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  • connecting time
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    I plan to travel on Jan 9th,2012 from SNA to YUL. My plan AC5171 from SNA will arrive at ORD (T1) at 12:37 and I'll have 38min to get AC8654 from ORD(T2). Can you please tell me if I'll be on time before I book the fligt? (I have only carry-on luggage). Thank You.

     

    While Montreal Airport has a US customs check (no need for international arrivals inspection at the US), 38 mins is not advisable, particularly in winter, causing possible flight delays. Also, note that T2 has a gateway splitting into E & F Concourses - each with 14 gates, gates F11A, B & C being on lower level. You can connect between T1 & T2 in the secured area (not at gates), but it's complicated.

     

  • taking my grandson
    Mar 5, 2013
    1
    am planning to fly to Ontario California, and I would like to take my 10th month old with me what kind of documents will I need for him.

     

    With delta (my experience) you just need birth certficate

     

  • Going through Customs
    Nov 6, 2011
    2
    I will be flying from Puerto Vallarta to Calgary Canada through Phoenix. When I go through customs (1)where should I line up--with US citizens or the other line and 2: do I have to pick up my bag or will it go directly through to Calgary

     

    All international arrivals (including US citizens) need to go through passport check, retrieve checked bags, go through customs clearance and - if transferring to another flight - re-check-in bag (the tag should indicate layover and final destination Airport Codes).

     

    I always receive conflicting answers when I ask if Canadian passport holders should line up with the US citizens. Sometimes I am told yes and other times I am told to enter with foreign immigrants. Usually when that happens I have little time to get to gate. Any sugesstions

     

  • Bumped per Federal Regulation/Law?
    Nov 3, 2011
    2
    Unbelievable but true.... I think this may be new even to all you seasoned travelers? I live close to San Diego and have recently been so shocked by what Alaska Airlines has done that I had to write. This may be a first for you, it was to AMEX.... We booked First Class Round trip tickets to and from Maui, via San Diego through AMEX. We have all our documents, printed paper tickets etc. in their nice blue pouch. My boyfriend, away on business, received a call yesterday from Alaska Airlines. Basically, they proceeded to cite some Federal mandate, refusing to tell him what it was, that gave them permission to Bump us off our paid First Class seats! They gave us 2 totally unacceptable options....one being stay 2 more days....we pay for our hotel and fly out 2 days later! He has already paid the AMEX bill! AMEX claims this is all coming from Alaska Airlines and even though they had one of their exec's call one of Alaska Airline's exec's....no go. We have not taken a vacation in 5 years...have never been to Hawaii...first trip....paid and re-confirmed all these arrangements and now this. We basically will be forced to leave 2 days early to get the same direct flight from Maui. Could a politician, or celebrity have decided he/she wants our direct, non-stop, First Class flight from Maui to San Diego to be back for Monday morning?! We feel this is totally unacceptable....we also feel discriminated against. They claimed they bumped us because we were the last to confirm our seats in first class. How can that be, there were other seats available when my boyfriend picked our seats! Have you ever heard of this....do you know of a Federal law that allows the airline to bump someone with a paid ticket off in favor of 2 others with no explanation? Thanks for any help. We are considering going to the local news about this....let them take pictures of everyone in first class and see who, of influence, has manipulated the system to their own advantage. Best, Barbara

     

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  • change terminal
    Oct 24, 2011
    1
    I arrive to Brussels airport from Spain. 45 minutes after it I have to take a fligh to Addis Abeba (Ethiopia). Anyone can tell me what is the Terminal (International) have go? Have I enoygh time to change from domestical terminal to International terminal? THANKS¡¡¡¡¡

     

    Note that all flights from Schengen countries arrive at A-Gates, and all flights to non-Schengen countries depart from B-Gates (exception: Brussels Airline flights to Africa). You arrive at A gates and your connecting flight is at B gate: At Concourse A follow 'Transfer B' signs to elevator / escalator and go to level; walk through the tunnel & take escalator to level 2; follow signs "transfer B' follow corridor and go through passport control; then take escalator to Level 3, follow corridor to shopping area at start of Concourse B; pass security control and proceed to your gate. - Hurry. In case your connecting flight is at T gate (look at your ticket): At Concourse A, follow signs to the T gates towards the end of Concourse A, go through passport control and proceed to your T gate.

     

  • Viva Las Vegas!
    Oct 24, 2011
    2
    Going on a Spirit Airlines flight to Vegas! Woohoo! This information was helpful and is keeping my wits from going off the deep end. Nervous about flying...any tips on that?

     

    Just consider it a new adventure - nothing to worry about!

     

    I too have jitters about flying as this is my first time. I will be flying 3 days in a row. I am excited but oh so very nervous at the same time.

     

  • Van Galder bus from UW Memorial Union
    Oct 20, 2011
    0
    The Janesville, WI based Van Galder bus leaves from Madison and stops at the Park and Ride on the way down to Chicago (through Beloit). It goes to O'Hare on some runs, Midway on some runs, downtown Chicago on some runs, and to Rockford on some runs. It is a very reputable bus company; and a change-of-pace from Greyhound because the coach is more spacious.

