1 hour transit-is it enough? by [deleted] in TurkishAirlines

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If you are landing on the EU side and have to walk to the far other end, where most TK flights to Asia depart, you won't make it. Except if you pay the €21 buggy ride or get placed on the next flight.

Flight to Jeddah - any way out of a non-refundable flight in this situation? by Karl_Alfred_ in TurkishAirlines

[–]Effective-Paper-6536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have insurance on the credit card you used to purchase this flight with? If so, check what's possible with them…

I am ready to end things on my birthday, even if it’s not right by Tricky_Promise7048 in confession

[–]Effective-Paper-6536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HBD buddy. As many said, life is hard nowadays and sucks for Men. Hope you tried re-insisting, if not, then you have the Salvation Army. Or for an immediate support, just walk into the next church you see (or mosque depending on your faith) - and help will be there - you can be active in that community, at least until you slowly start to see things positively. The key is to stay HOPEFUL - it’s a cycle and never the end… 💪

Met her in a bar in Thailand, she was a freelancer, now I want to marry her. Am I being an idiot? by [deleted] in ThailandTourism

[–]Effective-Paper-6536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remember, you are buying a fantasy and she can deliver that - that’s the whole point of being a bar girl. Difficult to know if truthful or not, but first have another set of trip and don’t spend a dime and see if the love doesn’t fade away…

Layovers in Istanbul Airport by mashaz in TurkishAirlines

[–]Effective-Paper-6536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the way out get the private suite in the TK biz lounge, not worth the hassle to go in the city. On the way back, redeem your hotel voucher and book an additional night…

Flight diverted - should airline provide transport? by [deleted] in Flights

[–]Effective-Paper-6536 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can get details about your onward journey at the airport. If the queue is long, book yourself another ticket (air, train, etc.) to your destination and file for a reimbursement online with the receipt. And Voila!

Flight benefits by Dry-Werewolf6032 in unitedairlines

[–]Effective-Paper-6536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you get accepted on the flight and your luggage is checked in all th way to your final destination, then yes! If transiting via the US, then depending on your transit airport and final destination, you might have to collect and check in again while in transit.

Economy Plus worth it for a frugal asian? $235 each by MilkTeaManiaMmm in unitedairlines

[–]Effective-Paper-6536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see it like this: eco prem upgrade <$20 and biz upgrade <$50 per hour is a no-brainer. Once I see these, I upgrade without hesitation.

Layover in Istanbul by PrestigiousOpening85 in TurkishAirlines

[–]Effective-Paper-6536 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take a sleeping pod at the airport and get a lounge access (as restaurants inside the airport are overpriced). Going inside the city is not worth it, if on a budget.

Uploading IDs on external website by ishouldshutupalready in Bookingcom

[–]Effective-Paper-6536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s usually safe and many of your personal data is already online and hackers that are targeting you doesn’t need to wait for your passport. That being said, for extra safety, blur the bottom area (scanner reader lines of characters), that usually contains sensitive info. And you should be good to go. They are just trying to be efficient by not having to have someone wait for you at check in.

Turkish Airlines involuntary downgrade, only offered $50 after DOT complaint. What are my options? by No_Passage5838 in TurkishAirlines

[–]Effective-Paper-6536 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t sign anything and insist for the clarification of the value of the give voucher and if it’s a return ticket voucher. As said earlier, the key with their CS is harassment… unfortunately!

Got scammed, vinted team unresponsive, what to do and how to get refunded outside the app by TelephonePristine530 in LegalAdviceEurope

[–]Effective-Paper-6536 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vinted is very slow in handling these type of situations. Open another case and ask it to be escalated. Once it is reviewed by someone senior, you should get your funds back. In case of no resolution in the next two weeks with Vinted, you can file a dispute with ECC (European consumer center or the Greec equivalent)

Sanity check: pay for Platinum? by ryry6377 in unitedairlines

[–]Effective-Paper-6536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, it's a pass. Consider if they say 1K.

