a lot of marquee hotels near Schiphol with good weekend rates, but couldn't imagine how the noise level would be. A good night's sleep can b...	As yours is a common problem, most on-airport hotels in developed countries have very good soundproofing, as do many of the reputable brands in their near-airport hotels. It was very very quiet and I was able to sleep well there.
What is the symbol on a worker ahead sign? I hope this is the correct place for this type of question. I was wondering what the symbol on a US DOT W21-1a Worker Ahead road sign is. My wife thinks it's a flagger with their flag down. I think it's a person digging. Unfortunately, even though I can find everything else...	From other answers, we have an official source, and seem to agree that the symbol is intended to show a "... person with a shovel digging."
How do busy intersections do in poor countries if they have no traffic lights? I only have experience with first world countries, so I do not know what it is like to drive in a country that is lacking in traffic lights. In poor countries where there are few traffic lights, how are busy intersections managed? Do they j...	Busy intersections with no traffic lights are actually less dangerous. In some places like Bolivia, it seems like things just do not move at all. Pedestrians will take precedence and they will thus allow some cars from the opposite sides to pass.
Do Israeli security agents interview all those flying to Israel or is it restricted to El Al flights? The one thing I hate about flying to Israel are the security checks at the origin airports. I don't mind X-rays and deep luggage searches, but there's also an annoying interview you have to "pass". The security folks c...	For outgoing flights from Israel (and internal flights), all passengers go through the security screening regardless of airline.
Indonesia - Suggestion for mobile data provider Planning to visit Jakarta, Indonesia soon.I have heard that the mobile coverage there is quiet bad, even for the big city like Jakarta and Bali.Therefore, I would like to know at least which one is the most recommended (as in the stable up time) in that country, and why.I...	There are several providers in Indonesia but the 3 biggest providers with national coverage and definitely covers all big/major cities in Indonesia are :1. You can buy at the airport too (Which has free wifi) but just pick a larger operator like I did.
How to travel from Vienna airport to Győr I need a fast and reliable ride from Vienna airport to Győr downtown on a specific day at a specific time (leaving about 12:30 on a Wednesday). I arrive by plane to VIE. What options do I have? By car it takes abut 110 minutes, so if I take a taxi, I arrive to Győr at 14:20. ...	By transit there's a bus leaving 12:52 arriving at Bruck/Leitha at 13:30, onward by train at 14:48 arriving 16:10. Hitchhiking can be doable though it may take time.
I have an expired US passport, can i enter US on my foreign passport with ESTA? I have an expired US passport, and due to an family emergency in America, i need to travel immediately. The US embassy where i live cannot renew my passport for another 2-3 weeks. I have dual citizenship. Can i use my foreign passport to ob...	Technically, you cannot be denied immigration into the U.S. because you are a U.S. citizen.
Do I need tickets along with my boarding pass to board the plane I have checked in online, I have my boarding pass and preselected seat. And I have no checked-in luggage so do I go straight to security check in. Do I need to bring my ticket along with the boarding pass printed at home? <Q> You shouldn't need it, and yo...	Once you have been issued a boarding pass - for that leg of the journey you do not need to show a reservation copy. Need it - not usually Want it (in case there is a question/query/whatever)
Are old iPhones unable to be use SIM cards overseas, and if so, can it be avoided? An iPhone 4 I got in March 2011 in Australia was able to be used with a SIM when I visited Japan in 2011 to 2013. However, when I tried getting a SIM for it in September 2016, the store staff said that that phone was too old to use one o...	Apart from maybe having to cut down a larger sim to micro sim size, any sim should work in the phone
How can I discern if a bottled drink is carbonated or not in Germany? I have assumed that carbonated bottled drinks have the rugged base. But today I purchased a bottled drink in supermarket that doesn't have the rugged base, but it still was carbonated. So I can't discern carbonated drink from the base of the bottle...	The name of the drink often shows if it is carbonated. For water Aganju said the important thing: Normally bottled water is carbonated in Germany.
Transit visa process on a Pakistani passport I am inspired by someone, who traveled from Germany to Pakistan. Now I am planning a bicycle journey from Pakistan to the end of Europe or maybe return to Pakistan with different route.I have tried to search on google, but I can not get enough information about visa process....	We don't know your route, but many of the countries you would pass through on this trip will require you to apply for a visa in advance.
