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International Travel

Solving a geographical itinerary clash in Italy (Rome, Florence, Positano, Venice)

Geographically, Rome is in the middle, Florence is to the north, and Positano is far to the south. Trying to be in Florence for a class on Day 3 while simultaneously spending Days 3 and 4 on the Amalfi Coast is a massive clash. Since the flights and the Florence class cannot be changed, what is the most efficient way t…

Air Travel · Airports · Hhq · Hua Hin · Thailand

Are there any international commercial flights operating out of Hua Hin Airport (HHQ)?

Are there currently any international commercial flights operating out of Hua Hin Airport (HHQ)? (This question is a rephrased repost from someone else, as per this meta discussion . Past answers will be merged here shortly.).…

Planning · Restaurants · Road Trips · Routes

Planning gentle road trips, with refreshing breaks

I'm looking for good ways to plan routes with meal stops. This idea was stimulated by trying to identify a stop a made a few years back when driving from Dulles airport to Capon Springs in West Virginia. I happened on a little town about 40 minutes into the ride, had a lovely restaurant and an Ice Cream parlour, option…

Cambodia · Ferries · International Travel · Phu Quoc · Visa Free Entry

Any ferry between Cambodia and Phu Quoc?

Does any boat service exist between Cambodia and Phu Quoc, and how does Phu Quoc's visa exemption work if you arrive by sea from another country?…

Airport Transfer · Cyprus · Lufthansa

Direct flight becomes indirect; transfer schedule is extremely tight

I booked a direct flight with Lufthansa from TelAviv to Munich. Now, Lufthansa told me that they changed the flight to an indirect flight through Larnaca airport, with a 50 minutes transfer time. Both legs of this flight are operated by Lufthansa. This schedule seems extremely tight to me. Although I do not know about …

Freelance · Indian Citizens · Schengen Visas · Visas

Tourist Visa after moving from Regular job to Freelancer

I have been travelling across globe for many years as Tourist however all this while I was working as a regular employee of companies. I have now moved to freelancing and I am wondering if this will have any impact while applying for Visa and if i need to submit more documents to show my ties to home country (India). I…

Automobiles · Travel Insurance Claim

is "georgianappa.com" legit website?

Has anyone used https://georgianappa.com/ before? I came across their website and saw that it looks possible to arrange a Georgian eSIM, travel health insurance and mandatory car insurance for a foreign vehicle online. Depending on the selected options, the total seems to be around $50–60. Is this legitimate, and has a…

Traffic

Why do busy roads remain crowded with cars for hours, and why does traffic suddenly drop late at night?

Yesterday around 8:00 PM, I was sitting near a busy road and noticed a constant stream of cars traveling in both directions. It made me wonder: are all of these trips actually necessary, or is there another explanation for why traffic stays so heavy for hours? Then, by around 2:00 AM, traffic had become much lighter. F…

Residency · Visas

Why do many countries require visa applicants to apply from their country of residence?

Many embassies and consulates appear to accept visa applications only from people who are citizens or legal residents of the country within their consular jurisdiction. Example: Schenghen visas. As a result, someone travelling or temporarily staying in another country may be unable to apply there, even if they can atte…

Visas

Warning about fake DTV denial posts on Thailand subreddits

There's a Reddit troll (or trolls) on some of the Thailand subs who keeps posting about being denied entry while on a DTV. In their latest post they also claimed that the DTV was "revoked" by the IO at the airport lol. The OP (or OPs) is relentless and seems hellbent on discrediting the DTV and they always post from a …

Air Travel · Cabin Crew · Sleeping

How can I predict whether a flight will have frequent cabin announcements?

I prefer flights with a relatively quiet cabin, but the frequency and volume of announcements can vary considerably between flights (advertising, onboard sales or repeated service information., etc.). Is there a reliable way to predict how frequent or disruptive the cabin announcements on a flight will be?…

Dili · Oecusse · Timor Leste

Getting from Dili (Timor Leste) to Oecusse

I want to travel from Dili to the Oecusse exclave later this year during the dry season. I understand there may be a return flight on Fridays, and an overnight ferry going to Oecusse on Monday and Thursday, going back to Dili the next day. My questions are: how or where to book tickets for the flights and the ferry whe…

Customs And Immigration · Poland · Train Stations

EU/EEA immigration queue at Przemyśl Główny

I might be travelling by train between Przemyśl (Poland) and Lviv (Ukraine) in a few weeks and with quite a lot of experience with confusing and nonintuitive border checkpoints in Eastern Europe, with information often only being given in the local languages and not English, being slightly prepared would not hurt. I've…

Identify This · Where On Earth

Which town is this in Quebec, with white church steeple?

Around 20 years ago, I road tripped to Quebec and took this picture. this town must be near Montreal and Quebec City, as I stayed in hotels in just Montreal and Quebec. I didn't drive far from my hotel. I remember the white church steeple in the town, as you can see in pic below. I am going to Quebec this year, and wan…

Ryanair · Tickets

Experiences with Ryanair paper passes after November 2025

Since Ryanair switched to 100% digital boarding pass in November 2025, their website lists that should a passenger have no smartphone, they will issue a paper boarding pass at the airport as long as the passenger checked in online. Is this rule effectively applied or do they in practice make a fuss? Should I expect pro…

Applications · Customs And Immigration · Eta · Uk

Applying for a UK ETA from the website instead of the app

Since I currently have no working smartphone, I am unable to use the UK ETA app and will use their website instead. Should I expect to face increased scrutiny at the border for this reason?…

Lax · Layovers · Short Connections · Usa

Arrive LAX from Sydney - Domestic Transfer Time

Evening , We arrive on on Qantas 6:00 am from Sydney to LAX . Will we have enough time to board a Alaska Airlines flight that departs 8:00 am ? 2 Adults only purchased on a single ticket. Our last arrival into USA was very quick and easy. Thank You…

Airlines · Cancellations

1st flight and rebooked flight got cancelled. What are my rights since it was with separate airlines and airline is diverting blame? Very confused

I have a complex situation and I would love to be educated. My first flight from London to Canada (AC0869) on June 26 was cancelled due to mechanical issues. This flight was with Air Canada. I was automatically rebooked onto a British Airwaysoperated flight from London to Canada taking off 6 hours later (BA95). This fl…

Air Travel · Arrival Cards · International Travel

Does any digital arrival card need to be filled out well before reaching the airline check-in counter?