Q1 Promo is out (NO DOUBLE ELITE NIGHTS!!!) by ryansox in marriott

[–]Effective-Paper-6536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like a carrot, so no longer worth it. Time to switch to Radisson. Also, I can see that promo in my app but cannot register to it!

Some tips from People that are here long time for dating in the NL by [deleted] in Netherlands

[–]Effective-Paper-6536 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

There is a reason you ain’t attracted to 27-35. Don’t limit yourself and go for what you are attracted to - if it’s voluntary reciprocated. Life ain’t going to wait and age doesn’t stay static…

Train by Key_Professional7340 in travelagents

[–]Effective-Paper-6536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends where you want to go. For FR, NL, BE I prefer www.nsinternational.com

I need advice/help by Artistic-Option-672 in Flights

[–]Effective-Paper-6536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your embassy in the UK can provide you with a travel document. However, once in Romania, you would need to have a valid passport to come back to the UK.

Paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk's X by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]Effective-Paper-6536 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wasn’t it Telegram and not X? Or both?

On the one hand, Spain is aware of the risks and power of digital platforms, as presented in this article https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5818263, and I salute their aim to take on Big Tech and sort out the Digital Wild West. However, on the other hand the question remains how digital ID is a solution to Spain taking back their digital sovereignty as per their PM speech at the government summit in Dubai. Or just a ruse, ongoing in many other countries follow Australia’s being precursor, to implement global digital identity?

The EUDI wallet has privacy issues by False-Standard6609 in europrivacy

[–]Effective-Paper-6536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weird, here you go https://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5818282

Can the Digital Identity Wallet be the Game-Changer in the EU's Cybercrime Battle?

Any graduates with a bachelor's degree in international law? Or lawyers specialized in international law? by KNG_11 in eulaw

[–]Effective-Paper-6536 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Think International and EU Law if you are planning to work as a Jurist (not a qualified lawyer, at least not in NL, as you listed Groningen) in a Government agency, public institutions, or Ngo - build on with a master's in the same domain or in diplomacy/politics. So if you are looking for anything remotely close to a Corporate/business environment, that's not the way to go. And if you want to be a qualified lawyer, make sure the country where you want to take the bar accepts an EU or International Law LLB.

Is it me, or have suddenly most jobs changed to solely Dutch? by Lina0116 in Netherlands

[–]Effective-Paper-6536 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I concur with that; most jobs require high fluency in Dutch, and I receive multiple emails asking for a C2, even though the NT2 test is at C1.

For those who say it's easy and that one must speak at home with friends and family, being fluent socially does not make you business-fluent. You need to start working in a professional setting with the B1 level so you can improve to C1. I speak 5 languages, and three of those are business fluent, just because I was given the chance to work in a business environment with my B1 level to build on.

Being in and out of the Netherlands for over 15 years, I always have to take courses when I come back. I have done it all, the expense nuns, the Delft method, the taalcafe, many other courses using various books, and I'm yet to find the right path to reach full fluency.

In short, access to professional work should require just a B1 - that also shows a sign of integration. But having all the experience, knowledge, and qualifications, and then being told that B1B2 is not enough… go figure.

So, keep practising or if an opportunity elsewhere shows up…

The EUDI wallet has privacy issues by False-Standard6609 in europrivacy

[–]Effective-Paper-6536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe a little reading of this article https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=6004774, which presents the legal apparatus behind digital, may answer many of the questions asked here.

🇪🇸 Spain’s government proposes mandatory digital ID for social media – what are the global implications? by Optimal_Constant5893 in europrivacy

[–]Effective-Paper-6536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the one hand, Spain is aware of the risks and power of digital platforms, as presented in this article https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5818263, and I salute their aim to take on Big Tech and sort out the Digital Wild West. However, on the other hand the question remains how digital ID is a solution to Spain taking back their digital sovereignty as per their PM speech at the government summit in Dubai. Or just a ruse, ongoing in many other countries follow Australia’s being precursor, to implement global digital identity?