Is it possible to buy tickets for one transport association on the territory of another? My family will be travelling to the Rhineland in the summer, and I am just beginning to get to grips with the idea of "Verkehrsverbünde", or transport associations. As far as I understand, these offer advantageous tickets over a fi...	As far as I know, you are not able to buy a Verkehrsverbundticket at a counter or machine outside of the association's territory .
Are there any places on earth completely barren with nothing on the horizon in any direction? Imagine being on a ship in the middle of the ocean and in every direction you look, there is nothing on the horizon and everything you see is perfectly flat in every direction. Is there any desert (or other terrain) in the wor...	A lot of Saskatchewan is like that (photo from here ).
What is the use of that Internal rail? On Greek suburban railway (proastiakos) I noticed that on stations have an internal rail as long as the train platform: I was wondering what it the use for this internal rail? Also the suburban railway is electric and uses overhead lines and not a third rail layout. The rail do...	These are placed in areas with restricted clearance to prevent excessive damage in case of derailment.
Traveling To Iran with an expired passport My passport expired about 3 months ago and I have a ticket with KLM to go back to Iran. Iranians are allowed to enter Iran with an expired passport, but I just wanted to know is I am allowed to connect through Amsterdam without any problems? <Q> Salam, I travelled this route i...	As stated in Timatic , the database used by Airlines: Nationals of Iran are allowed to enter with an expired passport.
UK Visa Application for Self Employed Do I fill the form all right? for general visitor visa <Q> I am not a UK entry clearance officer and cannot offer professional advice, nor have I seen the rest of your application. <S> That said, a casual glance at what you've written poses significant concerns. <S> Some potential ...	They're expecting to see separate personal and business financials and a clean and stable set of bank statements .
Can I take one heavy piece of baggage instead of the two allowed pieces of baggage? I booked a flight with American Airlines (operated by British Airways). In my receipt, it indicates that I can have two pieces of baggage, each max. 23kg. and a dimension of 158cm (width + height + length). Personally, I don't like t...	The maximum weight of a single item of normal baggage that an airline should accept is set at 32kg, above this the airline can start to receive fines under IATA health and safety guidelines.
Do USA iPhones work in Hungary? I want to buy an iPhone 5S ( Model A1533 ) second-hand originally bought from Verizon.And there are an iPhone SE (A1662) and iPhone 7 (A1660 CDMA). Can these mobile phones work in the EU and particularly Hungary ? I am not sure what makes it possible to work and what not. I assume CDM...	All the phones you mention will work globally; however they may not be able to take advantage of the faster LTE network (if available in your area).
Is Cairns the only direct destination from the Kansai region in Japan? As of July 2017, is Cairns the only place in Australia that is a direct flight to or from the Kansai region? (I've read reports of a seasonal service between KIX and Sydney happening this coming summer) If so, why aren't there currently any other d...	They usually fly (or via other transports) to Tokyo (Narita/Haneda), or sometimes Incheon International Airport (South Korea), as it connects well to airports in the countryside in Japan.
Rules for Foldable Duffle Bags I would like to use a Foldable duffle bag instead of a fixed dimension travel bag with wheels. I want to know Are they allowed? What are the rules apply for duffle bags? Any heads up points I should know if I use one Using American airlines (operated by British airways)LHR to...	To an airline, there are no differences between a duffel bag or a "fixed dimension travel bag" (aka suitcase).
Are there any rest areas in Dubai's Terminal 3? I am travelling to Melbourne with Emirates Airlines on 1st November 2017. I have a 3-hour layover in Terminal 3. Are there any rest areas where I could sit or lie down? <Q> First of all, 3 hours is trivial to spend in Terminal 3; this is because you have a significant wal...	The rest areas you'll find at the gates (either on the left, right or at the end of the corridor), where you'll get (permanently fixed, but reclined) seating.
