8 Hour Layover at O’Hare I’ve got an eight-hour layover, starting at midnight, at ORD coming up. If all flights are on time, I should be there from midnight to about 8am. Is anything going to be open? I’m mainly concerned about food while I’m there. I’m flying AA and looked into a day pass for their Admirals Lounge, but it’s $79, and I don’t know if that would be open/…
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9 hour layover in sharjah airport Hi, I am flying to malaysia via Air Arabia and i have a 9 hour layover at sharjah airport from 6 am to 3 pm. I was wondering if it is possible to see a little bit of dubai during this timeframe. I’m aware i wouldn’t have much time, but even if i could squeeze out 3-4 hours in dubai it would be worth it for me, I just want a nice view of the burj…
12 hour London layover itinerary Hello everyone! I have a layover from Heathrow between 6:20 AM to 6:20 PM and want to see some of the highlights of the city. Below is what I have, I know I won’t have time to see anything in depth but can get a lot of the highlights done! Hopefully we will be returning to London for a longer trip in the near future. Take Heathrow Express to Ce…
A350-900 v. A330-200 for 11 hour economy flight I have the option to fly to LA, to grab an economy seat to Fiji on an A350–900, or I can take a direct flight from SFO on an A330–200. It’s an 11 hour flight from LA or SF so I’m trying to find the most comfortable option, and maybe it won’t matter too much but I know the A350s are newer. Does anyone have any recommendation? Going on the A350 d…
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How often are you taking 15+ hour flights? I tried searching the sub for the same/similar question asked recently, so please forgive me if I overlooked one. I recently fell in love with SE Asia. It’s a 15-17 hour flight from Midwest US. It made me curious to know how often people can stand those loooong flights and crazy, long, sometimes complicated layovers. I know that overall this i…
Do I Need an Interline Ticket for China’s 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy? Hi everyone! I’m trying to clarify if my travel plans qualify for the 240-hour visa-free transit policy in China with Swedish passport, and I’d appreciate any advice from those with experience. Here’s my itinerary: June 17: Flying with Finnair from Gothenburg to Hong Kong (single round-trip ticket with Finnair, returning from Osaka on July 17). …
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Panama City 7 hour layover no canal Hi all – I arrive in Panama City around 6am next month and depart at 3p. I’m figuring I’ll exit the airport at 8a and would like to arrive back at 12:30p so a short one. I’ve ruled out the Panama Canal since I’m planning to come back in a few years and will do it then. I’d love to see sloths and I like to do authentic food. Can someone recommend…
How do I make it on $15 an hour? Here’s what I’ve allocated so far for each month: Rent: 700 Groceries: 150 Healthcare: 200 Bus pass: 50 Phone: 25 Utilities: 200 I feel like I’m forgetting something, please leave suggestions/info below I’ll probably get a second job soon. submitted by /u/the_radical_ed
Can one do anything with a 16hour layover in Sharjah? https://preview.redd.it/mh2lolg2ms9e1.png?width=613&format=png&auto=webp&s=9135bd8411b10cd395385ee9b2d1cd14ec217ff3 Interested in a flight that has the above layover in Sharjah (from 10:30pm to 3pm the next day). AFAIK, Sharjah is a nothing place. Anything that can be done with this time beyond sleeping? submitted by /u/ZookeepergameOwn17…
Upgrade to business for 12 hour flight? Boeing 777 united flight from HK -> SFO. Should I upgrade from economy to united polaris business lie flat seats for me and my partner for $800 each? Is this a good deal or is this usual? Thanks for replies so far. To clarify, I have never flown business class before so really don’t know what it’s like for lie flat seats particularly for unite…
Philippines – Where to stay for an 8 hour Manila layover? I need help, please. I’ll be arriving in Manila 11.30PM NAIA T1 and my next flight will be at around 8AM at T2. Where do you stay if you have a long layover? As much as possible, I want to stay within the area since I am traveling alone with heavy luggage. Thank you! submitted by /u/Substantial-Lab8696
Avianca refusing 24 hour cancellation I booked a flight using lifemiles on Avianca on December 26, 2024 at 12:40 am EST. Today, still December 26, 2025 at 10:00pm EST, I tried to call and cancel my flight to get a full refund. I connected to two agents and both told me I am unable to get a full refund. They told me their system of record for the booking was December 25, 10am El Salv…
8 hour layover in Stockholm. I’m heading from the US to Europe with a layover at ARN from 7am until 4pm. I presume this should be enough time to take a quick look around the city. I’d love any suggestions for the best way to use my time. I see there is a high speed train from the airport, but it seems expensive. Is this the best option, or are there more economically opti…
Ideas for a 9 hour transfer in Paris? I have 9 hours in between flights in Paris. It’s an integrated transfer and as an EU citizen I’m out the airport quite fast. But how early should I be back for the next flight? Usually it’s 2 hours with luggage but since I only have my hand luggage would 1,5h work in CDG? I have no recollection of how big of a mess CDG is in reality (other than …
11 hour layover in Lisbon, Portugal – where to go? I have an 11 hour layover in Lisbon from ~10am till ~9pm. I’ve usually only been in Lisbon during summer but this time, it will be in winter. Not too cold compared to NYC. Want to explore more of the city so I’m looking to find a place to eat and chill. Don’t know if anyone in this sub has any recommendations! Traveling pretty light. submit…
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