staying in washington DC?
we are staying at the quality inn in college park and it offers a free shuttle to university of maryland, national archives, adelphi road, college park metro station,USDA building, River road, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center...are any of those near the white house or in the area of the holocaust museum and the washington memorial?
Washington, D.C. - 2 Answers
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College Park is a suburb to the northeast of Washington. In order to get to downtown, you'll need to take the shuttle to the College Park metro station and take the Green Line into the city. The train ride to the Archives/Navy Memorial station near the National Mall takes about half an hour. From there you'll be able to walk to the White House, Washington Monument, and the Holocaust Museum, which are all located in the downtown core.
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I agree with the previous poster. If you can get to a Metro station, you are all set. There isn't much in DC that you can't get to on Metro. Grab a map and be ready to reference it a lot but the Metro there is really fantastic. Follow the link below for directions to the Museum. You can't miss the Washington Memorial from there. If it's nice outside I highly recommend taking a camera and some good walking shoes and doing the loop of the memorials.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
Did I get Swine Flu While I was in Washington, DC
Did I get Swine Flu While I was in Washington, DC?!?!?!?
I just came back from my trip to Washington DC and unfortunately my friends and I had to walk in the rain without any warm jackets. The next day I got a runny nose and a slight cough/sore throat. I did fall asleep a couple of times on the bus, but that's because we had to walk almost everywhere! Also on the flight back home(which is San Francisco)i fell asleep but that's probably because it was around 8-10pm at night . I'm worried that I might have or get swine flu. Can you tell me if I might have swine flu and what are the symptoms(if fever is one of the symptoms tell me in Farenheit). Just saying but I'm 12 years old. I don't wanna die young I wanna be with my friends and my...........crush. : ) And his name is Kyle. : ) ok now i'm going to the bathroom more is that bad?
Infectious Diseases - 14 Answers
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Go to the doctor.
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I think the fever was like over 102 degrees F if I remember correctly.
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a fever over 100 nausea vomiting diarehha and the other symptoms of fever.
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ur bugging out...stop being so scared..u prlly just got sick...dont go crazy over this swine flu deal..
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If you feel like you have the flu go to the doctor.
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No, you're overreacting, lol. You're just catching a cold because you walked in the rain. Also, I live in San Francisco too so if I did get it then please don't spread it! Didn't mean to scare you there! You shouldn't worry about it. The symptoms are far more worst then what you been experiencing.
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dont u think its just stupid to ask help online , no doctor would be able to come in to conclusion without examining the patient real , or checking the blood results , may be u should go to the hospital and get help from the professionals
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Treat swine flu like the flu (influenza virus). It is really no worse, just a new strain. Do you have flu symptoms? Then take flu medication. Or better yet, talk to your doctor. That said: NO, you don't have Swine Flu.
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Probably not. The symptoms are a sore throat, hoarseness, fever, chills, aches. If you have these go to the dr. and they will take a culture and send it off to CDC for testing. Overly tired sounds like what you have, but if you think you need to go to the dr. don't hesitate.
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they have hyped up this swine flu thing, in the US all swine flu is is a flu. when you get it, you just go to the doctor and get it treated. its not like in mexico where if you get it you its hard to treat.. i think everyone needs to stop freaking out about it. and no i dont think you have it. diarrhea, vomiting, fever are symptoms.
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there are symptoms such as fever cough or sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, chills, fatigue. Conjunctivitis is rare, but has been reported. so if you notice any of them then i would go straight to the doctor's/hospital so they can check you out.
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lol dont worry even if you did you probly wont die it isnt as dangerous as excpected ;)
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If your worried, ask your local GP. Well, I hope you dont die - I dont even know you, but it will be unfortunate to die at 12!
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-Fever over 100°F -Vomiting -Cough -Fatigue -Loss of appetite -Headache -Chills -Diarrhea -Body Aches -Sore Throat Hope I helped!!
I just came back from my trip to Washington DC and unfortunately my friends and I had to walk in the rain without any warm jackets. The next day I got a runny nose and a slight cough/sore throat. I did fall asleep a couple of times on the bus, but that's because we had to walk almost everywhere! Also on the flight back home(which is San Francisco)i fell asleep but that's probably because it was around 8-10pm at night . I'm worried that I might have or get swine flu. Can you tell me if I might have swine flu and what are the symptoms(if fever is one of the symptoms tell me in Farenheit). Just saying but I'm 12 years old. I don't wanna die young I wanna be with my friends and my...........crush. : ) And his name is Kyle. : ) ok now i'm going to the bathroom more is that bad?
Infectious Diseases - 14 Answers
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Go to the doctor.
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I think the fever was like over 102 degrees F if I remember correctly.
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a fever over 100 nausea vomiting diarehha and the other symptoms of fever.
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ur bugging out...stop being so scared..u prlly just got sick...dont go crazy over this swine flu deal..
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If you feel like you have the flu go to the doctor.
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No, you're overreacting, lol. You're just catching a cold because you walked in the rain. Also, I live in San Francisco too so if I did get it then please don't spread it! Didn't mean to scare you there! You shouldn't worry about it. The symptoms are far more worst then what you been experiencing.
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dont u think its just stupid to ask help online , no doctor would be able to come in to conclusion without examining the patient real , or checking the blood results , may be u should go to the hospital and get help from the professionals
8 :
Treat swine flu like the flu (influenza virus). It is really no worse, just a new strain. Do you have flu symptoms? Then take flu medication. Or better yet, talk to your doctor. That said: NO, you don't have Swine Flu.
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Probably not. The symptoms are a sore throat, hoarseness, fever, chills, aches. If you have these go to the dr. and they will take a culture and send it off to CDC for testing. Overly tired sounds like what you have, but if you think you need to go to the dr. don't hesitate.
10 :
they have hyped up this swine flu thing, in the US all swine flu is is a flu. when you get it, you just go to the doctor and get it treated. its not like in mexico where if you get it you its hard to treat.. i think everyone needs to stop freaking out about it. and no i dont think you have it. diarrhea, vomiting, fever are symptoms.
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there are symptoms such as fever cough or sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, chills, fatigue. Conjunctivitis is rare, but has been reported. so if you notice any of them then i would go straight to the doctor's/hospital so they can check you out.
12 :
lol dont worry even if you did you probly wont die it isnt as dangerous as excpected ;)
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If your worried, ask your local GP. Well, I hope you dont die - I dont even know you, but it will be unfortunate to die at 12!
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-Fever over 100°F -Vomiting -Cough -Fatigue -Loss of appetite -Headache -Chills -Diarrhea -Body Aches -Sore Throat Hope I helped!!
Friday, December 7, 2012
NEED HELP! How to get from Washington,DC(Dulles Airport) to Myrtle Beach, SC
NEED HELP! How to get from Washington,DC(Dulles Airport) to Myrtle Beach, SC?
I and my friend are in Europe now, and we are going to USA first time. We arrive in Dulles Airport Washington,DC on may 20 at 19.00, and need to go to Myrtle Beach, SC as soon as possible. Can someone help me to find the most reasonable and cheaper way(except flight, it's too expensive for me)? Thnx in advance !!! On greyhound.com i found a trip at 11:45PM, and they say that: "you must arrive at the terminal at least an hour before departure to purchase your ticket" how can i get to Washington Greyhound Station(Adress: 1005 1ST ST NE Washington, DC 20002) from Dulles(about 25 miles) in no more than 2 hours. THNX alot !
Washington, D.C. - 4 Answers
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Go here http://www.greyhound.com/home/ See if those prices are good for you.
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Renting a car is one alternative, though it may or may not be cheaper than flying. Greyhound [see their website] probably has bus service. And, if you can get into D.C., you could look into Amtrak [see website], although I don't know where the closest station to Myrtle Beach is. You might want to use Google maps or Yahoo maps to find out how long/how far it is between Dulles and Myrtle Beach. I'd guess it would take 8-10 hours to drive.
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Frome Dulles you need to catch the Metro Flyer Coach service that will connect you to the Metro Rail orange line (subway). The subway will take you into Downtown Washington DC where you will transfer to the Red Line and then get off at Union Station. From Union Station you can walk to the Greyhound bus terminal. You should be able to do this in less than 2 hours but there is not much room for error. If you are running late you may have to take a taxi which will cost about $70 from Dulles to Washington DC Greyhound.
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Greyhound has only one bus per day. It departs at 11:45 PM, 2345. It has 2 transfers and takes 11 hours. Suggest you buy on line. If this is your choice. There is a 10: Flights from Dulles 10:00 PM by U.S. AIRWAYS 10:00 PM by United Airways 10:17 PM by U.S. AIRWAYS 10:17 PM by United Airways 10:20 PM by U.S. AIRWAYS There are no flights this late from DCA . There are no flights this late from BWI . I would catch the Super Shuttle to the Greyhound Station. This is my help from Washington, D.C. United States of America. Please pick a "Best Answer", even if it is not mine. That way we can tell if we really do help people.
I and my friend are in Europe now, and we are going to USA first time. We arrive in Dulles Airport Washington,DC on may 20 at 19.00, and need to go to Myrtle Beach, SC as soon as possible. Can someone help me to find the most reasonable and cheaper way(except flight, it's too expensive for me)? Thnx in advance !!! On greyhound.com i found a trip at 11:45PM, and they say that: "you must arrive at the terminal at least an hour before departure to purchase your ticket" how can i get to Washington Greyhound Station(Adress: 1005 1ST ST NE Washington, DC 20002) from Dulles(about 25 miles) in no more than 2 hours. THNX alot !
Washington, D.C. - 4 Answers
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Go here http://www.greyhound.com/home/ See if those prices are good for you.
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Renting a car is one alternative, though it may or may not be cheaper than flying. Greyhound [see their website] probably has bus service. And, if you can get into D.C., you could look into Amtrak [see website], although I don't know where the closest station to Myrtle Beach is. You might want to use Google maps or Yahoo maps to find out how long/how far it is between Dulles and Myrtle Beach. I'd guess it would take 8-10 hours to drive.
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Frome Dulles you need to catch the Metro Flyer Coach service that will connect you to the Metro Rail orange line (subway). The subway will take you into Downtown Washington DC where you will transfer to the Red Line and then get off at Union Station. From Union Station you can walk to the Greyhound bus terminal. You should be able to do this in less than 2 hours but there is not much room for error. If you are running late you may have to take a taxi which will cost about $70 from Dulles to Washington DC Greyhound.
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Greyhound has only one bus per day. It departs at 11:45 PM, 2345. It has 2 transfers and takes 11 hours. Suggest you buy on line. If this is your choice. There is a 10: Flights from Dulles 10:00 PM by U.S. AIRWAYS 10:00 PM by United Airways 10:17 PM by U.S. AIRWAYS 10:17 PM by United Airways 10:20 PM by U.S. AIRWAYS There are no flights this late from DCA . There are no flights this late from BWI . I would catch the Super Shuttle to the Greyhound Station. This is my help from Washington, D.C. United States of America. Please pick a "Best Answer", even if it is not mine. That way we can tell if we really do help people.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Scheduling to Get Bumped from a Flight
Scheduling to Get Bumped from a Flight?
We need to make a round trip from the Los Angeles area to the Washington DC area within the coming month and, since we're retired, we'd like to increase our chances of being bumped to a later flight in exchange for a voucher for more air miles. What what airports, what times or days of the week should we fly to increase those odds? Thanks in advance for your help.
Air Travel - 2 Answers
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First, choose the airline carefully; each has a different Contract of Carriage or set of rules they have to play by when they bump you. Some, like the legacy carriers (United, AA, Delta, etc) have a partnership with other carriers so if you're bumped off of a United flight and they can't put you on another United flight the same day, they will often put you on another airline's flight. Others like Southwest will not put you on another carrier's plane. Depending on loads, you might be waiting for more than a day (or two or even three) before you can get reacommodated. That said... LA to DC is a pretty heavy-duty business travel day. Your peak loads will be Thursday and Sunday, because most business travellers don't wait till Friday to go home, and they need to be ready to hit the office on Monday morning. There are fewer nonstops into DCA than there are into IAD. You may consider connecting through a big business city like Chicago, to increase your odds. That will give you more flexibility on the timing, too. Unfortunately it is also usually more expensive to fly on Thursdays and Sundays than it would be on, say, a Saturday, so you're taking a bit of a chance... good luck! If you have a travel agent friend you should ask them to look up flights that have low inventory; most websites will not show you how many seats are left on a flight, and the seat maps where you select your seats are not really accurate, but if you can find your inventory, you will have a better chance of booking into an oversold flight.
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The busiest days to travel are Mondays, Fridays and Sundays. When checking in for your flight at the ticket counter you can make the request to be bumped if your flight is full and they will notate this in the system so that the gate agent will be aware. Also tell this request to the gate agent when arriving for your flight at the gate. The trouble is that every airline is different and less and less are giving you much for your time. Nowadays the most commen offering is to have you miss the originally scheduled flight and fly first class to your destination in a few hours. Most airlines are trying to stay away from providing vouchers for free future flights (although it does still happen it's much more rare).
We need to make a round trip from the Los Angeles area to the Washington DC area within the coming month and, since we're retired, we'd like to increase our chances of being bumped to a later flight in exchange for a voucher for more air miles. What what airports, what times or days of the week should we fly to increase those odds? Thanks in advance for your help.
Air Travel - 2 Answers
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First, choose the airline carefully; each has a different Contract of Carriage or set of rules they have to play by when they bump you. Some, like the legacy carriers (United, AA, Delta, etc) have a partnership with other carriers so if you're bumped off of a United flight and they can't put you on another United flight the same day, they will often put you on another airline's flight. Others like Southwest will not put you on another carrier's plane. Depending on loads, you might be waiting for more than a day (or two or even three) before you can get reacommodated. That said... LA to DC is a pretty heavy-duty business travel day. Your peak loads will be Thursday and Sunday, because most business travellers don't wait till Friday to go home, and they need to be ready to hit the office on Monday morning. There are fewer nonstops into DCA than there are into IAD. You may consider connecting through a big business city like Chicago, to increase your odds. That will give you more flexibility on the timing, too. Unfortunately it is also usually more expensive to fly on Thursdays and Sundays than it would be on, say, a Saturday, so you're taking a bit of a chance... good luck! If you have a travel agent friend you should ask them to look up flights that have low inventory; most websites will not show you how many seats are left on a flight, and the seat maps where you select your seats are not really accurate, but if you can find your inventory, you will have a better chance of booking into an oversold flight.
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The busiest days to travel are Mondays, Fridays and Sundays. When checking in for your flight at the ticket counter you can make the request to be bumped if your flight is full and they will notate this in the system so that the gate agent will be aware. Also tell this request to the gate agent when arriving for your flight at the gate. The trouble is that every airline is different and less and less are giving you much for your time. Nowadays the most commen offering is to have you miss the originally scheduled flight and fly first class to your destination in a few hours. Most airlines are trying to stay away from providing vouchers for free future flights (although it does still happen it's much more rare).
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Newark Airport to Washington DC
Newark Airport to Washington DC?
Hi, A little background. I am flying to New York on a business trip but will like to fly in a few days earlier and make a trip to Washington DC for a short holiday. I wanted to take a train from Newark to DC and searched the Amtrak schedule. I found many suitable trains on the website and is tempted to make the relevant train reservations. However, I am concerned that my flight to Newark will be delayed and I might miss my train. Is it necessary to buy Amtrak train tickets in advance? I am arriving on a weekday(Wednesday) at approx 5pm ET. I am tempted to (if possible) buy the tickets at the station. But I am concerned that I might end up paying a lot more or be unable to get a seat. Is this likely? The Amtrak website state that a coach class ticket will cost $49 from Newark to DC.
Washington, D.C. - 3 Answers
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I don't really think you have to because if it is only you traveling your most likely going to get a seat on the train. Or if you want to buy a ticket in advance, get one for like an hour or two later than your plane is supposed to land just to be safe. And if your plane is on schedule, just hang out in the airport or something until your ready to hop on the train. Safe travels.
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Amtrak is pretty good about exchanging tickets if you're late for a train or arrive early and want to shift to an earlier train. What I would do: if I was going to arrive at 12:50pm, I would reserve a seat on a 2:00pm train. If I arrived at the Newark station in time for an earlier train, I would go to the ticket counter and ask to exchange it for that train. If there's an available seat, they will do such an exchange, usually at no cost.
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As a former Amtrak employee I can tell you, you will be able to purchase your tickets at the station. The station ticket office is open from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. If you arrive after 7 P.M. I believe there is a machine there where you can purchase tickets if you have a credit card. Whether you purchase your tickets in advance or at the station, the price remains the same.
Hi, A little background. I am flying to New York on a business trip but will like to fly in a few days earlier and make a trip to Washington DC for a short holiday. I wanted to take a train from Newark to DC and searched the Amtrak schedule. I found many suitable trains on the website and is tempted to make the relevant train reservations. However, I am concerned that my flight to Newark will be delayed and I might miss my train. Is it necessary to buy Amtrak train tickets in advance? I am arriving on a weekday(Wednesday) at approx 5pm ET. I am tempted to (if possible) buy the tickets at the station. But I am concerned that I might end up paying a lot more or be unable to get a seat. Is this likely? The Amtrak website state that a coach class ticket will cost $49 from Newark to DC.
Washington, D.C. - 3 Answers
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I don't really think you have to because if it is only you traveling your most likely going to get a seat on the train. Or if you want to buy a ticket in advance, get one for like an hour or two later than your plane is supposed to land just to be safe. And if your plane is on schedule, just hang out in the airport or something until your ready to hop on the train. Safe travels.
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Amtrak is pretty good about exchanging tickets if you're late for a train or arrive early and want to shift to an earlier train. What I would do: if I was going to arrive at 12:50pm, I would reserve a seat on a 2:00pm train. If I arrived at the Newark station in time for an earlier train, I would go to the ticket counter and ask to exchange it for that train. If there's an available seat, they will do such an exchange, usually at no cost.
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As a former Amtrak employee I can tell you, you will be able to purchase your tickets at the station. The station ticket office is open from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. If you arrive after 7 P.M. I believe there is a machine there where you can purchase tickets if you have a credit card. Whether you purchase your tickets in advance or at the station, the price remains the same.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
PLANE EXPERIENCE TRAVELERS: What can I expect on a 5 hour flight
PLANE EXPERIENCE TRAVELERS: What can I expect on a 5 hour flight?