More and more countries require foreign travelers to complete a digital arrival card prior to entry (ArriveAntigua, Incoming Passenger Card IPC in Australia, Inbound Passenger Card in Fiji, E/D Card in St. Maarten, EArrival Card in Brunei, Korea eArrival Card, Online Arrival Card (NIA) in Taiwan, Imuga Traveler Declara…

Cbp · Customs And Immigration · Drugs · Nicotine · Usa

Will CBP give me trouble over nicotine pouches in the USA?

I am 19 years old, and a US citizen, flying from Bogota, Colombia, to Atlanta, connecting through to Portland, Oregon. Pablo nicotine pouches aren’t FDAapproved like ZYNs, and I’ve got 3 cans of Pablos that can be carried either carry on or checked. I want to know if CBP will seize them or worse. I very frequently fly …

Customs And Immigration · Thailand

Does THIM (official app for Thai immigration) work well at the moment?

THIM, aka 'Thai Immigration Bureau' was released on June 6th by the Thai government . Here's the iOS version of the app, and here's the Android version. Both are definitely official/legitimate but currently have somewhat low rankings on both app stores. Does it currently work well? Is it safe to use?…

Air Travel · Airasia · Cancellations

I need to cancel a flight, but the airline (Air Asia) says I can't

I have accidentally booked a flight with Air Asia through Booking for the wrong date. I want to cancel this flight, which is in 2 days. Note that I do not wish to be refunded. Booking tells me to do everything from Air Asia's website or app. There, I managed to retrieve my booking with the booking number and my last na…

Clothing · Cultural Awareness · Egypt · Water Sports

Should I bring Speedos or Swimming Shorts to Egypt?

I'm planning a trip to the East Coast of Egypt, around Hurghada or Marsa Alam. Probably traveling with a budget airline with little luggage allowance. I plan to spend plenty of time in the water snorkeling and maybe also some time chilling around the swimming pool of the resort. Are both speedos and swimming shorts com…

Electronic Items · Gratis · Library · Seoul

Can travelers use computers in Seoul public libraries, for free?

I have the same question as Can visitors use computers in Tokyo public libraries, for free? , but for Seoul South Korea that I shall travel to later this year. Public libraries in Australia and New zealand offer computers free of charge to travelers without any library card, as quoted below. Do public libraries in Seou…

Airport Security · Ewr · Tsa · United Airlines

Newark Terminal C Questions

It is my understanding (from Google) that Newark (KEWR) Terminal C: has its own dedicated TSA checkpoint no other checkpoints are connected (funnel passengers to) Terminal C all aircraft departing from TerminalC passengers are United Airlines I realize that AI is not perfect and I would appreciate responses indicating:…

Italy · Trains · Trenitalia

Requesting delay compensation on a Trenitalia pass

Last week I bought the "3 trips in 7 days" Trenitalia pass for €120, and I finished my third trip earlier today. (This is different from the Interrail country pass.) My first Frecciarossa train was delayed by 66 minutes on arrival (2 minutes on departure), due to "technical difficulties of another train company, leadin…

Arrival Cards · Australian Citizens · Indonesia · Paperwork

Can I arrive in Indonesia without having done an "Arrival Card Submission" in advance?

I plan on taking the ferry from Johor Bahru, Malaysia to Batam, Indonesia tomorrow. As tomorrow is the last day of my Malaysian visa I don't have time to do an eVOA but it seems regular VOA (visa on arrival is still doable). I'm getting somewhat mixed info on whether I have to do the Arrival Card in advance online thou…

Lost Documents · Passports · Russian Citizens · Spain · Usa

US Green Card holder (Russian citizen): Passport stolen in Spain - How to return to the US without going back to Russia?

I am a US Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) and a Russian citizen. I recently participated in a chess tournament in Spain (Benasque). After the event, my passport and a significant amount of money were stolen from my hotel room. My main concern right now is how to return to the United States from Spain with only m…

Europe · Germany · Italian Citizens · Passports

Flying in and out of Germany on a soon-to expire Italian passport?

I'm an Italian citizen living in Germany and need to fly overseas. My Italian passport (the only EU ID document I have) is expiring within 2 months of my trip (South America) and getting it renewed in time is unlikely (I've already begun the process but it's probably not going to happen in time). My main concern here w…

Applications · Usa · Visas

Cancel one DS-160 application before submitting a new one in a different country?

I have an active DS160 application and late appointment in one country, do I need to cancel my application before I submit a new DS160 and take appointment in another country. Is it a problem? Will it be considered fraud if I have 2 applications in 2 different countries?…

Airline Strategy · American Airlines · Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards · United Airlines

For one traveler flying economy from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY) on July 27, 2026, Flightpoint currently shows these leading awards: nonstop United UA1761 for 12,500 Virgin Australia Velocity points + about $9.53, with 5 seats; nonstop American AA2198 for 20,000 AAdvantage miles + $5.60; nonstop American AA3896 for 32,500 miles + $5.60; and cheaper connecting American itineraries from 11,000-13,000 miles. Which is the best award option, how transferable/useful are Virgin Australia Velocity points for a US traveler, and what booking or phantom-availability cautions apply?

Event Based Effects · New Jersey · New York City · Traffic · Usa

Driving from Philadelphia to uptown Manhattan on the day of the World Cup Final

I need to drive from Philadelphia to uptown Manhattan during or after the World Cup final at the Meadowlands. I am a local, and have driven from Philly to NYC literally hundreds of times, but in the past I was always able to just choose when I drove, to avoid rush hour and events like this. Now I’m in a situation where…

Flights · Travel Tips

Find the cheapest multi-city airfare from Israel (TLV preferred) to Venice (VCE) outbound and Milan (MXP or LIN) to Israel inbound. Departure date between August 16 and September 1, return within that window, with at least 8 nights in Italy. Include the cheapest date combinations and airlines if available.

Air Travel · Children · Hamburg · Late Arrival · Luggage Storage

Large item storage at Hamburg airport

I am looking for reliable options for to store bulky items (specifically a child's car seat) at Hamburg airport, with long opening hours. My family has decided to sell the car, as it isn't used enough to justify the expense and switching to carsharing services makes much more sense financially. In October we will be tr…

Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards

For a World of Hyatt award stay on Oahu for 7 guests from August 9 to August 11, 2026, what are the likely room-count and points requirements at Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach (Category 4) and Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa (Category 5)? Explain standard-room occupancy limits, whether two rooms are normally required, and the off-peak/standard/peak points ranges. Also note whether resort/destination fees are waived on free-night awards.

Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards · Travel Tips

Can you go back to previous trips and add them to your account? Specifically, can past flights or hotel stays be retroactively credited to an airline or hotel loyalty account, and what are the typical rules or time limits?

