Airline/Airport/Travel questions and queries

nsa0bupkd3948x · 28-08-2019 8:21pm

Mortelaro wrote: »

A potential solution might be to book on Expedia or one of the online travel agencies and include the jetstar flight in the one pnr
Just tag it on as a multi city booking

Emirates do have a baggage interline agreement with jetstar so they might even offer the flight as a tag on

The itinerary might be dearer that way though
But then it's a weigh up

At least if because of a delay then,the airline will send your bags to your hotel the next day if you make the flight and your bags don't

Book through Kiwi and they'll cover it

Psychlops · 29-08-2019 9:19pm

Hi all, just wondering can I buy cans of beer/cider & bring them back in the Aircraft hold in my checked luggage? Just wondering as I’m going to the UK & want to bring back some canned flavoured ciders for myself & a friend.

Is this an issue especially with the likes of aircraft pressure? I’m guessing it isn’t as people bring cans of deo with them on the hold all the time.

Qprmeath · 29-08-2019 10:40pm

Yes you can

Slippin Jimmy · 29-08-2019 11:46pm

You should be fine once its in the hold. Different story with carry on.

Third_Echelon · 29-08-2019 11:51pm

Yeah no problem

Riskymove · 30-08-2019 11:47am

I've even brought such things to US

If you can bring them there with all their security, you can bring them to the UK

jjbrien · 30-08-2019 1:06pm

Just make sure to wrap them in plastic in case they brust in the hold had this happen once

GM228 · 30-08-2019 1:09pm

You could even check in a single can

Remember the advice "only bring the essentials".

L1011 · 30-08-2019 8:17pm

jjbrien wrote: »

Just make sure to wrap them in plastic in case they brust in the hold had this happen once

Had a burst that even two ziplocks werne't enough to stop - bringing Guinness to someone in Portugal who wanted "Irish Guinness" (its the same stuff they have there, ffs).

That said, my bag misconnected in CDG so it went on at least one extra flight to get to me if not more, so it had more pressurisation cycles and being bumped around.

Psychlops · 30-08-2019 10:23pm

Thank you all so kindly for the replies, I was just very unsure as I didnt know about the aircraft hold & carrying pressure items in there that you cant bring into the cabin with you but can be kept in your suitcase down below, but I just had to ask to be certain & it had me thinking about cans of deo that must travel there all the time.

Maybe a silly thing to ask but just wanted to be sure.

L1011 · 30-08-2019 10:54pm

Cargo holds are pressurised the same as the cabin, they aren't heated/insulated in many cases (sometimes one part is, if carrying pets in carriers); but they won't be cold enough to freeze water let alone something with ethanol in it.

The entire tube between the nose and the rear bulkhead is the same pressurisation or else the floor would collapse/explode basically. You can get <100ml pressurised deoderant and shaving foam cans that are cabin-OK; that rule is based on liquid volume alone. And is finally going away anyway over the next while

ILikeBoats · 02-09-2019 9:30am

I'm due to fly to Atlanta on Sunday via Charlotte.

Do you think there'll be any issues due to Hurricane Dorian?

Mortelaro · 02-09-2019 9:45am

ILikeBoats wrote: »

I'm due to fly to Atlanta on Sunday via Charlotte.

Do you think there'll be any issues due to Hurricane Dorian?

Hard to say
I wouldn't worry about it yet
Models are having difficulty grasping its track
By wenesday it should be heading that way
Sunday is s long way from wenesday

Current thinking is it won't
Excerpt from today's local forecasters discussion
Synopsis...
dry high pressure will remain across the western Carolinas and
northeast Georgia into Wednesday. Hurricane dorian is forecast to
move northeast, just off the Carolina coast Thursday into Thursday
night. This track would result in minimal to no impacts for the
western Carolinas and northeast Georgia.

