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Tips for 15 year-old negotiating long haul international travel alone

Yay! Our 15 year old nephew Sam is coming to visit us in Italy for three weeks during the school holidays. From Australia. Via Dubai, it's a 22 hour flight. Although he has to disembark and changes flights in Dubai, there is a relatively short hour and a half layover. He has only travelled internationally once before to Vietnam, and then not on his own. He is a great guy, however I want to ensure that he finds the whole experience as easy as possible. Any hints? Dubai is a wonderfully eclectic airport which will be an eye opener. As someone reasonably blasè about international travel and airport transfers, I am hoping to mine the hind mind for special hints that might help Sam in negotiating the flights, transfer and the clearing of customs and arrival in Rome? Thanks!
posted by Flashduck on Apr 13, 2013 - 21 answers

 

How early should we arrive at JFK for a flight to Barbados?

How early should two people who will not check baggage arrive at JFK airport for an 8:00 AM flight to Barbados (BGI)? [more inside]
posted by neushoorn on Apr 1, 2013 - 11 answers

iMac slows to a halt but everything other device/computer+ kitchen sink works??

My old PC laptop runs perfectly as do any tablets on my apt public wi-fi. The iMac computer (Snow Leopard), slows to a halt and won't get to pages after a few times. I have done several things such as reset PRAM, gone to /Library/Preferences and moved all the files in the System Configuration folder to the Trash, and restarted Mac...The second bit helped for a week and now it is doing it again, no matter what browser. MacKeeper says the computer is alright, and airport utility just tells me I am connected to the internet. (I've done the reconnecting and assistant and diagnostics but nada...) I cannot figure this out and I have scoured the net. If somebody was downloading a ton on it, I would at least understand but any other devices work fine. My husband wants throw it out the window. Any ideas?
posted by chicaboom on Jan 4, 2013 - 18 answers

EWR to Amtrak connection logistics?

Are either of these connections from Newark airport to Amtrak reasonable? Ground truths needed! [more inside]
posted by Homeboy Trouble on Dec 31, 2012 - 7 answers

How do I go about renting a mini-van in Las Vegas?

I've never rented a car before. What is the best way to go about doing this in Las Vegas, NV? [more inside]
posted by just.good.enough on Oct 12, 2012 - 11 answers

Where to Park near LAX?

Best, cheapest, safest-for-my-car LAX parking? [more inside]
posted by calgirl on Oct 10, 2012 - 7 answers

Toronto transit logistics: plane to bus, wifi, lunch

Help me get from Billy Bishop airport to the Toronto bus station, with wifi and (hopefully) tasty food in between. I've got about 2 hours. [more inside]
posted by neroli on Sep 26, 2012 - 10 answers

Beijing Stopover

Where can I sleep, at Beijing Airport (or near by), during the day, with my two kids, without breaking the bank? [more inside]
posted by YukonQuirm on Sep 9, 2012 - 7 answers

Hotelzzz at Sydney Airport

What's the nearest bed to Arrivals at Sydney airport? I'll be fresh off a 24 hour journey and I can never sleep on planes. I don't mind paying, but any advice on airport hotels, especially any to avoid, much appreciated...
posted by cromagnon on Sep 6, 2012 - 11 answers

Six (6) hour layover in Vienna - enough time to do anything other than wait?

This coming Saturday morning (September 8th, 2012) I have a six hour layover in Vienna. Do I have enough time to do anything worthwhile outside the airport? [more inside]
posted by Calloused_Foot on Sep 6, 2012 - 8 answers

dealing with two cars at sacramento airport

What's the best way to drive from San Francisco to Sacramento airport, with luggage of my own, meet a couple who are flying in, drop my car off at long-term parking, and pick up the rental car we'll share? [more inside]
posted by germdisco on Aug 29, 2012 - 14 answers

Wads of small bills at JFK Airport - how to change?

This past weekend I had a huge moving sale, and ended up with about $1500 in small bills ($1s, $5s, $10s, $20s). Between cleaning my apartment and packing everything up today, I forgot to go to the bank and deposit the money into my account. Tomorrow morning I fly out of JFK (Terminal 4, specifically) to move to San Francisco, and since my flight is early there's no time to go to a bank. I feel weird traveling with these huge wads of cash, especially as it's all small bills. Right now it's all stuffed into a cigar box in my carry-on. I don't think it will fit in my wallet. Will the currency exchange places give me $100s (or better yet a money order) for my cash, and will I find one before passing through security? Will TSA steal from me, or give me a hard time for carrying these wads of bills? Is there possibly a Bank of America branch in JFK? What should I do? I don't think I'm comfortable depositing this much cash through an ATM, and anyway it would take forever.
posted by betsbillabong on Aug 27, 2012 - 18 answers

When should I show up for a delayed flight?

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

What's the best Albany Airport / Saratoga Springs transit option?