Thursday Aug 20: Washington Dc for a day. Friday Aug 21: Washington Airport to Bahamas. -Connecting flights Saturday Aug 22: In bahamas Sunday Aug 23: In bahamas Monday Mug 24: In bahamas morning, head to airport to go back to washington -Connecting Flights Pick up truck from parking lot area and head back to Maryland. What can I expect to happen on my 5 hour flight? I only had the long international flight where i had personal tvs, and I really doubt that they would put them in a 5 hour flight. Because the flight i had with the personal tvs, was going to england which is like a 12 hour flight. Actuallly not BWI, which is my normal airport to flew through, but since i'm staying a day in washington dc, i'm just going to park at washington regan airport.
Air Travel - 6 Answers
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it sucks... bring a book or a gameboy or something because its to short for the in flight movie (maybe you will get lucky) but just beverages and you sitting is what you can expect. or you will have to pay for your personal tv...
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JetBlue has personal televisions, and some other airlines might show movies or sitcoms. Just ask your airline. These days, they probably won't offer free meals, or they might just offer a snack. Pick something up in the airport after you get through security. Buy water there too. Again, ask the airline. Other than that, bring a book/magazine, hand-held and your iPod. Try and sleep on the plane, and keep hydrated. Make sure you pack a light sweater in case they run out of blankets. If you tend to get motion sickness, a dramamine always works, but it will tend to make you drowsy. Enjoy your trip!
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I ALWAYS pack food. If it will be through a meal time I get take out food to bring. I also have a small case with granola bars and such that I carry every flight, just in case. And I never get onto a plane without a full bottle of water and another drink, a book to read, a notebook and pen/pencil, my cell phone (which plays several games) and charger, my medications and on long flights some other things to keep me occupied. The airline is supposed to get you where you are going. You have to entertain yourself and these days assume you might need food and water also.
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You top half was sort of confusing, you should've listed times not dates. Anyway, I'm used to flying back and forth from boston to seattle, 6-7hr flights. It should be pretty good, five hours isn't that bad. Depending on the plain you have you'll either have a tv with a choice of movies for you to pick out and watch or tvs that play movies that you don't get to choose. Either way, there will be a tv and movies. You could bring your MP3 player, that will make the flight go a lot faster. I always fly with crayons and a coloring book (even though I'm 20 and it probably looks silly). I put on my ipod and color away. Makes the time fly by. Good Luck! I heard the Bahamas are lovely right now and all inclusive resorts and super cheap also. Theres a 5 star all inclusive resort going for 100 euros a night!
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you will expect like pretzels and drinks. when you are landing your ears will pop so bring ear plugs. bring like an ipod or a game things like psp
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You are flying on BWI right? I fly a lot to Puerto Rico-and I live in DC/Maryland as well. It's about a 4 hour flight. I bring a book-there is no food, no movie-not all airlines have a movie. Only drinks and pretzels or cookies, no meals. Bring a book or a laptop to play movies or something.
Thursday Aug 20: Washington Dc for a day. Friday Aug 21: Washington Airport to Bahamas. -Connecting flights Saturday Aug 22: In bahamas Sunday Aug 23: In bahamas Monday Mug 24: In bahamas morning, head to airport to go back to washington -Connecting Flights Pick up truck from parking lot area and head back to Maryland. What can I expect to happen on my 5 hour flight? I only had the long international flight where i had personal tvs, and I really doubt that they would put them in a 5 hour flight. Because the flight i had with the personal tvs, was going to england which is like a 12 hour flight. Actuallly not BWI, which is my normal airport to flew through, but since i'm staying a day in washington dc, i'm just going to park at washington regan airport.
Air Travel - 6 Answers
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it sucks... bring a book or a gameboy or something because its to short for the in flight movie (maybe you will get lucky) but just beverages and you sitting is what you can expect. or you will have to pay for your personal tv...
2 :
JetBlue has personal televisions, and some other airlines might show movies or sitcoms. Just ask your airline. These days, they probably won't offer free meals, or they might just offer a snack. Pick something up in the airport after you get through security. Buy water there too. Again, ask the airline. Other than that, bring a book/magazine, hand-held and your iPod. Try and sleep on the plane, and keep hydrated. Make sure you pack a light sweater in case they run out of blankets. If you tend to get motion sickness, a dramamine always works, but it will tend to make you drowsy. Enjoy your trip!
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I ALWAYS pack food. If it will be through a meal time I get take out food to bring. I also have a small case with granola bars and such that I carry every flight, just in case. And I never get onto a plane without a full bottle of water and another drink, a book to read, a notebook and pen/pencil, my cell phone (which plays several games) and charger, my medications and on long flights some other things to keep me occupied. The airline is supposed to get you where you are going. You have to entertain yourself and these days assume you might need food and water also.
4 :
You top half was sort of confusing, you should've listed times not dates. Anyway, I'm used to flying back and forth from boston to seattle, 6-7hr flights. It should be pretty good, five hours isn't that bad. Depending on the plain you have you'll either have a tv with a choice of movies for you to pick out and watch or tvs that play movies that you don't get to choose. Either way, there will be a tv and movies. You could bring your MP3 player, that will make the flight go a lot faster. I always fly with crayons and a coloring book (even though I'm 20 and it probably looks silly). I put on my ipod and color away. Makes the time fly by. Good Luck! I heard the Bahamas are lovely right now and all inclusive resorts and super cheap also. Theres a 5 star all inclusive resort going for 100 euros a night!
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you will expect like pretzels and drinks. when you are landing your ears will pop so bring ear plugs. bring like an ipod or a game things like psp
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You are flying on BWI right? I fly a lot to Puerto Rico-and I live in DC/Maryland as well. It's about a 4 hour flight. I bring a book-there is no food, no movie-not all airlines have a movie. Only drinks and pretzels or cookies, no meals. Bring a book or a laptop to play movies or something.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
What kind of ammentites should be provided on a delta airlines flight
What kind of ammentites should be provided on a delta airlines flight?
I am traveling from spokane wa to washington dc on delta tommorow, and am going to be in coach, with one stop in minneapolis and landing at reagen international. What kind of entertainment should be expected, and what kind of products are there available? Any answers are extremely appreciated.
Air Travel - 2 Answers
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It will be difficult to say as Delta merged with NWA and planes from both fleets have been consolidated.. In-flight entertainment will range from none to personal TV's to overheads. As for products, you'll get a drink and some bagged snack.
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Hello. I think these will both be Airbus industry planes(equipment code A319). If I am not mistaken you take the 1.30pm departure out of Spokane and connect with the 6.55pm departure out of Minneapolis. These are airplanes that were used by Northwest Airlines before they merged. Unfortunately, there are no TVs on these planes. They offer snack for purchase on these flights. You can find this info on, http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Delta_Airlines/Delta_Airlines_Airbus_A319.php Have a safe flight.
I am traveling from spokane wa to washington dc on delta tommorow, and am going to be in coach, with one stop in minneapolis and landing at reagen international. What kind of entertainment should be expected, and what kind of products are there available? Any answers are extremely appreciated.
Air Travel - 2 Answers
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It will be difficult to say as Delta merged with NWA and planes from both fleets have been consolidated.. In-flight entertainment will range from none to personal TV's to overheads. As for products, you'll get a drink and some bagged snack.
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Hello. I think these will both be Airbus industry planes(equipment code A319). If I am not mistaken you take the 1.30pm departure out of Spokane and connect with the 6.55pm departure out of Minneapolis. These are airplanes that were used by Northwest Airlines before they merged. Unfortunately, there are no TVs on these planes. They offer snack for purchase on these flights. You can find this info on, http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Delta_Airlines/Delta_Airlines_Airbus_A319.php Have a safe flight.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
so.. washington dc with my class or africa for a missionary trip with my gma
so.. washington dc with my class or africa for a missionary trip with my gma?
at our school, the upcoming senior class always goes to washington dc in the june before senior year. we leave anywhere from the 2nd 2 4th week.. and my gma told me that shes going to africa in june of 2010 (also same time i might be goin 2 dc). and i would ask my school counselor if she has the trip planned yet, to see if maybe i can go to africa and then go 2 dc or vice versa, but my guess is that she doesnt have it planned yet. either way, i have 2 pay for the trip entirely by myself! so do i go 2 africa or do i go to dc with my class? reasons y i wanna go 2 dc: its my class, and i wanna spend as much time with my class b4 we all go off 2 college. its dc, itd be amazing! reasons y i dont wanna go 2 dc: i dont get along with EVERYBODY in my class, and i dont want any drama! reasons y i wanna go 2 africa: DUH!, its africa! thatd be an amazing oppurtunity! reasons y i dont wanna go: ive never flown before, and all the way 2 africa, thats a super long flight, and over seas! my gmas goin with her church, and i dont like her church at all! and yes ive tried it many times! this grandma and i get along, but i cant spend all that much time with her before i go insane! lol.. and of course, and not number one, but probly close 2 number one for me is that i wont have my phone! i mentioned that id go insane with my gma, well id go especially without my phone. -and i dont mean to sound like one of those rich spoiled brats that only cares about their phone, but its literally my lifeline-
Other - Destinations - 4 Answers
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international flights arent bad at all. so dont let that stop you. i've flown from the us to various parts of europe several times. they play a couple of movies, give you head phones so you can listen to music, and feed you. plus when are you going to get the chance to go to africa again???? you can go to d.c. anytime! i would definitely choose africa if i were you. it's a once in a lifetime experience.
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Ultimately, the decision is yours, but here's my take on the situation. Africa is clearly more of a "once in a lifetime" opportunity, whereas, Washington D.C. is probably a more realistic trip you could make in the future. It would probably be good for any of us to take a trip to Africa, especially as a missionary because we could all use a lesson in the harsh reality of the rest of the world. I've never been to D.C., but I do know all of the amazing sights there are to see there, so I couldn't blame you for going, but perhaps Africa is the kind of trip you shouldn't pass on. Getting a glimpse of a different culture can never hurt you in the long run.
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Go to Africa while you have the opportunity. DC is easier to get around to later on. Plus you'd enjoy it more when you've actually got the time and the money to see everything DC has to offer.
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I would absolutely go to Africa and maybe work in some time where you could either spend time with your grandmother alone (away from the church) or even some time out on your own. Africa is AFRICA, I know it sounds silly but it really is (ugh cliche) a once in a lifetime opportunity. Washington DC could be fun, and I know travel is always a little more entertaining with friends. But really, DC is a whole lotta museums and monuments. Africa is the Safari! The Desert! Those animals in the zoo? They actually live there! Out in the open! (er...don't feed them) It's pure crazyness. What you could do, so that you don't miss out on seeing all your friends on last time, is maybe invite them all over for a party! Everyone loves parties! Or maybe you and some of your closer friends could go on a little road trip to somewhere kind of local, road trips are always great for fun times and memories, and usually pretty cool budget wise. It would be kind of rough without your phone, but I've done that when I did international travel and it wasn't really so awful. Mind you I wasn't alone with my grandma, and I don't know how much time you spend texting to your friends, but it's not so bad. Bring a journal to write down every experience you have (even if you go to DC, travel journals are always fun to look back on) And send postcards as a 'tee-hee, I'm using snail mail. Maybe even put a few 'omg its 2 kool here' just to be a little dork. Maybe it won't be even close to texting, but I promise it'll be fun! Also, ask your grandma about all the crazy stuff she's done in her life, get her to think of you less like a granddaughter and more like a friend it might go a little easier. Seriously, grandmas have crazy ass stories. Flights aren't that bad at all, I had something like a 16 hour flight and forgot to sleep because I was just watching all the free movies. It's just like a long road trip with tv! And peanuts :) If you don't have an awesome time you can come back and tell me 'I told you so!' Feel better? :D Either one you choose is going to be lots of fun though, so don't fret too much!
at our school, the upcoming senior class always goes to washington dc in the june before senior year. we leave anywhere from the 2nd 2 4th week.. and my gma told me that shes going to africa in june of 2010 (also same time i might be goin 2 dc). and i would ask my school counselor if she has the trip planned yet, to see if maybe i can go to africa and then go 2 dc or vice versa, but my guess is that she doesnt have it planned yet. either way, i have 2 pay for the trip entirely by myself! so do i go 2 africa or do i go to dc with my class? reasons y i wanna go 2 dc: its my class, and i wanna spend as much time with my class b4 we all go off 2 college. its dc, itd be amazing! reasons y i dont wanna go 2 dc: i dont get along with EVERYBODY in my class, and i dont want any drama! reasons y i wanna go 2 africa: DUH!, its africa! thatd be an amazing oppurtunity! reasons y i dont wanna go: ive never flown before, and all the way 2 africa, thats a super long flight, and over seas! my gmas goin with her church, and i dont like her church at all! and yes ive tried it many times! this grandma and i get along, but i cant spend all that much time with her before i go insane! lol.. and of course, and not number one, but probly close 2 number one for me is that i wont have my phone! i mentioned that id go insane with my gma, well id go especially without my phone. -and i dont mean to sound like one of those rich spoiled brats that only cares about their phone, but its literally my lifeline-
Other - Destinations - 4 Answers
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international flights arent bad at all. so dont let that stop you. i've flown from the us to various parts of europe several times. they play a couple of movies, give you head phones so you can listen to music, and feed you. plus when are you going to get the chance to go to africa again???? you can go to d.c. anytime! i would definitely choose africa if i were you. it's a once in a lifetime experience.
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Ultimately, the decision is yours, but here's my take on the situation. Africa is clearly more of a "once in a lifetime" opportunity, whereas, Washington D.C. is probably a more realistic trip you could make in the future. It would probably be good for any of us to take a trip to Africa, especially as a missionary because we could all use a lesson in the harsh reality of the rest of the world. I've never been to D.C., but I do know all of the amazing sights there are to see there, so I couldn't blame you for going, but perhaps Africa is the kind of trip you shouldn't pass on. Getting a glimpse of a different culture can never hurt you in the long run.
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Go to Africa while you have the opportunity. DC is easier to get around to later on. Plus you'd enjoy it more when you've actually got the time and the money to see everything DC has to offer.
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I would absolutely go to Africa and maybe work in some time where you could either spend time with your grandmother alone (away from the church) or even some time out on your own. Africa is AFRICA, I know it sounds silly but it really is (ugh cliche) a once in a lifetime opportunity. Washington DC could be fun, and I know travel is always a little more entertaining with friends. But really, DC is a whole lotta museums and monuments. Africa is the Safari! The Desert! Those animals in the zoo? They actually live there! Out in the open! (er...don't feed them) It's pure crazyness. What you could do, so that you don't miss out on seeing all your friends on last time, is maybe invite them all over for a party! Everyone loves parties! Or maybe you and some of your closer friends could go on a little road trip to somewhere kind of local, road trips are always great for fun times and memories, and usually pretty cool budget wise. It would be kind of rough without your phone, but I've done that when I did international travel and it wasn't really so awful. Mind you I wasn't alone with my grandma, and I don't know how much time you spend texting to your friends, but it's not so bad. Bring a journal to write down every experience you have (even if you go to DC, travel journals are always fun to look back on) And send postcards as a 'tee-hee, I'm using snail mail. Maybe even put a few 'omg its 2 kool here' just to be a little dork. Maybe it won't be even close to texting, but I promise it'll be fun! Also, ask your grandma about all the crazy stuff she's done in her life, get her to think of you less like a granddaughter and more like a friend it might go a little easier. Seriously, grandmas have crazy ass stories. Flights aren't that bad at all, I had something like a 16 hour flight and forgot to sleep because I was just watching all the free movies. It's just like a long road trip with tv! And peanuts :) If you don't have an awesome time you can come back and tell me 'I told you so!' Feel better? :D Either one you choose is going to be lots of fun though, so don't fret too much!
Sunday, October 21, 2012
I need to switch airports during connecting flight
I need to switch airports during connecting flight?
I fly to Florida on the 12th my connecting flight is in DC my problem is I Fly into Washington Dulles 3 hours later, I leave from Washington National Is there some sort of shuttle service????? How am I supposed to do this?????
Air Travel - 3 Answers
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hitch hike down to florida haha
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first are you sure your flight are from different airports? as 3 hours is NOT enough time to get from Dulles to National (then you would have to go though TSA security all over again as well (which could take at least a 1/2 to 1 hour at national although washingotn flyer (which just a taxi service for $58.00
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Are you going to check luggage, and if so, will it be checked through to your destination in Florida? If you have to claim your luggage at Dulles, that will make the connection even tighter. But what you need to do, and do very quickly, is claim your bags at Dulles (if necessary), follow the signs for Ground Transportation, take a taxi to National, explaining to the driver what time your flight is and giving him a good tip, and hope you make it to your flight in time. The taxi will cost about $60 before the generous tip you give the driver. Expect the cab ride to take about an hour. Washington Flyer used to have a shuttle service for Dulles to National, but now it's strictly taxi service.
I fly to Florida on the 12th my connecting flight is in DC my problem is I Fly into Washington Dulles 3 hours later, I leave from Washington National Is there some sort of shuttle service????? How am I supposed to do this?????
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hitch hike down to florida haha
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first are you sure your flight are from different airports? as 3 hours is NOT enough time to get from Dulles to National (then you would have to go though TSA security all over again as well (which could take at least a 1/2 to 1 hour at national although washingotn flyer (which just a taxi service for $58.00
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Are you going to check luggage, and if so, will it be checked through to your destination in Florida? If you have to claim your luggage at Dulles, that will make the connection even tighter. But what you need to do, and do very quickly, is claim your bags at Dulles (if necessary), follow the signs for Ground Transportation, take a taxi to National, explaining to the driver what time your flight is and giving him a good tip, and hope you make it to your flight in time. The taxi will cost about $60 before the generous tip you give the driver. Expect the cab ride to take about an hour. Washington Flyer used to have a shuttle service for Dulles to National, but now it's strictly taxi service.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Washington DC (DCA) Airport
Washington DC (DCA) Airport?
I fly out tomorrow, for my vacation, and I have a 2 hour lay over at DCA airport in washington DC. I was wondering if there is anything in walking distance that I can walk to and take pictures, but not miss my next flight..
Washington, D.C. - 4 Answers
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At DCA, 2 hours wouldn't be enough time to go back through security. Otherwise, the airport is surrounded by suburban office towers.
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For a 2 hour layover, I would not suggest leaving the airport. If you had a little longer than that though, there's a Metro subway station at the airport and you can be downtown on Capitol Hill within 15 minutes. Have fun!
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I would suggest just staying in the terminal like the other answers have suggested if you only have two hours. They have many places to eat and you can watch the planes. However, if you have more time the closest option would be the Pentagon City Mall located at the Pentagon City metro stop (2 stops from the airport). If you end up with an extremely long layover you can take the metro into DC and site see, but if you only have 2 hours there is not really that much time.