Jeff2 · 03-09-2019 1:32am

This going to be interesting.

https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2058012110/1/#post111156593

Locker10a · 03-09-2019 10:36am

Jeff2 wrote: »

This going to be interesting.

https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2058012110/1/#post111156593

Why?

smurfjed · 03-09-2019 2:12pm

Jeff2 wrote: »

This going to be interesting.

https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2058012110/1/#post111156593

I think that the interesting thing about this is that Mech1 isn't an aviation nerd, he started something, likes the idea that he is helping other people and providing enjoyment to them, but the costs are now a burden to his household budget.

There have to be enough people who listen to EIDW that are in a position to contribute €1 per month.

Tenger · 03-09-2019 9:07pm

And that is the crux. €1 a month from 70 ppl will cover the service.
Peesonally I'm not a big user but am h as opy to chip in for the 3-4 times a year I do want it.

Creamy Goodness · 25-09-2019 7:13am

Quick question;

I'm travelling from DNK to DUB via VIE on Austrian and Aer Lingus. Both flights have the same eTicket #, will my bags go all the way through or will I have to grab the bag and re-check it in VIE?, the layover is super tight at 1hr 45m. Whilst I'm not too fussed if the bag follows me on the next day, I'd really don't want to overnight in VIE.

LXFlyer · 25-09-2019 7:41am

If the through journey is on the same ticket the bags should be checked through.

Mortelaro · 25-09-2019 8:39am

Same booking reference,so yes

Creamy Goodness · 25-09-2019 9:21am

LXFlyer wrote: »

If the through journey is on the same ticket the bags should be checked through.

Mortelaro wrote: »

Same booking reference,so yes

It was booked through Concur, so I think it's separate booking references but same eTicket # if that makes sense.

The bag is a work one that'll come home empty so I'm not too plussed if it lags behind.

Thanks to the both of you.

BigMoose · 27-09-2019 10:21am

Have any of you had experience flying Aeroflot and changing in SVO? I need to do DUB-ALA for work and seems via SVO is the best option but on the way back its suggesting a 1h15 change including a change of terminal, is that doable?

VG31 · 27-09-2019 10:49am

BigMoose wrote: »

Have any of you had experience flying Aeroflot and changing in SVO? I need to do DUB-ALA for work and seems via SVO is the best option but on the way back its suggesting a 1h15 change including a change of terminal, is that doable?

I don't have personal experience but I know that you require a Russian transit visa as flights from Russia to Kazakhstan are considered domestic flights.

This is from the Russian embassy:

"Passengers travelling to/from Belarus and Kazakhstan via the Russian Federation need to obtain the transit Russian visa irrespectively of their duration of stay in Russia."

http://dublin.kdmid.ru/en.aspx?lst=en&it=/Applying%20for%20a%20visa.aspx

Creamy Goodness · 27-09-2019 11:05am

BigMoose wrote: »

Have any of you had experience flying Aeroflot and changing in SVO? I need to do DUB-ALA for work and seems via SVO is the best option but on the way back its suggesting a 1h15 change including a change of terminal, is that doable?

I was booked on it once, then cancelled it as I did DUB-DXB-ALA (Emirates/FlyDubai) instead, have also done ALA-FRA-DUB (Lufthansa) on the way back. Turns out the SVO leg got cancelled on the way back.

I'd avoid it as the return legs aren't great and would require a lengthy layover in Moscow.

BigMoose · 27-09-2019 11:23am

The transit visa is a right pain in the @rse! If they want my passport for days it's not going to happen as I'm travelling elsewhere in the mean time.

So will look for another route. I would go Emirates but skyscanner is offering silly connections with 7-8 hours in DXB. FRA is definitely an option though. Will keep digging for a sensible alternative.

Creamy Goodness · 27-09-2019 11:25am

Emirates offer hotel vouchers if your connection is 8 hours and above, whilst it's not ideal it's more ideal than SVO :pac:. The Lufthansa route is all on new planes too which was also nice.

BigMoose · 27-09-2019 12:40pm

Flights via IST are coming up fairly sensible times. Assume you don't need a transit visa here? Emirates wont even let me put ALA as a destination... in the advance search it does but says it cant do that itinerary...

