I am travelling to China from Canada in the near future. I have hundreds of questions and concerns but mostly just need reassurance that I'm not forgetting anything. Bonus, what should I do for carry-on?
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posted by sarae
on Mar 13, 2013 -
19 answers
Recently I went on a trip with my kid sister and each time, the pilots were men and the flight attendants were women and even while we were waiting to board, we watched the pilots and flight attendants for other airlines walk to their gates and it was always the same and she was curious and disgruntled about this, so I thought I would ask the hive mind. Are there institutional/systemic/socioeconomic reasons why the pilot/flight attendant makeup isn't proportionate to the population they serve?
posted by Sully
on Dec 15, 2012 -
12 answers
Is there any recourse when an airline moves your flight earlier and earlier, eventually adding a new flight at the original time that costs much more?
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posted by Mapes
on Nov 1, 2012 -
7 answers
is it possible to book a cheap flight the same day you want to leave
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posted by lulz
on Oct 11, 2012 -
15 answers
How likely is it that Delta Airlines will accept my slightly-oversize backpack as carry-on?
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posted by Hither
on Sep 20, 2012 -
15 answers
I just got a text alert from the airline that my 8:40pm flight (it's 3:30pm now) has been delayed until 10:20pm. Should I go to the airport in time for the 8:40 departure, or can I get there an hour and a half later?
posted by bluefly
on Jul 19, 2012 -
15 answers
Which of these two (complicated) flight options will
A) give me the biggest baggage allowance, and
B) cost the least for excess bags?
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posted by hasna
on Sep 20, 2011 -
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Do airplane ticket sites (Expedia, Travelocity, Kayak, etc.) increase prices between successive browsing sessions, as well as manipulate prices so that they are in agreement with each other?
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posted by Blazecock Pileon
on Feb 21, 2011 -
19 answers
I feel I just got screwed out of about $500 by an airline. Of course they don't see it that way. What resources do I have to get this money back? If not, what else can I do?
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posted by boghead
on Jan 24, 2011 -
12 answers
The Great Blizzard of Christmas 2010 has severely derailed my plans (love snow as I do). I was supposed to fly from Newark to Hong Kong on Dec. 26th at 3:30, arrive in HK at 8:30pm Dec 27th, then fly Air Asia Hong Kong-Bangkok on the morning of Dec. 28th with a connecting flight immediately following from Bangkok - Luang Prabang, Laos.
Newark is supposed to get a foot plus of snow tomorrow. I am feeling a little screwed. Is anyone out there skilled at making the best of this kind of situation? I've never dealt with it before, and have spent the last eight hours trying to make something work. Details below.
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posted by betsbillabong
on Dec 26, 2010 -
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Boyfriend and I are flying out to Shanghai from New York City sometime late September or October.
Kayak's cheapest flights are on: China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Delta, and on occasion, Continental. Reviews for all seem pretty bleak. :( It's a good 14-20 hour flight; please help: Which airline is the best of the worst?
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posted by pinksoftsoap
on Aug 8, 2010 -
24 answers
What are the days and times that have the best change of being bumped from a flight? I fly 3 or 4 times a year and am usually extremely flexible on what day (and time of day) I can book my flights, and it's usually not inconvenient for me at all if I can volunteer to be bumped to a later flight and get a $400 travel voucher.
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posted by andoatnp
on Jul 15, 2010 -
5 answers
I put MS instead of MR on a plane ticket I ordered for a male friend. Is this a big deal?
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posted by CPAGirl
on Jun 17, 2010 -
10 answers
How long should I allow to collect baggage, clear customs, find the correct terminal, etc on (international to domestic) flights into and out of LAX?
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posted by dawson
on May 29, 2010 -
6 answers
Does anyone know of a tactical card game (Dominion, Magic the Gathering, etc) which may be suited to a long plane flight?
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posted by ceberon
on Mar 14, 2010 -
17 answers
Help me make a non-disastrous choice on airline tickets to Portugal in relation to customs/connecting flights.
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posted by selfnoise
on Feb 20, 2010 -
5 answers
Buying a ticket to Bangkok—is there a
dependable online ticket-searching service that is all about getting the truly cheapest fare? Skinflint-In-Coach.com?
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posted by blueberry
on Nov 27, 2009 -
20 answers
I am looking for a Website I once used that allowed you to enter in a departure city and a date and then gave you all possible worldwide flight destinations sorted by cost. What was that site?
posted by tinamonster
on Oct 27, 2009 -
10 answers
Whats the best way to buy a flight for a vacation that you know you are going on (greater than 3 months in the future)? I am tired of getting screwed for being prepared.