Adelaide · Night Transport · Ride Sharing · Taxis

Ease of getting Taxi/Rideshare at 3:30AM on a Sunday in Adelaide?

I'm going to flying out of Adelaide (ADL), South Australia at 6:00AM on a Sunday morning (and can't miss this flight). As I'll be staying close to the city center that means I'll need to be out the door around 3:30AM to 4:00AM. But I have no feel for how available a Taxi/Rideshare is at that time and location. Currentl…

Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards

As of July 2026, for one adult in economy using Qatar Airways Privilege Club Avios, what is the expected saver/off-peak, peak, and Flexi Avios price for (1) Johannesburg JNB to Berlin BER via Doha on 22 September 2026 and (2) Munich MUC to Johannesburg JNB via Doha on 2 October 2026? Is the price calculated as a through journey or per segment? What taxes/fees range is typical? User has 84,000 Avios and wants the lowest cash outlay. Please distinguish confirmed current programme rules from estimates and discuss whether booking one direction with Avios is good value versus a cash open-jaw ticket.

Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards · Travel Tips

For a South African Avios member with about 84,000 Avios, is it usually better value to redeem Avios for Qatar Airways economy Johannesburg to Berlin and Munich to Johannesburg, or pay cash when one-way cash fares are roughly EUR 335 outbound and EUR 700-900 return? Include taxes/fees and whether Qatar redemptions can be booked with Avios.

China Eastern · Lost Luggage · Refunds

Lost luggage, €7,000 of receipts, the airline only offered €300

I had the misfortune of China Eastern Airlines losing my luggage. It's been several months now, with no more hope of finding it. My fiancée's jewellery box was inside, and I can provide at least €2,000 of invoices for the contents (the 7000 is total value, 2000 is what I can prove with receipts). However, China Eastern…

Air Travel · Etias · Lis · Schengen · Transit

Do I need an ETIAS travel authorisation for an airside transfer in Lisbon?

It looks like the debut of mandatory ETIAS has been pushed back again. But if it were active: I am transferring at LIS from nonSchengen (USA) to nonSchengen (UK), one ticket, TAP. Would I have needed ETIAS if it were active?…

Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards · Travel Tips

What is the KrisFlyer miles requirement for an award flight from Mumbai (BOM) to Singapore (SIN)? Please provide the standard Saver and Advantage one-way economy, premium economy, business, and first class rates, and note any important caveats such as mixed-cabin or partner-award differences.

Airlines · Airspace · International Travel · Israel · Legal

First 2 freedoms and Israeli airlines

This map from a Reddit post shows countries that don't allow Israeli aircraft to cross its air space. I don't know anything about… I guess this is part of maritime law? or whatever it is. But the Wikipedia "Freedoms of the air" article says that signatories to the 1944 International Air Services Transit Agreement all a…

Booking · Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards · Travel Tips

I need current, bookable Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles economy award dates from Boise (BOI) to Istanbul (IST) over the next 12 months, ideally for 3 seats. What dates currently show saver-level availability, and what are the mileage and tax amounts? If BOI cannot be searched directly, identify the best gateway dates from DEN, SEA, SFO, or LAX and explain the Boise positioning options.

Airline Strategy · Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards · Travel Tips · United Airlines

For a Tbilisi (TBS) to Valencia (VLC) round trip on December 13 and December 27, 2026, PointsYeah is showing roughly 16,000 United MileagePlus miles each way on Turkish Airlines, but United.com only displays Lufthansa options and no Turkish Airlines itinerary. Is PointsYeah likely stale or mistaken, or are there ways to make United show or book Turkish Airlines partner award space? Please explain phantom/stale inventory, married-segment logic, schedule changes, region/search limitations, and practical troubleshooting steps including segment-by-segment searches and phone booking.

Bosnia · Eu Id Card · Montenegro

Can an EU citizen enter Bosnia or Montenegro with an ID card that expires in less than 3 months?

I'm a Slovak citizen; we're planning a road trip (by a private vehicle) in the Balkans focused on Bosnia and Montenegro in the end of July. Today I found out one of the kids' ID card expires in midOctober, which will be less than in three months' time when we reach the border of Bosnia or Montenegro. Unfortunately, tha…

Air Travel · Airport Security · Airports · Food And Drink · Online Resources

How can I know which airports have removed the 100ml liquid rule?

I read on https://simpleflying.com/euairportsditch100mlhandbaggagerestrictions/ : Airports in the European Union (EU) are free to scrap the 100ml liquid rule provided they have the right scanners in place It's been one year and some airports have started scrapping it. But I'd prefer to know it before I pack. How can I …

Credit Cards · Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards

As of 2026, which credit cards generally give the best airline miles redemption value or transfer ratio for travelers, especially comparing India-focused cards like Axis Atlas, HDFC Infinia/Diners Black, Amex Platinum Travel, and global cards like Chase Sapphire Reserve/Preferred, Amex Membership Rewards, Capital One Miles, and Citi ThankYou? Focus on transfer partners and effective redemption value, not cashback.

Customs And Immigration · E Visas · Egyptian Citizens · Transit · Turkey

Traveling from uk to egypt through turkey

Im traveling from uk to egypt through turkey. Im Egyptian with valid uk visa is it possible to travel through turkey without an evisa…

Airline Strategy · Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards · Travel Tips

Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Italy in July 2027 using airline miles/award tickets. What are the best mileage programs and strategies for a Japan-based traveler? Compare ANA Mileage Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Virgin Atlantic, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Emirates, Qatar/Avios, and Star Alliance partners. Include typical booking windows, realistic availability patterns for July peak season, routing options from HND/NRT to Rome FCO, Milan MXP, Venice VCE, and what to do if nonstop awards are unavailable.

Borders · International Travel

Are there any "local-only" land border crossings that accept more than two specific nationalities?

A localonly border crossing (a regional or bilateral checkpoint restricted to local residents or citizens of the adjacent countries) is typically (always?) only open to the two specific nationalities of the two adjacent countries. Example : Dak Dam Border Police Station (Cambodia) / Buprang Border Gate Customs Branch (…

Paperwork · Passports · Usa

In which situation(s) is having a certificate of authenticity for a US passport useful for/when traveling?

US Secretary Marco Rubio announced in June 2026 that future US passports sent by mail will have a new packaging, which includes a dedicated presentation box and a certificate of authenticity for all future passports. I wonder what the point of having a certificate of authenticity for a US passport is. In which situatio…

Air Travel · Luggage

Why does the max weight for a checked bag depend on the destination? Is that due to the airport, local laws, local partners, or something else?