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Yeah, with airport security as it is, two hours won't get you back in time to catch your connection. Stay in the airport. Besides, right around National Airport is just high-rise offices. No fun. If you had a much longer layover, however, Metro's right there, and Old Town Alexandria is a short two stops south, and Pentagon City Mall is an even shorter two stops north.
I fly out tomorrow, for my vacation, and I have a 2 hour lay over at DCA airport in washington DC. I was wondering if there is anything in walking distance that I can walk to and take pictures, but not miss my next flight..
Washington, D.C. - 4 Answers
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At DCA, 2 hours wouldn't be enough time to go back through security. Otherwise, the airport is surrounded by suburban office towers.
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For a 2 hour layover, I would not suggest leaving the airport. If you had a little longer than that though, there's a Metro subway station at the airport and you can be downtown on Capitol Hill within 15 minutes. Have fun!
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I would suggest just staying in the terminal like the other answers have suggested if you only have two hours. They have many places to eat and you can watch the planes. However, if you have more time the closest option would be the Pentagon City Mall located at the Pentagon City metro stop (2 stops from the airport). If you end up with an extremely long layover you can take the metro into DC and site see, but if you only have 2 hours there is not really that much time.
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Yeah, with airport security as it is, two hours won't get you back in time to catch your connection. Stay in the airport. Besides, right around National Airport is just high-rise offices. No fun. If you had a much longer layover, however, Metro's right there, and Old Town Alexandria is a short two stops south, and Pentagon City Mall is an even shorter two stops north.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
CHEAPEST FLIGHT ITINERARY
CHEAPEST FLIGHT ITINERARY?
hi, me and my wife are planning for a US trip this december. what would be the best and cheapest itinerary? from manila we will stay in los angeles and be going east bound to new jersey. from there we can visit new york and washington dc. what will be the best option in returning to manila, we go back to los angeles and take our flight back or from new jersey to manila? what budget airline can we take from los angeles to newark and newark to manila?
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Go to www.kayak.com, which will look up hundreds of airlines to determine what would be the cheapest itinerary.
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There is no budget airline such as AirAsia that flies trans-pacific flights. Also December is usually when airfare is highest, especially as you get closer to Christmas. You can check out http://www.kayak.com or get a travel agent to quote you a travel package. I would see what Philippine Airways and Delta Airlines have.
hi, me and my wife are planning for a US trip this december. what would be the best and cheapest itinerary? from manila we will stay in los angeles and be going east bound to new jersey. from there we can visit new york and washington dc. what will be the best option in returning to manila, we go back to los angeles and take our flight back or from new jersey to manila? what budget airline can we take from los angeles to newark and newark to manila?
Air Travel - 2 Answers
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Go to www.kayak.com, which will look up hundreds of airlines to determine what would be the cheapest itinerary.
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There is no budget airline such as AirAsia that flies trans-pacific flights. Also December is usually when airfare is highest, especially as you get closer to Christmas. You can check out http://www.kayak.com or get a travel agent to quote you a travel package. I would see what Philippine Airways and Delta Airlines have.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Is a 1 hour 45 minute layover enough for a Delta flight from DCA-JFK-MAN
Is a 1 hour 45 minute layover enough for a Delta flight from DCA-JFK-MAN?
In a few weeks, I'll be flying via Delta from Washington Ronald Regan Airport to Manchester (UK) Airport with an hour and 45 minute layover at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York. My flights arrive and depart in the same terminal. Will that be enough time to make my second flight, or should I try to get an earlier flight out of DC?
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1 hour 45 minutes is plenty of time assuming the weather is okay. New York City air traffic control can be hectic and delays in and out of JFK/LGA/EWR can play havoc with your plans, but sunny days or even cloudy days with little to no chance of rain usually aren't bad. Unfortunately because you are on an international ticket you cannot take advantage of the Same Day Confirmed program where you pay $50 to go earlier out of DCA. In order to go earlier you're looking at a change fee of at least $150 plus a fare difference if any. Long story short, hope for good weather and don't make changes just because of nerves or whatever.
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Should be fine. From my experience, if the airline you're connecting to know you've checked in and are in the airport but stuck on another plane, they'll wait as much as they can for you. I recently had a connection in Atlanta on the way back to London and it was 40mins which would have been enough time if the plane hadn't stopped longer than it needed to but it did. The airline (Delta) waited for me a bit though cos they knew I was in the airport, just trying to get to the right gate! 1hr 45mins sounds like plenty of time though!
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since its the same terminal u will be fine as long as there isn't any delays
In a few weeks, I'll be flying via Delta from Washington Ronald Regan Airport to Manchester (UK) Airport with an hour and 45 minute layover at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York. My flights arrive and depart in the same terminal. Will that be enough time to make my second flight, or should I try to get an earlier flight out of DC?
Air Travel - 3 Answers
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1 hour 45 minutes is plenty of time assuming the weather is okay. New York City air traffic control can be hectic and delays in and out of JFK/LGA/EWR can play havoc with your plans, but sunny days or even cloudy days with little to no chance of rain usually aren't bad. Unfortunately because you are on an international ticket you cannot take advantage of the Same Day Confirmed program where you pay $50 to go earlier out of DCA. In order to go earlier you're looking at a change fee of at least $150 plus a fare difference if any. Long story short, hope for good weather and don't make changes just because of nerves or whatever.
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Should be fine. From my experience, if the airline you're connecting to know you've checked in and are in the airport but stuck on another plane, they'll wait as much as they can for you. I recently had a connection in Atlanta on the way back to London and it was 40mins which would have been enough time if the plane hadn't stopped longer than it needed to but it did. The airline (Delta) waited for me a bit though cos they knew I was in the airport, just trying to get to the right gate! 1hr 45mins sounds like plenty of time though!
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since its the same terminal u will be fine as long as there isn't any delays
Friday, September 21, 2012
Visiting Washington DC
Visiting Washington DC?
I will have rented a car in Florida and we'll be road tripping up the coast, ending up in DC and returning the car at Dulles before our flight out. My question: I have heard parking in DC is difficult and one should use public transportation. If I drive from our hotel in Alexandria in the a.m.--could I, for instance, park in Georgetown and have easy access to the metro to go the the Mall, zoo, etc... to return later, hang out, eat dinner, get the car and drive back to our hotel? Could I do this with 2 boys 10 and 11? Thanks to all answerers!
Washington, D.C. - 4 Answers
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There are NO subway stops in Georgetown. There are many rumors about why this is true, but there are none. However, you could drive to the zoo and metro around from there then return to get your car later and drive back. As an alternative, you could plug the address of your hotel into the trip planner on the metro website http://wmata.com/ to find the nearest metro stop and just park in the metro parking lot. It will probably be the Franconia-Springfield metro station. Then you'd take that blue line into the middle of DC. For the Mall, you want the Smithsonian Station. For the zoo: Take the Red Line to the Woodley Park/Zoo/Adams Morgan stop or the Cleveland Park stop. The Zoo entrance lies halfway between these stops, and both are a short walk from the Zoo. Tip: It's an uphill walk from Woodley Park to the Zoo, and a level one from Cleveland Park. We suggest you arrive at Cleveland Park and leave from either Metro station. If you exit at the Woodley Park–Zoo/Adams Morgan stop, walk north (away from McDonald's and CVS). The Zoo is about three blocks from the stop, on the right (east) side of Connecticut Avenue. Note: It's an uphill walk of about one-third of a mile from Woodley Park. You may prefer to take a bus from this station to the Zoo. Get a bus transfer at the station where you begin your trip (with the transfer, the bus fare is 35 cents). When you arrive at Woodley Park, cross Connecticut Avenue and catch an L2 or L4 bus, in the direction of Chevy Chase Circle. The third stop is the Zoo stop and is right at the Zoo entrance. If you exit at the Cleveland Park stop, take the exit on the east side of the street and walk south, toward the Uptown movie theater and the restaurants that line Connecticut Avenue (away from 7-11 and the Exxon station). The Zoo is on the east side of the street, about three blocks from the stop, after a bridge and just past a large apartment building. Note: The walk from Cleveland Park is about half a mile. You may prefer to take a bus from this station to the Zoo. Get a bus transfer at the station where you begin your trip (with the transfer, the bus fare is 35 cents). When you arrive at Cleveland Park, exit on the west side of the street (by the restaurant Indique) and catch an L1 or L2 bus, in the direction of Dupont Circle or McPherson Square. The third stop is the Zoo stop and is across the street from the Zoo entrance. ---------------- Anyway, with that plan you wouldn't get to spend any time in Georgetown unfortunately... hmm.... Can you edit your question to include if you will be there on a weekday or weekend and what month? I'll edit this as I think of a better plan.
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There is no metro in Georgetown, but there is a metro station right across the Key Bridge, which is called the Rossyln Metro. Parking is a pain there, especially if you plan on being gone all day, due to the meters. I would either park on K street, since there aren't any meters and they rarely ticket there, or pay for parking. There's a place on the corner of M and Wisconsin and I think they charge $20 a day. All of these streets that I've mentioned are very close, as Georgetown is very small. Also, you could walk to the Rosslyn metro if you wanted, its actually a beatiful walk over the bridge.
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Georgetown would probably be the worst possible place to try and park and come back to your car. DC, because of building restrictions, doesn't have many public parking garages and those that do exist are generally rented out on a monthly basis to people who work in the area. You would be much better off to either leave the car parked at the hotel and take the Metro into DC, or drive into the zoo and leave the car parked there. I would say leaving the car at your hotel is probably going to be your best bet- especially if the hotel is near the metro stop, or has a shuttle that will take you there. If you do decide to drive into Georgetown, you ought to plan on getting there early- pre 9 AM in order to get a parking spot. One of the difficulties you will run into is the fact that there isn't a metro stop in Georgetown. The best way to get there is generally to metro over to Rossyln, which is on the Virginia side of the Potomac. From there you can either walk across the Key Bridge (a very nice walk in the spring) or take a Georgetown Shuttle across the bridge from the Metro station. You can ask the Metro attendant in their little kiosk as you leave where you need to pick it up. I believe that shuttle is something like $.50 per person. One thing to be aware of is that generally any trip to DC is going to entail about twice as much walking as you had planned on. Make sure that your kids have on comfortable shoes before they leave the hotel, and keep everyone hydrated and happy. Have a good time!
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One more point to add to all the others. The Washington Circulator Bus traverses the Mall fm Union Station to Georgetown. I put the link here. Definitely...Metro to the Zoo. Parking and the drive are just not worth it! Circulator to Georgetown...Don't even think of driving and parking....it's impossible. (If you are up for a walk (its not that bad)....take Foggy Bottom and walk to M Street. Enjoy.
I will have rented a car in Florida and we'll be road tripping up the coast, ending up in DC and returning the car at Dulles before our flight out. My question: I have heard parking in DC is difficult and one should use public transportation. If I drive from our hotel in Alexandria in the a.m.--could I, for instance, park in Georgetown and have easy access to the metro to go the the Mall, zoo, etc... to return later, hang out, eat dinner, get the car and drive back to our hotel? Could I do this with 2 boys 10 and 11? Thanks to all answerers!
Washington, D.C. - 4 Answers
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There are NO subway stops in Georgetown. There are many rumors about why this is true, but there are none. However, you could drive to the zoo and metro around from there then return to get your car later and drive back. As an alternative, you could plug the address of your hotel into the trip planner on the metro website http://wmata.com/ to find the nearest metro stop and just park in the metro parking lot. It will probably be the Franconia-Springfield metro station. Then you'd take that blue line into the middle of DC. For the Mall, you want the Smithsonian Station. For the zoo: Take the Red Line to the Woodley Park/Zoo/Adams Morgan stop or the Cleveland Park stop. The Zoo entrance lies halfway between these stops, and both are a short walk from the Zoo. Tip: It's an uphill walk from Woodley Park to the Zoo, and a level one from Cleveland Park. We suggest you arrive at Cleveland Park and leave from either Metro station. If you exit at the Woodley Park–Zoo/Adams Morgan stop, walk north (away from McDonald's and CVS). The Zoo is about three blocks from the stop, on the right (east) side of Connecticut Avenue. Note: It's an uphill walk of about one-third of a mile from Woodley Park. You may prefer to take a bus from this station to the Zoo. Get a bus transfer at the station where you begin your trip (with the transfer, the bus fare is 35 cents). When you arrive at Woodley Park, cross Connecticut Avenue and catch an L2 or L4 bus, in the direction of Chevy Chase Circle. The third stop is the Zoo stop and is right at the Zoo entrance. If you exit at the Cleveland Park stop, take the exit on the east side of the street and walk south, toward the Uptown movie theater and the restaurants that line Connecticut Avenue (away from 7-11 and the Exxon station). The Zoo is on the east side of the street, about three blocks from the stop, after a bridge and just past a large apartment building. Note: The walk from Cleveland Park is about half a mile. You may prefer to take a bus from this station to the Zoo. Get a bus transfer at the station where you begin your trip (with the transfer, the bus fare is 35 cents). When you arrive at Cleveland Park, exit on the west side of the street (by the restaurant Indique) and catch an L1 or L2 bus, in the direction of Dupont Circle or McPherson Square. The third stop is the Zoo stop and is across the street from the Zoo entrance. ---------------- Anyway, with that plan you wouldn't get to spend any time in Georgetown unfortunately... hmm.... Can you edit your question to include if you will be there on a weekday or weekend and what month? I'll edit this as I think of a better plan.
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There is no metro in Georgetown, but there is a metro station right across the Key Bridge, which is called the Rossyln Metro. Parking is a pain there, especially if you plan on being gone all day, due to the meters. I would either park on K street, since there aren't any meters and they rarely ticket there, or pay for parking. There's a place on the corner of M and Wisconsin and I think they charge $20 a day. All of these streets that I've mentioned are very close, as Georgetown is very small. Also, you could walk to the Rosslyn metro if you wanted, its actually a beatiful walk over the bridge.
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Georgetown would probably be the worst possible place to try and park and come back to your car. DC, because of building restrictions, doesn't have many public parking garages and those that do exist are generally rented out on a monthly basis to people who work in the area. You would be much better off to either leave the car parked at the hotel and take the Metro into DC, or drive into the zoo and leave the car parked there. I would say leaving the car at your hotel is probably going to be your best bet- especially if the hotel is near the metro stop, or has a shuttle that will take you there. If you do decide to drive into Georgetown, you ought to plan on getting there early- pre 9 AM in order to get a parking spot. One of the difficulties you will run into is the fact that there isn't a metro stop in Georgetown. The best way to get there is generally to metro over to Rossyln, which is on the Virginia side of the Potomac. From there you can either walk across the Key Bridge (a very nice walk in the spring) or take a Georgetown Shuttle across the bridge from the Metro station. You can ask the Metro attendant in their little kiosk as you leave where you need to pick it up. I believe that shuttle is something like $.50 per person. One thing to be aware of is that generally any trip to DC is going to entail about twice as much walking as you had planned on. Make sure that your kids have on comfortable shoes before they leave the hotel, and keep everyone hydrated and happy. Have a good time!
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One more point to add to all the others. The Washington Circulator Bus traverses the Mall fm Union Station to Georgetown. I put the link here. Definitely...Metro to the Zoo. Parking and the drive are just not worth it! Circulator to Georgetown...Don't even think of driving and parking....it's impossible. (If you are up for a walk (its not that bad)....take Foggy Bottom and walk to M Street. Enjoy.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Im visiting Washington and the east coast this summer, from England! Tips of what to do/where to go please
Im visiting Washington and the east coast this summer, from England! Tips of what to do/where to go please!?
Basically, I've never been to the US before, but I have just had the opportunity to go to the US for a month. We will be going to New York for a couple of days, then going down to Washington DC for a week to visit my friends family. We will be spending time doing stuff in DC, then we will go down to Virginia Beach, later moving to Southern California. Basically, whats the cheapest way to get from New York to Washington DC? Train, or domestic flight? What should we look to do in these places we are to visit? Any recommendations on what to go and do or see? Will Virginia beach and So Cal be full of girls through July? Where do people recommend drinking for a couple of 23 year old British guys? We know to go visit the main tourist attractions breifly while we are there, but we want to have fun too. Go places to meet people, places to drink, places to spend the day. If there is anything special in these areas or nearby? Also, living in a country which doesnt allow guns, I'm looking for a good gun range which does shooting experiences near any of these locations, typically firing a range of rifles and handguns for fun, as I never have and really enjoy marksmanship using air powered rifles back at home and really want to try the real deal.
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When in DC, use the Metro trains to get around. They are cheap, clean, safe and will get you to or near all the tourist attractions.
Basically, I've never been to the US before, but I have just had the opportunity to go to the US for a month. We will be going to New York for a couple of days, then going down to Washington DC for a week to visit my friends family. We will be spending time doing stuff in DC, then we will go down to Virginia Beach, later moving to Southern California. Basically, whats the cheapest way to get from New York to Washington DC? Train, or domestic flight? What should we look to do in these places we are to visit? Any recommendations on what to go and do or see? Will Virginia beach and So Cal be full of girls through July? Where do people recommend drinking for a couple of 23 year old British guys? We know to go visit the main tourist attractions breifly while we are there, but we want to have fun too. Go places to meet people, places to drink, places to spend the day. If there is anything special in these areas or nearby? Also, living in a country which doesnt allow guns, I'm looking for a good gun range which does shooting experiences near any of these locations, typically firing a range of rifles and handguns for fun, as I never have and really enjoy marksmanship using air powered rifles back at home and really want to try the real deal.
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When in DC, use the Metro trains to get around. They are cheap, clean, safe and will get you to or near all the tourist attractions.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Will the flight be delayed or cancelled
Will the flight be delayed or cancelled?
I am flying from Boston to Washington DC Monday at 6:00pm. Washington DC is already getting heavy snow, and it is coming soon in Boston, do you think the flight will be canceled?
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Cat, There is no way to tell at this point. By Monday evening the storm should be out of the way, and DC airports ought to be getting back to normal. Logan airport is certainly used to dealing with large quantities of snow. Think positive thoughts.
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No one knows, it could stop and be over with. if its not it'll most likely be cancelled or re-booked. american airports aren't used to alot of snow.
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I hope not but mine was canceled today departing from newark to san juan. The next three days were completely booked so they overbooked me in a flight anyways. My boyfriend had to take one flight a day before me. They couldn't book us together:(
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When I perfect my time machine, I'll let you know for sure, but you may find out before then. Most airlines aren't projecting the same effect on Monday as they have experienced on Saturday. That said, delays and cancellations happen without snow, so you should just keep an eye out and try to rebook as soon as your flight is affected.