Transit options from/to Albany Airport to/from Saratoga Springs? [more inside]
posted by sarah_pdx on Jul 17, 2012 - 5 answers

Is it feasible to get from Edinburgh airport to Waverley Station in an hour and fifteen minutes?

Is it feasible to get from Edinburgh airport to Waverley Station in an hour and fifteen minutes? We're arriving on a flight from the Republic of Ireland. Perfectly happy to pay whatever is necessary. [more inside]
posted by Nelsormensch on Jul 15, 2012 - 15 answers

London Airport. Which one?

We're passing through London at the end of August (post-Olympics) for a couple of days on our way back from Ireland. We leave London on a Wednesday at 9pm from Heathrow terminal 1. I have questions about airports for our arrival in the UK. [more inside]
posted by ShooBoo on Jun 6, 2012 - 11 answers

Need to stock up on some meat before my next flight!

How easy is it to get in and out of Dallas/Fort Worth airport to go get some tasty BBQ on a Wednesday around lunchtime? [more inside]
posted by Grither on Apr 4, 2012 - 13 answers

How to get to Arlington, TX from DAL

Flying into Dallas Love Field Airport late in evening. How best to get to Arlington, TX? [more inside]
posted by anya32 on Mar 18, 2012 - 2 answers

Internet Connection for Mac Pro

What's the best way to get an internet connection on my first generation Mac Pro? [more inside]
posted by kirkaracha on Jan 25, 2012 - 10 answers

How to get to Heathrow in the early AM

London filter: I need to get to Heathrow airport Terminal 5. [more inside]
posted by buck:fuller on Oct 18, 2011 - 9 answers

Give me internet, or give me death.

What is wrong with my Airport Base Station and why won't it let anyone with Windows connect to the internet? [more inside]
posted by These Birds of a Feather on Sep 7, 2011 - 7 answers

Is it okay to surprise my best friend at the airport?

Would it be inappropriate to surprise your best friend at the airport who has been on a long international flight? She'll be arriving alone in Abu Dhabi from Toronto this evening. We haven't seen each other in about five months. See further details below: [more inside]
posted by thatgirl1985 on Aug 26, 2011 - 19 answers

When to fly around Thanksgiving?

I'm going to be flying from Atlanta to DC around Thanksgiving, and I'm trying to figure out the least painful way to do it. Unusually, I don't actually care where I am on Thanksgiving day—I'm go to an event the following weekend. When will be less crazy at the airport? [more inside]
posted by duien on Aug 1, 2011 - 7 answers

When to use the hub lounge in Seoul Incheon Airport?

I want to use the hub lounge in Seoul Incheon Airport, South Korea. Do I use it before or after immigration? What process should I follow? [more inside]
posted by Juso No Thankyou on Jul 25, 2011 - 2 answers

Lounges in Dubai Airport

My sister is traveling from the UK with a stopover at Dubai. What lounges are there that she can use? Details... [more inside]
posted by theobserver on May 4, 2011 - 6 answers

Denver Airport Layover

I'll be taking a business trip in a few weeks and I have a 6 hour layover in the Denver airport. What are my options? I've heard the airport might be too far away from the city for any real excursion. Is there anything worthwhile INSIDE the airport? NEAR the airport? Or do I just need a good book and a cup of coffee?
posted by tmharris65 on Apr 16, 2011 - 19 answers

Remote Parking at O'Hare

Can you recommend a remote parking lot near O'Hare airport; at a reasonable cost and with a shuttle? [more inside]
posted by qsysopr on Mar 8, 2011 - 5 answers

Wireless network extender/print server that connects over Ethernet?

I have a home network created by a dual-band Airport Extreme router. I have Cat 6 running from the Airport Extreme to a faraway printer where the wireless signal does not reach. Can I use this cable and an older Airport Express to act as a print server and extend my wireless network? If not, is there another device that would provide this function? [more inside]
posted by harkin banks on Mar 6, 2011 - 5 answers

How to buy e-reader in Chicago airport?

Can I buy an e-reader in or near Chicago O'Hare airport while transiting? [more inside]
posted by BobsterLobster on Jan 8, 2011 - 7 answers

Incheon --> Gimpo or Seoul --> Gimpo?

We're spending the 1st half of our honeymoon in Jeju-do. We're arriving at Incheon at 3:20pm on a Thursday. Could we get to Gimpo from Incheon in time for a 6:20pm, 7:45pm or 10:30pm flight to Jeju? Or are we better off spending the night in Seoul, then catching a flight from Gimpo the next day? [more inside]
posted by yeoja on Jan 3, 2011 - 6 answers

Why did my Airport stop working?

Quite suddenly, my modem works if I plug it into a machine, but not when I plug it into an Airport Express. Comcast says it's not their fault. Any idea what's going on? Every detail I can think of is inside. [more inside]
posted by jaybeans on Dec 29, 2010 - 12 answers

Diggging Wi-Fi Password out of a laptop?