I read on https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/checkedbaggage/excessoverweightbaggage regarding overweight, checked bags: If you’re bringing overweight bags, review the following. For more details or to find special policies for items like medical equipment, instruments or sporting goods, review Special Items and Fragil…

Airline Strategy · Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards · Travel Tips

User searched Finnair.com and found no Business Class award availability from Berlin BER to Bangkok BKK via Helsinki HEL for the entire next year, only Economy. Analyze why this may happen with Finnair Plus Avios awards: whether Finnair may show only Economy ex-Berlin due to no business award inventory on HEL-BKK, mixed-cabin display limitations, married-segment logic, routing/pricing quirks, or because guaranteed award seats are already taken. Advise exact diagnostic search strategy: search HEL-BKK alone, BER-HEL alone, one-way vs round-trip, number of passengers, dates near 360-day release, BA Executive Club/Finnair Plus comparison, and whether calling Finnair can force combine BER-HEL with HEL-BKK on one PNR. Include realistic alternatives if no business awards are available: book HEL-BKK award and paid protected positioning? AY via HEL to other Thailand/Asia airports? BA/Iberia/Aer Lingus? Miles & More/Lufthansa/SWISS to Bangkok? Keep focus on one booking from BER if possible.

Airline Strategy · Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards · Travel Tips

User searched Finnair.com and found no Business Class award availability at all from Berlin BER to Bangkok BKK via Helsinki HEL for the entire next year, only Economy. Please analyze what this likely means: whether Finnair is not releasing Business award seats BER-BKK, whether married-segment logic or mixed-cabin display could hide HEL-BKK Business, whether searching HEL-BKK separately may reveal seats, whether seats may be reserved for Finnair Plus vs partner programs, whether the route has no Business award availability due to high demand or schedule/cabin issues, and what practical alternatives exist for a Germany-based Amex Membership Rewards user wanting Avios premium awards from Berlin with only short European feeders under ~2 hours. Include whether to try BA via London, Iberia via Madrid, Finnair via Helsinki to other Asian cities, or non-Avios alternatives like Miles & More.

Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards · Travel Tips

User searched Finnair.com and found no Business Class award availability at all for BER Berlin to BKK Bangkok via HEL Helsinki for the next full year, only Economy. Explain what this likely means in Finnair Plus Avios award logic. Analyze whether Finnair's published guaranteed award seats on long-haul flights should apply to HEL-BKK, whether the lack of BER-BKK Business indicates no HEL-BKK Business award inventory, married segment / connection display issues, blackout or route limitations, or that the guaranteed seats are already gone. Provide practical next steps: search HEL-BKK alone, search one-way not return, use Finnair award flight calendar, call Finnair, check BA/Qantas/AA/JAL partner award visibility if relevant, consider wait for T-360 release, alternate routes via Helsinki to Asia, and whether to abandon Finnair for Bangkok if only Economy shows.

Credit Cards · Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards · Travel Tips

Research whether there is a Finnair award flight this year, i.e. remainder of 2026, from Berlin BER to Bangkok BKK via Helsinki HEL on one booking/PNR, ideally in Business Class, using Avios/Finnair Plus. User is based in Germany and can transfer enough Amex Membership Rewards to Avios/Finnair Plus. Please identify realistic availability patterns, whether BER-HEL-BKK can be booked as one award itinerary, likely Avios pricing/taxes, and practical search/booking steps. If live availability cannot be confirmed, explain what can and cannot be verified.

Booking · Credit Cards · Frequentmiler · Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards

User is in Germany and wants to book a Finnair award flight from Berlin (BER) to Bangkok (BKK) via Helsinki (HEL) this year 2026, using Avios/Finnair Plus transferred from German American Express Membership Rewards. Requirements: one booking/one PNR including the BER-HEL feeder and HEL-BKK long-haul, baggage through-checked, ideally premium cabin/business class. Please research whether BER-HEL-BKK is bookable as a Finnair Plus award on one ticket in 2026, what cabins are available, typical Avios pricing, routing/schedule considerations, whether Finnair actually flies HEL-BKK in 2026, and practical steps to search/book.

Credit Cards · Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards · Travel Tips

Research whether a Finnair award flight can be booked this year (2026) from Berlin BER to Bangkok BKK via Helsinki HEL as one booking / one PNR, using Finnair Plus Avios. User has enough Amex Membership Rewards points in Germany to transfer enough Avios. Need premium cabin if available, ideally Business Class, and must include BER-HEL feeder and HEL-BKK on one award ticket with through-checked baggage. Please analyze current feasibility, search strategy, where to book, whether Finnair Plus shows mixed-cabin options, expected Avios/cash, and whether there is likely award availability in 2026.

Airline Strategy · Booking · Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards

User is based in Germany, has 800,000 German Amex Membership Rewards points, wants to use Avios for premium-cabin travel from Berlin, but excludes Qatar/Doha because that creates two long-haul segments. User only wants short European feeders from Berlin to a hub such as London, Madrid, Paris, Frankfurt, Zurich, Helsinki etc., ideally under ~2 hours, and needs the feeder to be bookable on the same award ticket/PNR with through-checked baggage, similar to Miles & More from BER via FRA/ZRH. Analyze which Avios programs/airlines can realistically book premium long-haul awards originating in BER with the European feeder included on one booking, especially British Airways via London, Iberia via Madrid, Finnair via Helsinki, Aer Lingus via Dublin, and whether Paris/Frankfurt/Zurich are relevant for Avios. Include limitations about Iberia not always showing BER-MAD connections or requiring separate tickets, and practical booking strategy.

Credit Cards · Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards · Travel Tips

User is based in Germany with 800,000 American Express Membership Rewards points and wants to fly premium cabins from Berlin using Avios. Compare best options via Iberia Plus, British Airways Executive Club, Qatar Airways Privilege Club / Avios, and other Avios programs for long-haul premium redemptions from Berlin. Also answer whether there have been transfer bonuses from German Amex Membership Rewards to Avios, when the last ones happened, and whether/when the next bonus may occur.

Airline Strategy · Credit Cards · Flights · Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards · Travel Tips

Find the best options for flying business class from Washington, DC area airports (IAD, DCA, BWI) to Paris (CDG or ORY). Include nonstop and one-stop options, best airline programs to search for award seats, typical points/miles pricing, transfer partners, and practical booking tips for a traveler based near Washington, DC.

Canada · Dual Nationality · Europe · Netherlands

Canada-Netherlands Dual Citizen Traveling to Slovenia with Canadian Group - Mandatory to use EU Passport?