Creamy Goodness · 27-09-2019 12:46pm

IST doesn't require a transit visa, but will require an EVisa if you want to step outside. With Emirates you need to book as separates DUB-DXB and DXB-ALA or at least I did as I required to be in DXB for a day anyways.

Mortelaro · 27-09-2019 1:26pm

Turkish is the way to go to ALA alright
Brand new airport at IST too

VG31 · 27-09-2019 1:36pm

Mortelaro wrote: »

Turkish is the way to go to ALA alright
Brand new airport at IST too

Turkish and the new Istanbul Airport are great. I wouldn't do the short connection on the evening flight from Dublin as it's nearly always late.

IST is easy to transfer in, you don't have to go through security again (from the EU at least) but there can be long walking distances.

BigMoose · 27-09-2019 3:33pm

Thanks all - IST certainly looks the most useful option. Although looks like I need to get the morning flight and then arrive in ALA at 4am which sucks. Guess I'll be going a day earlier!

It's been a year or two since I was in IST so guessing it's a nice new airport since then.

NSAman · 28-09-2019 12:00am

BigMoose wrote: »

Thanks all - IST certainly looks the most useful option. Although looks like I need to get the morning flight and then arrive in ALA at 4am which sucks. Guess I'll be going a day earlier!

It's been a year or two since I was in IST so guessing it's a nice new airport since then.

Bring your walking shoes....its huge!!!

BigMoose · 30-09-2019 11:57am

Thanks all for your great help with my DUB-ALA flight, I would potentially have been in trouble if not for this thread as a colleague told me I don't need any visa's going via SVO! In the end I've booked via FRA as the times were slightly less horrible than IST

RadioRetro · 01-10-2019 9:20am

A mate is on holiday in Barcelona and due to return tomorrow (Wednesday). However yesterday evening he got an email from Ryanair warning of a security staff strike tomorrow but he can find no further info. He's worried his flight might be cancelled.

Does anyone know the likelihood of that or will he just be delayed? He's stressing somewhat.

marcos_94 · 02-10-2019 10:20am

Hi All,

the girlfriend has the option of travelling home from the UK tomorrow to Dublin (landing in Dublin about 10pm). Shes a bit nervous about the storm coming through. Anyone have any info on whether its going to affect flights or how bac it might get for Dublin Airport?

Thanks

Hotblack Desiato · 02-10-2019 11:30am

Current predictions (wind map on met.ie) are actually for light winds in the Dublin area (grey or only light green on the map)

MJohnston · 02-10-2019 11:40am

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Current predictions (wind map on met.ie) are actually for light winds in the Dublin area (grey or only light green on the map)

Just to note: those are just average wind strengths. What is most likely to disrupt airport operations is the strength of wind gusts, and the direction will matter hugely too.

tanko · 02-10-2019 10:45pm

What are the chances of flights into Belfast International Airport bring disrupted tomorrow afternoon?

Tenger · 02-10-2019 10:48pm

tanko wrote: »

What are the chances of flights into Belfast International Airport bring disrupted tomorrow afternoon?

Storm only making landfall tomorrow evening so should be grand. Friday morning may well be sporty

whomenonotme · 18-10-2019 10:59am

VG31 wrote: »

Turkish and the new Istanbul Airport are great. I wouldn't do the short connection on the evening flight from Dublin as it's nearly always late.

IST is easy to transfer in, you don't have to go through security again (from the EU at least) but there can be long walking distances.

Do you know if any cafe/restaurant in the new Istanbul airport will refill water bottles?

Brand new airport doesn't have any drinking fountains, emailed them to ask and they said "Regarding your request, please kindly note that there is not water dispenser services at the airport. We kindly inform you that our works are continue on the matter and relevant service will be provided at soon. Thank you for your concern."

I saw (somewhere online) small bottles of water are around $3 to buy, not sure how accurate this is though.

dzilla · 23-10-2019 11:27am

Hello all

Are you still allowed 10kg bag with ryanair for free once it goes into the hold? Does this happen at the gate or does it need to be checked in at check in desk?