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Wish we could trade spots, I'm stuck in Washington because of the storm. it is sunny now and flights are expected to start up again at 4pm and the weather for the 21st looks good as well!
I am flying from Boston to Washington DC Monday at 6:00pm. Washington DC is already getting heavy snow, and it is coming soon in Boston, do you think the flight will be canceled?
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Cat, There is no way to tell at this point. By Monday evening the storm should be out of the way, and DC airports ought to be getting back to normal. Logan airport is certainly used to dealing with large quantities of snow. Think positive thoughts.
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No one knows, it could stop and be over with. if its not it'll most likely be cancelled or re-booked. american airports aren't used to alot of snow.
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I hope not but mine was canceled today departing from newark to san juan. The next three days were completely booked so they overbooked me in a flight anyways. My boyfriend had to take one flight a day before me. They couldn't book us together:(
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When I perfect my time machine, I'll let you know for sure, but you may find out before then. Most airlines aren't projecting the same effect on Monday as they have experienced on Saturday. That said, delays and cancellations happen without snow, so you should just keep an eye out and try to rebook as soon as your flight is affected.
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Wish we could trade spots, I'm stuck in Washington because of the storm. it is sunny now and flights are expected to start up again at 4pm and the weather for the 21st looks good as well!
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Travelling from Honolulu, Hawaii to Washington DC
Travelling from Honolulu, Hawaii to Washington DC?
I know that it takes 13 hours to get from Honolulu to D.C. But since it's 13 hours, what state will the plane stop at in the middle of the flight? Because I'm sure we have ot make a stop if it's a 13 hour long ride.. OHMYGOSH I'm going to washingotn dc... okay people, Help me.
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It varies, some stop in LA others stop in phoenix, but it should be on your ticket and itinerary. If you know the flight number or time try going to the airlines website to look it up.
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follow the link it will explain
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You can have a non stop flight to the mainland. We have done one from Honolulu to Atlanta. 13 hour flights or longer are possible. My mother & sister flew from Vancouver, BC straight to Sydney, Australia. Friends flew from LAX to Bangkok, Thailand. Stops aren't always necessary.
I know that it takes 13 hours to get from Honolulu to D.C. But since it's 13 hours, what state will the plane stop at in the middle of the flight? Because I'm sure we have ot make a stop if it's a 13 hour long ride.. OHMYGOSH I'm going to washingotn dc... okay people, Help me.
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It varies, some stop in LA others stop in phoenix, but it should be on your ticket and itinerary. If you know the flight number or time try going to the airlines website to look it up.
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follow the link it will explain
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You can have a non stop flight to the mainland. We have done one from Honolulu to Atlanta. 13 hour flights or longer are possible. My mother & sister flew from Vancouver, BC straight to Sydney, Australia. Friends flew from LAX to Bangkok, Thailand. Stops aren't always necessary.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Luggage Storage in Washington DC
Luggage Storage in Washington DC?
My wife and I are visiting Washington DC in Feb. One day we will have to check out of our Hotel and take our luggage but want to still sight see because our flight is much later in the day. Is there a good place to store luggage in Washington DC?
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The vast majority of hotels (any nice hotel) will provide you with luggage storage, even if you are checking out. I have been in your situation many times and have never had a problem going back right before my flight and retrieving my luggage.
My wife and I are visiting Washington DC in Feb. One day we will have to check out of our Hotel and take our luggage but want to still sight see because our flight is much later in the day. Is there a good place to store luggage in Washington DC?
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The vast majority of hotels (any nice hotel) will provide you with luggage storage, even if you are checking out. I have been in your situation many times and have never had a problem going back right before my flight and retrieving my luggage.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Can i use a cellphone during a flight
Can i use a cellphone during a flight?
Hi. I'm going to be flying to washington DC sunday, and i wanted to know if cellphones are allowed during the flight. If not, can i use my cell's airplane mode?
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You can use it on the runway, but not while the plane is in the air. You can use it on airplane mode when you get to a certain altitude and they will tell you.
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you cannot use your cell phone during the flight at all. you can only use your cell phone in airplane mode. and the phone will not work 30,000 feet in the air anyway.
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2 reasons its no: 1) it's against airline policies, they say it is because it interferes with the Equipment (see reason 2) 2) number 1 is total rubbish, doesn't have any effect on equipment, but they is no signal at cruising altitudes.
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you can only use your cell's airplane mode. You cant make any calls and/or texts on the plane while in the air.
Hi. I'm going to be flying to washington DC sunday, and i wanted to know if cellphones are allowed during the flight. If not, can i use my cell's airplane mode?
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You can use it on the runway, but not while the plane is in the air. You can use it on airplane mode when you get to a certain altitude and they will tell you.
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you cannot use your cell phone during the flight at all. you can only use your cell phone in airplane mode. and the phone will not work 30,000 feet in the air anyway.
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2 reasons its no: 1) it's against airline policies, they say it is because it interferes with the Equipment (see reason 2) 2) number 1 is total rubbish, doesn't have any effect on equipment, but they is no signal at cruising altitudes.
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you can only use your cell's airplane mode. You cant make any calls and/or texts on the plane while in the air.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Visit to Washington DC
Visit to Washington DC?
Hi, I am arriving in Washington DC in morning and i want to see White House, Ob lix and A Linchol Memorial. I have to complete these places before 15:00 hrs as i have to catch flight for my further destination. Could anyone please advice me about the options which i can excercise to see these places.
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On order to actually have a tour of the white house you need reservations and that is usually full 3 months in advance, most lkly i would just go see the places and that's it, because the lines can be out ragous
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White House: Public tours of the White House are available for groups of 10 or more people. Requests must be submitted through one's Member of Congress and are accepted up to six months in advance. These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday (excluding federal holidays). Tour hours will be extended when possible based on the official White House schedule. Tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis approximately one month in advance of the requested date. We encourage you to submit your request as early as possible since a limited number of tours are available. All White House tours are free of charge. For the most current tour information, please call the 24-hour line at 202-456-7041. Please note that White House tours may be subject to last minute cancellation. Linchol Memorial: The public may visit the Lincoln Memorial 24 hours a day. However Rangers are on duty to answer questions from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 P.M. daily. Washington, D.C. is a very busy metropolitan area. Parking is at a premium throughout the entire city. It is highly recommended that you make use of the efficient public transit system (Metro rail and Metro bus) as well as Tourmobile, the official interpretive visitor transportation service for the National Mall and Memorial Parks. Tourmobile link : http://www.wmata.com/ ♫ Hope this answer will give you some help ♫
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Public tours are only done with groups. If you are alone, visit the White House Vistor Center downtown. It is just a little ways down from White House and can be done on foot. Taxi from airport to downtown will be costly but is probably your best bet to get there and back if you are in a time crunch! Metro runs downtown but honestly once you are downtown everything on your list is within walking distance.
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Here is how you see all of those: Take the metro to Foggy Bottom, walk south on 23rd street and it will take you directly to the Lincoln Memorial. From the lincoln memorial you will see the Washington Monument (obelisk). Walk towards it along constitution avenue. If you want you can walk all the way up to it but it really isn't necessary since you won't have time to go inside. When you arrive at 17th St NW make a left and walk up the slight hill. You may want to see the WW2 memorial which is new and really beautiful first, just make a right on 17th and its only a half block away. You will pass the Daughters of the American Revolution building, one of the Red Cross buildings and the Corcoran Museum on your left and the back of the white house on your right. At Pennsylvania Ave make a right into the area closed off from vehicle traffic, this is the front of the white house. From there you can get back on the metro at 17th and I (eye) st Farrugut West, and you can take that wherever else you want to go. BAM!!! seriously though, you wont be able to go inside the white house, you need to book that 6 months in advance.
Hi, I am arriving in Washington DC in morning and i want to see White House, Ob lix and A Linchol Memorial. I have to complete these places before 15:00 hrs as i have to catch flight for my further destination. Could anyone please advice me about the options which i can excercise to see these places.
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On order to actually have a tour of the white house you need reservations and that is usually full 3 months in advance, most lkly i would just go see the places and that's it, because the lines can be out ragous
2 :
White House: Public tours of the White House are available for groups of 10 or more people. Requests must be submitted through one's Member of Congress and are accepted up to six months in advance. These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday (excluding federal holidays). Tour hours will be extended when possible based on the official White House schedule. Tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis approximately one month in advance of the requested date. We encourage you to submit your request as early as possible since a limited number of tours are available. All White House tours are free of charge. For the most current tour information, please call the 24-hour line at 202-456-7041. Please note that White House tours may be subject to last minute cancellation. Linchol Memorial: The public may visit the Lincoln Memorial 24 hours a day. However Rangers are on duty to answer questions from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 P.M. daily. Washington, D.C. is a very busy metropolitan area. Parking is at a premium throughout the entire city. It is highly recommended that you make use of the efficient public transit system (Metro rail and Metro bus) as well as Tourmobile, the official interpretive visitor transportation service for the National Mall and Memorial Parks. Tourmobile link : http://www.wmata.com/ ♫ Hope this answer will give you some help ♫
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Public tours are only done with groups. If you are alone, visit the White House Vistor Center downtown. It is just a little ways down from White House and can be done on foot. Taxi from airport to downtown will be costly but is probably your best bet to get there and back if you are in a time crunch! Metro runs downtown but honestly once you are downtown everything on your list is within walking distance.
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Here is how you see all of those: Take the metro to Foggy Bottom, walk south on 23rd street and it will take you directly to the Lincoln Memorial. From the lincoln memorial you will see the Washington Monument (obelisk). Walk towards it along constitution avenue. If you want you can walk all the way up to it but it really isn't necessary since you won't have time to go inside. When you arrive at 17th St NW make a left and walk up the slight hill. You may want to see the WW2 memorial which is new and really beautiful first, just make a right on 17th and its only a half block away. You will pass the Daughters of the American Revolution building, one of the Red Cross buildings and the Corcoran Museum on your left and the back of the white house on your right. At Pennsylvania Ave make a right into the area closed off from vehicle traffic, this is the front of the white house. From there you can get back on the metro at 17th and I (eye) st Farrugut West, and you can take that wherever else you want to go. BAM!!! seriously though, you wont be able to go inside the white house, you need to book that 6 months in advance.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
How much would it cost to change the date of your return flight if you are flying on three different airlines
How much would it cost to change the date of your return flight if you are flying on three different airlines?
I am booked on an $1849 roundtrip flight from Raleigh, NC to Chisinau, Moldova. I'm sitting here in Chisinau with about a month left till my return flight. I have become quite homesick lately and desperately need to return to civilization lol. I've heard that there is a $150 fee to change a United Flight. But does that apply to all of your flights or just one? Also, I do have a bit of a problem here. I got two stopovers and I booked all of my flights on three separate carriers (I'm an idiot :P.) I have an Air Moldova flight from Chisinau, Moldova to Frankfurt, Germany. Then I have a Lufthansa flight (I believe it also operates under United but the plane is a Lufthansa A330) from Frankfurt to Washington Dulles. Finally I have a United Flight from DC to Raleigh, NC. Would it be possible for me to change the return date to say.. a week from now? How much would it cost (approximately.) A note to add: I have an E-Ticket and am a 14 year-old unaccompanied minor. The ticket was booked on CheapoAir.com and the person who used their credit card (my mom) is still in the US. The ticket was a bit overpriced because of a 600 dollar tax (wth) but without tax, the tickets were underpriced by about 100 bucks. Thank you.
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Sorry, but the only way to actually find out how much the total cost would be is to contact the various airlines. If they are really 3 totally separate tickets, then you will pay 3 change fees. If it is actually just 1 ticket that happens to use 3 carriers, then you may not have to pay 3 change fees. You might want to start by contacting CheapoAir to see what they can do for you (probably not much - but I don't know). If may come down to the separate airlines. From a payment point of view, it would probably be best if the person with the credit card actually made the changes when you and your mom figure out if you want to pay the fees and what the new flight date will be.
I am booked on an $1849 roundtrip flight from Raleigh, NC to Chisinau, Moldova. I'm sitting here in Chisinau with about a month left till my return flight. I have become quite homesick lately and desperately need to return to civilization lol. I've heard that there is a $150 fee to change a United Flight. But does that apply to all of your flights or just one? Also, I do have a bit of a problem here. I got two stopovers and I booked all of my flights on three separate carriers (I'm an idiot :P.) I have an Air Moldova flight from Chisinau, Moldova to Frankfurt, Germany. Then I have a Lufthansa flight (I believe it also operates under United but the plane is a Lufthansa A330) from Frankfurt to Washington Dulles. Finally I have a United Flight from DC to Raleigh, NC. Would it be possible for me to change the return date to say.. a week from now? How much would it cost (approximately.) A note to add: I have an E-Ticket and am a 14 year-old unaccompanied minor. The ticket was booked on CheapoAir.com and the person who used their credit card (my mom) is still in the US. The ticket was a bit overpriced because of a 600 dollar tax (wth) but without tax, the tickets were underpriced by about 100 bucks. Thank you.
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Sorry, but the only way to actually find out how much the total cost would be is to contact the various airlines. If they are really 3 totally separate tickets, then you will pay 3 change fees. If it is actually just 1 ticket that happens to use 3 carriers, then you may not have to pay 3 change fees. You might want to start by contacting CheapoAir to see what they can do for you (probably not much - but I don't know). If may come down to the separate airlines. From a payment point of view, it would probably be best if the person with the credit card actually made the changes when you and your mom figure out if you want to pay the fees and what the new flight date will be.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Im visiting Washington and the east coast this summer, from England! Tips of what to do/where to go please
Im visiting Washington and the east coast this summer, from England! Tips of what to do/where to go please!?
Basically, I've never been to the US before, but I have just had the opportunity to go to the US for a month. We will be going to New York for a couple of days, then going down to Washington DC for a week to visit my friends family. We will be spending time doing stuff in DC, then we will go down to Virginia Beach, later moving to Southern California. Basically, whats the cheapest way to get from New York to Washington DC? Train, or domestic flight? What should we look to do in these places we are to visit? Any recommendations on what to go and do or see? Will Virginia beach and So Cal be full of girls through July? Where do people recommend drinking for a couple of 23 year old British guys? We know to go visit the main tourist attractions breifly while we are there, but we want to have fun too. Go places to meet people, places to drink, places to spend the day. If there is anything special in these areas or nearby? Also, living in a country which doesnt allow guns, I'm looking for a good gun range which does shooting experiences near any of these locations, typically firing a range of rifles and handguns for fun, as I never have and really enjoy marksmanship using air powered rifles back at home and really want to try the real deal.
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When in DC, use the Metro trains to get around. They are cheap, clean, safe and will get you to or near all the tourist attractions.
Basically, I've never been to the US before, but I have just had the opportunity to go to the US for a month. We will be going to New York for a couple of days, then going down to Washington DC for a week to visit my friends family. We will be spending time doing stuff in DC, then we will go down to Virginia Beach, later moving to Southern California. Basically, whats the cheapest way to get from New York to Washington DC? Train, or domestic flight? What should we look to do in these places we are to visit? Any recommendations on what to go and do or see? Will Virginia beach and So Cal be full of girls through July? Where do people recommend drinking for a couple of 23 year old British guys? We know to go visit the main tourist attractions breifly while we are there, but we want to have fun too. Go places to meet people, places to drink, places to spend the day. If there is anything special in these areas or nearby? Also, living in a country which doesnt allow guns, I'm looking for a good gun range which does shooting experiences near any of these locations, typically firing a range of rifles and handguns for fun, as I never have and really enjoy marksmanship using air powered rifles back at home and really want to try the real deal.
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When in DC, use the Metro trains to get around. They are cheap, clean, safe and will get you to or near all the tourist attractions.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Will the flight be delayed or cancelled
Will the flight be delayed or cancelled?
I am flying from Boston to Washington DC Monday at 6:00pm. Washington DC is already getting heavy snow, and it is coming soon in Boston, do you think the flight will be canceled?
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Cat, There is no way to tell at this point. By Monday evening the storm should be out of the way, and DC airports ought to be getting back to normal. Logan airport is certainly used to dealing with large quantities of snow. Think positive thoughts.
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No one knows, it could stop and be over with. if its not it'll most likely be cancelled or re-booked. american airports aren't used to alot of snow.
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I hope not but mine was canceled today departing from newark to san juan. The next three days were completely booked so they overbooked me in a flight anyways. My boyfriend had to take one flight a day before me. They couldn't book us together:(
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When I perfect my time machine, I'll let you know for sure, but you may find out before then. Most airlines aren't projecting the same effect on Monday as they have experienced on Saturday. That said, delays and cancellations happen without snow, so you should just keep an eye out and try to rebook as soon as your flight is affected.
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Wish we could trade spots, I'm stuck in Washington because of the storm. it is sunny now and flights are expected to start up again at 4pm and the weather for the 21st looks good as well!
I am flying from Boston to Washington DC Monday at 6:00pm. Washington DC is already getting heavy snow, and it is coming soon in Boston, do you think the flight will be canceled?
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Cat, There is no way to tell at this point. By Monday evening the storm should be out of the way, and DC airports ought to be getting back to normal. Logan airport is certainly used to dealing with large quantities of snow. Think positive thoughts.
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No one knows, it could stop and be over with. if its not it'll most likely be cancelled or re-booked. american airports aren't used to alot of snow.
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I hope not but mine was canceled today departing from newark to san juan. The next three days were completely booked so they overbooked me in a flight anyways. My boyfriend had to take one flight a day before me. They couldn't book us together:(
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When I perfect my time machine, I'll let you know for sure, but you may find out before then. Most airlines aren't projecting the same effect on Monday as they have experienced on Saturday. That said, delays and cancellations happen without snow, so you should just keep an eye out and try to rebook as soon as your flight is affected.
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Wish we could trade spots, I'm stuck in Washington because of the storm. it is sunny now and flights are expected to start up again at 4pm and the weather for the 21st looks good as well!
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Travelling from Honolulu, Hawaii to Washington DC
Travelling from Honolulu, Hawaii to Washington DC?
I know that it takes 13 hours to get from Honolulu to D.C. But since it's 13 hours, what state will the plane stop at in the middle of the flight? Because I'm sure we have ot make a stop if it's a 13 hour long ride.. OHMYGOSH I'm going to washingotn dc... okay people, Help me.
