User Andrew Ferrier - Travel Stack Exchange

46 votes

7 answers

12k views

Are there still any advantages to using an Oyster card for travel in London?

asked Aug 16, 2015 at 18:27

43 votes

3 answers

5k views

Why do airplanes at every airport disembark at the left (port) side?

asked Apr 22, 2013 at 12:42

37 votes

5 answers

30k views

What are the rates posted on hotel room doors / in the lobby for?

asked Feb 6, 2013 at 14:55

35 votes

9 answers

35k views

What do I lose by not booking flights through a travel agent?

asked Sep 11, 2014 at 15:07

27 votes

8 answers

7k views

Are there any advantages to boarding a flight near the end of the boarding process?

asked Aug 12, 2013 at 19:33

27 votes

4 answers

5k views

Is it reasonable / expected that French 'driving accessories' are provided with a rental car?

asked Feb 4, 2022 at 12:37

24 votes

6 answers

14k views

Does leaving mini-bag-tag stickers on your luggage confuse airport bagging handling?

asked May 22, 2013 at 19:39

23 votes

7 answers

57k views

How I find the BA-equivalent booking reference for an American Airlines-managed reservation?

asked Apr 20, 2015 at 11:30

20 votes

1 answer

5k views

Is there an IATA airport code for the Bay Area?

asked Jan 19, 2015 at 10:08

16 votes

4 answers

20k views

Free / cheap ways to get airport lounge access?

asked Jun 15, 2012 at 16:37

14 votes

3 answers

9k views

What tips or tricks can you use to get "upgraded"/better hotel rooms?

asked May 2, 2013 at 14:17

14 votes

2 answers

2k views

How can I discover what time of the year hotels will be cheapest for a given city, e.g. Tokyo?

asked Dec 24, 2014 at 9:14

13 votes

1 answer

117k views

What's the difference between MileSAAver and AAnytime reward tickets on American Airlines?

asked Mar 14, 2013 at 13:33

13 votes

4 answers

2k views

How happily will taxis cross the triple-point borders around Basel?

asked Mar 17, 2015 at 14:36

12 votes

1 answer

1k views

Can you get back miles you didn't fly because you were rebooked on another Airline/Alliance?

asked Apr 14, 2013 at 12:51

12 votes

3 answers

9k views

What's the easiest (and ideally safest) way to get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi?

asked Sep 9, 2013 at 17:01

12 votes

4 answers

1k views

What ways are there to retain/gain AAdvantage status with American Airlines, apart from flying?

asked Dec 18, 2012 at 16:24

12 votes

3 answers

866 views

How do you find quiet and well-equipped places to work in cities when travelling?

asked Sep 10, 2013 at 12:45

11 votes

5 answers

4k views

Are there any advantages to selecting the middle seat in an airplane?

asked Oct 21, 2014 at 17:14

11 votes

4 answers

41k views

Can I see which seats are available on a British Airways flight before I book?

asked Jan 23, 2015 at 10:50

10 votes

2 answers

3k views

Can I check the "in-travel" status of my Oyster card?

asked Jul 1, 2015 at 23:58

10 votes

1 answer

223 views

Which countries apply the EU rail passenger rights domestically?

asked Oct 22, 2015 at 18:24

10 votes

2 answers

410 views

As a British citizen, will I be able to continue to use the EU passport lanes in other EU countries during the transition period after 31st Jan 2020?

asked Jan 30, 2020 at 15:55

9 votes

3 answers

3k views

Can I get a temporary/pay-as-you-go EC card for use in Germany?

asked Jul 30, 2015 at 14:33

9 votes

2 answers

907 views

Is there any way to easily check in advance if a country has exit immigration at the airport?

asked May 27, 2015 at 12:02

8 votes

2 answers

2k views

Will I get American AAdvantage miles when flying a Qantas flight operated by Emirates?

asked Nov 10, 2015 at 19:38

8 votes

3 answers

3k views

What happens if I don't use my Indian visa? Is it likely to cause problems in future?

asked May 12, 2015 at 21:37

8 votes

1 answer

11k views

What differences are there between First Class and Business Class on BA long-haul?

asked Sep 10, 2013 at 15:48

8 votes

3 answers

436 views

What techniques exist for increasing the chances of getting to a destination during widespread disruption?

asked Nov 2, 2012 at 9:47

8 votes

3 answers

2k views

What tips or tricks can you use to get an upgraded/better hire car?

asked May 8, 2013 at 11:09

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50 Questions

Are there still any advantages to using an Oyster card for travel in London?

Why do airplanes at every airport disembark at the left (port) side?

What are the rates posted on hotel room doors / in the lobby for?

What do I lose by not booking flights through a travel agent?

Are there any advantages to boarding a flight near the end of the boarding process?

Is it reasonable / expected that French 'driving accessories' are provided with a rental car?

Does leaving mini-bag-tag stickers on your luggage confuse airport bagging handling?

How I find the BA-equivalent booking reference for an American Airlines-managed reservation?

Is there an IATA airport code for the Bay Area?

Free / cheap ways to get airport lounge access?

What tips or tricks can you use to get "upgraded"/better hotel rooms?

How can I discover what time of the year hotels will be cheapest for a given city, e.g. Tokyo?

What's the difference between MileSAAver and AAnytime reward tickets on American Airlines?

How happily will taxis cross the triple-point borders around Basel?

Can you get back miles you didn't fly because you were rebooked on another Airline/Alliance?

What's the easiest (and ideally safest) way to get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi?

What ways are there to retain/gain AAdvantage status with American Airlines, apart from flying?

How do you find quiet and well-equipped places to work in cities when travelling?

Are there any advantages to selecting the middle seat in an airplane?

Can I see which seats are available on a British Airways flight before I book?

Can I check the "in-travel" status of my Oyster card?

Which countries apply the EU rail passenger rights domestically?

As a British citizen, will I be able to continue to use the EU passport lanes in other EU countries during the transition period after 31st Jan 2020?

Can I get a temporary/pay-as-you-go EC card for use in Germany?

Is there any way to easily check in advance if a country has exit immigration at the airport?

Will I get American AAdvantage miles when flying a Qantas flight operated by Emirates?

What happens if I don't use my Indian visa? Is it likely to cause problems in future?

What differences are there between First Class and Business Class on BA long-haul?

What techniques exist for increasing the chances of getting to a destination during widespread disruption?

What tips or tricks can you use to get an upgraded/better hire car?