Mistake fare LHR - TLV [Tickets now cancelled by BA]
Jun 12, 2018, 6:57 am
#91
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Gateshead
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Then it probably has, mine was September 2017. There was the option to get a physical visa, but that was only for NGOs, Journalists and other non-standard visitors. Perhaps your father was one of those? I'm glad I didn't get a stamp, to be honest, and I'm glad I won't get one when I go to Israel. I am seriously considering a second passport for this trip though.
Jun 12, 2018, 6:59 am
#92
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Then it probably has, mine was September 2017. There was the option to get a physical visa, but that was only for NGOs, Journalists and other non-standard visitors. Perhaps your father was one of those? I'm glad I didn't get a stamp, to be honest, and I'm glad I won't get one when I go to Israel. I am seriously considering a second passport for this trip though.
I have had no issues travelling around the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the USA having flown in & out of Israel a number of times.
Absolutely no need to worry.
M
Jun 12, 2018, 7:30 am
#93
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Gateshead
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Israeli 'stamps' are on disposable pieces of paper, so there is no physical note in your passport to be concerned about.
I have had no issues travelling around the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the USA having flown in & out of Israel a number of times.
Absolutely no need to worry.
M
I have had no issues travelling around the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the USA having flown in & out of Israel a number of times.
Absolutely no need to worry.
M
Jun 12, 2018, 8:39 am
#95
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Berlin, Germany
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a. Arrival: Not a problem.
b. Departure: Used to be always a problem: Malaysia and Morocco NOT ENTERED BY AIR. Went on daytrips to Tanger and JB from Spain and Singapore, respectively. These entry stamps resulted in me getting pulled in the primary screening & becoming familiar with not-so-public areas of TLV airport. Always made my flight, though.
As for a 03:20 a.m. arrival into TLV (which I try to dearly avoid), there are really only two options: Head to a hotel in TLV (Cinema Hotel is my mainstay), crash for a couple hours and then hit the beach (walking distance), followed by dinner at www.rol.co.il/images/sites/babai/english.html. Alternatively: Hang around TLV airport until 06:00 a.m., get transportation to the American Colony Hotel in Jerusalem for breakfast, following by Jerusalem Old Town & the wall. Then back to TLV.
Jun 12, 2018, 8:42 am
#96
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Join Date: May 2017
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I have Egyptian stamps (mainly through Taba border crossing) and also Dubai, never had an issue but then I do look obviously Jewish.
Remember to hold onto those entry slips for hotels/tax refunds/ car rental etc
I would imagine the airport in terms of footfall to be less busy on a Saturday then usual.
I would be happy to arrange logistics if I will be in Israel at the time. Welcome to message me for any related enquiries.
Remember to hold onto those entry slips for hotels/tax refunds/ car rental etc
I would imagine the airport in terms of footfall to be less busy on a Saturday then usual.
I would be happy to arrange logistics if I will be in Israel at the time. Welcome to message me for any related enquiries.
Jun 12, 2018, 8:45 am
#97
Join Date: Dec 2014
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Jun 12, 2018, 10:50 am
#98
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So I ended up booking for a few weeks time. If I will be around, I'll probably find a way to join but will confirm much nearer the time.
Thanks Rich
Jun 12, 2018, 11:01 am
#99
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Jun 12, 2018, 12:33 pm
#101
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Jun 12, 2018, 1:34 pm
#103
Join Date: Aug 2015
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If I come from HAM on ST does that count? Spending next year up north but coming back for a visit exactly during these dates.
Jun 12, 2018, 1:45 pm
#104
Join Date: Aug 2012
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Does anyone know if these tickets will be honored. I just want to know if I can book my further trips based on the facts that these tickets are valid. I booked and have the pnr's. They all seem fine in my account.
P.s booked with amex plat BA. Does the travel insurance help if they pull the plug?
P.s booked with amex plat BA. Does the travel insurance help if they pull the plug?
Jun 12, 2018, 1:51 pm
#105
Join Date: Feb 2018
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