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It varies, some stop in LA others stop in phoenix, but it should be on your ticket and itinerary. If you know the flight number or time try going to the airlines website to look it up.
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follow the link it will explain
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You can have a non stop flight to the mainland. We have done one from Honolulu to Atlanta. 13 hour flights or longer are possible. My mother & sister flew from Vancouver, BC straight to Sydney, Australia. Friends flew from LAX to Bangkok, Thailand. Stops aren't always necessary.
I know that it takes 13 hours to get from Honolulu to D.C. But since it's 13 hours, what state will the plane stop at in the middle of the flight? Because I'm sure we have ot make a stop if it's a 13 hour long ride.. OHMYGOSH I'm going to washingotn dc... okay people, Help me.
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It varies, some stop in LA others stop in phoenix, but it should be on your ticket and itinerary. If you know the flight number or time try going to the airlines website to look it up.
2 :
follow the link it will explain
3 :
You can have a non stop flight to the mainland. We have done one from Honolulu to Atlanta. 13 hour flights or longer are possible. My mother & sister flew from Vancouver, BC straight to Sydney, Australia. Friends flew from LAX to Bangkok, Thailand. Stops aren't always necessary.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Luggage Storage in Washington DC
Luggage Storage in Washington DC?
My wife and I are visiting Washington DC in Feb. One day we will have to check out of our Hotel and take our luggage but want to still sight see because our flight is much later in the day. Is there a good place to store luggage in Washington DC?
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The vast majority of hotels (any nice hotel) will provide you with luggage storage, even if you are checking out. I have been in your situation many times and have never had a problem going back right before my flight and retrieving my luggage.
My wife and I are visiting Washington DC in Feb. One day we will have to check out of our Hotel and take our luggage but want to still sight see because our flight is much later in the day. Is there a good place to store luggage in Washington DC?
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The vast majority of hotels (any nice hotel) will provide you with luggage storage, even if you are checking out. I have been in your situation many times and have never had a problem going back right before my flight and retrieving my luggage.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Question about Visa for Spain via Washington DC consulate
Question about Visa for Spain via Washington DC consulate?
I applied for my Visa for Spain July 16 at the Washington DC Spanish Consulate's office. I have my flight for Spain August 13, and I still do not have my Visa. I have called my state's senator and one of my state's House of Representatives and they preceded to call the consulate but they told them that I must call. I've called the consulate twice, one of them being today 8/3/09. They wouldn't tell me anything I can do to ensure that I receive it. Could anyone please help me with this situation? Thank you very much!
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Once they have your passport & the application form there isn't a great deal you can do. Did you ask them what the maximum period to process a visa is? Did you ask them where in the process it was? Could they confirm that they had actually received your application & what they were doing with it? To be honest, if you've called the Consulate, there isn't a great deal more you can do. Are you sure you need a visa? Are you going to live & work there or just going on holiday? Are you a nationality that needs a visa just to go on holiday to Spain & will you be there more then 3 months?
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Spain issues visa according to time submitted and also the urgency of the visa and the reason for visit. Your senator or representative have no influence in getting the visa issued, You must contact the Spanish Embassy in Washington to get this resolved. Spain is part of the Schengen Area, meaning they will have to check criminal databases in all member states before you're issued a visa. Here is the contact info for the consulate: Consulado General de España en Washington DC 2375 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington D.C. 20037 Tef. (202) 728-2330 Fax: (202) 728-2302 E-mail: cog.washington@maec.es Ask to speak to Consular Services/Visa Division.
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I just got my visa in the mail yesterday from the Washington consulate. They took exactly 5 weeks to process my visa. Definitely call them today and tell them when you are supposed to leave. I was nervous about how long it would take when I was applying, and the woman told me that if it was cutting it too close, I could call and they would TRY to help get it processed faster. I'm hoping that the authorities will see that you listed August 13 as the date of departure so they will work quickly to get you your visa in time. I hope they can help you!
I applied for my Visa for Spain July 16 at the Washington DC Spanish Consulate's office. I have my flight for Spain August 13, and I still do not have my Visa. I have called my state's senator and one of my state's House of Representatives and they preceded to call the consulate but they told them that I must call. I've called the consulate twice, one of them being today 8/3/09. They wouldn't tell me anything I can do to ensure that I receive it. Could anyone please help me with this situation? Thank you very much!
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Once they have your passport & the application form there isn't a great deal you can do. Did you ask them what the maximum period to process a visa is? Did you ask them where in the process it was? Could they confirm that they had actually received your application & what they were doing with it? To be honest, if you've called the Consulate, there isn't a great deal more you can do. Are you sure you need a visa? Are you going to live & work there or just going on holiday? Are you a nationality that needs a visa just to go on holiday to Spain & will you be there more then 3 months?
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Spain issues visa according to time submitted and also the urgency of the visa and the reason for visit. Your senator or representative have no influence in getting the visa issued, You must contact the Spanish Embassy in Washington to get this resolved. Spain is part of the Schengen Area, meaning they will have to check criminal databases in all member states before you're issued a visa. Here is the contact info for the consulate: Consulado General de España en Washington DC 2375 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington D.C. 20037 Tef. (202) 728-2330 Fax: (202) 728-2302 E-mail: cog.washington@maec.es Ask to speak to Consular Services/Visa Division.
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I just got my visa in the mail yesterday from the Washington consulate. They took exactly 5 weeks to process my visa. Definitely call them today and tell them when you are supposed to leave. I was nervous about how long it would take when I was applying, and the woman told me that if it was cutting it too close, I could call and they would TRY to help get it processed faster. I'm hoping that the authorities will see that you listed August 13 as the date of departure so they will work quickly to get you your visa in time. I hope they can help you!
Thursday, June 14, 2012
hows traffic in washington DC on mondays around 4:00-5:30 (pm)
hows traffic in washington DC on mondays around 4:00-5:30 (pm)?
i dont know the DC area at all and i am trying to take the washington flyer coach from the Metro West Falls Church Station to Dulles (IAD) airport. the schedule they have on the website says it takes about 20-30min to make the trip but i have to take either the 4:15 or the 4:45 one. my international flight leaves at 8pm. thanks!
Washington, D.C. - 9 Answers
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bumper to bumper
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trust me, traffic is ALWAYS bumper to bumper in dc.
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DC traffic can be unpredictable, especially during rush hour. Once you're on the toll road to Dulles you shouldn't have any problems, but I'd err on the side of caution and take the early shuttle just to be safe.
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The Dulles Flyer rides in dedicated lanes (aka Dulles Airport Access Road) about 3 miles past the Metro Station. Unless those dedicated lanes or the stretch of VA 267 between the Station and those dedicated lanes are affected by an accident or other event, the trip does take 20-30 minutes. You will be at Dulles before 5 PM
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The traffic would be better in hell. Take the earlier one, because it will definitely be longer than 30 minutes. You're headed outbound during afternoon rush hour.
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Take either one - you'll have plenty of time. Using the Dulles Access road, it should take no more than 30 min. from West Falls Ch. The amount of traffic on the Dulles Toll Road won't matter - they're parallel but separate roadways. Besides, Monday is the lightest day of the week, on that road, at that time of day.
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The traffic will be heavy but when the bus gets on the Dulles Airport road, it will go fast. The Dulles Airport road is dedicated to only airport traffic. If you get the 4:15 bus, you should be at the airport in no more than 1 hour and more likely around 45 minutes.
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omg i feel so sorry for you its horrible
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Well, you'll actually be traveling in Northern Virginia, and I-66 westbound during afternoon rush hours is no fun at all. Always best to take the earlier shuttle in the event of traffic problems. And since you are flying internationally, DEFINITELY take the earlier one because you don't know what fun and games TSA may have in store that day. You should take into account delays and heavy crowds at the *airports*, especially during December.
i dont know the DC area at all and i am trying to take the washington flyer coach from the Metro West Falls Church Station to Dulles (IAD) airport. the schedule they have on the website says it takes about 20-30min to make the trip but i have to take either the 4:15 or the 4:45 one. my international flight leaves at 8pm. thanks!
Washington, D.C. - 9 Answers
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bumper to bumper
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trust me, traffic is ALWAYS bumper to bumper in dc.
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DC traffic can be unpredictable, especially during rush hour. Once you're on the toll road to Dulles you shouldn't have any problems, but I'd err on the side of caution and take the early shuttle just to be safe.
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The Dulles Flyer rides in dedicated lanes (aka Dulles Airport Access Road) about 3 miles past the Metro Station. Unless those dedicated lanes or the stretch of VA 267 between the Station and those dedicated lanes are affected by an accident or other event, the trip does take 20-30 minutes. You will be at Dulles before 5 PM
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The traffic would be better in hell. Take the earlier one, because it will definitely be longer than 30 minutes. You're headed outbound during afternoon rush hour.
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Take either one - you'll have plenty of time. Using the Dulles Access road, it should take no more than 30 min. from West Falls Ch. The amount of traffic on the Dulles Toll Road won't matter - they're parallel but separate roadways. Besides, Monday is the lightest day of the week, on that road, at that time of day.
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The traffic will be heavy but when the bus gets on the Dulles Airport road, it will go fast. The Dulles Airport road is dedicated to only airport traffic. If you get the 4:15 bus, you should be at the airport in no more than 1 hour and more likely around 45 minutes.
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omg i feel so sorry for you its horrible
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Well, you'll actually be traveling in Northern Virginia, and I-66 westbound during afternoon rush hours is no fun at all. Always best to take the earlier shuttle in the event of traffic problems. And since you are flying internationally, DEFINITELY take the earlier one because you don't know what fun and games TSA may have in store that day. You should take into account delays and heavy crowds at the *airports*, especially during December.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Connecting flights, customs/baggage help
Connecting flights, customs/baggage help?
Connecting flights, customs help? Hi there. This summer I will be traveling to Santander, Spain from Washington, DC. My flights are as follows: Washington DC to London on British Airways London to Madrid on British Airways Madrid to Santander on Iberia I'm wondering, when I enter the UK and Spain, do I need to go through customs, and do I need to do anything with my bags? Or can I just sit in the airport and get on my next flight without doing anything special? And also, when I start my journey in the USA can I tell them my final destination and let them take care of it, or do I need to claim and recheck my bags in London and Madrid before I actually get to my final destination? Thanks.
Air Travel - 3 Answers
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You will have to reclaim your luggage mid trip. Then recheck them immediately. You should check your luggage through to your destination, but you will still have to recheck your luggage.
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You will have to do immigration and customs at Heathrow because British Airways flights from Washington arrive in terminal 5 and British Airways flights to Madrid depart from terminal 3 so you have to change terminals. Just make sure your connection time is sufficient to do this, you need at least 2 hours for your Heathrow connection. See this link for transfer between terminals information: http://www.heathrowairport.com/portal/page/Heathrow%5EGeneral%5EAirport+information%5ETravel+between+terminals/aedd3db5569a9110VgnVCM10000036821c0a____/448c6a4c7f1b0010VgnVCM200000357e120a____/#C Since British Airways and Iberia are partners when you check in with British Airways at Washington/Dulles they will check your bags all the way through to Santander. However, you will have to collect them at Heathrow to take thru customs then turn them back over to British Airways to be rechecked, since they are already tagged thru its just a matter of dropping them off at a luggage recheck area when you come out of the customs hall. You won't have much if any customs in Madrid because your arriving flight is from the UK and its an internal EU flight.
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I agree with Lisa and have made the transfer in Madrid,never touching my luggage once it cleared customs at Heathrow because both the UK and Spain are EU Member countries. There is a British Airways luggage belt and kiosk where you will drop your bags immediately after you clear customs. They will also give you very good directions on getting to your next gate if this is your first visit to Heathrow.
Connecting flights, customs help? Hi there. This summer I will be traveling to Santander, Spain from Washington, DC. My flights are as follows: Washington DC to London on British Airways London to Madrid on British Airways Madrid to Santander on Iberia I'm wondering, when I enter the UK and Spain, do I need to go through customs, and do I need to do anything with my bags? Or can I just sit in the airport and get on my next flight without doing anything special? And also, when I start my journey in the USA can I tell them my final destination and let them take care of it, or do I need to claim and recheck my bags in London and Madrid before I actually get to my final destination? Thanks.
Air Travel - 3 Answers
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You will have to reclaim your luggage mid trip. Then recheck them immediately. You should check your luggage through to your destination, but you will still have to recheck your luggage.
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You will have to do immigration and customs at Heathrow because British Airways flights from Washington arrive in terminal 5 and British Airways flights to Madrid depart from terminal 3 so you have to change terminals. Just make sure your connection time is sufficient to do this, you need at least 2 hours for your Heathrow connection. See this link for transfer between terminals information: http://www.heathrowairport.com/portal/page/Heathrow%5EGeneral%5EAirport+information%5ETravel+between+terminals/aedd3db5569a9110VgnVCM10000036821c0a____/448c6a4c7f1b0010VgnVCM200000357e120a____/#C Since British Airways and Iberia are partners when you check in with British Airways at Washington/Dulles they will check your bags all the way through to Santander. However, you will have to collect them at Heathrow to take thru customs then turn them back over to British Airways to be rechecked, since they are already tagged thru its just a matter of dropping them off at a luggage recheck area when you come out of the customs hall. You won't have much if any customs in Madrid because your arriving flight is from the UK and its an internal EU flight.
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I agree with Lisa and have made the transfer in Madrid,never touching my luggage once it cleared customs at Heathrow because both the UK and Spain are EU Member countries. There is a British Airways luggage belt and kiosk where you will drop your bags immediately after you clear customs. They will also give you very good directions on getting to your next gate if this is your first visit to Heathrow.
Friday, June 1, 2012
What do I need to do for a flight connection
| What do I need to do for a flight connection? So I leave on Saturday for Washington DC, I'm leaving from Seattle @8:45am I arrive at Philadelphia @4:48pm for a connection then I leave Philadelphia at 5:45pm and get to DC around 7:07pm I have never done a flight connection before, this is my first time going to the east coast and I was wondering what I need to do for a connection. I'm on US Airways just in case you need it. Thanks! Air Travel - 2 Answers Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions : 1 : You should have plenty of time to make the connection. Just look for a information board when you get off the plane. Your flight to DC should be listed and it will tell you what gate you need to go to. Your luggage will be taken care of. Be sure to take all your carryons with you. 2 : When you check in at the airport in Seattle, the agent will give you all of the boarding passes you will need. When you arrive in Philadelphia, you only need to go to the gate for your next flight with your boarding pass. Your luggage will automatically be transferred to your next flight. You should have enough time in Philadelphia to make your connecting flight. If you still are not sure, ask the agent when you check in at the airport in Seattle. |
Monday, May 21, 2012
How do calculate my flight time
How do calculate my flight time?
How long will the flight be? How to Solve - (Arrival - Departure = Flight Time) 1.) Departure- Houston,1:30 pm Arrival- Honolulu, 7:08 am Flight Time ? 2.) Departure- New York, 8:00 pm Arrival Los Angeles, 9:53 pm Flight Time ? 3.) Departure- Washington DC, 7:20 am Arrival Boston, 8:24 am Flight time ? When will i arrive? ( Departure + Flight time = Arrival) Departure- Memphis, 7:20 am Arrival- New York ? Flying time 3 hr. 55 min Departure- Washington DC, 11:05 am Arrival- Portland, ? Flight Time - 8 hr. 35 min
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1. Hawaii time is 4 hours behind Houston. Therefore it would be 9:30 am Hawaii time when you fly out. Therefore if you arrive at 7:08 am, you must have had to overnight somewhere and the trip lasted 21 hours and 38 minutes. 2. LA is 3 hours behind NY so you flew out at 5 pm LA time and if you arrive at 9:53 pm, the flight took 4 hours and 53 minutes. 3. DC and Boston are in the same time zone so the flight took 1 hour and 4 minutes. Memphis is 1 hour behnd New York so if you depart 7:20 CST, then that is 8:20 EST and the arrival time would be 12:15 pm. DC is 3 hours ahead of Portland so if you fly out at 11:05 am EST, that is 8:05 am, PST and an 8 hour 35 minute flight gets you into Portland at 4:40 pm.
How long will the flight be? How to Solve - (Arrival - Departure = Flight Time) 1.) Departure- Houston,1:30 pm Arrival- Honolulu, 7:08 am Flight Time ? 2.) Departure- New York, 8:00 pm Arrival Los Angeles, 9:53 pm Flight Time ? 3.) Departure- Washington DC, 7:20 am Arrival Boston, 8:24 am Flight time ? When will i arrive? ( Departure + Flight time = Arrival) Departure- Memphis, 7:20 am Arrival- New York ? Flying time 3 hr. 55 min Departure- Washington DC, 11:05 am Arrival- Portland, ? Flight Time - 8 hr. 35 min
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1. Hawaii time is 4 hours behind Houston. Therefore it would be 9:30 am Hawaii time when you fly out. Therefore if you arrive at 7:08 am, you must have had to overnight somewhere and the trip lasted 21 hours and 38 minutes. 2. LA is 3 hours behind NY so you flew out at 5 pm LA time and if you arrive at 9:53 pm, the flight took 4 hours and 53 minutes. 3. DC and Boston are in the same time zone so the flight took 1 hour and 4 minutes. Memphis is 1 hour behnd New York so if you depart 7:20 CST, then that is 8:20 EST and the arrival time would be 12:15 pm. DC is 3 hours ahead of Portland so if you fly out at 11:05 am EST, that is 8:05 am, PST and an 8 hour 35 minute flight gets you into Portland at 4:40 pm.
Monday, May 14, 2012
how do i find out how long a flight is
how do i find out how long a flight is?
i need to find out how long a flight from mcallen tx to washington dc is
Air Travel - 5 Answers
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If you look at the flight on any of the travel sites, they list the flight time. Or, you could call the airlines.
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When you buy a ticket, they tell you. If you do it online, it's there in the information, when you choose which flight you want to take.
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Use this site http://farecast.live.com/
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It really depends on what type of plane you have but it should take a little over 3 hours.
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A direct flight from McAllen, TX to Washington DC is approx. 3 Hrs 31 Min
i need to find out how long a flight from mcallen tx to washington dc is
Air Travel - 5 Answers
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If you look at the flight on any of the travel sites, they list the flight time. Or, you could call the airlines.
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When you buy a ticket, they tell you. If you do it online, it's there in the information, when you choose which flight you want to take.
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Use this site http://farecast.live.com/
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It really depends on what type of plane you have but it should take a little over 3 hours.
