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Transferring at JFK: How is passport checked if flights arrive at/depart from adjacent gates?
My girlfriend is flying today into the United States from the European Union, with a transfer to her second flight at JFK. When I check the flights on Delta's website, I see that the first flight is ...
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Does a direct flight emit more CO2 than a flight with a layover?
On Google Flights, I searched the FRA-JFK route:
It surprises me that a flight with a layover emits so much less CO2 than a direct flight, as many times I've heard the suggestion that the takeoff is ...
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American transiting Frankfurt to Heathrow - did I miss a sign?
In 2018, my wife and I (both American citizens on US passports) flew Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA) to London Heathrow (LHR) with only carry-on luggage (no checked bags).
When we arrived (...
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C-1 visa, can you transfer airports?
I am traveling from Paraguay to Finland. My layover is in LAX. flying cheaper from John Wayne after I land in LAX.
Does anybody know if you are allowed to switch airports?
Thank you
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Meeting someone who has a layover at Munich Airport
I live near Munich. A friend is travelling to Canada and has a layover at Munich Airport for 10 hrs. He holds Canadian permanent residency. Is there any way we could meet at Munich Airport? Both of ...
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can i take advantage of first class perks if the first leg of my flight is economy class whilst the second leg is first?
I purchased an American Airlines ticket that has me doing a layover at airport B. The first leg of the trip (going from airport A to airport B) is economy and the second leg (going from airport B to ...
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Visa for layover in Narita Airport?
Is a Visa required for a 15 hour layover in Narita Airport, flying in from South Africa?
Ticket included departure from SA, with a 3hour stopover in Doha, 15 hour stopover in Narita Airport, with ...
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Leaving airport while in transit in Australia
I have a 12 hour layover in Australia and am trying to find information about whether it's possible to leave the airport during this time (on an Irish passport.)
I've found this information :
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Is 2 hours enough time for transfer from Domestic flight (T4) to International flight (T2) leaving Melbourne Tullamarine bought on seperate tickets?
I have a flight from Cairns to Melbourne early in the morning with a tentative arrival time of 10:55 AM in Melbourne Tullamarine T4. I booked a separate ticket flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to ...
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If one must retrieve one's checked bag during a layover, is that indicated on the checked bag's tags/stickers?
Assume a passenger takes a flight with a layover. They check in a bag, which they are told they must retrieve during their layover. Is the fact that the checked bag must be retrieved during their ...
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Is one hour connection time enough to transit at Singapore Changi (SIN) on Scoot airlines?
I understand that Singapore Airlines is super-efficient and has great customer-centric policies in case of missed connections. However, Scoot being a Low-Cost, I am concerned.
I did check if there is ...
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Would a 1.5 layover in Dublin airport from Toronto on my way to London be risky?
I am traveling from Toronto to London via Dublin. I am booking the connecting flights myself, so I arrive in with West Jet and fly out with RyanAir.
My flight arrives in at 08:45. There is a flight to ...
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Switching airline carriers at layovers
I will be switching airlines to reach the US. Will I have to pick up my checked-in luggage again and submit it at the new airline's counter (United) again?
I'm confused about the whole process of what ...
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Long layover (22h) for elder relative at BKK airport
Since I have no experience in longer layover times and my grandmother (philippine citizen) will leave Germany soon to go back to the Philippines, I have a few questions.
They will stay for 22 hours in ...
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What's the difference between a transfer pass and a boarding pass?
Looking back at some past flight tickets, I see for a trip with 1 layover, I was given a boarding pass for the first leg, and a transfer pass for the second leg. The pass type was indicated on the ...
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