Background: 17 year old dual citizen of Canada & Netherlands Travelling to Slovenia (via Vienna) with a Canadian group, parents not present Group is predominately or exclusively singlepassport Canadians Which passport (Can vs. NL) should be used for entry to nonNL EU countries? Edit: Thanks! Some great comments which h…

Africa · Maps · Trains

What does U/C mean on the map of rail gauges of Africa?

Wikipedia has a map of rail gauges of Africa : It has been used here and there, sometimes to show just how unconnected the rail network is in general with difference of gauges being a problem on top As you can see in the map legend, there are 2 1435mm types of rail one with "U/C" mark on it, one without. In some place…

Air Travel · Airlines · Code Share

How to identify the operating carrier of a codeshare flight without a ticket?

I am trying to figure out how to determine which airline actually operates a codeshare flight, relying only on airport websites (as I don't have a boarding pass since I'm not the passenger). While some airport websites (like SFO) clearly show exactly who the operating carrier is, many others don't. I am looking for the…

F1 Visas · Italy · Schengen Visas · Usa

Italy Tourist Visa (Schengen) Application with an expired F-1 Visa but a valid I-20. Would it affect my application?

I need to travel to Italy towards the end of this August but my U.S. F1 Visa expires mid July (I20 is valid for a few more years from now). So I am planning to travel to Italy from U.S.A, and after my stay in Italy, return to my home country to renew my F1 Visa. I then return to U.S.A and complete my education (I have …

Air Travel · Fees And Charges · Luggage · Wizz Air

How much cheaper is it to buy luggage at the time of booking with Wizz Air compared to buying after (post-booking, either before or at the airport)?

When booking a flight with Wizz Air, it claims It is cheaper to add bags now. How much cheaper is it to buy luggage at the time of booking with Wizz Air compared to buying after (postbooking, either before or at the airport)?…

Air Travel · Bookings · Online Resources

Why would Google Flights show "Call airline to book" for a major carrier instead of a website link?

While searching for flights on Google Flights, I encountered an entry for a major airline that specifies "Call [airline] to book" and lists a phone number, rather than providing a direct "Book with airline" link. Interestingly, thirdparty OTAs (like Expedia and Flightnetwork) are able to price and sell the flight onlin…

Airline Strategy · Credit Cards · Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards · Travel Tips

I have 57,637 Delta SkyMiles, 7,886 Lufthansa Miles & More miles, and 84,041 Chase Ultimate Rewards. Trips: RDU to VCE Sep 10, LJU to RDU Sep 23, RDU-BUF round trip Oct 14-19, and RDU to Spain Dec 4-12 outbound / Dec 29-31 return. Goal is spend as little cash as possible while using locked airline miles first. Chase can transfer to Air Canada Aeroplan and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, and there is reportedly a current 30% Chase to Virgin Atlantic bonus. How should I allocate miles, and should I use Virgin or Lufthansa hop strategies for RDU-VCE?

Airline Strategy · Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards

Australian Amex Platinum Membership Rewards user in Brisbane wants to travel Brisbane to Athens around 5 September 2026 returning around 13 September 2026 for a wedding in Sifnos. They have about 800,000 Amex Membership Rewards points, around 60,000 Qantas points, and Qantas/Virgin accounts only. They want premium economy if possible but economy is acceptable if cheap. Which Amex Australia airline transfer partners are relevant, what transfer ratios should be assumed, and what are realistic reward redemption options for premium economy or economy on airlines such as Qantas, Qatar, Cathay, Etihad, Emirates, Virgin/Velocity partners, Singapore Airlines, etc? Include likely pitfalls such as premium economy availability to Athens, status credits on reward bookings, and whether to open new frequent flyer accounts.

Bardonecchia · Bookings · Italy · Trains

Direct Frecciarossa trains to Bardonecchia

Frecciarossa 9508 apparently runs from Rome and Milan to Bardonecchia three times as week. The linked site cryptically states (in translation): It does not run on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 14 December to 30 January, from 2 February to 20 March and from 23 March to 29 March It runs on Fridays, Saturdays and Su…

Dili · Internet · Timor Leste

Is reliable and reasonably fast Internet only achieved with Starlink dishes in Dili, Timor-Leste?

I'm looking at some AirBnB accommodations in Dili, TimorLeste. There aren't that many. The few ones that mention their Internet typically say they have a Starlink dish. This makes me wonder: Is reliable and reasonably fast Internet only achieved with Starlink dishes in Dili, TimorLeste? Let's say reasonably fast = at l…

Buses · Group Travel

Group size does renting one large vehicle become more practical than multiple cars in Alberta?

I'm organizing a trip for around 15–30 people. What are the most important things to consider when choosing transportation for a large group, especially regarding luggage, scheduling, and comfort? Are there common mistakes that firsttime group organizers should avoid?…

Credit Cards · Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards · Travel Tips

What topics can Milepoint help users with regarding airline miles, hotel points, credit cards, elite status, upgrades, and loyalty programs?

Flight Search Engines · Stopovers

How can I easily find all the possible intermediate cities for a stopover where both legs are strictly non-stop flights?

I am planning a trip between two cities (City A and City B) and want to introduce a stopover of a few days in a third city (City X). I don't know which third city to go to, I want the search engine to give me all possible options where city X could be (eg, San Jose, San Francisco, etc.). To minimize travel friction, I …

Air Quality · Kathmandu · Nepal

Air quality in Kathmandu

I am considering a trip to Nepal. This would probably start by flying to Kathmandu but possibly first to India and by land to Kathmandu. I have not visited Nepal before but I have spent a lot of time in the region: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. So, until recently, I would have been quite confident that I …

Credit Cards · Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards

What is the latest information about Hilton Honors as of June 22, 2026? Please summarize recent program changes, promotions, elite-status updates, award pricing or devaluations, new benefits, and anything members should watch.

Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards · Travel Tips

A traveler has 200,000 Capital One miles and wants hotel value in South Florida or Jacksonville, Florida. What are the best ways to use Capital One miles for hotels right now: Capital One Travel / purchase eraser, transfers to Wyndham, Choice, or Accor, or pairing with hotel promos/cards? Include practical recommendation.

Credit Cards · Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards · Travel Tips

What are good current hotel points offers or promotions for someone in Florida, especially South Florida or Jacksonville, as of June 2026? Include hotel credit card signup bonuses, loyalty promos, and transfer/redemption angles, especially for someone with Capital One miles.

Frequentmiler · Loyalty Programs · Travel Rewards

Mumbai to Perth one-way business class miles requirement on major frequent flyer programs such as Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, and Malaysia Airlines Enrich. Provide typical saver-level mileage costs and key considerations.

