Can I leave the airport on long layovers between international flights?
Im flying from Memphis to Amsterdam to Vienna and ive got a 6 hour wait in amsterdam. Can i leave the airport and explore between flights? My friend said I have to stay in something called a transit lounge. Is this true? Can I not leave?
Air Travel - 3 Answers
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As long as you have a ticket (boarding pass) that has the Ams/Ven portion on it clearly stating the time and your flights aren't a thru flight you should have no problem leaving. The only way I could see you running into trouble is customs. Sometimes customs can be a little hard to get through and even though you won't be in Ams for long you'll still have to go through customs and that can take up all your time. The transit lounge is there for persons like yourself who have a longer period of time between flights. They are usually very nice and help pass the time faster. Best advice talk to the gate agent when you get off the plane and see what they think they'll know best as they deal with these situations on a daily basis. You're going to love Ven by the way it's a beautiful city.
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6 hours is not a long time for international flights. My best recommendation is to find a seat and get comfortable. Those transit lounges are for the top level of frequent flier programs and those that purchase access to them, ie it costs money like $60 per person for a day.
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As long as you don't require a visa, you're fine to leave the airport. If you're an American you don't need a visa, but will have to clear immigration or passport control. I've been through Schipol Airport a few times and there's a train that takes you right from the airport to the Central Train station not far many tourist sights and other interesting places. It only takes 15-20 minutes each way. You don't have a lot of time, but Amsterdam is one place that's very fast and easy to get into the city from the airport and you should have more than enough time to explore parts of the city.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Where can I find the best deals on flights
Where can I find the best deals on flights?
Where can I search for flights by only specifying the departure city? I am itching to travel somewhere soon but i really don't care where or when! I just want to find a GOOD DEAL out of Nashville or Memphis between now and next summer and I'm tired of having to narrow it down to specific cities and exact dates. Please help!
Air Travel - 5 Answers
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check online
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There are numerous places online that can help you get a great deal on airline tickets. Here is a few that you may want to check out. www.cheaptickets.com www.expedia.com www.travelocity.com www.priceline.com www.southwest.com
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check Blessed Travel International http://www.blesstravel.net
4 :
This is what we did........ On a regular scheduled flight it is better to book far in advance because it tends to be cheaper. Now..a charter flight is different. If you can book 3 or 4 days before the flight leaves and if there are seats left they go for cheap,cheap,cheap. Where ever you get the cheap flight for then look for accommodation. We booked on a Tuesday and left on Saturday from Calgary to Cancun for $353 and then went on www.vrbo.com and found a great condo for $500 per week.(www.casa-schwartz.com). We took the bus from Cancun airport for $8 each to Playa del Carmen where the condo is. Total cost for 2 for 2 weeks, air and accommodation was $1722 and didn't have the bore of an all inclusive. We were very surprised how many people hotel and condo it and will never go All inclusive again cause we had way more fun. Anyways from Memphis there should be tons of flights out of there and you would have the world at your picking.
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Farecompare does *exactly* what you're asking for. I made links direct to Nashville and Memphis fare deals for you: http://www.farecompare.com/maps/compareDestinations.html?departure=BNA and http://www.farecompare.com/maps/compareDestinations.html?departure=MEM
Where can I search for flights by only specifying the departure city? I am itching to travel somewhere soon but i really don't care where or when! I just want to find a GOOD DEAL out of Nashville or Memphis between now and next summer and I'm tired of having to narrow it down to specific cities and exact dates. Please help!
