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| Flights | 10/8/2008 | Matthew Smith |
Q: What is te best way to travel around the world. Am I best going to Auckland from London via Hong ...
A: Your question was rather ambiguous, so I'm not sure how to answer. Are you doing this all one-way? ...
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| Unaccompanied Minor | 10/7/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: My daughter is travelling to Manchester, Eng to celebrate he 18th birthday with her friend. She ...
A: As far as the airline involved is concern (probably Continental) they consider 5-14 years of age. ...
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| not valid after date | 10/7/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: Queation...is the YEAR date ever printed with the date in the 'not valid after box'As my ticket was ...
A: Gabriel, Like I told you before, only the issue date has the year since it is understood that if a ...
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| connecting flights | 10/7/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: I will have one hour from the time my United Flight arrives from Denver until my United Flight ...
A: Since you'll be traveling in one airline, United will be responsible to accommodate you if you miss ...
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| layover | 10/4/2008 | Matthew Smith |
Q: Can I leave the airport during a layover? I have three hours in SLC, UT and have family there I ...
A: Yes, you may leave the airport. However, you may want to be sure you have time to leave and return ...
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| multiple airline international travel check in | 10/2/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: I am in the process of selecting flights to travel to Quito this winter. One inexpensive option ...
A: Northwest(NW) can check your baggage through Miami and tag it to your final destination Quito. This ...
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| Flights via USA | 9/30/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: I have dual nationality (Irish and New Zealand passports). Both are in the Visa Waiver Program. I ...
A: Anna, The responsibility of the US Immigration official or any other Immigration officer is to ...
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| Flights via USA | 9/30/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: I have dual nationality (Irish and New Zealand passports). Both are in the Visa Waiver Program. I ...
A: The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables nationals of certain countries to travel/transit to the United ...
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| entry to the US with a green card | 9/26/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: I am wondering if you would be able to help me with these 2 questions: 1. I am a Russian citizen ...
A: Below is the results from your query replied by Timatic, information sourced and provided by Iata ...
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| One way versus Round trip | 9/24/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: I work for a company that brings international people to the US. We currently offer round trip ...
A: As you know the J1 visas are issued individuals who take part in a wide range of exchange visitor ...
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| canceling flights | 9/18/2008 | Matthew Smith |
Q: My family(husband and 3 boys), would like to cancel our xmass vacation to Jamaica on Air Jamaica. ...
A: You'd probably have to work up an Excel spread sheet to see the cost/benefit of postponing the trip. ...
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| flight | 9/15/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: We are flying from London Heathrow to Orlando via Washington . On BA which allows 2 x 23kg checked ...
A: When making check-in with BA in London, ask them to tag your bags to your final destination Orlando. ...
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| gulf air | 9/11/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: sir,my wife and myself scheduled to go vacation on 1-1-2009 from dammam via behrain to kochi kerala ...
A: Like any other airline, Gulf Air follows Iata rules as follow: - Expectant mothers, in their 28th ...
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| dates on tickets | 9/7/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: In April 07 I flew to Australia with a paper ticket with Malaysian airlines it was changeable for ...
A: Sorry for the wrong information sent to you before, since I was confusing the concepts. The dates ...
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| Rebooking a group due to weather | 9/5/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: Approximately 45 people were to fly to the Bahamas this Saturday but due to the threat of a major ...
A: In my particular opinion they are trying to push you a cost that I believe is not due since you ...
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| Rebooking a group due to weather | 9/5/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: Approximately 45 people were to fly to the Bahamas this Saturday but due to the threat of a major ...
A: Airlines are not responsible for circumstances beyond their control (like weather) to cancel or ...
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| Baggage | 9/4/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: Good day! Thank you so much for the respond u made about the connecting flight. It helps me a lot ...
A: For tickets issued before July 1st, 2008 the baggage allowance is: - maximum of two (2) pieces with ...
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| dates on tickets | 9/3/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: In April 07 I flew to Australia with a paper ticket with Malaysian airlines it was changeable for ...
A: If the fare that you purchased was valid for one year (normally a full no-restricted fare) the ...
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| luggage allowance | 9/3/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: can i take a laptop along with 7 kg of hand baggage for my travel from cochin to bahrain?I have a 20 ...
A: I checked Indian Airlines website and only one piece of baggage can go as cabin baggage. They do not ...
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| viaje con menor de edad | 9/2/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: Roberto: Mi hijo y yo somos Peruanos pero residentes americanos desde hace 4 meses. Nosotros ...
A: It is always good to play safe, since regulations can change from one day to another and some agents ...
