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  • Leaving for CANADA
    Sep 14, 2011
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    I am taking my 2 nieces ages 4 and 12 on a Cruise with NCL.We fly from LAX to Vancouver. I have been told 4 different stories and we leave in 4 DAYS. My nieces do not have passports but they have original birth certificates and a notarized consent letter from parents. Canada says they can get on the boat with the documents I have..but will WESTJET let them on the plane??? I need answers fast!!! I only have 4 days. I called WESTJET and they directed me to there website which isn't clear at all.

     

    This is what I found at the WestJet site: "....For domestic travel, you may use a birth certificate, birth record, birth registry document or health care card (with birth date) for your children. We'll also accept photocopies. For international travel, your children must meet the entrance requirements at customs. ....." You may want to call them at 1-800-581-9499 to clarify.

     

  • arriving from Spain
    Sep 12, 2011
    1
    I am arriving on an AA flight from Barcelona. I have to transfer to a flight to ORD.(also AA) I have approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes between flights. Will I have enough time to clear customs and recheck my luggage and make it to the plane

     

    You will arrive at Terminal 5, where you go through passport control, get your bag, go through customs clearance, and re-check-in your bag (tag showing all 3 Airports. Between Terminals 5 & 3 runs (on the ATS level) the ATS train, which runs every few minutes. Look at your ticket to see what Concourse & gate you depart from: Terminal 3 (with Concourses G, H, K & L) serves all domestic flights and all international departures of American; The Upper Level leads to Concourse L to the left with 11 gates, the Y-shaped gateway to Concourses K with gates K1-K20 and Concourse H with gates H3-H18 in the center, and Concourse G with gates G1A-G21 to the left - with gates G13-G117 on the Concourse's lower level

     

  • Air New Zealand
    Sep 9, 2011
    1
    we will be arriving with United Airlines coming from Reno , NV at 2.10 PM. Flying out to London with Air NZ at 4.15 PM. Which Terminals will we have to expect and how will be the connection? Thanks!

     

    Which Airport is the connecting one to London?

     

  • JACK THE CAT LOST IN/AROUND JFK
    Sep 6, 2011
    1
    If you see a gold/orange long haired cat around JFK please call 305-582-5884. REWARD for his safe return. He was lost at AA baggage. THANK YOU!

     

    you need to contact your Airline and/or JFK (tel. (718) 244 2444)

     

  • Last name
    Oct 31, 2011
    1
    My last name is hyphenated. On my travel information it's all listed as one word (no hyphen) Will I run into any problems at the airport/.

     

    I have never had a problem, despite the difference.

     

  • seating
    Dec 16, 2011
    2
    i'm a first time flyer and have heard and seen lots of things about flying - but is it a good idea to get a window seat over the wings? i was told to watch the wings and that they are the most stable part of a plane, especially during turbulance, is it true or just a myth?

     

    I'm not quite sure, but a friend of mine who has flown dozens of times has also stated that area of the plane is the most stable, and that she tries to get a seat there because of feeling sick while on planes. Not certain if that helps or not.

     

    Remember planes are safer than cars. Many more people die in cars statistically than in planes. All pilots of commercial aircraft are seasoned professionals. But if you are nervous, I would recommend not looking out the window or at the wings, just look at the safety professionals known as flight attendants. Up, up and away said superman.

     

  • Transfer from Ter 3 to Ter 5
    Sep 3, 2011
    1
    Do I have to exit and re-enter through security to change from terminal 3 to terminal 5?

     

    You did not mention the Airport. Some airports have post-security transfers between terminals, at others you need to exit arrivals terminal and at connecting terminal go again through security.

     

  • LUGGAGE
    Sep 2, 2011
    0
    I am flying from London to Toronto via EWR, does my luggage will go to Toronto, or i have to pick the luggage and go to US CUSTOMS?

     

  • 1 hr 40min connect at ORD to Beijing ?
    Sep 1, 2011
    1
    I will fly from Newark to ORD, connect time 1 hour and 40 minutes, then to Beijing, can I make it? any tips? which gate I will arrive? which gate I will check to Beijing? Do i need pick up my bag, re check? SOS!!!

     

    First look at your ticket to see which terminal at ORD you arrive at. (Terminals 1, 2, 3 or 5) Terminals 1-3 are connected to each other in a semi-circle, and all terminals have a shuttle train running every few minutes between International and domestic terminals. If your ticket says you arrive at gates B8, or C19, for example, that's Terminal 1; Terminal 2 has gates E & F, T3 has L, K, H & G gates and T5 has M gates. Only international arrivals need to go through customs clearance and re-check-in bags if they continue their journey.

     

  • changing planes
    Aug 30, 2011
    1
    i am arriving from Phoenix on Southwest. Changing to Alaska to Puerto Vallarta. How do I get to the TBIT?

     

    You arrive at Terminal 4 - exit the terminal, then walk to the left to TBIT which is the next terminal around the bend.

     

  • arrvial @ T4 NEED TO CHANGE TO INTERNATI
    Aug 30, 2011
    1
    DO I HAVE ENGOUPH TIME 2:30 hr TO CHANGE FROM T4 TO LUFTHANSA , NEED TO GET MY BAGGAGE AND CHECK BACK IN ON THE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT, I NEED DIRECTIONS

     

    You did not mention which airport you arrive at at T4. All international flights need to collect bags, go through customs clearance and re-check-in their bag if transferring to another flight, making sure their bags are tagged to end destination.

     

  • Hurricane Irene
    Aug 28, 2011
    0
    I've been delayed 4 days (out of state) due to weather emergency. Finally coming home late Tuesday night from NY. Will I be charged the additional days?

     

  • Standby travel baggage re-check
    Aug 27, 2011
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    My sister is returning from Japan after attending the birth of her grandson and she is travelling standby on delta, then needs to connect to united. Can she re-check her bags onto the united flight if she has checked in for the flight online?

     

  • Pet Relief Stations
    Jan 29, 2012
    1
    Does anyone know where to find Pet Relief stations in JFK apirport? Specifically for Terminal 3 & 4? Thanks,

     

    Here is a helpful list of pet relief areas at US airports: http://www.petfriendlytravel.com/airports

     

  • Luggage
    Aug 25, 2011
    0
    Our flight originates on Southwest Airlines ABQ; we change to British Airlines in Phx. and terminate our flight in Manchester England. Can we check our bags straight thru?