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Is there any personal benefit in formally cancelling a (non-refundable) flight?
I'm currently in Tenerife and have a return flight booked for 20 May.
I have decided to stay out here a bit longer and purchased a single ticket back to the UK for 25 May on another airline.
The ticket was clearly advertised as non-refundable, so…
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Canadian citizen likely on a US no-fly list. How do they avoid US airspace? What are flights from Canada that don't trigger APIS requirements?
There are two questions that I have already found on the site that attempt to answer certain parts of my question (Canadian citizen, on US no-fly list. What can I do in order to be allowed on flights which go through US airspace? and How do I find…
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What does a red X on a yellow sign mean on an Austrian autobahn
What does a small square yellow sign with a red cross mean? I encountered this on the autobahn in austria, and it appeared directly before and after bridges. In addition, there was sometimes a similar sign with a white cross in the central…
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Where can I eat medieval food?
Medieval cuisine (roughly 5th to 15th century) in Europe had a plethora of dishes basically unknown to the modern palate: frumenty, pottage, sops, possets, etc.
Are there any restaurants where I can eat these today? Primarily interested in medieval…
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I was asked to transfer a book via airplane
A friend of my friend forgot a book in my country. As I am flying to India soon, I was asked if I could take the book there with me. I am worried that something could be inside the book, and that it could be illegal, and then I will be responsible.…
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Texas gun laws - can an overseas visitor buy ammunition?
I’m a British citizen planning to visit a friend in Texas. He has firearms and the space to safely use them, and since this is something of a novelty to me I’m hoping we can do a bit of shooting while I’m there. However, I don’t want to burn up a…
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What can I do at Hong Kong Airport for 13 hours?
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I have a layover of 13 hours on the 15th of December 2019. I arrive 7 am in the morning, depart 8 pm Hong Kong time. I had earlier planned to go out but now I don't think I should risk it.
So far I've found the below:
Airport lounges (but…
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Why are compartments in western European day trains falling out of fashion?
In Europe, railway carriages have had two types of layout: coach-style big room with plenty of seats or compartment cars with a side corridor giving access to small, usually 6-seat or 8-seat compartments. This is for day trains; overnight sleeper…
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What are the chances of success and the consequences of sneaking into business class?
I've read some people writing that they've seen people be caught sitting in First/Business class when they have economy class tickets. This was for international flights on big planes with several hundred passengers.
Is this even possible, or is it…
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How do I call a 6-digit Australian phone number with a US-based mobile phone?
This may not exactly fit the context of this site, but I think it's worth a shot, and the answer may be useful within the context of the site.
I am attempting to call the Australian phone number listed as 131542 on the Kia of Australia Contact Us…
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How come I was asked by a CBP officer why I was in the US when leaving?
During my last visit to the USA, just before I was boarding my flight at the gate on the way BACK to the UK via Germany. Right as the gate agent scans your ticket and lets you walk down the jetway to the plane, there was a CBP officer taking…
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How seriously should I take size and weight limits of hand luggage?
I'll soon do my first intercontinental flight. Due to price, I decided to travel with hand luggage only. There are specified weight and size limits, of course – in my case it's 7kg and 53x38x20cm on a WestJet flight from London (LGW) to Calgary…
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What are the rates posted on hotel room doors / in the lobby for?
When I'm travelling, I often see hotel room rates posted on the back of the hotel room door (typically in the US) or in the lobby, behind the check-in desk. These rates are typically eye-wateringly high - $/£/€100s above what you would pay even for…
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Is there a prayer room in Frankfurt airport?
Is there a prayer room facility in Frankfurt airport?
Some of us are desperate for this facilities as we sometimes route through this airport for umrah and Hajj
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How can you dispute a Chinese restaurant's charge practically, in Canada?
Not living in Canada, my siblings visited Casa Victoria restaurant (紫爵金宴) in Toronto for lunch. Everything went swimmingly until they saw this on their bill:
SAUCE 芥 6.00
They were never notified of this charge, not written anywhere on the menus…
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