Airport Transfer · Japan · Kix · Osaka

Osaka Kansai airport to Osaka Itami airport transfer after 8PM

I will be arriving at Osaka KIX at 8PM and I need to transfer to Osaka ITM to catch a connecting flight. Is there a direct shuttle bus that will be running at this late hour?…

Standard Visitor Visas · Uk · Visa Refusals · Visa Sponsors

Would Sponsoring My Partner's Solo UK Visit Improve Her Chances After a Previous Refusal?

My partner was refused a UK Standard Visitor visa five years ago when she was single, a college student, and did not provide sufficient evidence of her circumstances in her home country. Since then, her circumstances have changed significantly: we are now in a civil partnership and living together, she is employed, we …

Mount Everest

Seeing Everest from the ground

On my bucket list is seeing Everest. Not climbing it and not even visiting base camp. However, I would prefer not to see it just in a fly by. I would like to be able to stand on the ground somewhere and look at it in the distance. I don't have any specific required closeness as long as I get a recognizable view. Initia…

Refunds · Tickets

What risks come with booking travel tickets via Klook?

I have only recently heard of Klook. They seem to be focused on places like Japan and Singapore, but I also see them doing aggressive online marketing for tickets and airport services in other countries. There are many complaints about this company online, including purchases not being honored, refunds being refused, a…

Canada · Esta · Hungarian Citizens · Usa

Staying in US on ESTA/VWP, then entry into Canada and return to US, then returning to Hungary

Me as a Hungarian citizen planning to stay in the Usa with the Esta/vwp for about 85 days than drive to Canada stay for about 34 weeks and drove back to the Usa and stay another month for participate on an event and sell the vehicle. After reading that a Canadian or Mexican trip does not reset the 90 day clock i am que…

Air Travel · Airport Transfer · Fco

Fiumicino airport to Fiumicino City in the evening

I will be arriving at FCO at around 20:00 and wondering how to get to the city center (or close enough) to then get to my accommodation in Fiumicino. This is not a question of FCO Rome, but FCO Fiumicino city ! Bus? Train? Uber? Bolt? Taxi? What are the options and their pros and cons?…

Whistler

Can wheelchairs access this viewpoint at the end of Osprey Place? Does it offer free parking?

Here’s the original map in PDF . I am asking about the V, which signifies Viewpoint, at the bottom of my pink arrow that’s at the end of Osprey Place, to the east of Blueberry Drive, right over Whistler Golf Course. While using Google Maps on my phone months ago, I drove my sedan on both Blueberry Dr and Osprey Pl. But…

Whistler

Can wheelchairs access this Viewpoint near Golden Dreams Conservation Area? Free parking?

Here’s the original map in PDF . I am asking about the V, which signifies Viewpoint, at the bottom of my pink arrow below. While using Google Maps on my phone, when I was in Whistler months ago, I drove my sedan on Alta Lake Rd right above V. But I don’t see any entrance for wheelchairs, or any free parking to walk to …

Esta · Tourist Visas · Usa · Visa Refusals

Best way to avoid ESTA denial on re-entry after previously extended trip?

Over the last several years I have made multiple short trips to the US without any immigration issues. On my most recent trip, I entered on ESTA intending to stay around two weeks but later changed my plans and remained for approximately 45 days before departing well within the 90day limit. During that trip I was with …

Ontario

Does Ontario offer a province-wide library card, like British Columbia’s One Card?

I have a library card from Windsor Public Library, my home public library, across the border from Detroit. I am presently traveling to eastern and northern Ontario, well beyond commuting distance from my home! I need to use the libraries in person in my Ontario destinations. Does Ontario proffer something like BC’s One…

Australia · Australian Residents · Denied Boarding · Indonesia · Uk Citizens

Why would Australian Border Force issue Do Not Board for an outbound flight?

I am a British citizen but reside permanently in Australia on a BF111 visa. I recently tried to board a flight from MEL to DPS in Bali, Indonesia, but was denied uplift by the airline who cited a "Do Not Board" directive from Border Force, apparently due to my Australian visa not being linked with my current passport. …

E Visas · Indonesia · Visas

Can the Indonesia visa agents get a visa offline for you?

I have been having serious problems with the official Imigrasi eVisa website, and I am wondering whether visa agents or lawyers in Indonesia have any way to process a visa application without relying on the online portal. One Imigrasi office told me last year that since the eVisa portal became the main system, there ar…

Fmm Tourist Card · Mexico

Does one actually need to download the Digital Multiple Migratory Form?

While transiting through Mexico City today, I received a receipt that looked like this . Unfortunately, I didn't photograph mine, so this is a photo I found online, but it looked exactly the same. The receipt states: Welcome to Mexico Important and Mandatory Notice Save your ticket. In order to depart Mexico, you MUST …

Aeromexico · Airport Security · Connecting Flights · Customs And Immigration · Mex

How does international-to-international transit work in Mexico City airport?

I'll be doing an international transit on Aeromexico via MEX airport soon. How does the transit work? I know bags don't have to be rechecked if flying on a single ticket, as per Rechecking bags on internationaltointernational connection in Mexico City I know there's no sterile transit, but is there at least a dedicated…

Airlines · Emergencies

How do airlines use the "Emergency contact" some of them ask to provide?

I've booked a flight with Sky Airline from Argentina to Chile recently, and the form asked me to list an emergency contact. What's the point of this field / when is it ever used? Is this basically in case the plane crashed and the airline needs to find the families of victims to pay out compensation?…

Paris · Public Transport

Early-morning (pre-6 AM) accessible route from Caumartin to Gare du Nord with luggage

My train departs at 6:22 AM next week from Gare du Nord. I would like to understand the feasibility of using the Paris Metro or other public transportation from 18 Caumartin, Paris to Gare du Nord. I have a heavyish roller bag: one flight of steps would be really tough, so I'd like to stick with escalators. Google indi…

Aegean Airlines · Athens · Cairo · Egyptian Citizens · Transit Visas

Transit at Athens airport

I am holder of an Egyptian passport, will be travelling from Cairo, Egypt to Tirana, Albania via Aegean airlines making a transit of 2 hours in Athens. Do I need a transit visa? Thank you!…

Booking Com · Cancellations · Fees And Charges

Had to pay 400 to cancel a reservation because my father passed away

Had to cancel a reservation made in January because my father passed in February. Said on the site and by cancelation that it was free if canceled before June 26th... but they made me pay 400 to cancel. Is this normal??…

B1 B2 Visas · Mexico · New Zealand Citizens · Usa · Visa Renewals

Renewing US visitor visas

My family and I are New Zealand citizens who have been living in Mexico for 10 years. Because we're close to the US border, we cross fairly regularly for shopping, appointments and travel, etc. We currently have B1/B2 visas that expire in May 2027. There are five of us four adults and one child. When these visas were …

Luggage · Shj · Transit

Will my luggage be transferred during a transit at Sharjah?

