Qantas dumps BA and Singapore hub!
#31
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Re: Qantas dumps BA and Singapore hub!
The problem with transiting anywhere in the US is that you have to clear immigration AND customs / security. This includes collecting your bags and then handing them back to customs. Nothing pleasant about that...and you can barely even call it a transit! This came in after 9/11 and still exists...the 9/11 flights were all domestic flights of course.
#32
Re: Qantas dumps BA and Singapore hub!
Transit passengers who are continuing onward on the same flight / plane are often held in transit areas with no typical facilties (shops etc)...at LAX some of these don't even have toilets and you aren't allowed to leave!
#33
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Re: Qantas dumps BA and Singapore hub!
Transit pax are photographed & finger printed. I'm not sure what else...not done it in a long time.
Transit passengers who are continuing onward on the same flight / plane are often held in transit areas with no typical facilties (shops etc)...at LAX some of these don't even have toilets and you aren't allowed to leave!
Transit passengers who are continuing onward on the same flight / plane are often held in transit areas with no typical facilties (shops etc)...at LAX some of these don't even have toilets and you aren't allowed to leave!
#34
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Re: Qantas dumps BA and Singapore hub!
Transit pax are photographed & finger printed. I'm not sure what else...not done it in a long time.
Transit passengers who are continuing onward on the same flight / plane are often held in transit areas with no typical facilties (shops etc)...at LAX some of these don't even have toilets and you aren't allowed to leave!
Transit passengers who are continuing onward on the same flight / plane are often held in transit areas with no typical facilties (shops etc)...at LAX some of these don't even have toilets and you aren't allowed to leave!
Singapore remains the number one - at least you are treated with respect at Changi and not denied the toilet.
#38
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Wow... I'm really pleased I asked that LA quesiton actually....for more than one reason...
So getting chucked out of Selhurst with a vengance by the OB back in the 70's stops me getting through America is that correct ?
So getting chucked out of Selhurst with a vengance by the OB back in the 70's stops me getting through America is that correct ?
#42
Re: Qantas dumps BA and Singapore hub!
LOL .... errm I figured london speak was universal.
I'll answer with pictures, as it's slightly more sanitised.
http://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/13/...4_65b5a396.jpg
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/...l_1830852i.jpg
I'll answer with pictures, as it's slightly more sanitised.
http://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/13/...4_65b5a396.jpg
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/...l_1830852i.jpg
Doesn't stop you transiting but you will not be eligible for a visa waiver - therefore you need to apply for a visa in advance.
#43
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Err yes... you could put it like that.... which I was trying to avoid. I'm actually sitting here with a red face.
#44
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What I want to know is, can we combine our QFF and our Skywards points? And will Qantas decide to introduce a time limit on points like EK have?
#45
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I am looking forward to being able to burn QF points on EK - I suspect availability will be dramatically better!