Is the Qwest Wi-Fi password retrievable on Daughter's MacBook? [more inside]
posted by Danf on Dec 18, 2010 - 7 answers

Airport scanner with pet?

Can you go through the new airport scanner machines holding a pet? [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero on Nov 22, 2010 - 12 answers

Is there a device that will let me connect two ethernet devices to my wireless network?

Is it possible to buy a device, similar to a wireless router, that will connect wirelessly to my existing router/wireless network and provide internet service to multiple devices over ethernet? [more inside]
posted by JakeWalker on Nov 21, 2010 - 5 answers

Pretty sure my airport card is dead....

I think I killed my wireless card... My macbook pro connects to wifi very sporadically. About half the time, I can be sitting three feet from the wireless router and no network will show up, but my housemates are able to detect the network rooms away. Is this fixable? [more inside]
posted by lockstitch on Oct 2, 2010 - 8 answers

What to do in Buffalo for 7 hours?

I'm taking the Greyhound to Buffalo Airport from Toronto on Saturday. I get in at around 10:30 AM. My plane doesn't leave until 6:00 PM. I will not have access to a car, but I only have a small messenger and a carry-on (that I'm sure can be stored somewhere at the airport) in terms of luggage. Is there anything within easy public transportation of the Buffalo airport that I could spend the day checking out, or should I prepare lots of reading material?
posted by Phire on Aug 26, 2010 - 17 answers

It's always the everlovin' windows machine.

Why does Windows say it's connected to my wireless network but refuse to connect to the internet? Cast of characters: Airport Extreme, XP, Vista. [more inside]
posted by jamaro on Aug 15, 2010 - 11 answers

Parking for flying out of the msp/st paul airport but not parking at the airport

Where to park when flying out of Minneapolis/St Paul and I don't want to pay to park at the airport. [more inside]
posted by MeProxy on Aug 13, 2010 - 10 answers

Flying from US-->Canada; where's customs?

I'm a U.S. citizen flying from NYC to Canada via Houston: in which airport will I do immigration and customs? [more inside]
posted by Tin Man on Jul 7, 2010 - 9 answers

Use my router or Verizon's?

Getting FIOS installed right now. Should I use Verizon's router or my Airport Extreme? [more inside]
posted by digitalprimate on Jun 21, 2010 - 6 answers

What to do with 12 hours at Dulles?

Long layover near Washington Dulles Intl. Airport. Is there a hotel with early check in? [more inside]
posted by papalotl on Jun 8, 2010 - 7 answers

How do I connect wirelessly to my external harddrive?

Help me connect wirelessly to my external hard drive! [more inside]
posted by Philby on May 26, 2010 - 5 answers

suprise my sweetie at the airport

[hive.love.mind]: picking my sweetie up from the airport after many days away. [more inside]
posted by anya32 on May 25, 2010 - 21 answers

Is sleeping overnight in the Hamburg Airport a Good Idea?

I have seven hours between flights in the Hamburg airport -- 11pm until 6am. Is getting a hotel worth the cost? Should I attempt to sleep at the airport? [more inside]
posted by Peter Petridish on May 13, 2010 - 19 answers

Arabian Farm Airport?

Why is the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport titled "Arabian Farm Airport" in Google Maps?
posted by (Arsenio) Hall and (Warren) Oates on May 4, 2010 - 24 answers

Best way to Guangzhou from HK Airport

What's the cheapest way and/or fastest way to get to Guangzhou from Hong Kong airport? Train or bus, not plane.
posted by ajackson on Apr 26, 2010 - 6 answers

Where can I find a split-flap departure board in use, or video/film reference of one?

I'm working on a project where I need photo and video reference of a large split-flap display in action, like those old Solari departure boards that used to grace train stations and airports. Where can I still find one in use? High quality video or film references would also be welcome (like if you can think of an old movie where these are featured in action). [more inside]
posted by mboszko on Mar 25, 2010 - 11 answers

Wanted: Cheap, safe, long-term parking at JFK

I want to leave my car at JFK for 10 days, and would like something cheaper than the $18/day that JFK long term parking requires, but have no way to differentiate between the different off-airport sites. I am soliciting recommendations or discommendations for specific sites based on actual experience.
posted by ubiquity on Mar 15, 2010 - 5 answers

One evening in Tokyo

Traveling in Tokyo filter: My nephew, who is in the U.S. Air Force, is traveling to his first posting at Misawa AB, in Aomori Prefecture, in Japan. He will arrive at Narita at 2:55 pm local time on March 17, and needs to get to Haneda airport for a 7:55 am flight to Misawa the next morning, March 18. He'll have one afternoon and evening in Tokyo to do a little sightseeing. Suggestions and travel help? [more inside]
posted by toodleydoodley on Mar 12, 2010 - 5 answers

Really hungry at Philadelphia airport, but no cash...

Really hungry at Philadelphia airport, but no cash... [more inside]
posted by metaseeker on Feb 23, 2010 - 21 answers

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