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A direct flight from McAllen, TX to Washington DC is approx. 3 Hrs 31 Min
Monday, May 7, 2012
Which airlines (besides Air Canada) fly from Washington, DC (preferably DCA or BWI) to Toronto, Canada
Which airlines (besides Air Canada) fly from Washington, DC (preferably DCA or BWI) to Toronto, Canada?
I have to travel to Toronto for a wedding on Sunday, April 26, and a flight on Air Canada will cost $770 round trip, from April 24 to April 27. This is WAY too much for my budget, so I'm searching for alternatives.
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USAirways
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Other airlines will get you into Toronto though you will most likely have to connect somewhere. United can get you there out of Dulles International. With American, you may have to connect in New York. With Delta, you will connect either in Atlanta or Cincinnati and Continental should get you there but you will have to connect in Newark. I would check the different travel websites to see what price other airlines will cost.
I have to travel to Toronto for a wedding on Sunday, April 26, and a flight on Air Canada will cost $770 round trip, from April 24 to April 27. This is WAY too much for my budget, so I'm searching for alternatives.
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USAirways
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Other airlines will get you into Toronto though you will most likely have to connect somewhere. United can get you there out of Dulles International. With American, you may have to connect in New York. With Delta, you will connect either in Atlanta or Cincinnati and Continental should get you there but you will have to connect in Newark. I would check the different travel websites to see what price other airlines will cost.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
flight cost
flight cost???
how much would a 1st class flight one way flight from NYC to washington DC on american airlines with any carrier cost?
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when????? its cheaper when you book it like a month or ahead of time
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exactly when? nyways try http://dirt-cheap-airfares.awardspace.com its better then asking online
how much would a 1st class flight one way flight from NYC to washington DC on american airlines with any carrier cost?
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when????? its cheaper when you book it like a month or ahead of time
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exactly when? nyways try http://dirt-cheap-airfares.awardspace.com its better then asking online
Saturday, April 21, 2012
What to do in Washington, DC in 7 hours
What to do in Washington, DC in 7 hours?
On my travels to SC I will have a 7 hour layover in Washington, DC - IAD airport. I have never been there before. Can anyone tell me about good ways to kill some time while waiting on my connecting flight? Remember, I only have 7 hours....actually less than that since I have to give myself some time to go back through security and get to my gate. All help is appreciated! I will be coming in around 2:50pm and flying back out around 9:55pm. I am from Germany, so I doubt I will look at anything that has to do with the holocaust...lol...but thanks anyway....
Washington, D.C. - 9 Answers
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Go to the National Holocaust Museum. Never been, but I've heard its good.
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If I were you i would go and see the sights. the white house, pentagon, capital building. Also if you can't leave the airport, you can always get gifts for your family
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Take a walk around the mall. i went on a clss trip and we spent bout four days there. My favorite sights were the lincon memorial and the washington monument.
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First off, you'll have to watch your time because of the traffic getting in and out of the airport. Cab fairs are high also. But if you'd really like something to do, take a cab or bus to what's called "The Mall". If the weather is nice, you can walk around. You have the Capital, Museums, The Washington Monument, the wadding pool and the Lincoln Memorial, (in that order crossing over the 14th street bridge from the right to the left. There are plenty of bench's to sit down and just people watch and you could grab something to eat at the Wash. Monument. I'm sure what "day of the week or the time" you'll be in DC, you might want to add that part. So, I'm just assuming you will be there during the day, while everthing is open. Have fun, there is so much to do, I'm just trying to keep you close to the airport, all you pretty much have to do is go a few miles onto 95N, and once you cross over the 14th Street Bridge, you are there.
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Your 7 hour layover will get eaten up quickly. Allow 1 hour to and from the airport, so now it's 5. Allow getting to the airport at least 1 hour if not more. So now it's down to under 4. You can waist a lot of time in traffic so pick one or two places to go. Forget the capital or white house; even if you can get it the lines are long. GO TO THE SMITHSONIAN.. it's on the Mall and you get easily walk to several of the buildings (Air and Space Museum, Main building (you can see Dorothy's slippers, etc).). It could take you over an hour from IAD each way, so watch out for the rush hour.
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First: You will only have about 5 hours to allow to get back into security. Second: IAD is Dulles Airport. It is not in DC, it is Northern Virginia, a good ways from DC. It is in the suburbs really, so there isn't much nearby. Third: Traffic is notoriously AWFUL and you have to allow about double what you think it might take to travel a distance. There is really no good direct public transportation into DC from IAD, you'll have to arrange ground transportation: see http://www.metwashairports.com/dulles/parking_transportation_3/ground_transportation. The best bet would be to take the Metrobus to Metrorail (Metro), then Metro to the Mall. The Mall would be the best "Bang for Buck" time-wise if you have your heart set on going into DC, you'll see the greatest concentration of DC sites. If you are going to go downtown, I'd allow 2 hours AT LEAST for travel time, just to be safe (to allow for traffic/bus schedule). Now you are down to only about 3 hours. Personally - it seems like a lot of drama to go through for a few hours of sightseeing, but I live here. However. There is a much better option in my opinion if you just looking to kill time. The Udvar Hazy Center as part of the Smithsonian is right next to the airport, and although maybe not 5 hours of fun, cheaper and closer. Here is the link. http://www.nasm.si.edu/udvarhazy/ AND, they have ground transportation from IAD. http://www.nasm.si.edu/visit/transportation/airports.cfm <Edit - there used to be a shuttle to downtown, but it has been discontinuted>
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The Smithsonian Museum has put a major museum out near Dulles that features airplanes from the National Air and Space Museum, the most visited museum in the world. That should be something you can do on your layover - it's not far to travel, and it should be interesting and well done.
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Take the subway to the train station, newly rebuilt with shops, restaurants, and subway connections. Especially at rush hour, you can observe professional prostitutes preying on their kill, the innocent men commuting home to the suburbs, in stiletto heels and outlandish outfits...
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I second the Udvar Hazy (website below). It's a Smithsonian & free! Air conditioned, comfortable to walk around, a neato gift shop, some food, very close to the airport, IMAX theater, and has really cool things to see at the museum to boot. A cab to Udvar Hazy should be less than $5. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME TRYING TO GET INTO THE CITY AND THEN TRYING TO GO VISIT A MUSEUM AND THEN TRYING TO GET BACK IN TIME. You will likely end up frustrated. It is about 1/2hour to 1 hour ride into the city & round trip. Locals might be able to do it, but you'll hardly see anything but traffic in your travels that way. And you'd have to take a cab or bus there (booo for trying to get places in a timely, inexpensive way). If you're dying to see something else, Dulles Town Center mall is just a few miles up Rt 28 (a $5 to $7 cab ride). It's a great mall with plenty of food & shopping options. Don't bother going downtown to DC, but do come back another time and check it out. DC is great for a full day trip, a weekend, or even a week. :)
On my travels to SC I will have a 7 hour layover in Washington, DC - IAD airport. I have never been there before. Can anyone tell me about good ways to kill some time while waiting on my connecting flight? Remember, I only have 7 hours....actually less than that since I have to give myself some time to go back through security and get to my gate. All help is appreciated! I will be coming in around 2:50pm and flying back out around 9:55pm. I am from Germany, so I doubt I will look at anything that has to do with the holocaust...lol...but thanks anyway....
Washington, D.C. - 9 Answers
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Go to the National Holocaust Museum. Never been, but I've heard its good.
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If I were you i would go and see the sights. the white house, pentagon, capital building. Also if you can't leave the airport, you can always get gifts for your family
3 :
Take a walk around the mall. i went on a clss trip and we spent bout four days there. My favorite sights were the lincon memorial and the washington monument.
4 :
First off, you'll have to watch your time because of the traffic getting in and out of the airport. Cab fairs are high also. But if you'd really like something to do, take a cab or bus to what's called "The Mall". If the weather is nice, you can walk around. You have the Capital, Museums, The Washington Monument, the wadding pool and the Lincoln Memorial, (in that order crossing over the 14th street bridge from the right to the left. There are plenty of bench's to sit down and just people watch and you could grab something to eat at the Wash. Monument. I'm sure what "day of the week or the time" you'll be in DC, you might want to add that part. So, I'm just assuming you will be there during the day, while everthing is open. Have fun, there is so much to do, I'm just trying to keep you close to the airport, all you pretty much have to do is go a few miles onto 95N, and once you cross over the 14th Street Bridge, you are there.
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Your 7 hour layover will get eaten up quickly. Allow 1 hour to and from the airport, so now it's 5. Allow getting to the airport at least 1 hour if not more. So now it's down to under 4. You can waist a lot of time in traffic so pick one or two places to go. Forget the capital or white house; even if you can get it the lines are long. GO TO THE SMITHSONIAN.. it's on the Mall and you get easily walk to several of the buildings (Air and Space Museum, Main building (you can see Dorothy's slippers, etc).). It could take you over an hour from IAD each way, so watch out for the rush hour.
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First: You will only have about 5 hours to allow to get back into security. Second: IAD is Dulles Airport. It is not in DC, it is Northern Virginia, a good ways from DC. It is in the suburbs really, so there isn't much nearby. Third: Traffic is notoriously AWFUL and you have to allow about double what you think it might take to travel a distance. There is really no good direct public transportation into DC from IAD, you'll have to arrange ground transportation: see http://www.metwashairports.com/dulles/parking_transportation_3/ground_transportation. The best bet would be to take the Metrobus to Metrorail (Metro), then Metro to the Mall. The Mall would be the best "Bang for Buck" time-wise if you have your heart set on going into DC, you'll see the greatest concentration of DC sites. If you are going to go downtown, I'd allow 2 hours AT LEAST for travel time, just to be safe (to allow for traffic/bus schedule). Now you are down to only about 3 hours. Personally - it seems like a lot of drama to go through for a few hours of sightseeing, but I live here. However. There is a much better option in my opinion if you just looking to kill time. The Udvar Hazy Center as part of the Smithsonian is right next to the airport, and although maybe not 5 hours of fun, cheaper and closer. Here is the link. http://www.nasm.si.edu/udvarhazy/ AND, they have ground transportation from IAD. http://www.nasm.si.edu/visit/transportation/airports.cfm <Edit - there used to be a shuttle to downtown, but it has been discontinuted>
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The Smithsonian Museum has put a major museum out near Dulles that features airplanes from the National Air and Space Museum, the most visited museum in the world. That should be something you can do on your layover - it's not far to travel, and it should be interesting and well done.
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Take the subway to the train station, newly rebuilt with shops, restaurants, and subway connections. Especially at rush hour, you can observe professional prostitutes preying on their kill, the innocent men commuting home to the suburbs, in stiletto heels and outlandish outfits...
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I second the Udvar Hazy (website below). It's a Smithsonian & free! Air conditioned, comfortable to walk around, a neato gift shop, some food, very close to the airport, IMAX theater, and has really cool things to see at the museum to boot. A cab to Udvar Hazy should be less than $5. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME TRYING TO GET INTO THE CITY AND THEN TRYING TO GO VISIT A MUSEUM AND THEN TRYING TO GET BACK IN TIME. You will likely end up frustrated. It is about 1/2hour to 1 hour ride into the city & round trip. Locals might be able to do it, but you'll hardly see anything but traffic in your travels that way. And you'd have to take a cab or bus there (booo for trying to get places in a timely, inexpensive way). If you're dying to see something else, Dulles Town Center mall is just a few miles up Rt 28 (a $5 to $7 cab ride). It's a great mall with plenty of food & shopping options. Don't bother going downtown to DC, but do come back another time and check it out. DC is great for a full day trip, a weekend, or even a week. :)
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Can you take knitting needles on a plane
Can you take knitting needles on a plane?
I've looked on the TSA list of prohibited items but it doesn't say anything about knitting needles. I'll be on an international flight from London to Washington DC. Can i bring the needles on/is there a specific kind of needle i could bring on - plastic etc? I'm a fairly frequent flyer but having never tried to take knitting stuff in my carry-on before, i just don't know.
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DOT BRING THEM MINE WERE TAKEN OFF ME FLYING TO AMERICA AND I WAS NEARLY FINISHED MY SCARF!!!!!:-(
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See sites below. yes, you can, however, since some TSA agents are idiots, they reserve the right to take them away from you, even tho they are allowed! They seem to prefer the plastic ones.
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DONT BRING THEM MINE WERE TAKEN OFF ME FLYING TO AMERICA AND I WAS NEARLY FINISHED MY SCARF :( I'LL LAUGH MY HEAD OFF IF I GET BEST ANSWER HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
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No, there considered A "Weapon" , anything sharp or that can be used as weapon is tooken away before you go on the plane i think if its plastic you could bring it look up on the internet , see if the airport allows it
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The UK government web site that speaks about travel rules does not mention knitting needles anywhere: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Publictransport/AirtravelintheUK/DG_078179 Having checked several airline web sites - I also find no mention of knitting needles. The TSA site (whose rules would cover your return flight) says this: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1252.shtm = = = = = = = Knitting needles are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage. Items needed to pursue a Needlepoint project are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage with the exception of circular thread cutters or any cutter with a blade contained inside which cannot go through the checkpoint and must go in your checked baggage. = = = = = = = I believe that they prefer plastic ones to metal, and prefer them not to be circular needles (so you can't use it as a garrote, I guess), but I can't find any specific reference to those preferences. The best idea is to call the airline on which you will be flying to see what their specific rules are. It would be a shame to lose your favorite set of needles.
I've looked on the TSA list of prohibited items but it doesn't say anything about knitting needles. I'll be on an international flight from London to Washington DC. Can i bring the needles on/is there a specific kind of needle i could bring on - plastic etc? I'm a fairly frequent flyer but having never tried to take knitting stuff in my carry-on before, i just don't know.
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DOT BRING THEM MINE WERE TAKEN OFF ME FLYING TO AMERICA AND I WAS NEARLY FINISHED MY SCARF!!!!!:-(
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See sites below. yes, you can, however, since some TSA agents are idiots, they reserve the right to take them away from you, even tho they are allowed! They seem to prefer the plastic ones.
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DONT BRING THEM MINE WERE TAKEN OFF ME FLYING TO AMERICA AND I WAS NEARLY FINISHED MY SCARF :( I'LL LAUGH MY HEAD OFF IF I GET BEST ANSWER HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
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No, there considered A "Weapon" , anything sharp or that can be used as weapon is tooken away before you go on the plane i think if its plastic you could bring it look up on the internet , see if the airport allows it
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The UK government web site that speaks about travel rules does not mention knitting needles anywhere: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Publictransport/AirtravelintheUK/DG_078179 Having checked several airline web sites - I also find no mention of knitting needles. The TSA site (whose rules would cover your return flight) says this: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1252.shtm = = = = = = = Knitting needles are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage. Items needed to pursue a Needlepoint project are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage with the exception of circular thread cutters or any cutter with a blade contained inside which cannot go through the checkpoint and must go in your checked baggage. = = = = = = = I believe that they prefer plastic ones to metal, and prefer them not to be circular needles (so you can't use it as a garrote, I guess), but I can't find any specific reference to those preferences. The best idea is to call the airline on which you will be flying to see what their specific rules are. It would be a shame to lose your favorite set of needles.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
I'm in Washington DC and I need a ticket to go to Chicago for thanksgiving
I'm in Washington DC and I need a ticket to go to Chicago for thanksgiving!!?
I am traveling to chicago for thanksgiving and I need some help finding the cheapest way there. priceline, hotwire, cheap tickets didn't have anything. Does anyone know of a cheap way to get to chicago , from DC, that won't take years to get there. Rather it's bus, train, or flight... let me know!!!!
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try southwest airlines, they r da cheapest, and they don"charge you for the luggage. They land at midway airport only. It will be cheaper if u reserve 2 weeks in advance. Good luck, & have a happy turkey day!
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www.kayak.com Likely www.greyhound.com will be the cheapest.
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I suppose it depends on how cheap you'd want to go. Southwest still has flights available on Thanksgiving Day for about $150 and they don't require a round trip ticket. I fly to DC frequently and the fare is always around $100 and that's booking in advance. So considering it's only 4 days away, that's not a bad fare and you'll be here in less than 2 hours flight time.
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Southwest is your best bet, and go straight to www.swa.com but its probably pretty expensive now.... you can take Amtrak - no obnoxious last minute fares, and its not too bad of a ride - but just work some extra time in since it tends to arrive later than advertised.
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Try the "Name Your Own Price" feature on Priceline. I've gotten some good deals there. Basically you bid on a plane ticket from airlines that have tickets available for the days you want to go there. You can put in any price and, who knows, maybe you'll find a ticket for close to that price. For instance I bid on a roundtrip ticket to Chicago to Denver for $100 (cheap, I know). They couldn't find anyone willing to meet my bid, but they did find someone willing to sell me a round trip ticket for $150, which is pretty damn cheap (the average RT tickets is about $250). Not that you'll find a deal that good, but it's worth a trip. The only stipulation is you don't get to pick the hours your fly (you do pick the day) so you might be flying off-peak hours, either really early in the day or later in the evening. And you don't get to pick the airline. AND you have to put in a credit/debit card number nad you're charged right away. AND there are generally no refunds (however if you do have to cancel your flight, they will give you a partial refund, provided you book another roundtrip flight later on). But if getting to Chicago quickly and as cheaply as possible is important to you, I'd look into it.
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there are quite a few sites that you can search that will likely give you the best prices available. check out the website BookMe and you will be able to compare prices on all the reputable travel sites in just a couple minutes. it's very convenient and will save you a bunch of time and money. Also, make sure you buy them online... otherwise they charge much higher fees for phone orders. good luck.
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Flights fastest. Many airlines are having thanksgiving sales like virgin. Try continental,deltal,northwest,us airways.I searched on this site and got the cheapest,check it out,it also had discount coupon codes for expedia,orbitz,travelocity,priceline,etc. http://freetravel4ever.blogspot.com
I am traveling to chicago for thanksgiving and I need some help finding the cheapest way there. priceline, hotwire, cheap tickets didn't have anything. Does anyone know of a cheap way to get to chicago , from DC, that won't take years to get there. Rather it's bus, train, or flight... let me know!!!!
Chicago - 7 Answers
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try southwest airlines, they r da cheapest, and they don"charge you for the luggage. They land at midway airport only. It will be cheaper if u reserve 2 weeks in advance. Good luck, & have a happy turkey day!
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www.kayak.com Likely www.greyhound.com will be the cheapest.
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I suppose it depends on how cheap you'd want to go. Southwest still has flights available on Thanksgiving Day for about $150 and they don't require a round trip ticket. I fly to DC frequently and the fare is always around $100 and that's booking in advance. So considering it's only 4 days away, that's not a bad fare and you'll be here in less than 2 hours flight time.