I am traveling from London to Lahore via Sharjah air port with a single return ticket. Will my luggage will be delivered to Lahore or will I have to shift it at Sharjah airport?…

Bkk · Customs And Immigration · Thailand

SAWASDEE by AOT app for Bangkok airport Fast Track: what does the service include?

I am arriving on an international flight at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and saw the Fast Track service in the SAWASDEE by AOT app. The app mentions an optional buggy service, but I am unclear on what the basic Fast Track service includes. Does the basic service cover priority immigration only, or also meetandgre…

Spain · Trains

What is the "Soria AVE VTC service" between Calatayud and Soria and how can this be booked?

Searching HAFAS from Calatayud to Soria shows two direct, nonstop AVE trains per day: This is very surprising, because the railway between Calatayud and Soria closed in 1980 (it is now a very nice bike path) and the only railway that does still connect to Soria is an unelectrified, Iberian gauge railway that cannot car…

Schengen

Schengen passport control delays - Irish citizen

Irish citizen flying out from Malaga airport in a few days. What delays at passport control will I face? Will it be as had as British citizens or are EU citizens fast tracked? I'm looking for some fairly recent personal experience on this.…

Schengen · Schengen Visas · Visas

Polish Schengen Visa: Form signature, phone/purse, and payment

I have an upcoming appointment at the Polish Embassy in Washington, D.C. I have three questions. (1) Application signature – date and place Conflicting advice online: some say sign with the date I filled the online form (back in May), others say sign on the day of the appointment at the embassy. Can I put my current U.…

Bookings · Canada · Hotels · Legal · Planning

Who is responsible for hotel charges if primary cardholder disappears?

I am about to meet with an online friend in Canada and they have offered to pay for the hotel charges. Would I be responsible for paying if they/their card disappear? hotel location: Canada additional named guests listed in hotel booking: only me booking method: online It is a possibility that we stay at the hotel for …

Tokyo

Can visitors use computers in Tokyo public libraries, for free?

As a traveler, I have used computers at public libraries in Australia , NZ free of charge without any library card, as quoted below. Can I do same at public libraries in Tokyo? On a recent trip to TOkyo, I forgot to pack my laptop! I went to a public library near my hotel at Haneda Airport, and asked this question. but…

Customs And Immigration · Ireland · Luggage · Malta

Bringing seashells home

Is it alright to bring seashells home from Malta if they are clean and empty? I am going to Malta from Ireland this week and I'm not sure the rules on bringing seashells home. I will make sure they are empty as I would love to bring some home to ireland with me.…

New York City · Public Transport

JFK to 78th and 2nd Avenue via Public Transportation on a Saturday night (8 PM)

The goal is to avoid steps (escalators are OK, though elevators are preferable). I have a backpack and a heavy rolling bag. I recall that the Qstation at 72nd does have elevators to the street. Google indicated this plan is "step free": AirTrain to Jamaica Station. E Train (Manhattanbound) from Jamaica to Lexington Av/…

Tipping

Are there any other places in the world where tipping could be rude besides Japan?

As far as I know one can tip anywhere and besides Japan tipping would be either encouraged or at least appreciated. This means when in doubt I must leave a tip. However, I learned that in Japan tipping is completely outside their culture and save from very touristsic places it would mostly be refused or even frowned up…

Bookings · Malartag · Sweden · Trains

Can Mälartåg trains become fully booked?

I'm planning to travel with a local commuter train and then transferring to a Mälartåg train to reach my final destination. To avoid wasting my ticket if the commuter train is delayed or cancelled, I plan to book the Mälartåg train last minute given that they have fixed prices anyway. Now, my concern is that I can tell…

Schengen · Schengen Visas

Schengen Visa (US resident): Is German insurance like PROVISIT‑VISUM acceptable?

I’m applying for a multipleentry Schengen visa via the Polish consulate (USA) for two trips—Poland (Aug 9–22, main destination) and Germany (Sep 28–Oct 9). I’m considering PROVISIT‑VISUM (Dr. Walter) since it clearly meets Schengen insurance requirements and is significantly cheaper, but it’s Germanybased. I’ve seen me…

Germany · Mobile Apps · Refunds · Trains

Getting refund from DB for cancelled train ticket

I booked a train ticket in Germany using the DB App, and sure enough my train was cancelled so I wanted to get a refund. However, when I tried to submit a request for refund, the form asked for a IBAN or BIC number. I supplied the BIC number (because my country does not use this) but the IBAN field was mandatory and th…

Booking Com · Check In · Privacy

How to know before booking if a property will require guests to upload ID documents to a 3rd party site for check-in

In Dec 2025 I booked an apartment in London for three nights in May 2026 on Booking.com. The property was advertised as a 'Prime Knightsbridge Luxury Suite' with free cancellation until 14 days before the reservation date. On booking, I was immediately charged the full amount (sadly, I hadn't spotted the small print st…

B1 B2 Visas · Syrian Citizens · Usa · Visas

Does having family in the US make it easier for a Syrian to get a visitor visa?

Does it improve my chances of getting a visa if my uncle has been there since 1987 and has a Green Card?…

Scams · Spain · Taxis

How to tell a legitimate taxi from a scam one in Spain?

Pretty much as in the title, how can I tell a legitimate taxi in Spain? If that matters, I am interested in the situation in Aeropuerto de Asturias.…

Airlines · Bookings · Intermodal · Trains

Are there any airlines that sell connecting train tickets via AccesRail?

Recently I was comparing plane and train prices for a specific route from the city I live to another. The city I live has a small airport that only has regular traffic to Amsterdam, so anything but that destination requires at least one transfer. So, I was surprised to see an itinerary offered by lastminute.com where I…

China · Clothing · Etiquette · Hotels · Swimming

Should I bring Speedos or Swimming Shorts to China?

I'm traveling to China (Beijing and Shanghai), and unlike last time that I was on a budget, this time I'm part of a business tour and I will stay in fancy hotels with swimming pools. Are speedos common and appropriate swimwear in China's swimming pools? I'm from a place where speedos are the most common swimwear. Howev…

Scotland · Trains

Scotland rail stations without car access

The Scotrail website says on their route maps page : Taking the train is one of the best ways to enjoy our country's stunning landscapes, with some places only accessible by rail . A random selection of a dozen or so stations from the map didn't turn anything up, so I'm curious if anyone knows which "places" they're re…

Air Travel · Australia · History · Usa

Which US city (other than the "usual suspects") had direct service to Australia in the '00s?