     

  • connecting to international flight
    Oct 18, 2011
    1
    I'm arriving on Brussels airport from Spain at 18:30 pm. I have to transfer at 20:15 pm to a flight to Addis Abeba. Will I have enough time between flights?? Any ideas what terminals I will be using?? THANKS

     

    you need to look at your ticket to see which gates you arrive at and depart from. The huge terminal has two Concourses (or "Piers"), A & B. Concourse A, ground level, after security check-point, offers some shops & restaurants and Gates A28 to A39. The first level also has some shops & restaurants and access to gates A40 to A72 and to gates T61 to T72. The second level is a service level with some airline lounges. 6. Concourse B, accessible from the Departure level, houses gates B01-B98, and the transfer bus to the T Gates. Pier B is divided into Pier B Departures and Pier B Arrivals.

     

  • Transfers
    Oct 6, 2011
    0
    I am arriving from Chicago and departing for Nairobi one hour later. Any ideas what terminals I will be using? Is an hour enough time for this transfer? Thanks.

     

  • Where is the animal inspection at JFK?
    Sep 22, 2011
    0
    I have all the papers and certificates from the Vet, and I need to get a stamp at JFK airport before I get on my flight to Brazil. Where is this place at JFK? What terminal? Or do I even need the stamp?

     

  • Intl Arrival connecting to domestic
    Sep 22, 2011
    2
    I'm arriving on Continental international flight connecting to Continental domestic flight, all at Terminal C. Do I have to leave security zone and re-clear security after leaving customs/immigration? Many thanks.

     

    Assuming you leave from EWR (Newark Airport): 1. All international arrivals need to go through passport check, retrieve checked bags, go through customs clearance and - if transferring to another flight - re-check-in bag (the tag should indicate layover and final destination Airport Codes). Count on 30-40 minutes for this procedure. The C gates consist of gate areas C1, C2 & C3: gate area C1 arranged in a Y-shape with gates C70-75, C80-88 & C90-99 on each side; gate area C2 has gates C101A-115A-B (15 gates); gate area C3 has gates C12-130.

     

    I'm arriving on Brussels airport from Bilbao (Spain) on Oct 30 al 18:30 pm. I have to transfer to a flight to Addis Abeba (Ethiopian Airlines ET709) at 20:15 pm. I hve aproximately 45 minutes between flights. Will I have enough time to clear customs and make it to the plane? and Which terminals will I have to expect and how will be the connection? THANKS¡¡¡¡

     

  • X betw int'l arrival & domestic flite?
    Sep 23, 2011
    2
    I arrive at ewr on Af 18 at 5pm Oct.31(Mon.) and wish to catch a 7:15pm flight to LAX on continental. Is there enough time t do that?

     

    1. Unless you have gone through US customs clearance by participating airports in Canada and the Caribbean, you need to go through passport check, retrieve checked bags, go through customs clearance and re-check-in bag (the tag should indicate layover and final destination Airport Codes). Count on 30-40 minutes. At TB take the Airtrain (close to gateway B2) to Terminal C where you arrive post-security, upper level. TC has 3 gate areas: gate area C1 arranged in a Y-shape with gates C70-75, C80-88 & C90-99 on each side; gate area C2 has gates C101A-115A-B (15 gates); gate area C3 has gates C12-130. (look at your ticket to see which gate you depart from).

     

    I'm moving to California with my husband and will be leaving oct. 15th my Texas ID expired with my maiden name he and I just got married I have my military dependent id would that work to go through?

     

  • Procedures
    Sep 19, 2011
    1
    I need to know the procedures for international flying out of Houston. I'm flying to into Terminal C and leaving from Terminal E, same airline. Will in need to pick up my bag and then re-check it? I only have an hour layover. Is that enough time?

     

    No time to waste! If arriving at gates C29-45 and transferring to Terminal E,walk towards gates C14-24 & proceed straight on to TE. The International Arrivals building (part of TE)at IAH can be accessed from both TE and TC, with separate US Customs. Arriving passengers go through customs & take the escalator down to Baggage Claim Level 1. From there they go through Exit Control and enter to the right the baggage recheck area. Then proceed to your departure gate. TE's gates have on one side E-12-24, on opposite side E1-11.

     

  • changing airlines and baggage
    Sep 17, 2011
    0
    I will be flying in on Southwest and then boarding a Lufthansa flight to Munich. How do I handle getting my luggage, going through security, etc.?

     

  • Oct 17, 2011
    1
    I choosed Bmi only for the return time, it was very comfortable and no stress to go back to work after vacation. But Bmi changed the time 3 times! Without thinking about the passengers.

     

    Would anyone be able to advise if I am able to buy a prepaid phone card for an Iphone 3 at JFK airport?