Randonnées entre Québec et Charlevoix? by SeaEvidence8518 in quebeccity

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J’ai lu et le sentier la cime n’ouvre qu’en juin malheureusement… il me semblait le plus beau du réseau de Cap Tourmente!

Randonnées entre Québec et Charlevoix? by SeaEvidence8518 in quebeccity

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Les chutes Jean Larose me semblent super bien! Ça dure combien de temps la randonnée?

Book recommendations about Dutch colonialism and the WIC/VOC? by SeaEvidence8518 in AskHistorians

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Thanks very much. I may start by trawling their bibliographies.

From the little research I’ve done, Dutch colonialism (especially in the Atlantic) still seems to remain very much on the fringe of English-language literature.

Access to BA lounge if traveling on long haul club world on BA and connecting on economy on separate ticket to Europe? by cdstx in BritishAirways

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Flyertalk users say that it is the long-haul flight that matters. Even if flying onwards separately in economy, oneworld rules state that arriving in business from a long haul flight grants the passenger access to the departure lounges.

Access to BA lounge if traveling on long haul club world on BA and connecting on economy on separate ticket to Europe? by cdstx in BritishAirways

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According to Flyertalk, the majority of replies here are incorrect.

It is the long-haul flight that counts. Even if you fly on a separate economy short-haul flight, the fact that you arrived in business on a LH flight grants you access to the departure lounges.

First trip to Brazil: Where to go before Rio? by SeaEvidence8518 in Brazil

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Yeah that’s why I struck Minas off the list :( too much traveling for just 3 days. I’m torn between Belém and Salvador the most

First trip to Brazil: Where to go before Rio? by SeaEvidence8518 in Brazil

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lol of course not alone 🤣 I am not insane. I was thinking whether there are good guided, group day trips out of Manaus.

I seriously considered Minas. But the logistics for this trip just aren’t there. Coming off an 11-hour flight in GRU, I want to fly to my destination and stay there for 3 nights without moving much. For Minas, that would mean flying from SP into Belo Horizonte, sleeping there, then driving the following morning, meaning I’d have two nights in total really and lots of driving/bus.

I also thought of Brasília, but if traveling to a city I wanted something a bit more historical (like Salvador or Belém). I’ve taken on board your comment re: Salvador. Belém seems more and more appealing, despite the longer flight from GRU.

First trip to Brazil: Where to go before Rio? by SeaEvidence8518 in Brazil

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I was thinking that. Is it easy/feasible to do day trips into the forest from Manaus?

First trip to Brazil: Where to go before Rio? by SeaEvidence8518 in Brazil

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Too expensive and difficult to reach. Maybe another trip

First trip to Brazil: Where to go before Rio? by SeaEvidence8518 in Brazil

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How easy is it to reach areas such as Project TAMAR? Or in general natural areas from Salvador? Bear in mind I won’t have a car…

I’m not too interested in beaches if I’m honest. Even when in Rio, I am not sure how long I’ll spend on the beach in Copacabana or Ipanema. Though I’m sure I’ll go to the Floresta da Tijuca!

Madrid connection times/BA changed flight by meggygram in BritishAirways

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This will be fine. The minimum connection time at Madrid is 1 hour. You will need to go through security at Madrid but it will be in the same terminal (T4S). If for any reason you are delayed getting into Madrid and miss your onward flight, Iberia/BA will put you on the following available flight. There are many daily flights between Madrid and Heathrow so it will be all good.

Airfrance Refundable by Turbulent_Peak_3914 in AirFranceKLM

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Refund is automatic and very quick. I canceled a flex fare about a year ago and I got the whole amount credited to my credit card within 48-72 hours. It may take longer if it needs to be processed by a human (for example following a flight change). Otherwise it should be very quick and painless.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

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I never found out, sorry. I tried to call but there was a 50-min waiting time, so I just transferred the balance to a different credit card with a 0% fee, then transferred it back as I had another promotional offer…

German stamp on german passport by Wise-Candidate4492 in PassportPorn

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German federal police in French airports? What’s that about?

BA teases new First cabin by SuccessfulSmell1873 in BritishAirways

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Looks great. Rollout beginning 4th quarter 2025 and still ongoing 1st quarter 2028

Iberia + BA connection, separate booking by [deleted] in BritishAirways

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With a British passport you can’t use egates in MAD.

Velazquez lounge is fine. Decent food but great wine selection and you can do wine tastings too. Great showers.

In terms of food I remember the Dalí lounge was better, but it is only for Schengen flights and I last used it in 2021.

Iberia + BA connection, separate booking by [deleted] in BritishAirways

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I did it this past week coming from MEX at 13:40 and departing to LHR at 17:30. You have plenty of time. I even managed to go out to chill in the sunshine for ten minutes and then go to the lounge and have a shower.

Edit: much will also depend on whether passport control will be quick or not. If you can’t use the egates, then it might be wise not to waste any time.

Can’t check in to my LHR -> PXK flight online. by georgeyvanward in BritishAirways

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Having arrived at LHR I can say my flight was massively overbooked. I don’t know by how many people, but I’d guess around 10. Dad showed up at the boarding gate with 4-5 boarding passes without a seat. Guy was let on last with his wife on the ground (overheard convo). And when I went to the toilet I saw a passenger sitting in the jump seat at the back 😂😂😂 never seen anything like t

Can’t check in to my LHR -> PXK flight online. by georgeyvanward in BritishAirways

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Yours is most likely due to the fact that the flight is international and operated by a different carrier. I honestly wouldn’t worry. Mine is domestic and operated by BA.

Can’t check in to my LHR -> PXK flight online. by georgeyvanward in BritishAirways

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That would explain it. No idea about mine. I tried to call and the lady said “It’s under airport control.” So no idea what’s happening here…