In a 2025 post on the Analytic Flying blog , the author presents a chart tracking the cities where US flights to Australia departed from over the past 40 years. The data is predominated by the usual suspects (Honolulu, San Francisco, LA, NYC, Houston, and Dallas) but there is a small sliver of "Other" listed between 19…

Canada · History

Canadian Heritage

In the UK there are organizations like English Heritage and the National Trust. They manage historic buildings and sites, open them to the public, and importantly have passes that allow free entries to their properties. Are there equivalent organisations in Canada?…

Compensation · Germany · Hotels

Hotel room downgrade: how to calculate compensation?

I just got downgraded in a hotel in Germany. The downgrade was nontrivial: down to 27m^2 from 37m^2 and a very unique feature was missing (large free standing hot tub). The hotel offered some refund as compensation but I am wondering what is a rational way to determine a "reasonable" amount? As with most hotels this ch…

Sncf · Trains

How do I know if a French-Swiss train journey is a "Billet Direct" (and what happens if a connection is missed)

I see that there are certain guarantees and assistance with rebooking in the event of delays if a journey is considered a "Billet Direct" . Is every trip sold on sncfconnect.com a billet direct or if not how do I tell? The trip I'm looking at starts on a Mobigo regional rail (operated by SNCF Voyageurs) to Dijon with a…

Lost Luggage

Lost luggage in Charles de Gaulle airport CDG Roissy

I have lost my luggage at Charles de Gaulle airport on arrival, meaning that I arrived at CDG and my luggage wasn't on the belt. What to do ?…

Germany · Visas

Overstay by few hours

I have a valid Schengen visa from 16052026 to 19062026. My visa is stamped with no of stay 10 and number of entries Multiple . I entered Germany on the 16th and my return flight is on the 26th, my flight is non refundable. The immigration officer on entering informed me that I have to leave on the 25th. Can I check in …

Customs And Immigration · Uk

Do I need to enter Advanced Passenger Information multiple times?

I'm going to travel to London by plane and leave with the Eurostar train. I've already bought the ticket for the Eurostar and filled out Advanced Passenger Information (API) on Eurostar's page . Do I need to fill out API again for the flight? In case it matters, I'm an EU citizen.…

Check In · Lufthansa · Luggage · Marseille

How early can you drop off your luggage at Marseille Provence Airport for an intra-Schengen Lufthansa flight?

My parents will arrive early at the airport and are considering using the paid lounge, which would make a lot more sense if they can go through security early. They hold economy tickets, should that matter.…

Passports · Schengen Visas

How to fill in the first name and last name for an Arabic name?

I am sponsoring my friend’s Schengen visa application to visit me in Europe this summer. He is from an Arab country. We are not sure how he should write his name on the application form. The application form has only two fields: first name and last name. However, my friend has four names on his passport simply labeled …

Customs And Immigration · Jordanian Citizens · Passports

What can be done about the expiry date on a passport not being very visible?

I was travelling with my colleague, and he was held up for a long time at passport control. When I asked him what happened, he said that the officer couldn’t read the expiry date on his passport and had to call another officer to read it. Looking at the passport, I agree that the expiry date is barely visible, since it…

Air Travel

Tui gate staff does not always tear off the boarding pass strip when I board a plane. Is this the normal procedure?

The last couple times I boarded a plane (Tui flight between Antwerp and Alicante, both directions), the gate staff validated my boarding pass, but they did not always tear off and retain part of the boarding pass. I think this happened at least twice over the last 3 winters. In case it's relevant, I booked all 6 trips …

Germany · India · Transit · Usa · Visas

Transit through Frankfurt for Indian citizens

My parents (both senior citizens) are visiting me (in the United States) from India. They have valid US tourist visas. Is a 2 hour 25 minute layover at Frankfurt enough? I checked with Lufthansa, the connecting flights (incoming and outgoing) are both at Terminal 1. Further, I wanted to check they don't need an additio…

British Airways · Lhr · Luggage · Nairobi

Someone has taken my cabin luggage at Heathrow and is in Kenya

I'm asking this question to get some urgent advice regarding a recent incident. I was travelling from London Heathrow to New Delhi on 15th May 2026. In the security check area, someone took my cabin luggage and left theirs behind. I informed a security manager at Heathrow but they weren't helpful and didn't seem to hav…

Check In · Govolta · Netherlands · Trains

Why does GoVolta require you to check-in online?

Recently I was looking into the new train operator GoVolta since one of their routes is particularly interesting to me. While much of the oddities are to be expected given that it's a lowcost operator, I can't understand the purpose of having online checkin as a required step to getting your "boarding pass". As I under…

Ec261

Am I covered by the EC261? Delay at connecting flight after leaving Europe

I recently had a flight from Europe to South America. My ticket (single ticket) was LEJ to FRA, FRA to GRU operated by Lufthansa, then GRU to CGR operated by LATAM. My flight from GRU to CGR was cancelled (probably due to low demand, weather was fine) and I was offered a flexible ticket with the earliest possibility to…

Bookings · California · Cancellations · Disputes · Hotels

Can a hotel charge for fees, even if you canceled within the cancellation policy?

I booked directly with a California, USA hotel online. My booking confirmation email stated the cancellation policy as no fees 48 hours before arrival. I called to cancel 72 hours before, but was told they would charge me for onenight as a penalty because my booking is now nonrefundable due to an event in the area. Che…

Schengen · Schengen Visas

Does a surname discrepancy between the applicant's passport and the host's passport (applicant's child) affect a Schengen visa application

I am applying for the Schengen visa for my parents. The problem is that my mother's surname in her passport does not match the mother's surname name I have in my passport. My passport has our family's surname as her surname. But she has her maiden name in her passport and other documents. Could this cause any trouble w…

Schengen · Schengen Visas

Multiple entry Schengen Type C visa with two separate trips — confusion

I’m applying for a Schengen visa (multiple entry) as an international student in U.S. and had a quick question about the application. My situation: Trip 1 : ~13 days (academic visit, hosted by an organization for a summer school and costs/accommodation covered) Return to the U.S. Trip 2 (about a month later): ~12–13 da…

Airport Transfer · Fra · Frankfurt · Germany · Train Stations

Transfer from Frankfurt airport to train station

I am traveling to Strasbourg via Frankfurt on the 25th of May by plane and train. I will arrive in Frankfurt by plane at 12:00 (noon) from within Schengen with only cabin luggage. There are many train connections to Straßbourg from the train station on that day and so I wonder if I should book the train beforehand, and…