Rules, regulations, and policies of organizations as opposed to laws of nations or governments.
Questions tagged [regulations]
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Why are airline passengers asked to lift up window shades during takeoff and landing?
I have always wondered why the windows shades have to be raised during take off and landing. I can't think of any safety issues by having a closed window.
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Took airline plane blanket by accident; didn't realize it was forbidden. What should I do?
I'm very new to traveling in general. When I flew on a long flight, the airline gave us blankets and pillows. I, having no idea that I was supposed to leave the blanket behind, took it as I collected all my things, and left. I had assumed that since…
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Why are airlines against the transferring of tickets to other persons?
Airlines usually either don't allow the transferring of tickets to another person after they've been purchased, or they do it at an extremely inflated price. What is the reason for doing this?
One idea I came up with would be to allow authorities to…
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How big is "too big" for an airline seat? At what point will you be required to buy two tickets?
As I said in another question, I'm bringing my parents to visit me here in Sweden next year.
My mother is around 280-300 pounds and 5'6" (130-135kg, 1.67m). I am concerned that she might be asked at the airport to buy a second seat. If it's likely I…
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What rules govern forced removal from flights (due to overbooking)?
I was recently surprised to see a man roughly and forcibly physically removed from an overbooked flight by three police officers because his flight was overbooked. He was reportedly a doctor who needed to see patients the next morning, so he did…
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I have a tattoo. Can I visit a public swimming pool in Japan?
A friend of mine is currently traveling in Japan. She has a small tattoo on her neck. Now she wanted to visit a public swimming pool but was denied entry.
It was difficult to understand the reason but it seems that tattoos "look too dangerous".
Can…
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In US museums, why are backpacks only allowed to be carried on one shoulder?
Many US museums permit backpacks only when they are carried on one shoulder. Here are some examples:
Philadelphia Museum of Art:
Backpacks and large bags must be checked. Smaller bags may be carried on one shoulder or handheld.
The Nelson-Atkins…
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Why are balloons prohibited at Amsterdam Schiphol?
At Amsterdam Schiphol Airport there are prominent No Balloons signs on each entrance to train platforms.
What is the story or rationale behind that ban?
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Is there a 'minimum daily spend' in Bhutan, and does it vary on citizenship?
While reading an article about Bhutan today, I came across this surprising bit:
However, visiting the country for Australians is not straightforward.
While there are connecting flights from Drukair via Singapore and
Bangkok, visitors need to…
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What do "Fragile" stickers on checked baggage do?
When traveling by air and checking bags, some airlines will let you declare an item as fragile and put stickers on the box or bag. How common is this policy? What do the fragile stickers do (i.e. how do they change the baggage handling process)? Is…
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What regulations should a European driver know when driving in the US?
There are the obvious ones. The US has the keep-your-lane system, where as in Europe you are expected to keep to the right (left for UK) as long as possible.
On my latest travel to the US, I was confronted with the possibility to go through a red…
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Am I supposed to respect traffic signs that are upside down (in the USA)?
I am travelling by car in the USA (Massachusetts). Am I supposed to respect traffic signs that are upside down?
E.g. on this road, there have been an upside down 25 MPH speed limit for a while, I have no idea whether I am allowed ignore it:
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How does the Schengen 90/180 rule work?
I have searched the web a lot and could not find an answer that fits my situation. Here are two links that are quite contradictory:
Schengen visa refusal
Changing visas when one hasn't expired
My situation:
I've visited Portugal in December 2012…
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Who pays for the return air ticket when a country refuses entry (by air)?
If I am on a tourist visa, and refused entry into the intended touring country, then who pays for the return ticket?
I would assume I will have to. But if I have no money of any kind, then what happens?
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Why do we fasten seatbelts for turbulence?
I have a hard time imagining turbulence strong enough to throw people out of their seats or flip an airliner upside down. Does this sometimes happen? Is there some other reason we wear seatbelts during turbulence?
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