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posted by schindyguy
on Jul 29, 2009 -
12 answers
Are there power outlets on International United Airlines flights? My mother is wanting to be able to charge her laptop on a plane ride to Bejing, and wants to know if she is able to either plug her laptop in on the flight, or bring a cigarette lighter power inverter in order to charge it. Does anyone have any input on this that I can tell her?
posted by linzenoonoo
on Apr 8, 2009 -
7 answers
If given the choice to fly coach from Boston to Tokyo (Narita), which of the following airlines would you choose and why: Continental, Delta, American, JAL or ANA. FYI, i'm 300 pounds and 6'1. Legroom is a primary concern, but any tips appreciated.
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posted by quibx
on Feb 24, 2009 -
22 answers
Can I book a round-trip flight with different passengers on the initial and return flights?
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posted by Jon_Evil
on Feb 19, 2009 -
9 answers
Do airlines keep records of passengers who, for example, pass-out mid-flight? If so, does it affect future travel?
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posted by hungrysquirrels
on Jan 26, 2009 -
9 answers
american airlines delivered us 41 hours late to our destination. i sent an
executive email carpet bomb today, but with the emergency landing in LAX today, i'm not sure anyone is going to respond to me.
what else can i do? should i call? re-send the letter? how long should i wait for a response? click through for the letter...
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posted by thinkingwoman
on Aug 5, 2008 -
22 answers
How can I maximize my chances for a free airline upgrade due to pregnancy?
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posted by k8t
on Aug 5, 2008 -
18 answers
In a few months, my (former) dog is going to be flying from California to the UK in the cargo hold. How can this be made as safe and comfortable for him?
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posted by ignignokt
on Jun 25, 2008 -
9 answers
I bought a plane ticket, I subsequently had to cancel the flight, and now I'm stuck with a Delta voucher. I want to sell it and buy a ticket on another airline, which happens to have a much better flight to my destination. But where can I sell my ticket? I tried eBay and Points.com already.
posted by harwons
on Jun 14, 2008 -
7 answers
I am scheduled to fly into Rochester, MN with a connection in Minneapolis on NWA tomorrow evening. I would like to intentionally miss the connection to Rochester and spend the evening in the Twin Cities with friends and take a bus down to Rochester on Saturday. I would, however, like to board my plane on Monday from Rochester as scheduled.
Will NWA put up a fuss that I never made my connecting flight and prevent me from boarding Monday?
posted by gerg
on Aug 9, 2007 -
9 answers
According to aa.com, my flight departure this morning is delayed by an hour. I haven't left the house yet. How big a risk is it, though, to show up to the airport an hour later than I had planned? Do they ever "move up" a delay, thinking that it is convenient to the people already waiting? If so, what is the point of showing me that it is delayed?
posted by unknowncommand
on Jun 13, 2007 -
21 answers
I left my iPod in the seat pocket on a flight from SFO to IAD (I changed planes and went on to ROC) yesterday. I've made some attempts to locate it, but with the holiday travel and the huge backup due to Denver being closed, I'm having little success. I'm jumping through the hoops with the airport and airline, but having a tough time due to the heavy traveler volume. Has anyone else lost an item by leaving it in the seat pocket and got it returned? Any tips?
posted by mhm
on Dec 23, 2006 -
12 answers
How can I watch prices for a roundtrip flight for a few-day visit somewhere? The dates aren't as important as cheap fares-- pretty much any time through this coming April would be fantastic. I'd just like to watch for lower prices. How can I do this?
posted by freddymungo
on Oct 21, 2006 -
6 answers
I bought two non-refundable airline tickets, now one of us will not be going. What to do about that ticket?
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posted by attercoppe
on Sep 5, 2006 -
11 answers
How do I change my first name on a booked airline ticket with Northwest?
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posted by cior
on Aug 10, 2006 -
14 answers
I usually find great prices for flights. But I'm coming up empty on this route: Amsterdam to Zurich.
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posted by fionab
on May 29, 2005 -
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So I appear to be trapped in Paris. Flew to Europe over the holidays for a conference in Berlin, and thought I'd spend a week in Paris and fly out of there instead. British Airways is informing me they'd like about a grand to get me out of Paris, and no less if I take the chunnel up to London to catch the London-SFO leg there. Best option I've found is to try to delay the return flight until I can actually make my way back to Berlin (it's too late now). Still on hold finding out how painful that's going to be. Anyone have any better ideas?
posted by effugas
on Jan 8, 2005 -
8 answers