Are JKT and CGK the same Indonesian Airport? Is Jakarta Airport (JKT) the same as Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)? If so, why is the code different? If the two codes means the same thing, why do some airport booking systems use JKT and some others CGK? <Q> JKT was the first Jakarta's airport, closed in 1985 and replaced b...	Jakarta International Airport (Soekarno-Hatta) is the main airport serving the greater Jakarta area on the island of Java, Indonesia.
Previously denied entry from Canada to USA. Does that technically count as setting foot "on US soil"? 15 years ago, we decided on a whim to get lunch in the USA as we were passing near the frontier on a road trip in Canada. We did not know the exact requirements, and as we lacked an address of destination and US curren...	Your answer to their question is a simple "No". Doing a U-turn and coming back into Canada does not constitute any time spent in the United States. They can not refuse you entry and send you back to the US.
Why is the price on the shelves for drinks often different from what I actually pay in supermarkets in Germany? I have used supermarkets in Germany (REWE, etc). But I found that whenever I purchase a bottled drink the price described on the selves was different from what I actually paid. For example in one case, one b...	Most larger supermarkets have machines to scan the bottles and print out a receipt that can be turned in at the cash register.
Are non-Muslims allowed to enter mosques in Malaysia? When I was in Morocco, I was disappointed to find out non-Muslims, in general, aren't permitted in mosques in the country, but I heard this isn't the case in some other countries. I'm headed to Malaysia soon and might want to step inside some mosques when I'm there....	Yes, non-Muslims are allowed to enter (at least some) mosques in Malaysia. it's a case of "Sort of".
Can persons holding a Chinese driving license drive a car anywhere else in the world? I was recently at a car rental desk and next to me was a group of Chinese tourists renting a car. This was a bit perplexing since China is not a signatory to the 1968 Vienna Convention nor it is to the 1949 Geneva Convention. This mea...	Some states require an International Driving Permit (IDP) from foreign nationals, in addition to a valid license from your own country.
Is there a certain period of time we should wait before visiting Japan again (Visit limits)? I am looking to visit Japan soon, but I am conflicted about how long I want to stay in the country (within the 90 day Tourist visit), and when I will be going. I would love to stay the full 90 days, but I would like to go for ...	There is no any required period to stay outside of Japan after one visit. Any time you re-visit a country within a short time can and should raise questions.
Do I need a transit visa for my travel from Antalya to London that I have a transfer at Denmark Aalborg for 2 hours? Do I need a transit visa for my travel from Antalya to London that I have a transfer at Denmark Aalborg for 2 hours? I am a Turkish citizen, I am living in UK and currently I am holding a EEA family pe...	Residents of EU countries do not require an airport transit visa in Denmark. As you probably know, your son only needs a Latvian passport or ID card.
Does Mexico issue exit stamps at airports, or only at land borders? For a long time, I thought Mexico completely lacked exit formalities. Turns out they do have exit stamps (note how it says S=Salida rather than E=Entrada). Is this only the case at land (and perhaps sea) crossings, or airports as well? <Q> There are n...	You can get your passport stamped at the counter of the INM (national institute of migration) that you may find at the airport, but it is not a mandatory procedure.
US Port of Entry: what to answer for "Are you traveling with anyone" I am a student on F1 visa. My husband is working on an H1B. We are both Indian Nationals. At the port of entry, since our visas are separate (i.e. one is not a dependent of the other), we approach the immigration official one after the other i.e. not ...	We've always been asked by immigration officials to approach the counter together.
Why do many public bathrooms in Israel lack toilet seats? I recently (during July) went on a bus tour to Northern Israel and during the trip we've made a few stops for snacks and a toilet break. When I went to visit the the bathroom, I've noticed that while the toilets were relatively clean, they all lacked a toilet se...	Any toilet installed in Israel will certainly have a seat.
How can I get from Miami airport to the hotel if I don't have a car seat for my baby? I am flying to Miami from South America this month with my family (my wife and my baby of 5 months) and made a reservation of a Minivan (Hertz). My intention is to buy a child seat (USD 150) on Amazon and send it to the Hotel (in Sunn...	Since you have two adults, one of you could drive the rental car from the airport to the hotel, and the other could go with your baby in a taxi or shuttle (or some service that provides a child seat).
