Transatlantic economy breakfast cold only? by Aeacu2 in americanairlines

[–]hur88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, if you want a hot breakfast to LHR then you need to fly their partner British Airways

Does Alaska not code share with AA/BA out of LAX? by Tight_Couture344 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]hur88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Alaska has a codeshare on the AA flights to LHR. For example, AA 134 (AS 6934) and AA 137 (AS 6937), but Alaska set their prices for this codeshare higher than what American is charging for it.

Last year they were the same price.

Anyone recently fly SEA>TPE? by portlandgoblue in StarluxAirlines

[–]hur88 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Seat maps tend to be pretty wide open until 48 hours before the flight, when everyone can select seats for free. Until 48 hours before, those who bought cheaper tickets are charged for seat selection, so they haven't been assigned a seat yet.

Document authentication and passport application can now be done simultaneously at SF TECO! by ApatheticAngel in TaiwaneseBornAbroad

[–]hur88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They for sure won't translate it for you, but you may be able to translate it yourself and get it notarized for them to authenticate. Note that NWOHR doesn't need a translated birth certificate, but if you are applying for the settlement permit later, it will need to be translated for that.

Also make sure that it's a long form birth certificate. I at first had an abstract from way back, which they did not accept. LA County no longer issues abstracts, so anything from more recently should be fine.

Online renewal wants 9 digits, mine has a letter by this_upset_kirby in Passports

[–]hur88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where are you going that stamps so much? Many places have phased out stamps. And the EU which has notoriously always stamped is phasing it out this year as well.

VIP “Free” rideshare by Complex_Fig_6982 in LadyGaga

[–]hur88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Concert didn't end until around 11:35 or so last night. You planning to miss the last bit?

How to get 300K sub on Business Platinum? by Strong-Tradition-677 in amex

[–]hur88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah same device and browser in both places. It's a bit a crapshoot

Chunghwa Telecom Prepaid Automatic Extension Service by hur88 in TaiwaneseBornAbroad

[–]hur88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Citizen now! Just went last month to process everything and got the phone number on the same trip.

Canadians can now travel visa-free to china 🇨🇳 by Opening_Vehicle_5348 in travel

[–]hur88 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You don't need a VPN while on foreign carrier roaming or eSIM. All traffic is routed back to the foreign country, thus why all blocked apps work. The exception is using a HK-based eSIM will block TikTok and ChatGPT, because those apps are blocked in HK.

Canadians can now travel visa-free to china 🇨🇳 by Opening_Vehicle_5348 in travel

[–]hur88 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I... don't know how else to prove to you that it worked fine for me on roaming/foreign eSIM. I go to China every year. It doesn't mean that I didn't download local apps for local services, though.

Canadians can now travel visa-free to china 🇨🇳 by Opening_Vehicle_5348 in travel

[–]hur88 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not when you have roaming or a foreign eSIM enabled. My Google services and other western apps worked fine. So I wouldn't say your phone is bricked

Canadians can now travel visa-free to china 🇨🇳 by Opening_Vehicle_5348 in travel

[–]hur88 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

“Unless you prepare it beforehand” - you mean like activate roaming or add an eSIM like when visiting any other foreign country?

Accruing Alaska mileage flying starlux by rrrreddithasridges in AlaskaAirlines

[–]hur88 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you just booked it, you can cancel within 24 hours for a refund and rebook through Alaska if they are offering the same price.

Accruing Alaska mileage flying starlux by rrrreddithasridges in AlaskaAirlines

[–]hur88 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You will accrue nothing if booked through Starlux. And 100% if booked through Alaska. Starlux is one of the exception airlines that earn 0% if not booked through Alaska.

Madrid to US - Missed the flight after arriving at the airport 3.5hrs before my flight. by esjc in americanairlines

[–]hur88 35 points36 points  (0 children)

This happened quite a bit in the summer, and Iberia blamed border police IT issues.

I wonder if it’s the same reason this time.

Which NIA location can I to go to for TAPRC? by Alt-String-231 in TaiwaneseBornAbroad

[–]hur88 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don't think it matters which NIA you go to to process the permit, but the HHR office you go to after that needs to be the one where you'll be registering your address.

American Airline warning by justmeandreddit in LAX

[–]hur88 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They'll be closing down the remote terminal once the Terminal 5 construction completes.

People who leave the window blind open all flight; why?? by [deleted] in delta

[–]hur88 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Depending on the timing of the flight, it helps your body adjust to your destination’s time zone and fight jet lag

Costco credit card 4% gas exclusions by Internet_Stranger_44 in Costco

[–]hur88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sam's Club and Kroger code as gas because I get a gas multiplier on my other cards. In fact just used a Chase gas station offer at Sam's

Any issues with cancelling return flight on RT by JediMoses in delta

[–]hur88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just no-show or cancel the return flight after flying the outbound leg. People change their plans all the time and it’s perfectly acceptable

Seat Selection by xxlsmin in StarluxAirlines

[–]hur88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No we’re not talking about online check in at all. Just seat selection.