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Southwest is your best bet, and go straight to www.swa.com but its probably pretty expensive now.... you can take Amtrak - no obnoxious last minute fares, and its not too bad of a ride - but just work some extra time in since it tends to arrive later than advertised.
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Try the "Name Your Own Price" feature on Priceline. I've gotten some good deals there. Basically you bid on a plane ticket from airlines that have tickets available for the days you want to go there. You can put in any price and, who knows, maybe you'll find a ticket for close to that price. For instance I bid on a roundtrip ticket to Chicago to Denver for $100 (cheap, I know). They couldn't find anyone willing to meet my bid, but they did find someone willing to sell me a round trip ticket for $150, which is pretty damn cheap (the average RT tickets is about $250). Not that you'll find a deal that good, but it's worth a trip. The only stipulation is you don't get to pick the hours your fly (you do pick the day) so you might be flying off-peak hours, either really early in the day or later in the evening. And you don't get to pick the airline. AND you have to put in a credit/debit card number nad you're charged right away. AND there are generally no refunds (however if you do have to cancel your flight, they will give you a partial refund, provided you book another roundtrip flight later on). But if getting to Chicago quickly and as cheaply as possible is important to you, I'd look into it.
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there are quite a few sites that you can search that will likely give you the best prices available. check out the website BookMe and you will be able to compare prices on all the reputable travel sites in just a couple minutes. it's very convenient and will save you a bunch of time and money. Also, make sure you buy them online... otherwise they charge much higher fees for phone orders. good luck.
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Flights fastest. Many airlines are having thanksgiving sales like virgin. Try continental,deltal,northwest,us airways.I searched on this site and got the cheapest,check it out,it also had discount coupon codes for expedia,orbitz,travelocity,priceline,etc. http://freetravel4ever.blogspot.com
Sunday, April 1, 2012
flight to
flight to?
About how long does it take to get to Birmingam, AL to like Maryland/Washington DC on an airplane? And does anyone know the time difference?
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United have a direct flight which takes 1 hour 55 mins. Washington is 1 hour ahead of Alabamba.
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1:56 HOUR
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It depends on the type of Aircraft being used. it takes approximately 1:45-1:56.
About how long does it take to get to Birmingam, AL to like Maryland/Washington DC on an airplane? And does anyone know the time difference?
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United have a direct flight which takes 1 hour 55 mins. Washington is 1 hour ahead of Alabamba.
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1:56 HOUR
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It depends on the type of Aircraft being used. it takes approximately 1:45-1:56.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
London to LAX with layoverin Washington,DC
London to LAX with layoverin Washington,DC?
Can you please help me, I need this information.Maybe some of you know the answer.I have a flight from London to LAX with one stop in Washington DC (United Airlines from London-WA-LAX).Do I need to pick up the luggage in Washington,for security check, or I can pick the luggage in LA? I'm afraid I'll miss the flight if I'm picking it up in Washington.
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confirm with the airlines that it is checked all the way to LAX
Can you please help me, I need this information.Maybe some of you know the answer.I have a flight from London to LAX with one stop in Washington DC (United Airlines from London-WA-LAX).Do I need to pick up the luggage in Washington,for security check, or I can pick the luggage in LA? I'm afraid I'll miss the flight if I'm picking it up in Washington.
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confirm with the airlines that it is checked all the way to LAX
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
I would like to travel around the world in 30 days. Tell me what you think? Share your experiences
I would like to travel around the world in 30 days. Tell me what you think? Share your experiences!?
I am sick and tired of fantasizing about traveling around the world, so I really wanna make this happen any time soon, but I don't even know where to start. As for as the legal issues such as visa and all goes, I am concerned about the method of transportation in some countries that I intend to visit. So here is the outline of my plan of travel in 30 days: (keep in mind that this Journey is mainly of seeing third world countries) 1. Start from Washington DC > France (Flight) Staying in Paris for a week in friend's place. From hereon, I will be traveling by ground transportation 'til my final destination. 2. France > Germany. Staying in Germany for 5 days in friend's place. 3. Germany > either Austria or Czech. R. > Hungary > Romania> Bulgaria > Turkey> Iran (OMG :O) 4. Iran > Turkmenistan> Uzbekistan> Kyrgyzstan > Kazakhstan> And Finally end in Mongolia. Questions: What methods of transportation in 3rd world countries? Where to stay mainly in 3rd world countries? Total expense?
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If you are going to do this all in 30 days and plan to spend 12 of those days in Paris and Germany (plus travel time between a lot of these countries will wipe out another 3-4 days), you will only have about 15 days to see all of the other places. Being a very frequent world traveler, I suggest just choosing one or two of these places - you'll barely see any of one country in 15 days, much less 6 of them - ESPECIALLY if you are travelling overland (I've travelled from Istanbul to Prague via Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary and Austria and it took 5 weeks and I felt I barely got a feel for any of the places!). Plus, some of the countries you list are extremely difficult to get visas for (specifically Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Iran). If I were you, I'd assume at least 5-7 days per country, and go from there. You'll get a lot more out of it. Good luck!
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Well im a travel professional and i would say that if your going to travel around the world in that time span i would say you should travel first class for coach prices, what i do is i show people how to travel as insiders rather than outsiders, and make money on there travel as well as writing it off on your taxes, it just makes sense if your doing it any way. Also if you have not booked your trips as yet you can book them at www.leisuretravell.com or if you would like to learn how to travel make money save money and have fun, take a look at the opportunity www.ytbvideo.com you can get in contact with me at dgarth1301@gmail.com and i can show how you can cut down on a lot of your travel expenses. just a though take it as you will
I am sick and tired of fantasizing about traveling around the world, so I really wanna make this happen any time soon, but I don't even know where to start. As for as the legal issues such as visa and all goes, I am concerned about the method of transportation in some countries that I intend to visit. So here is the outline of my plan of travel in 30 days: (keep in mind that this Journey is mainly of seeing third world countries) 1. Start from Washington DC > France (Flight) Staying in Paris for a week in friend's place. From hereon, I will be traveling by ground transportation 'til my final destination. 2. France > Germany. Staying in Germany for 5 days in friend's place. 3. Germany > either Austria or Czech. R. > Hungary > Romania> Bulgaria > Turkey> Iran (OMG :O) 4. Iran > Turkmenistan> Uzbekistan> Kyrgyzstan > Kazakhstan> And Finally end in Mongolia. Questions: What methods of transportation in 3rd world countries? Where to stay mainly in 3rd world countries? Total expense?
Other - Destinations - 2 Answers
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If you are going to do this all in 30 days and plan to spend 12 of those days in Paris and Germany (plus travel time between a lot of these countries will wipe out another 3-4 days), you will only have about 15 days to see all of the other places. Being a very frequent world traveler, I suggest just choosing one or two of these places - you'll barely see any of one country in 15 days, much less 6 of them - ESPECIALLY if you are travelling overland (I've travelled from Istanbul to Prague via Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary and Austria and it took 5 weeks and I felt I barely got a feel for any of the places!). Plus, some of the countries you list are extremely difficult to get visas for (specifically Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Iran). If I were you, I'd assume at least 5-7 days per country, and go from there. You'll get a lot more out of it. Good luck!
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Well im a travel professional and i would say that if your going to travel around the world in that time span i would say you should travel first class for coach prices, what i do is i show people how to travel as insiders rather than outsiders, and make money on there travel as well as writing it off on your taxes, it just makes sense if your doing it any way. Also if you have not booked your trips as yet you can book them at www.leisuretravell.com or if you would like to learn how to travel make money save money and have fun, take a look at the opportunity www.ytbvideo.com you can get in contact with me at dgarth1301@gmail.com and i can show how you can cut down on a lot of your travel expenses. just a though take it as you will
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
How should I pack these items
How should I pack these items?
I am packing for a flight from Washington DC (DCA) to Pensacola FL (PNS) and stopping in Charlotte NC (CLT) to switch planes. I am flying economy class. This is only my second time flying in my life, and my first time flying post-9/11 and I know airlines have gotten much more strict on what you can & can't bring on the plane. First of all, I'm packing for a month long vacation and I need to bring a bunch of toiletries (ex. shampoo, hairspray). How should I pack these items? I know to pack them so they won't leak, but is there any regulation on how much I can bring? I will not be packing them in my carry-on bag, just in my regular suitcase. As for my carry-on, to avoid hassle i'm not bringing much. Just one bag, with stuff like my laptop, ipod, and a book or so. Will this be okay? It should all fit on one bookbag. Also, should I expect to have to pay any extra fees for my bags? I'm bringing one suitcase and one carry-on, packing light. They shouldn't be too heavy. Oh and by the way, I'm traveling US Airways. Thanks to anyone who can help! Oh, one other question I mean to ask, am I allowed to put a lock on my suitcase? I saw my roommate had one on hers before her vacation and thought it would be a good idea, but I wanted to make sure. Would they want to unlock it and check what's inside?
Packing & Preparation - 3 Answers
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when packing your toilet articles, for example take a pair of your underwear and roll the toilet articles inside of them, and continue to roll the toilet articles in your clothing, this way the bottles won't roll or bang into each other. I don't think that you luggage is check when it goes to cargo to be put on the plane, I know mine wasn't when I went to canada. I don't know why you can't have a lock on it. Have a nice vacation.
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You can definetely have a lock on your suitcase, it fact it's recommended. In your hand luggage just remember to not pack any liquids as most airlines now forbid this, if you take any with you you may be asked or forced to chuck these away. Pack your toiletries in plastic bags so that if they do leak they won't damamge any of your clothes, wedge shampoos and other toiletries between clothes. Most airlines allow you to bring your laptop and electrical things on your carry-on bag. You shouldn't have to pay any fees for the carry-on bahg, however if your suitcase goes over the weight they set you will have to pay to be able to take the extra weight. If you are travelling light enough to not reach this weight you should be fine. But just in case check how must the airline charges per kilo of extra weight. P.S I think they only scan your suitcase on those X-ray machines, they don't look inside your suitcase. Hope this helped =)
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If you're flying out of Dulles (IAD), they're going to be much, much stricter than other airports around the country (from my personal experience at least, and since Dulles is my home airport, I fly from there regularly). For your toiletries, put them in your checked bag. Don't bother with the things that are in a compressed container, they'll take them away. Those are things like hairspray and mousse. Better yet, if possible, just buy new products when you get to your destination. It's alot easier to do this rather than worry about them spilling. As far as I know, it doesn't matter how many you have in the bag though. You're allowed to bring two carry-ons, but one is def alot easier. Usually they make you turn on your laptop at security, so make sure you can access it easily. The rest of those things (book, ipod, etc) are fine, you won't have a problem with them. You will have to pay for your bags to be checked. Go to US airways site to find out their rates. Lastly, the lock. Different airlines have different opinions on that, so I would go look at the frequently asked questions on United's site, and if it's not there, there should be some sort of help desk number that you can call and ask. That would be the safest option. Hope that helped!
I am packing for a flight from Washington DC (DCA) to Pensacola FL (PNS) and stopping in Charlotte NC (CLT) to switch planes. I am flying economy class. This is only my second time flying in my life, and my first time flying post-9/11 and I know airlines have gotten much more strict on what you can & can't bring on the plane. First of all, I'm packing for a month long vacation and I need to bring a bunch of toiletries (ex. shampoo, hairspray). How should I pack these items? I know to pack them so they won't leak, but is there any regulation on how much I can bring? I will not be packing them in my carry-on bag, just in my regular suitcase. As for my carry-on, to avoid hassle i'm not bringing much. Just one bag, with stuff like my laptop, ipod, and a book or so. Will this be okay? It should all fit on one bookbag. Also, should I expect to have to pay any extra fees for my bags? I'm bringing one suitcase and one carry-on, packing light. They shouldn't be too heavy. Oh and by the way, I'm traveling US Airways. Thanks to anyone who can help! Oh, one other question I mean to ask, am I allowed to put a lock on my suitcase? I saw my roommate had one on hers before her vacation and thought it would be a good idea, but I wanted to make sure. Would they want to unlock it and check what's inside?
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when packing your toilet articles, for example take a pair of your underwear and roll the toilet articles inside of them, and continue to roll the toilet articles in your clothing, this way the bottles won't roll or bang into each other. I don't think that you luggage is check when it goes to cargo to be put on the plane, I know mine wasn't when I went to canada. I don't know why you can't have a lock on it. Have a nice vacation.
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You can definetely have a lock on your suitcase, it fact it's recommended. In your hand luggage just remember to not pack any liquids as most airlines now forbid this, if you take any with you you may be asked or forced to chuck these away. Pack your toiletries in plastic bags so that if they do leak they won't damamge any of your clothes, wedge shampoos and other toiletries between clothes. Most airlines allow you to bring your laptop and electrical things on your carry-on bag. You shouldn't have to pay any fees for the carry-on bahg, however if your suitcase goes over the weight they set you will have to pay to be able to take the extra weight. If you are travelling light enough to not reach this weight you should be fine. But just in case check how must the airline charges per kilo of extra weight. P.S I think they only scan your suitcase on those X-ray machines, they don't look inside your suitcase. Hope this helped =)
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If you're flying out of Dulles (IAD), they're going to be much, much stricter than other airports around the country (from my personal experience at least, and since Dulles is my home airport, I fly from there regularly). For your toiletries, put them in your checked bag. Don't bother with the things that are in a compressed container, they'll take them away. Those are things like hairspray and mousse. Better yet, if possible, just buy new products when you get to your destination. It's alot easier to do this rather than worry about them spilling. As far as I know, it doesn't matter how many you have in the bag though. You're allowed to bring two carry-ons, but one is def alot easier. Usually they make you turn on your laptop at security, so make sure you can access it easily. The rest of those things (book, ipod, etc) are fine, you won't have a problem with them. You will have to pay for your bags to be checked. Go to US airways site to find out their rates. Lastly, the lock. Different airlines have different opinions on that, so I would go look at the frequently asked questions on United's site, and if it's not there, there should be some sort of help desk number that you can call and ask. That would be the safest option. Hope that helped!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Europe Backpacking..Reasonable Itinerary
Europe Backpacking..Reasonable Itinerary?
I am heading to Europe for 6 weeks from 17 Aug 09 to 28 Sept 09 (6 weeks) and Im looking at the following itinerary. Fly into Madrid (3-4 days) Barcelona (3-4 days) I would like to hit morroco (either tangier or maybe make it to Fes (2-3 days) Then back to BCN and then to Paris Paris (4 days) Day trip to Normandy beach Amsterdam (3 days) Berlin (3 days) Prauge (3-4 days) Vienna (3 days) Venice (2 days) Rome (3 days) Athens (3-4 days) Total: 33 days, which leaves me about 10 days for trains and side trips. I found a flight from washington dc to madrid, then from athens to dc. for around $650. This is my first trip to europe....any suggestions would be great. thanks!
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It all depends on what type of thing you like to do, but my suggestion is that you spend more time in Rome, there is just so much to do! I think you could do the main sights in paris in 2-3 days and there is not a whole lot to do in prague other than drink - so if you are not keen on that then spend less time there. Here are some suggestions of places that I loved that you have missed out: Barcelona Munich Florence Sarajevo Istanbul and also you might get a bit sick of the big cities, maybe some chill out places such as croatia in the middle of all that would be fun, or try a little village in romania like sighisoara. have fun!!
I am heading to Europe for 6 weeks from 17 Aug 09 to 28 Sept 09 (6 weeks) and Im looking at the following itinerary. Fly into Madrid (3-4 days) Barcelona (3-4 days) I would like to hit morroco (either tangier or maybe make it to Fes (2-3 days) Then back to BCN and then to Paris Paris (4 days) Day trip to Normandy beach Amsterdam (3 days) Berlin (3 days) Prauge (3-4 days) Vienna (3 days) Venice (2 days) Rome (3 days) Athens (3-4 days) Total: 33 days, which leaves me about 10 days for trains and side trips. I found a flight from washington dc to madrid, then from athens to dc. for around $650. This is my first trip to europe....any suggestions would be great. thanks!
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It all depends on what type of thing you like to do, but my suggestion is that you spend more time in Rome, there is just so much to do! I think you could do the main sights in paris in 2-3 days and there is not a whole lot to do in prague other than drink - so if you are not keen on that then spend less time there. Here are some suggestions of places that I loved that you have missed out: Barcelona Munich Florence Sarajevo Istanbul and also you might get a bit sick of the big cities, maybe some chill out places such as croatia in the middle of all that would be fun, or try a little village in romania like sighisoara. have fun!!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
holiday from Georgia to New York
holiday from Georgia to New York?
would you say 1 week is long enough for a road trip from Atlanta Georgia to New york? if we were to spend 2 days in new york and 2 in Atlanta that would leave us 3 days to drive through South Carolina all the way up to Washington DC where we would either keep driving to new york or get a flight from Washington DC to New York? is 3 days long enough to drive through these 5 states and still be able to see things or would we have to none stop drove and would you say that the drive through pennsylvania is long and its worth flighing over that or would that not take to long? So really what im asking is this - is 7 days long enough to have an enjoyable road trip where we can stop and see things from Georgia to New York ( if we were to spend 2 days in Georgia and 2 in new york) and how long would you say the drive is ( without stops ) would you say that its too much for 1 week or do you think it would work?
Other - United States - 1 Answers
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you can take flight from Washington Dc to Newyork,you can hire cab along al the way stopage,after take a flight to reach your destination.
would you say 1 week is long enough for a road trip from Atlanta Georgia to New york? if we were to spend 2 days in new york and 2 in Atlanta that would leave us 3 days to drive through South Carolina all the way up to Washington DC where we would either keep driving to new york or get a flight from Washington DC to New York? is 3 days long enough to drive through these 5 states and still be able to see things or would we have to none stop drove and would you say that the drive through pennsylvania is long and its worth flighing over that or would that not take to long? So really what im asking is this - is 7 days long enough to have an enjoyable road trip where we can stop and see things from Georgia to New York ( if we were to spend 2 days in Georgia and 2 in new york) and how long would you say the drive is ( without stops ) would you say that its too much for 1 week or do you think it would work?
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you can take flight from Washington Dc to Newyork,you can hire cab along al the way stopage,after take a flight to reach your destination.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
where can i find cheap flights
where can i find cheap flights?
cheap flights from washington,dc to arkansas, help me
Other - Destinations - 4 Answers
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Try www.sidestep.com. They will give you a variety of flights, and booking sites. Good luck.
