Category "air-travel"

Can I wait airside ~2.5h after arrival to meet a travel companion from another destination?

I am flying from Düsseldorf to Singapore where I am meeting my traveling companion coming from Christchurch, arriving about 2 1/2 hours after me. My Quest

Are laptops currently allowed in carry-on luggage from Europe to the US?

I've heard conflicting news stories and hearsay regarding the topic: Can I take a laptop (and also a digital SLR camera with a lithium rechargeable battery) as

Is a 50 minute layover in Manchester Airport enough?

I am being offered a good deal from Helsinki, Finland to New York with a layover in Manchester. The only problem is the layover time is 50 minutes. Both flight

Is it a bad idea for an 18 year old girl to travel alone internationally? [closed]

I've been planning a trip to visit my boyfriend of 5 years (yes I've met him but he came here) in Europe. I'm 18 years old and my parents are

Schengen visa clarification: can I travel to other Schengen countries?

I applied for a Schengen multiple entry visa but I got only one single entry with a period of stay of 21 days. I'm traveling first to Austria; then I booked a

Discrepancies between flight comparison websites and airlines

I have noticed an oddity comparing flight prices between flight comparison websites such as SkyScanner, Google Flights, Travel Trolley and the airlines themselv

2 hours layover and 2 separate flights - London Luton

I have a flight to London Luton (I'll be there at 3:55), then I have a flight to Lisbon and the gate closes at 5:50. Could anyone tell me what's the procedure?

What's the point of government officials checking IDs on domestic flights? [duplicate]

I know that in the US and in India people flying on domestic routes are required by the government to carry photo ID. I could understand why t

Proof of onward travel by flight from another country

Let's say country X requires proof of onward travel to permit my entry. If I had a flight out of country X within the duration of my maximum stay, I have no pro

Minimum Connecting time Changi Airport Singapore

Arriving in Singapore by Air India at 7:30 am at Terminal 2 and next flight is Air Asia at 10:10 am, is the connection time for 2:40 minutes sufficient,as will

EU: What are my rights when an airline is on strike?

Long story short: an airline was on strike and, with a notice of 3 days in advance, my flight was moved two days later, so I had to stay 2 days more where I was

Ticket Refund Rights with British Airways After Terror Alert Raised at Destination

I am aware that flight cancellation and refund issues are generally covered by the specific conditions of carriage associated with the ticket. My question has

Can I get cheaper flights if I've flown before with United?

Last year my family members and I each traveled about just under 21000 miles (into and out of the US) with United Airlines, but neither of us created an account

What is the least frequent scheduled flight in the world?

We already have questions about the cheapest, shortest, most layovers and longest flights in the world. Now I am interested to know which scheduled flight has t

Flight delay compensation with multiple leg journey

In the British Airways incident last week I traveled with a stop at Heathrow, and (unsurprisingly) the second flight was delayed with more than 3 hours. The sec

At the border: Canada ETA for Dutch citizens

I am visiting Canada for 3 weeks. I have a Netherlands passport. I will be arriving by air, and have applied for and received an ETA. I was wondering if anyone

Why don't we ask air travelers to choose their meal in advance? [closed]

I have read that food waste in airplane is unavoidable because airline companies do not know what passengers will eat and drink. Therefore, th

Can I gate check a laptop with the cabin laptop ban?

Some flights prohibit laptops in the cabin. Under such circumstances, can one gate check the laptop? The risk of loss should be lower compared to regular chec

What will happen to Qatar flights from Doha if there is an airspace closure?

A diplomatic argument between Qatar and its neighbors is currently threatening Qatar Airways operations: Several countries have cut ties with Qatar, accusing i

Will being debtor to a German company affect my issuance of Schengen tourist visa?

I run a proprietorship company in India. In 2016, we tried to participate in an American exhibition which was conducted by a German company. We paid 2 lakhs rup