Air Travel - 5 Answers
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1 :
check online
2 :
There are numerous places online that can help you get a great deal on airline tickets. Here is a few that you may want to check out. www.cheaptickets.com www.expedia.com www.travelocity.com www.priceline.com www.southwest.com
3 :
check Blessed Travel International http://www.blesstravel.net
4 :
This is what we did........ On a regular scheduled flight it is better to book far in advance because it tends to be cheaper. Now..a charter flight is different. If you can book 3 or 4 days before the flight leaves and if there are seats left they go for cheap,cheap,cheap. Where ever you get the cheap flight for then look for accommodation. We booked on a Tuesday and left on Saturday from Calgary to Cancun for $353 and then went on www.vrbo.com and found a great condo for $500 per week.(www.casa-schwartz.com). We took the bus from Cancun airport for $8 each to Playa del Carmen where the condo is. Total cost for 2 for 2 weeks, air and accommodation was $1722 and didn't have the bore of an all inclusive. We were very surprised how many people hotel and condo it and will never go All inclusive again cause we had way more fun. Anyways from Memphis there should be tons of flights out of there and you would have the world at your picking.
5 :
Farecompare does *exactly* what you're asking for. I made links direct to Nashville and Memphis fare deals for you: http://www.farecompare.com/maps/compareDestinations.html?departure=BNA and http://www.farecompare.com/maps/compareDestinations.html?departure=MEM
Sunday, August 7, 2011
How to get a pilot's license
How to get a pilot's license?
I live in Memphis Tn. I having been thinking about getting a commercial airline pilot's license but I am not exactly sure how to start. I am not joing the air force so please do not consider me joining the military. I also have a few questions! Can I just go to college such as Middle Tennessee State University to major in aviation (professional pilot) and become a pilot that way, or will I have to go to a flight school?
Aircraft - 4 Answers
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No major airline requires to get an aviation degree - They just require "any" 4 years degree - Too bad you will not go the military way - That gives you 75% chance to be hired by majors - As civilian, chances to be hired by majors are slim - And flight training costs are staggering -
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It really isn't to difficult to obtain your private pilot license (PPL). Hear are the steps that you will have to take to get your license without going into the military... 1. Go to your local airport or call and schedule a discovery flight (first lesson you get where instructor will get you familiar with the airplane. 2. About 6-16 lessons or flight hours in you will do something called a solo. Which is when you will fly the plane for the first time but you will stay close to the airport "the pattern" 3. About 25-35 hours through you will do a solo cross country (which is not acually to another country) where you will simply fly by yourself to another airport and back. 4. Take a written test. 5. Take a oral test with a different flight instructor will ask you a series of questions while in the plane with you. 6. Take your checkride which you go up with the person that gave you your oral test and show them various menuvours. 7. YOU GET YOUR LICENSE the time from your discovery flight to getting your license will end up costing around 5000-6000$ realistically and the process will take about a year or 2. You have to have 40 hours to get your license but most get it in 50-60. And you will have to look at the college, all are different but you don't have to go to a flight school. For instance, I go to western michigan and they have a amazing flight program but I didn't have anything to do with it because its really expensive so I became an instructor at a local airport to build up my hours. All you have to do is have 250 hours of flight time for your commercial and a few little things. If you have any questions feel free to email me at tylerkeeter@yahoo.com
3 :
Get a 4-year degree in whatever interests you. Start taking flight lessons at a local flight school and work your way up from PPL to ATR. You'll have about $90,000 in costs plus whatever college costs. Your competition for the few seats available will be ex-military whose training and experience will far exceed yours. Good luck with the HR at the airlines.
4 :
You can either got to a college for both an aviation degree and flight school (this is generally the most expensive way) or you can attend any college and while going to school and or summers get your Pilot Certifications (this is the most economical way). In the end, all the airlines care about are that you have the Pilot Certification needed for the job, you are professional and a safe pilot - no degree needed for the commuter airlines (such as SkyWest, American Eagle) but you will definitely want a degree for the Major Airlines (such as American, United, SouthWest). When picking out a flight school - professionalism, maintenance and the quality of the instructor staff really matter. Do just go with the cheapest school - really pick an academy that will give you quality instruction. I suggest part 141 flight school (these are FAA approved) part 61 can be anything from a freelance operation to a professional outfit -but why find out if they are professional the hard way - stick to the ones approved by the FAA and go with 141.