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| Baggage | 9/2/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: What quantity of alcohol (spirits) per person is allowed to be packed in our baggage to Aus? And ...
A: Since I receive questions from all over the world, I am assuming that you're planning to visit ...
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| How much time between ship and airport | 9/1/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: We will be taking a trip to Venice Italy. Our last day on the Mediterranean is October 31 and we ...
A: The Venice Airport Marco Polo is only 13 km (8 miles)far away from the Marco Polo Airport. A taxi ...
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| Itenary ticket | 8/30/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: Good day! Thank you so much for the respond u made about the connecting flight. It helps me a lot ...
A: You can go to the issuing airline office and ask for refund. Please note that some tickets (or ...
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| transit through usa | 8/26/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: My partner and I are travelling from Vancouver to Samoa via LA will we need USA visa's we both are ...
A: The Visa Waiver Program, allow travellers of the below countries to enter or transit the US: ...
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| connecting flight | 8/25/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: Good day sir. I made a reservation on american airline online. They sent me itenary shows the ...
A: Let's go step by step: 1. When checking in in Mobile, ask the American Airlines staff to tag your ...
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| Layover regulations | 8/18/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: I would like to know what air travel regulations are regarding hotel accomodation during a layover. ...
A: No. Only when it's in the airline interest, i.e., a promotional package to launch a new route, when ...
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| Layover regulations | 8/17/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: I would like to know what air travel regulations are regarding hotel accomodation during a layover. ...
A: For this particular itinerary, you will need to make you own arrangements for the overnight. Also ...
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| Travel to Europe | 8/14/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: I read with interest your article on the best credit card for air travel. My wife and I want to go ...
A: Sorry but I don't recall any article written by me about the use of a credit card. But answering ...
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| layover visa | 8/12/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: My boyfriend is a South African citizen hoping to vacation with my family (we are US citizens) in ...
A: Not only for transit the US, your boyfriend will also need a visa to enter Mexico. The US suspended ...
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| Larnaca - Athens after 4 hours delay. | 8/10/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: Three days ago I traveled from Larnaca (Cyprus) to Athens. The flight schedule was for 12.30am. At ...
A: According to Olympic Airlines website, unfortunately the Greek Air Code states that ... "6. Carrier ...
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| Abt Luggage | 8/9/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: Iam travelling from India to Jordan by Gulf Air (Travel by two flights). My question is Iam ...
A: The total baggage allowance for Economy class is 20kg (no matter how much pieces)plus one piece of ...
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| lay over regulations | 8/7/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: I am a nigerian national travelling on kenya airways from dubai to lagos via nairobi. The layover ...
A: In your case visa for Kenya is not required if: - continuing by same or first connecting aircraft; ...
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| lay over regulations | 8/7/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: I am a nigerian national travelling on kenya airways from dubai to lagos via nairobi. The layover ...
A: I checked Kenya Airways website and found out two flights from Nairobi to Lagos. You probably have a ...
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| Checked Baggage Food Safety | 8/6/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: I am a home canner and was wondering-do vacuum sealed mason jars of jelly retain their hermetic seal ...
A: Could you please confirm what exactly was not clear on the answer in order to allow me to follow up? ...
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| Bringing dogs to Jamaica from US | 8/6/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: I have accepted a job in Jamaica and am just now finding out they do not allow dogs in from the US. ...
A: Your comments about my answer seems to be very confused. The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) is the system ...
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| holiday travel | 8/6/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: I know that when traveling for Thanksgiving, most people choose to travel the day before, but what ...
A: Since historically Thanksgiving falls on a Thursday, most people take advantage of this long weekend ...
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| transits between airlines in JNB | 8/2/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: I am flying from Dubai to Singapore via South Africa. The first leg is DXB-JNB with Emirates ...
A: International arrivals and departures at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) take place at ...
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| use Delta voucher in China or cash back | 8/2/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: I bought a ticket through an agent for the flight from Kansas city through Atlanta to Argentina ...
A: Like a told you before, vouchers issued by airlines are non transferable and can be used only on ...
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| use Delta voucher in China or cash back | 7/31/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: I bought a ticket through an agent for the flight from Kansas city through Atlanta to Argentina ...
A: Regarding any ticket purchase, travellers/agents were supposed to be familiar with the fare ...
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| Air travel during pregnancy | 7/28/2008 | Roberto Gomes |
Q: Till how many weeks can a pregnant woman travel to Singapore? When is it safe for a new born to ...
A: Almost all airlines, forbid domestic travel beyond thirty-six weeks of pregnancy and international ...
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