For instance i am travelling with non priority so I understand I can bring a small cabin bag 40x20x25 8kg on board. However can i still bring a 10kg 55x20x40 bag and put it under the hold at the gate? I do not want to bring it in the cabin, or does this cost now?

Thanks

d

Irish Steve · 23-10-2019 12:01pm

dzilla wrote: »

Hello all

Are you still allowed 10kg bag with ryanair for free once it goes into the hold? Does this happen at the gate or does it need to be checked in at check in desk?

For instance i am travelling with non priority so I understand I can bring a small cabin bag 40x20x25 8kg on board. However can i still bring a 10kg 55x20x40 bag and put it under the hold at the gate? I do not want to bring it in the cabin, or does this cost now?

Thanks

d

All changed again a while back. 8Kg small bag is free. Next option is priority boarding with 2 bags, that gives you the 8Kg and a 10 Kg bag in the cabin with you, at a cost, or the other option is to pre pay to check in the 10 Kg bag BEFORE SECURITY, and then collect it from the belt at the destination, with the advantage of being able to put larger liquids in that bag, again, at a cost. There is no longer a gate drop option for larger bags, and if you take a larger bag to the gate, or it's overweight, you will get hammered price wise.

The prices vary depending on the destination, the number that have already taken the option, and which way the wind is blowing!

Hector Savage · 24-10-2019 9:34am

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/31908620/ba-flight-forced-to-land-early-because-of-smelly-poo

Would they have to have dumped most of the fuel during this landing ?
I heard they need to as its dangerous to land with a full tank ... what a waste if true ..

Captain_Crash · 24-10-2019 9:51am

Hector Savage wrote: »

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/31908620/ba-flight-forced-to-land-early-because-of-smelly-poo

Would they have to have dumped most of the fuel during this landing ?
I heard they need to as its dangerous to land with a full tank ... what a waste if true ..

Yeah possibly, 7hrs on a 747 isn't too long tho so its possible it took off below its max landing weight so wouldn't have needed to dump fuel. But yes its a waste when it happens, but its a necessary evil! Its cheaper to dump fuel and write it off then land overweight possibly damaging the airframe. of which repairs will cost a helluva lot more than the fuel lost to dumping.

smurfjed · 24-10-2019 10:21am

but its a necessary evil! Its cheaper to dump fuel and write it off then land overweight possibly damaging the airframe

They can land at almost the weight as they takeoff at. Fuel dumping is nice to have but not 100% a necessity

Hotblack Desiato · 24-10-2019 12:49pm

All the fuel burned during that trip to nowhere will have been wasted, too.

dzilla · 24-10-2019 2:21pm

Irish Steve wrote: »

All changed again a while back. 8Kg small bag is free. Next option is priority boarding with 2 bags, that gives you the 8Kg and a 10 Kg bag in the cabin with you, at a cost, or the other option is to pre pay to check in the 10 Kg bag BEFORE SECURITY, and then collect it from the belt at the destination, with the advantage of being able to put larger liquids in that bag, again, at a cost. There is no longer a gate drop option for larger bags, and if you take a larger bag to the gate, or it's overweight, you will get hammered price wise.

The prices vary depending on the destination, the number that have already taken the option, and which way the wind is blowing!

Thank you very much that clears that up for me

Third_Echelon · 24-10-2019 4:59pm

smurfjed wrote: »

They can land at almost the weight as they takeoff at. Fuel dumping is nice to have but not 100% a necessity

Yeah, plus not very model has fuel dumping facilities. Some just have to circle to burn fuel. So mightn’t always be an option or possible.

29-10-2019 7:15pm

Or just land overweight if it’s critical

https://www.boeing.com/commercial/aeromagazine/articles/qtr_3_07/article_03_3.html

smurfjed · 30-10-2019 4:21am

Yeah, plus not very model has fuel dumping facilities. Some just have to circle to burn fuel. So mightn’t always be an option or possible

Actually they don't have to burn fuel, look at FAA FAR 25.1001 regarding requirements for fuel jettison system.

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