Which country issued my passport if I received it at a consulate abroad? I've got a passport from country A, obtained in country B. The "issuing authority" field in the passport says "consul in (City in country B)".I know the passport was produced in A and shipped to B before I got it. What's the right answer for the ...	The consular staff issued the passport, so it was issued by country A.
Can you throw away electronics within a foreign country as a tourist? Suppose, someone enters a country as a tourist and brings in personal electronics. Suppose, the electronic breaks inside the country so it becomes useless. Can that tourist then throw away the electronics within the country to free up baggage space ...	In short, unless the goods underwent some kind of special registration when you imported them, nobody is going to know or care whether you export them or throw them out.
Does declaring items on customs necessarily imply taxes owed? If an item needs to be declared on customs for any country when arriving by airport, and you declare that item, does that necessarily mean that you will need to pay duty/taxes on that item? <Q> No. <S> Declaring an item simply means telling the customs autho...	Whether or not you have to pay duty will depend on the particular laws of that country and the situation.
How common is it for airport officers to steal valuables from luggage? I've heard that this happens frequently with the TSA in the United States and almost always in checked-in bags. I'll be travelling soon to Los Angeles for a holiday and I don't know whether to be alert or not. I remember once leaving an expensive l...	Of all the travel threats to your valuable electronics, security screening is a minor one.
How can I get an Australian ETA offline? The Australian government website states with regard to the ETA : There is no visa application charge for an ETA. However, a service charge of AUD20 applies for online applications only. Yet, nowhere on any Australian government website could I find instructions on how one ...	If you hold an eligible citizen passport but cannot lodge your application online, you can apply: at your nearest office [of the Department] outside Australia with a travel agent, airline or specialist service provider.
Travel agent is claiming I have made an online booking but I haven't Today I got call from a Travel Agent and a mail which shows that I have booked a ticket to fly to India on 15th and return date 25 August 2017. Travel agent said I have booked the tickets. However, I have NOT made any such booking. I told him that...	Every proper travel agency will not allow you to book a ticket online before they have your payment information.
Which major US bank chains have the lowest ATM fees for foreign cardholders? I'm in the USA right now and would like to get some more cash with my non-US ATM card. However, a random sampling of ATMs at large banks (Wells Fargo, Citibank) has shown ATM fees in the $5-6 range, which is kind of ridiculous. Which major U...	Things tend to be the cheapest, if you use an ATM owner that has a partner agreement with the bank that issued the card that you are using.
Using an Irish passport card I have recently supplemented my Irish passport with a passport card. This is a cute credit card sized thing that fits neatly in my wallet. According to the DFA site, it is valid in the EU, EEA, and Switzerland. Does anyone have experience of using these cards? In the EU, EEA, elsewhere...	I've been using the passport card in many EU countries and never had a problem, no questions asked.
What's going to happen to my booked AirBerlin flight now that they've gone bankrupt? AirBerlin have just declared that they're going bankrupt. I have tickets booked with them for a Berlin-Chicago-Munich itinerary for the end of September. I understand the German government has provided AB with a loan so they can cont...	Your problem is: AirBerlin may operate your flight or they may not. In case of packaged holidays there is a mandatory insurance against bankruptcy at least in Germany.
How to plan a UK train route avoiding the tube? Planning a train journey in the UK using any of the major booking services allows you to specify stations to avoid or travel via. I would like to avoid taking the tube. In this case it is only a preference because of luggage and a small person; for someone who couldn't...	If the issue is accessibility rather than the tube per se then the TFL website allows you to plan your journey within London and specify various access options.
How unusual is the granting of a ten year US visa? My sister was granted a 10-year long visa in 2007 when she was trying to go visit our uncle who lives in the US, we were told at the time that this is almost unheard of especially for children. How unusual is it really? We are all South Africans. She has to reapply for...	In short, a 10-year visa for South African citizens should generally be the norm, with some exceptions.
American Airlines Where We Fly: Understanding their Route Map Interface When using the AA Interactive Map is there a way to get only direct flights from a city? For example, if I click on Malaga, Spain, it shows a huge web of direct and connecting flights. Is there a way to show only direct flights? The answer fro...	Press "Destinations" in the top bar; then you get a drop-down where you can remove the checkmark from "Add AA Connections".
eTA for Canada - does the space in the passport number matter? I'm extremely stressed because I put a space in the passport number for my ETA. The space is present in the passport number in the right upper corner of the passport personal information page, but not in the code at the bottom. It divides the letters and ...	Although I do not know whether your passport number is supposed to contain a space, I do not think you will run into any problems as the space is clearly visible in your passport.