I live in Memphis Tn. I having been thinking about getting a commercial airline pilot's license but I am not exactly sure how to start. I am not joing the air force so please do not consider me joining the military. I also have a few questions! Can I just go to college such as Middle Tennessee State University to major in aviation (professional pilot) and become a pilot that way, or will I have to go to a flight school?
Aircraft - 4 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
No major airline requires to get an aviation degree - They just require "any" 4 years degree - Too bad you will not go the military way - That gives you 75% chance to be hired by majors - As civilian, chances to be hired by majors are slim - And flight training costs are staggering -
2 :
It really isn't to difficult to obtain your private pilot license (PPL). Hear are the steps that you will have to take to get your license without going into the military... 1. Go to your local airport or call and schedule a discovery flight (first lesson you get where instructor will get you familiar with the airplane. 2. About 6-16 lessons or flight hours in you will do something called a solo. Which is when you will fly the plane for the first time but you will stay close to the airport "the pattern" 3. About 25-35 hours through you will do a solo cross country (which is not acually to another country) where you will simply fly by yourself to another airport and back. 4. Take a written test. 5. Take a oral test with a different flight instructor will ask you a series of questions while in the plane with you. 6. Take your checkride which you go up with the person that gave you your oral test and show them various menuvours. 7. YOU GET YOUR LICENSE the time from your discovery flight to getting your license will end up costing around 5000-6000$ realistically and the process will take about a year or 2. You have to have 40 hours to get your license but most get it in 50-60. And you will have to look at the college, all are different but you don't have to go to a flight school. For instance, I go to western michigan and they have a amazing flight program but I didn't have anything to do with it because its really expensive so I became an instructor at a local airport to build up my hours. All you have to do is have 250 hours of flight time for your commercial and a few little things. If you have any questions feel free to email me at tylerkeeter@yahoo.com
3 :
Get a 4-year degree in whatever interests you. Start taking flight lessons at a local flight school and work your way up from PPL to ATR. You'll have about $90,000 in costs plus whatever college costs. Your competition for the few seats available will be ex-military whose training and experience will far exceed yours. Good luck with the HR at the airlines.
4 :
You can either got to a college for both an aviation degree and flight school (this is generally the most expensive way) or you can attend any college and while going to school and or summers get your Pilot Certifications (this is the most economical way). In the end, all the airlines care about are that you have the Pilot Certification needed for the job, you are professional and a safe pilot - no degree needed for the commuter airlines (such as SkyWest, American Eagle) but you will definitely want a degree for the Major Airlines (such as American, United, SouthWest). When picking out a flight school - professionalism, maintenance and the quality of the instructor staff really matter. Do just go with the cheapest school - really pick an academy that will give you quality instruction. I suggest part 141 flight school (these are FAA approved) part 61 can be anything from a freelance operation to a professional outfit -but why find out if they are professional the hard way - stick to the ones approved by the FAA and go with 141.
Monday, August 1, 2011
my ears wont stop popping after a 2005 plane flight
my ears wont stop popping after a 2005 plane flight.?
I went to the 2005 holiday bowl OU vs Oregon GOu! we flew from Memphis to Dallas to San Diego saw game stayed a couple of days left from San diego to Dallas to Memphis ears started gettin real bad near the end of 2006 how can i get rid of this violent pain
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okay try these things 1) Hold your nose and breath then try to blow out of your nose and your ears should POP. (do 3x a day for 1 week) 2) Try to put ear drops in your ear in the morning and at night. (for 1 week) 3) Visit a doctor.
I went to the 2005 holiday bowl OU vs Oregon GOu! we flew from Memphis to Dallas to San Diego saw game stayed a couple of days left from San diego to Dallas to Memphis ears started gettin real bad near the end of 2006 how can i get rid of this violent pain
Other - Health - 1 Answers
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okay try these things 1) Hold your nose and breath then try to blow out of your nose and your ears should POP. (do 3x a day for 1 week) 2) Try to put ear drops in your ear in the morning and at night. (for 1 week) 3) Visit a doctor.
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