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How do one way/round trip plane tickets work?

When I buy a plane ticket,after I get on the plane to where I'm going, do I buy another plane ticket to get back home later or can the ticket I bought to get to

Is it a problem if my laptop is out of battery when I'm asked to switch it on?

The airports in Turkey have additional security at entry and the guards often ask passengers to switch on the laptops. They just want to see the splash screen.

Is it my right to ask the name/identification-number of flight assistant, in case I have problems?

In case I have problems with a flight or during the boarding, do I have the right to ask the name or the identification code of a airline employee? And in case

Closest Metro Station into DC if coming from Eastern Shore/Bay Bridge?

Trying to plan a trip to DC, but am not at all familiar with the metro (other than it is the best trandportation to use in D.C.). I'll be coming from the Easte

Canadian eTA on different passport

As a dual citizen, if I have a valid eTA that expires in 2019 on my British passport, can I get a new eTA for my Australian passport now instead, as that is wha

How much time should I allow to transfer from 1 international flight to another at LAX?

I will be traveling from Brisbane, Australia to Bogota, Colombia with a 4hr stopover at LAX. From what I've researched, I must pass through immigration at LAX,

Travel from Berlin to Warsaw byplane with Blue Card

DHL recently lost my passport, and, of course, it's a week before I fly to Warsaw for a wedding :) I have a Blue Card issued in Berlin, where I live and work, w

Can I invite a friend to visit me in the UK?

How long I need to live and work in the UK to be able to send an invitation to my friend from Algeria to visit me? Do I need any qualifications to send an invit

Enter China on a provincial airport like Dunhuang

I (European citizen, valid Chinese visa) am planning to fly to China from Almaty (Kazakhstan) to Dunhuang in China. Dunhuang is not offically an international a

Can anyone provide my the sample cover letter or can assist my what and how to write cover letter? [duplicate]

My UK visit visa got refused and nw I want to apply again immediately. I had applied for UK visit visa but it got refused due to some reasons

In practice, what is the distinction between ESTA and visas?

It is often claimed that ESTA is not a visa - both by the US government and the travelers themselves. However in practice, I find it difficult to see the distin

Can I wear an undershirt with a zip through airport security?

I wear a compression vest under my tshirts such as this one I am flying from London to Dallas soon and would like to know whether this will trigger airport secu

International flight missed because of delay in national flight - Compensation options?

We wanted to take the following two flights on the same day. Had the national flight been on time, we would have arrived at the airport 3 hours and 15 minutes

Can or would the US deny you entry simply for lack of an ESTA?

In a hypothetical scenario, you are a VWP national who has managed somehow to arrive at a US entry point, by air, without an ESTA. I know it shouldn't happen. M

After arriving at JFK on an international flight, what happens with my through-checked baggage? [duplicate]

I have booked a flight from Athens to Raleigh-Durham. I have to change airplanes 3 times. The first two flights are with Qatar Airways and the

Lost passport in a Schengen state: travelling within the Schengen area

My mom lost her purse today in Vienna (with her passport), and we lodged a police report and they gave us a copy of it. As it was a Saturday, I could not contac

Education background and last employment for the spouse in family application (DS 160)

In family application (DS 160) the education background and last employment for the spouse is not required. Is it OK that there is no section for the spouse reg

Does an anti scuff spray for luggage exist?

I was reading some comments for a luggage that I'm planning to buy and read that the luggage scuffs easily. Are there anti-scuff spray product that I can use on

Stay longer in the US than what I told CBP

I'm Japanese, visiting my boyfriend in the US for the first time, staying with his family for about 40 days. We've been dating for a couple of years, but this i

Why do Eurostar trains have heightened security requirements compared to every other train in Europe?

There are dozens of high speed train lines in the EU, but as far as I know the Eurostar train is the only one which requires passengers to go through an X-ray m

UK visit visa refused due to being unable to prove a genuine relationship

I am from the Philippines and I applied for a visit visa to visit my boyfriend who is a British citizen. We have been corresponding for more than a year and I h

Is 1h30 enough time at Chicago O'Hare for transit between 2 international flights for a non-US citizen with ESTA?

I am planning a trip for 2019, and the absolute best result on all points (price, duration, hours of departure/arrival) means taking an international plane land

Unmatching Barcode

Scheduling a J1 visa appointment in ghana, the bar code for my previous B1 visa was generated on the current J1. Been asked to schedule a new appointment after

Does declaring your baggage as fragile do anything good?

When flying, you’re asked if your checked bags have anything fragile. If you answer yes then they put a fragile sticker or tag on the bag, but they also m

Is renting with AirBnB in Abu- Dhabi safe?

Is renting in Abu Dhabi trough AirBnB safe for a family (i.e. renters)? I am mostly concerned if ladies can walk freely (unlike Saudia), and also is it safe fo

Can I travel from France to Croatia with a single-entry Schengen visa?

If I'm in France, and have a single-entry Schengen visa, is it possible to go to Croatia and Montenegro? I traveled between France, Austria, Italy without any

What are my chances of getting a tourist visa to Croatia after 3 successive rejections? [duplicate]

First, I applied for a tourist visa for 16 days, showing a reservation for a hotel as I thought that visiting places nearby could be done in a

Using London Heathrow's Terminal 3 lounge as a Terminal 5 passenger

I'll have a 3-hour 40-minute layover at LHR Terminal 5. I was wondering if it’s feasible to use the Plaza Premium Lounge at Terminal 3 arrivals (landside)

My husband is Japanese but has permanent residency in the UK. I am British. What visa should he apply for to go to Spain? [closed]

We want to move to Spain. What visa does he need to go to Spain? Thanks.

Can a UK visa ban affect an Ireland visa application?

I was issued a 10-year ban by the UK 4 years ago. Unfortunately, I answered no to the question of 'Have you been refused a UK visa before?' . It was a genuine e