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there are quite a few sites that you can search that will likely give you the best prices available. check out the website BookMe and you will be able to compare prices on all the reputable travel sites in just a couple minutes. it's very convenient and will save you a bunch of time and money. Also, make sure you buy them online... otherwise they charge much higher fees for phone orders. good luck.
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Try delta and us airways. You can visit this site to Find the Cheapest Deals Online and for Free coupon codes,Free Discount Coupons and Vouchers on Airlines and Hotels http://freetravel4ever.blogspot.com
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Kayak.com or Dohop.com - you're choice. Kayak maybe more reliable but Dohop possibly cheaper.
cheap flights from washington,dc to arkansas, help me
Other - Destinations - 4 Answers
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Try www.sidestep.com. They will give you a variety of flights, and booking sites. Good luck.
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there are quite a few sites that you can search that will likely give you the best prices available. check out the website BookMe and you will be able to compare prices on all the reputable travel sites in just a couple minutes. it's very convenient and will save you a bunch of time and money. Also, make sure you buy them online... otherwise they charge much higher fees for phone orders. good luck.
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Try delta and us airways. You can visit this site to Find the Cheapest Deals Online and for Free coupon codes,Free Discount Coupons and Vouchers on Airlines and Hotels http://freetravel4ever.blogspot.com
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Kayak.com or Dohop.com - you're choice. Kayak maybe more reliable but Dohop possibly cheaper.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Lgebra 2 question! im stuck
ALgebra 2 question! im stuck!?
Because of the jet stream,on a roundtrip flight from washington DC to California, the first part of the trip took a half hour longer than then the return trip, how much faster is the return trip? in y book they show no numbers, thats exactly how it says, could somo=eone show me how i could write it?
Mathematics - 3 Answers
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don't you need at least one number? i can see the variable... not to sure what the number would be
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2.3 TIMES AS FAST
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if s is the distance travelled by the jet and t is the time taken during the first trip, speed during first trip=s/t speed during return trip=s/(t-1/2) units/hr
Because of the jet stream,on a roundtrip flight from washington DC to California, the first part of the trip took a half hour longer than then the return trip, how much faster is the return trip? in y book they show no numbers, thats exactly how it says, could somo=eone show me how i could write it?
Mathematics - 3 Answers
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don't you need at least one number? i can see the variable... not to sure what the number would be
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2.3 TIMES AS FAST
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if s is the distance travelled by the jet and t is the time taken during the first trip, speed during first trip=s/t speed during return trip=s/(t-1/2) units/hr
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Whats the nicest thing you've ever done for someone at the airport or on the airplane
Whats the nicest thing you've ever done for someone at the airport or on the airplane?
Yesterday on my way to Chandler Arizona to move in with my aunt & uncle I had a connecting flight in Washington DC at Washington-Dulles Airport [it was originally sunday and Chicago but flight got canceled]. On the plane I sat next to this old lady who spoke Spanish. She needed help with things. I told her the time. I helped her open her food. I helped her get what she wanted to drink and eat by translating what she said from Spanish to English to the flight attendent because the flight attendent couldn't understand her and I took 1 year of Spanish in high school. I felt so good helping her out and I always feel good when I help someone out =]
Air Travel - 6 Answers
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one time i opened a persons backpack for him.
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I bought someone several cocktails between Dallas and Oakland once. I hate to fly and she had the seat next to me. We had a lovely time and the time "flew."
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On a flight from JFK to London Heathrow I found myself sitting next to a man of about 22. He was virtually blind but very intelligent. Chatting to him on the flight I discovered his destination was only 4 miles from my home. My car was parked at Heathrow. I was able to give him a ride to his front door. We are still friends. Ian M
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I was a crewmember one evening on a flight from DFW to IAD. The load was pretty light and at the very last moment they boarded a woman who was obviously in distress. It turns out her husband, who was a truck driver, had been in an accident. She got a call telling her that he was in the hospital and that she needed to get there as quickly as possible. She'd started in TUL and this was her connecting flight. I began speaking with her and discovered that she'd received a call at work and left straight from there for the airport with no time to pack so much as a toothbrush. To make matters worse, she didn't even know if he was dead or alive. You can imagine her stress level having to endure this, what must've seemed like a never ending, 3 hr. flight. With the approval of my fellow flight attendants I sat with her and talked the entire way trying to make the time go by as quickly as possible. We finally arrived around 2300 and I asked how she was going to get to the hospital. She said she guessed she'd rent a car but had no idea where she was going. I offered to drive her and thankfully she accepted. We got to the hospital around midnight and found out that her husband had been seriously injured but would survive. I offered her my spare bedroom for the night but she (obviously) preferred to stay in the hospital room with her husband. The next day, knowing she didn't have a change of clothes, toothbrush, anything, I made up a bag of essentials and took them over to her. Her husband ended up staying in the hospital for several weeks and I continued to check on them both. He's fine now and back to driving long haul. I can't tell you how good it made me feel to know that I was in a unique position to help this poor stranger. I kept thinking to myself how grateful I would be to someone who helped me had I been in a similiar situation.
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Once I convinced the guy sitting next to me that it was not a good idea to set his foot on fire!
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I am a former flight attendant and I htink I have done some really nice things for ppl. But I also felt that was part of my job, that is one reason I wanted to be a flight attendant. That being said I can tell you a story of one of the greatest acts of kindness I have seen a passenger do for another passenger. I was working a flight from MIA to PHL, it was on an older 727, right before the airlines discontinued using them. This young woman was traveling alone with her 4 month old baby, sitting towards the rear of the aircraft. Shortly after takeoff, I ran into the lav to wash my hands and prepare for our meal service. All of a sudden one of my fellow flight attendants was banging ont he door telling me a passenger had been hit in the head with a carry on bag. Turns out a woman got up and opened the bins (you know the ones who don't listen to the warnings about getting up when they shouldn't) and she hot a lady in the head with her massive rollaboard bag. The lady she hit..the young woman traveling alone with her infant daughter. Being a nurse, I went up and did a quick neuro eval and she said she felt fine, but I was uneasy. I asked a fellow passenger to keep an eye on her and come get me if she starts changing. About 15 mins later, she became confused, disoriented, vomitting, the whole 9 yards. We notified the cpt that an emergency medical landing was needed, and I called for the help of a Dr or nurse or paramedic onboard. I was not allowed to work under my license (but I would have if I had to). I got another RN and a paramedic to assist and she started seizing....so we three were trying to stabalize her as we were landing in Dulles. My colleagues had taken the baby at this point to keep her safe and occupied, and we knew that the medics would come on and take her to the hospital. As we pulled into the gate and opened the back hatch for the medics to board, a very kind and concerend lady traveling with her family tapped me on the shoulder. She asked what would happen to the lady's daughter. I told her I assumed they would keep her in the nursery until they could reunite their family. This sweet, kind, generous woman offered to get off the plane and leave her husband and kids to travel up to PHL, and she would stay behind and go to the hospital with this young woman to care for her infant daughter and keep her close to her mother. I have never witnessed anything so selfless on an airplane since. She said goodbye to her family and went to the hospital. They later wrote in to my supervisor that all went well, and the mother was fine. The good samaritan had family where we landed and they got her to PHL. There are still kind people in this world!! SOrry to ramble!
Yesterday on my way to Chandler Arizona to move in with my aunt & uncle I had a connecting flight in Washington DC at Washington-Dulles Airport [it was originally sunday and Chicago but flight got canceled]. On the plane I sat next to this old lady who spoke Spanish. She needed help with things. I told her the time. I helped her open her food. I helped her get what she wanted to drink and eat by translating what she said from Spanish to English to the flight attendent because the flight attendent couldn't understand her and I took 1 year of Spanish in high school. I felt so good helping her out and I always feel good when I help someone out =]
Air Travel - 6 Answers
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one time i opened a persons backpack for him.
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I bought someone several cocktails between Dallas and Oakland once. I hate to fly and she had the seat next to me. We had a lovely time and the time "flew."
3 :
On a flight from JFK to London Heathrow I found myself sitting next to a man of about 22. He was virtually blind but very intelligent. Chatting to him on the flight I discovered his destination was only 4 miles from my home. My car was parked at Heathrow. I was able to give him a ride to his front door. We are still friends. Ian M
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I was a crewmember one evening on a flight from DFW to IAD. The load was pretty light and at the very last moment they boarded a woman who was obviously in distress. It turns out her husband, who was a truck driver, had been in an accident. She got a call telling her that he was in the hospital and that she needed to get there as quickly as possible. She'd started in TUL and this was her connecting flight. I began speaking with her and discovered that she'd received a call at work and left straight from there for the airport with no time to pack so much as a toothbrush. To make matters worse, she didn't even know if he was dead or alive. You can imagine her stress level having to endure this, what must've seemed like a never ending, 3 hr. flight. With the approval of my fellow flight attendants I sat with her and talked the entire way trying to make the time go by as quickly as possible. We finally arrived around 2300 and I asked how she was going to get to the hospital. She said she guessed she'd rent a car but had no idea where she was going. I offered to drive her and thankfully she accepted. We got to the hospital around midnight and found out that her husband had been seriously injured but would survive. I offered her my spare bedroom for the night but she (obviously) preferred to stay in the hospital room with her husband. The next day, knowing she didn't have a change of clothes, toothbrush, anything, I made up a bag of essentials and took them over to her. Her husband ended up staying in the hospital for several weeks and I continued to check on them both. He's fine now and back to driving long haul. I can't tell you how good it made me feel to know that I was in a unique position to help this poor stranger. I kept thinking to myself how grateful I would be to someone who helped me had I been in a similiar situation.
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Once I convinced the guy sitting next to me that it was not a good idea to set his foot on fire!
6 :
I am a former flight attendant and I htink I have done some really nice things for ppl. But I also felt that was part of my job, that is one reason I wanted to be a flight attendant. That being said I can tell you a story of one of the greatest acts of kindness I have seen a passenger do for another passenger. I was working a flight from MIA to PHL, it was on an older 727, right before the airlines discontinued using them. This young woman was traveling alone with her 4 month old baby, sitting towards the rear of the aircraft. Shortly after takeoff, I ran into the lav to wash my hands and prepare for our meal service. All of a sudden one of my fellow flight attendants was banging ont he door telling me a passenger had been hit in the head with a carry on bag. Turns out a woman got up and opened the bins (you know the ones who don't listen to the warnings about getting up when they shouldn't) and she hot a lady in the head with her massive rollaboard bag. The lady she hit..the young woman traveling alone with her infant daughter. Being a nurse, I went up and did a quick neuro eval and she said she felt fine, but I was uneasy. I asked a fellow passenger to keep an eye on her and come get me if she starts changing. About 15 mins later, she became confused, disoriented, vomitting, the whole 9 yards. We notified the cpt that an emergency medical landing was needed, and I called for the help of a Dr or nurse or paramedic onboard. I was not allowed to work under my license (but I would have if I had to). I got another RN and a paramedic to assist and she started seizing....so we three were trying to stabalize her as we were landing in Dulles. My colleagues had taken the baby at this point to keep her safe and occupied, and we knew that the medics would come on and take her to the hospital. As we pulled into the gate and opened the back hatch for the medics to board, a very kind and concerend lady traveling with her family tapped me on the shoulder. She asked what would happen to the lady's daughter. I told her I assumed they would keep her in the nursery until they could reunite their family. This sweet, kind, generous woman offered to get off the plane and leave her husband and kids to travel up to PHL, and she would stay behind and go to the hospital with this young woman to care for her infant daughter and keep her close to her mother. I have never witnessed anything so selfless on an airplane since. She said goodbye to her family and went to the hospital. They later wrote in to my supervisor that all went well, and the mother was fine. The good samaritan had family where we landed and they got her to PHL. There are still kind people in this world!! SOrry to ramble!
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Cheapest way to get from Washington DC to upstate Michigan
Cheapest way to get from Washington DC to upstate Michigan?
I'm trying to get from DC to upstate Michigan but I'm doing this on a poor college kid budget. Flights don't seem to be going much cheaper than $800 and driving would be ballpark $240... but I don't think I could do 14 hours on the road by myself without falling asleep. Does anyone know how I could get from point A to point B for $300 or cheaper?
Other - United States - 2 Answers
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I'm trying to get from DC to upstate Michigan
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what? it is not called Upstate Michigan it's called Up_north or Northern Michigan then there is the U.P._known as the Upper Peninsula. try a bus. where I michigan do you want to go to. I am a Michigander
I'm trying to get from DC to upstate Michigan but I'm doing this on a poor college kid budget. Flights don't seem to be going much cheaper than $800 and driving would be ballpark $240... but I don't think I could do 14 hours on the road by myself without falling asleep. Does anyone know how I could get from point A to point B for $300 or cheaper?
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I'm trying to get from DC to upstate Michigan
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what? it is not called Upstate Michigan it's called Up_north or Northern Michigan then there is the U.P._known as the Upper Peninsula. try a bus. where I michigan do you want to go to. I am a Michigander
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Bus from Washington DC to Binghamton, NY or NYC to Binghamton
Bus from Washington DC to Binghamton, NY or NYC to Binghamton?
I'm flying into U.S and I need to go to Binghamton, please only tell me busses not the flight. I know I can only fly to DC or NYC tnx.
New York City - 5 Answers
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You can fly to Binghamton, NY with United/Continental Airlines. The flight is about 90 minutes non-stop between WAS and BGM. http://411newyork.org/guide/2007/08/13/reserving-flights-to-new-york/ If you still want the bus, Greyhound goes to Binghamton, NY http://www.greyhound.com/en/locations/terminal.aspx?city=150205 Flight: 90 minutes (1.5 hours) at US$400.00+ Round Trip Bus: 540 minutes (9 hours) at US$145.00+ Round Trip
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I have done this bus ride many times. It is a LONG bus ride. The shortest, cheapest, and most comfortable way to make the trip is to take the Peter Pan or Bonanza bus from New York City's Penn Station to Binghamton. It is still not a particularly comfortable ride and it will take you something on the order of three-and-a-half hours in normal traffic conditions, more during rush hour and less on weekends. Making the trip by bus from Washington, D.C., is insane. It is possible but I do NOT recommend it.
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There's definitely a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal in NYC directly to Binghamton. Greyhound, Bonanza, Peter Pan are the bus lines. The trip is about 4 hours. The Port Authority Bus Terminal is at 8th Avenue and 40th Street in Manhattan. Book with one of the above-mentioned bus lines. Do not use cheap bus lines. You can get to the bus terminal from JFK by cab (expensive) or using the Air Train from JFK to the Long Island Railroad station in Jamaica, then transferring to the Long Island Railroad into Pennsylvania Station in Manhattan. From there, take a cab up 8th Avenue for about 10 blocks to the bus terminal. You can travel by bus from Washington to Bingo as well, but you'll have to change busses in Manhattan and the road trip from Washington to NYC is a total misery. At least 8 hours for the total trip end to end.
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Check out www.megabus.com They are running a promotion where you can get $1 seats from NY to Binghamton.
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Hmmn. There are two bus lines from New York to Binghamton: Greyhound and Coach USA/ShortLine. (Megabus sells tickets for the Coach USA bus.) Bonanza does not go to Binghamton, and as far as I can remember never has. From Washington, you'd have to go to NY first, and change buses, so don't do that. The Short Line buses tend to be a little faster, but not hugely so. Schedules from NY to Binghamton are on the two web sites below. To get from JFK airport to the bus terminal, take the JFK Airtrain to the Jamaica station, and the E subway to the bus terminal stop. To get from EWR airport to the bus terminal, take the CoachUSA/Olympia bus that goes directly to the bus terminal. One other thought: if you haven't bought your plane tickets yet, see what the price would be for a ticket from wherever you're flying from to Binghamton, connecting at IAD (Washington.) It may well be only a little more than the ticket to IAD, and it's a lot less hassle than the bus.
I'm flying into U.S and I need to go to Binghamton, please only tell me busses not the flight. I know I can only fly to DC or NYC tnx.
New York City - 5 Answers
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You can fly to Binghamton, NY with United/Continental Airlines. The flight is about 90 minutes non-stop between WAS and BGM. http://411newyork.org/guide/2007/08/13/reserving-flights-to-new-york/ If you still want the bus, Greyhound goes to Binghamton, NY http://www.greyhound.com/en/locations/terminal.aspx?city=150205 Flight: 90 minutes (1.5 hours) at US$400.00+ Round Trip Bus: 540 minutes (9 hours) at US$145.00+ Round Trip
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I have done this bus ride many times. It is a LONG bus ride. The shortest, cheapest, and most comfortable way to make the trip is to take the Peter Pan or Bonanza bus from New York City's Penn Station to Binghamton. It is still not a particularly comfortable ride and it will take you something on the order of three-and-a-half hours in normal traffic conditions, more during rush hour and less on weekends. Making the trip by bus from Washington, D.C., is insane. It is possible but I do NOT recommend it.
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There's definitely a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal in NYC directly to Binghamton. Greyhound, Bonanza, Peter Pan are the bus lines. The trip is about 4 hours. The Port Authority Bus Terminal is at 8th Avenue and 40th Street in Manhattan. Book with one of the above-mentioned bus lines. Do not use cheap bus lines. You can get to the bus terminal from JFK by cab (expensive) or using the Air Train from JFK to the Long Island Railroad station in Jamaica, then transferring to the Long Island Railroad into Pennsylvania Station in Manhattan. From there, take a cab up 8th Avenue for about 10 blocks to the bus terminal. You can travel by bus from Washington to Bingo as well, but you'll have to change busses in Manhattan and the road trip from Washington to NYC is a total misery. At least 8 hours for the total trip end to end.
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Check out www.megabus.com They are running a promotion where you can get $1 seats from NY to Binghamton.
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Hmmn. There are two bus lines from New York to Binghamton: Greyhound and Coach USA/ShortLine. (Megabus sells tickets for the Coach USA bus.) Bonanza does not go to Binghamton, and as far as I can remember never has. From Washington, you'd have to go to NY first, and change buses, so don't do that. The Short Line buses tend to be a little faster, but not hugely so. Schedules from NY to Binghamton are on the two web sites below. To get from JFK airport to the bus terminal, take the JFK Airtrain to the Jamaica station, and the E subway to the bus terminal stop. To get from EWR airport to the bus terminal, take the CoachUSA/Olympia bus that goes directly to the bus terminal. One other thought: if you haven't bought your plane tickets yet, see what the price would be for a ticket from wherever you're flying from to Binghamton, connecting at IAD (Washington.) It may well be only a little more than the ticket to IAD, and it's a lot less hassle than the bus.
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