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Morning B:rolleyes::-:

Quote:

Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12394691)

I'm about halfway thru it. So far I'm the only suspect that the Hardys have as a connection to an Atlantic City-based Asian DVD bootlegging ring. The writer reversed my last name for the character but kept some of my real physical characteristics, so I'm a blond Italian.

Is it a bit character, or does he pop up several times?

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMF in NJ (Post 12394945)

Morning B:rolleyes::-:

Is it a bit character, or does he pop up several times?

Several times. The author came up with plenty of zany problems for me to deal with and indulged a fantasy of mine that I could have never gotten away with in the real world. Said author hardly knew anything about AC before she came to see me, so I can also spot references to the notes she was taking when she and I were talking. Pretty cool overall - I finished the book a little bit ago, and it's certainly a worthy addition to the Hardy collection.

NSFW (F-bomb/audio): Oh Ernie, what were you thinking? :o:D:-:

Anyone have an idea of how full the SQ flights are going out on IAH-DME?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hartmann (Post 12394973)

Anyone have an idea of how full the SQ flights are going out on IAH-DME?

Last I read, the IAH-DME legs were not that full - 60%ish, I think. DME-SIN is much busier.

Does anyone have any experience with the Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel? At 3,000 points a night it seems like a steal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12394481)

Morning, Box. Finally got around to reading the Hardy Boys book in which I'm a character.

Ooookay. I'm not going to go back through 8000 pages to find the original reference for this one.

Would you forebear a brief context briefing, sir?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hartmann (Post 12394973)

Anyone have an idea of how full the SQ flights are going out on IAH-DME?

Be careful of the fare class you book on that flight. The Flexi-Saver fare (About $740a/i) earns miles on SQ and other :-: carriers. The cheapest option (the $6XX fare) does not earn miles. I suspect it won't earn miles on CO, either (much like the KL V fare...).

I am thinking I may do this flight. Need to find out if a Russian Visa is necessary for transit in DME that involves connecting to a flight that goes through KBP. IIRC, some of the flights to former Soviet states depart from an area that requires at least a Transit Visa...

I am almost positive that any flight connecting via Minsk requires the Transit Visa.

[KVS Availability Tool 5.1.0/Diamond - TIMATIC: Visa/Entry Requirements]

Code:

17SEP09 / 1611 UTC

National U.S.A. (US)            /Embarkation U.S.A. (US)

Transit Russian Federation (RU) /Destination Ukraine (UA)

ALSO CHECK DESTINATION INFORMATION BELOW



[Visa Information - Transit] Russian Federation (RU)



[Information For Normal Passports]

TWOV (Transit Without Visa):

Visa required, except for Those continuing their journey

within 24 hours without leaving the airside (international)

transit area:

 - if continuing by a domestic flight (also including Belarus)

   or if the airport of arrival is different from the airport

   of departure within the same Russian city (e.g. arriving at

   Sheremetyevo-2 and departing from Sheremetyevo-1 airport in

   Moscow) then a transit visa is required, as one is entering

   territory of the Russian Federation.

Additional Information:

- Passengers are required to hold return/onward tickets and

  documents required for the next destination.

- Valid visas in expired passports or other expired travel

  documents are not accepted.

Warning:

- Non-compliance with entry or transit regulations may result

  in fines for carrier [[TIDFT/RU/VI/WA/ID11194]]







No vaccinations are required to enter Russian Fed. from any

country.



[Visa Information - Destination] Ukraine (UA)



[Information For Normal Passports]

Passport required.

- Passport and/or passport replacing documents must be valid

  on the day of arrival.



Visa required, except for A max. stay of 90 days:

 - for nationals of U.S.A.; 

Additional Information:

- A max. stay of 90 days is granted within a 180 days period

  for nationals of U.S.A.. 

- All passengers entering Ukraine must, on arrival, fill out

  the immigration card. Card must be presented together with a

  passport when entering and leaving the country.

- Visitors of any nationality are strongly recommended to hold

  return tickets upon arrival in Ukraine. 

- Random checks to prove sufficient funds will apply to:

Warning:

-  Non-compliance with entry or transit regulations will

  result in fines of between USD 700-. and USD 800.- for the

  carrier and deportation of passenger by same carrier on

  first available flight.







No vaccinations are required to enter the Ukraine from any

country. 



Recommended:

- Recommended vaccination against diphtheria. 



CHECK [[TINEWS/N1]] - FORMS I-94, I-94W and ESTA - October 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by xFF (Post 12395024)

Ooookay. I'm not going to go back through 8000 pages to find the original reference for this one.

Would you forebear a brief context briefing, sir?

H:rolleyes:w :rolleyes:...

You're supposed to start Teh B:rolleyes:x from the beginning so you don't miss anything. @:-) There is a reason for that rule.

I'm considering just getting the Russian Visa to be able to connect via Minsk (Belavia) and Kaliningrad (KD Avia).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12395080)

[KVS Availability Tool 5.1.0/Diamond - TIMATIC: Visa/Entry Requirements]

Code:

17SEP09 / 1611 UTC

National U.S.A. (US)            /Embarkation U.S.A. (US)

Transit Russian Federation (RU) /Destination Ukraine (UA)

ALSO CHECK DESTINATION INFORMATION BELOW



[Visa Information - Transit] Russian Federation (RU)



[Information For Normal Passports]

TWOV (Transit Without Visa):

Visa required, except for Those continuing their journey

within 24 hours without leaving the airside (international)

transit area:

 - if continuing by a domestic flight (also including Belarus)

   or if the airport of arrival is different from the airport

   of departure within the same Russian city (e.g. arriving at

   Sheremetyevo-2 and departing from Sheremetyevo-1 airport in

   Moscow) then a transit visa is required, as one is entering

   territory of the Russian Federation.

Additional Information:

- Passengers are required to hold return/onward tickets and

  documents required for the next destination.

- Valid visas in expired passports or other expired travel

  documents are not accepted.

Warning:

- Non-compliance with entry or transit regulations may result

  in fines for carrier [[TIDFT/RU/VI/WA/ID11194]]







No vaccinations are required to enter Russian Fed. from any

country.



[Visa Information - Destination] Ukraine (UA)



[Information For Normal Passports]

Passport required.

- Passport and/or passport replacing documents must be valid

  on the day of arrival.



Visa required, except for A max. stay of 90 days:

 - for nationals of U.S.A.; 

Additional Information:

- A max. stay of 90 days is granted within a 180 days period

  for nationals of U.S.A.. 

- All passengers entering Ukraine must, on arrival, fill out

  the immigration card. Card must be presented together with a

  passport when entering and leaving the country.

- Visitors of any nationality are strongly recommended to hold

  return tickets upon arrival in Ukraine. 

- Random checks to prove sufficient funds will apply to:

Warning:

-  Non-compliance with entry or transit regulations will

  result in fines of between USD 700-. and USD 800.- for the

  carrier and deportation of passenger by same carrier on

  first available flight.







No vaccinations are required to enter the Ukraine from any

country. 



Recommended:

- Recommended vaccination against diphtheria. 



CHECK [[TINEWS/N1]] - FORMS I-94, I-94W and ESTA - October 2009

So a visa would be required.

Ukraine is not part of the CIS, so you should not need a transit visa ... unless you're doing the DME-SVO shuffle.

Quote:

Originally Posted by xyzzy (Post 12395119)

Ukraine is not part of the CIS, so you should not need a transit visa.

Got it. I was misreading it.