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Security after landing in Frankfurt airport
I was recently flying from the US to India via Frankfurt. After landing in Frankfurt airport, I was allowed to proceed to my gate to board my next flight. However, on the way back, all passengers on ...
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Why are passports checked at the gate for intra-Schengen flights?
Answers to the question Why are passports checked at the check-in counter, Immigration and even at the gate? point to the fact (among others, but this is the main trend) that airlines are held ...
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Will I have enough time for my connection in Schiphol Airport? [duplicate]
I am flying from Germany to the USA with a 1 hour and 50 minute layover in Amsterdam Schipol Airport later this month (December 20th).
I know I need to go through some extra security when I arrive in ...
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Will I need to go through extra security when flying from one Schengen country, to another, and then to the United States?
On December 20th, I am flying from Nuremberg (Germany) to Detroit (USA), with a 1 hour and 50 minute layover in Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. When I arrive in Amsterdam, will I need to go through extra ...
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Connecting in Amsterdam with different airlines
We are flying from Brussels to Amsterdam on one airline and then flying out to Iceland on a different airline. We will have checked bags. We can't check the bags through to the end city, so what is ...
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Will I be able to bring this bent hook in an airplane?
This hook used to be on a longline in commercial fishing. It had it bent to prevent the two points from getting stuck on anything in order to wear it around my neck. The two points have not been ...
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Hungarian salami in carry-on luggage
I'm traveling (by plane) between 2 Schengen countries and want to transport several large big Hungarian Salami sausages in my hand luggage. Do I need to worry of any kind of possible hassle when ...
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Why did airport security swab my hands with wet paper?
Before entering a commercial plane, I had to go through the usual security check at Prague airport (PRG). When I passed the metal detector, it went off. I assume it was because I forgot to take off my ...
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Polish Airports' fingerprint Process
Are there fingerprints taking processes at Polish airports for Schengen visa holders upon arrival and entry in the country?
Earlier, I got a visa from the French Embassy and my fingerprints had been ...
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Lufthansa flight - Manchester to Ankara connecting at Munich. Do I go through security again?
I'm flying from Manchester to Ankara with Lufthansa. I land at Munich then have an another flight to Ankara with an hour in between.
Will I have to go through security again? or show my passport to ...
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Utili-key "knife" and airport inspection?
I own and carry a Swiss Tech Utili-Key 6-n-1 Multitool:
I love it and carry it with me everywhere. My concern is: Would it be officially allowed in cabin (inside Schengen)? If not, what are the ...
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Is ID needed from Sweden to Spain? [duplicate]
I am planning to travel from Sweden to Spain by plane. I lost my ID and waiting for replacement but I do not want to go over the hassle when boarding the plane. Would I need to show ID card knowing ...
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Why is security screening done at the gate in some airports?
I've noticed that when taking non-Schengen flights at AMS (Schiphol airport, Amsterdam), there is no centralized security check after you enter the airport and go through passport control. Instead, ...
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What to do if you need to fly in the Schengen area and lose your ID card?
A friend recently got her ID stolen while she was in the Netherlands. She will soon need to fly to her home country Italy, but she doesn't know what to do.
What can one do in such a situation? As far ...
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