Can I buy a SIM card in the USA and keep it to use every time I visit the USA? During my visit to the USA this time I am hoping to buy a SIM card. Because it it is easier to have an active mobile data connection on my phone every time I visit here to get an Uber or to find a location in Google Maps. In my next visit t...	You need to maintain some sort of calling or data plan on your number for the SIM & number to stay active.
Are you required to sit in your assigned seat on an airplane? I'm booked on a flight that departs in 36 hours and the plane is currently less than half full. Do airlines have a general rule that prohibits you from sitting in a seat other than the one you were assigned? If there is an empty aisle seat when the door gets...	In many jurisdictions (including the US, under the wording of Federal Aviation Regulation 14 CFR 121.580 ), it is a criminal offence to disobey a lawful order given by a member of the cabin crew, so if they say "stay", you stay. I've flown on many aircraft which were basically empty, and have had no issues with the cab...
Who is responsible for security on an airplane? I wonder who is responsible for security on an airplane, especially on a flight within Europe. In some countries (e.g. USA) sky marshals counter hijacking, but I don't know if a similar practice exists in European countries. The incidents (in this question) are not lim...	Ultimately everything that happens on a plane is the captain's responsibility.
Do airlines raise the ticket price as flights fill up Do airlines raise the ticket price as flights fill up? I know YMMV, but as a general rule, is it how they operate? and as a bonus question, once a flight is full, would they schedule a new one on the same date with lower prices at first? <Q> Airlines publish diffe...	They consider demand-if tickets are selling well for some place prices will rise. Fare changes based on demand - during the months before a flight, the airline can change the prices.
Meeting someone in Canada then driving back to the USA, who is responsible for luggage Is it wise to be the passenger of a rental car going through customs if you don't know what's in your companion's luggage? Or does being passenger vs. driver not make any difference? <Q> Let's be realistic first and say we never kno...	For Customs if contraband is found it only matters who possesses it - it doesn't really matter who was the driver or even car owner (unless contraband was hidden in dedicated car compartments which are not accessible to a passenger).
What can I do to get train tickets for fast trains in Japan cheaper? I am asking because e.g. in Germany you can get tickets a lot cheaper, read 29€ instead of 130€, if you book them 3+ days in advance. And in general the earlier, the better. Also when traveling a lot, a one time investment to buy a "Bahncard" will giv...	For a single trip on the Tokaido Shinkansen (between Shin-Osaka and Tokyo, which includes Shin-Yokohama), the cheapest option is almost certainly the Platt Kodama plan.
Does a USB to UK socket adapter exist? I hope this isn't too confusing. I'm travelling on Ethiopian Airlines in a few days and I see that the flight has a USB. I know that I can charge my electronic devices however the most important thing for me is using my laptop which has a short battery life. I can't charge it wit...	If your laptop has good support for USB-C you should be able to charge it using a USB cable, without using a big laptop charger.
Are credit cards widely accepted in Warsaw? Are credit cards accepted in the museums and restaurants in Warsaw? When used in a restaurant, is there a minimum amount you have to spend in order to pay by credit card? I'm particularly interested in whether the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews accepts payment w...	All the stores I went to accept my credit card, and it was very difficult to find any place that doesn't accept credit cards (I only found one, which is a cheap bakery in Poznan and it put a warning note on the entrance window saying "Cash Only"). Minimum amounts are prohibited, though I've seen this a few times (usual...
Can power banks be recharged from both 120V and 240V? I'm traveling from the US to the UK in a few weeks. Can I recharge a power bank purchased in the US at a UK power outlet? The specs for all the power banks I've been considering make no explicit mention of dual voltage. Examples: Anker PowerCore 10000 Anker Powe...	All of them use a USB port to charge.
If I visit Iran, is there a risk of not being allowed to enter the USA anymore? I would like to visit Iran as a tourist but I'd also like to visit the USA some time after. I know the relations between the two countries are bad. Is it likely that I'm not allowed to enter the USA after having been to Iran? If it matt...	Therefore, there is nothing that would prohibit you from coming to the US.
Do you go through customs when returning to your country if you never entered any others (by sea)? For example, if I as a Canadian took a sail boat with infinite supplies, left Halifax, NS and did a giant loop of the Atlantic Ocean never getting within 200 NM of any other country (thereby leaving both territorial wate...	For a trip of more than a few days you will certainly need to report to the border or port services.
What happens if the no show arrives after a standby has been given a boarding pass? I flew standby recently for a full flight and was given a boarding pass at the gate 15 minutes before departure (in the middle of boarding) because 1 passenger did not show. I was wondering what would have happened if the no show appear...	You can certainly be de-planed after having boarded and I have also seen the doors being re-opened and passengers kicked out of their seats for late arriving passengers although I don't know if anyone was actually removed from the plane
Silent / quiet luggage, trolley, on wheels I am looking for luggage with quiet wheels. That means that even if I am walking on a below average quality European sidewalk with lots of small gaps between the cobblestones pulling the trolley after midnight through an empty street doesn't annoy the people living on the grou...	Most suitcase wheels appear to be designed for airport lounges only, presumably on the assumption that you'd use a car or taxi to get to the airport and not walk your suitcase for 20 minutes on the street of Brussels.
How are non-Schengen nationals with a Schengen residence permit checked to obey the 90/180 rule while travelling inside Schengen? Just curious. I am a non-Schengen (and non-EU) national with a residence permit from Finland, enabling me to travel visa-free inside the Schengen area up to 90 days in any 180-day period. S...	If a violation is noticed by the authorities (e.g. illegal working in another member country) they will react.
Is there a night train or bus Saturday/Sunday from Rutesheim to Flughafen Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden? I'm travelling from Rutesheim to the Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, and I need to arrive ideally by 8am on a Sunday morning for a 10am flight. Is there any way I can do this by travelling through the Saturday night? I can'...	Using a bigger car rental company like Europcar you could rent a car the day before in Stuttgart (airport for example) and return it at FKB.
Long layover and luggage missing connecting flight I have a 6-hour layover at Newark airport on an international flight to Scotland. I'm concerned that my luggage may not make my connecting flight with such a long layover. Should I check bags to Newark then claim and recheck or just hope they arrive at final destinatio...	The longer the layover, the SAFER you can be in having your bags switched to your connecting flight.
Is JR Pass validity period inclusive? Will I be able to board on Hikari Shinkansen at Oct, 26 daytime by my 1 week JR Pass if I activate it on Oct, 20? I'm almost sure that the answer is 'yes', but asking just to confirm - as I'm planning an expensive trip on Oct, 26. <Q> Yes If you have a 7 day Japan rail pass, you ...	If you mean "if I exchange it on Oct. 20", the answer is that it depends on when the validity period starts. When you activate your pass, they will put a large sticker on it mentioning the first and last days, and yes it is inclusive.
Is wild camping allowed in the Maldives? Are there any places in the Maldives in which we can legally camp? <Q> It is possible but not formally allowed. <S> You have to ask for permission as a favor and then maybe you are allowed Check: <S> https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g293953-c198707/Maldives:Backpacking.In.T...	The local islands (where locals live ) might allow you to plant your tent but you will first need the authorization from the island chief. Although the government loves tourists who spend money, and most of the land is either owned by the government or people, you can go to Hulehule island and camp all you want.
Can two people from two different locations fly on the same plane? My girlfriend and I live apart, I'm in Toronto and she lives in Oslo. On Oct 20 I'm planning to fly to Oslo via Reykjavik, while my return flight to Toronto will be on Oct 26 via the same stopover in Iceland. How can my girlfriend book the same flight ...	You book your tickets, your girlfriend books hers, you'll be in the same planes.
Is it a problem to use a different passport on a return flight? My father-in-law is returning to the UK in four days, after spending a month in his home country. Whilst there, he renewed his passport which, obviously, has different document numbers to those on his old one, which he used when the flight was booked. Wi...	Online check-in usually refused to accept a different passport number the few times I had to do it.
I am Chinese. Which name is my surname and which is my last name, for a flight booking? My name is Minnie Wong Qin Qing. If I put Wong as my surname, and the others as my last name, finally the full name will be: Minnie Qin Qing Wong. So what can I do? <Q> In terms of booking flights, the only thing you need to consi...	I agree with other answers here that if this is for an airline ticket booking you should transfer what's stated in your passport to the airline ticket – that is, if this is for international travel. So it would be best to be "Minnie Wong" to your western friends/colleagues or in Hong Kong, where that's more common, and...
Can I travel with just my Czech Republic ID card from Serbia to Budapest? I have lost my passport here in Beograd. Can I travel just with my Czech ID card from Belgrade to Budapest? <Q> Yes, you can travel just with Czech ID card as Hungary is in European union and Czech republic has agreement with Serbia. <S> Source: ...	: If you are an EU national , you do not need to show your national ID card or passport when you are travelling from one border-free Schengen EU country to another.
How come I see two ICE trains scheduled for the same platform at the same time? I'm traveling from point A to point B in Germany, by train (an ICE line to be exact). I have my ticket, which lists the origin and destination stations and the ICE train number. So I go to the train station, walk along the platforms and f...	Both halves of the train will travel together on part of the route and be split at some intermediary stop. It's quite common in several European countries, for ICE in Germany, TGV and Thalys in France, regular Intercities in the Netherlands, etc.
Can I bring a new laptop in its package into the plane as carry-on? I have received a new laptop as a gift. I'd rather not open the package and carry the laptop onto the plane, so it seems I have two reasonable options: Checking the package in as luggage. People often believe that it's a terrible idea because thieve...	I've cleared security with a new, boxed laptop--although they were free to open it if they wanted to. However, your mileage may vary - there is no single golden answer to this question, it entirely depends on the individuals handling the security gate you go through on that particular day, and the Customs officials wat...
Does China actually check hotel reservations listed on visa application, and how? As many of you know, China requires you to list your full itinerary with dates and addresses when applying for a tourist visa. I probably won't risk it, but I'm just curious, what if you said you were staying at such-and-such hotel but ha...	They want to see a booking confirmation, ie from the hotel or a booking agency, same for your flights.
How do you know where to go to check in at airport/airline? Out of interest, how do you know where you are to go once at the airport to check in and what is it called? Is it departure gate on the board you go to with the flight number and airline which tells you what gate? And is that where you would check in and get...	once you are in the terminal you can: approach a information point, they will provide you the info about which counter is the airline and which gate you have to proceed.
Is it okay to wear a pouch when flying? I'll be flying an international flight and since my carry-on bag is big and my laptop bag doesn't have much space, I'm thinking of bringing a pouch or something like that to put around my waist. Is that okay or will someone give me trouble because of it? I'll probably only carry ...	The pouch counts as a personal item which is something that most - but not all - airlines accept in addition to a carry-on.
Why were holes drilled into my luggage when I entered the US? Around a month ago, I entered the US for the first time. A couple of days back, I was reorganizing stuff, and happened to notice three holes: punched into the side of the bag I had used while entering the US. I don't think this was a random accident - some...	Holes are normally drilled when a suspicious trace shows up from another test - for example, there may have been an anomaly on the x-ray, or a sniffer dog may have given an indication. Look close at the photo and you can see the vestiges of a rectangle around all three holes, making about a 2-hole-width margin around t...
Are hotel "safes" really a joke to open? I have seen all kinds of videos on YouTube demonstrating trivial methods of opening hotel safes, the kind that are in the room. In one video the guy opens the safe with a potato . Are these videos using some kind of fake safe that is not actually used, or a in-room safes as in...	In fact if the safe is too secure, the attacker may just rip it off the wall, as happened to me on holiday one year.
The procedure of tipping in the US I recently went to the US and was a little bit confused about the tipping procedure sometimes. I found many resources on how much to tip, but now how exactly it goes down. To my understanding, tipping in cash is preferred in most places, so that is what I tried to do. The problem is, ...	As to when you say how much you want to tip, the credit card receipt has a line on which you can add a tip amount and then enter the total before you sign it.

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