TLV - BOM
Apr 5, 2014 | 5:36 pm
#46
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My post covered more than the three kinds you mentioned in the first sentence above. It wouldn't exclude what you mention in your question too.
Apr 6, 2014 | 2:20 am
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What didn't you understand?
I was on a non-changeable ticket, didn't feel I could keep saying no "that date doesn't suit me" after I pushed it 3 days (erev chag, 2 days chag) already.
So I flew it, no problems, just some tension.
Yes, I did have a second passport (not Israeli). But I had both with me obviously, and had other signals like tephillin, kosher meal reservation, ... If someone was looking to cause trouble...
I was on a non-changeable ticket, didn't feel I could keep saying no "that date doesn't suit me" after I pushed it 3 days (erev chag, 2 days chag) already.
So I flew it, no problems, just some tension.
Yes, I did have a second passport (not Israeli). But I had both with me obviously, and had other signals like tephillin, kosher meal reservation, ... If someone was looking to cause trouble...
Apr 6, 2014 | 8:45 am
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What didn't you understand?
I was on a non-changeable ticket, didn't feel I could keep saying no "that date doesn't suit me" after I pushed it 3 days (erev chag, 2 days chag) already.
So I flew it, no problems, just some tension.
Yes, I did have a second passport (not Israeli). But I had both with me obviously, and had other signals like tephillin, kosher meal reservation, ... If someone was looking to cause trouble...
I was on a non-changeable ticket, didn't feel I could keep saying no "that date doesn't suit me" after I pushed it 3 days (erev chag, 2 days chag) already.
So I flew it, no problems, just some tension.
Yes, I did have a second passport (not Israeli). But I had both with me obviously, and had other signals like tephillin, kosher meal reservation, ... If someone was looking to cause trouble...
For some reason, I was thinking you were being routed through Damascus, and then ended up due to the canceled flight with chag there
Apr 17, 2014 | 2:05 pm
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Perhaps I'm wrong, but isn't LX also permitted to land on Iranian soil since it is not EU and is neutral in these matters? My assumption would be that LX would have no qualms about landing at THR or wherever in a m/x situation, but perhaps I don't know what I'm talking about (wouldn't mind being enlightened if anyone has insights, just out of curiosity).
I've got to fly TLV-DEL later this year. I'm *G through UA and am almost positive that I'll be flying those segments on TK.
I've got to fly TLV-DEL later this year. I'm *G through UA and am almost positive that I'll be flying those segments on TK.
Apr 19, 2014 | 1:17 pm
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Switzerland has better diplomatic relations with Iran than the EU has with Iran. That said, it doesn't matter. In the event of an emergency landing, it's highly improbable that even a serious Iranian-sanctions-enforcing country is going to hit its own carrier and/or cockpit crew with fines or criminal charges for having decided it necessary/best to make an emergency landing in, or emergency diversion to, Iran.
Apr 21, 2014 | 9:02 am
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*edit: Personally, as an American and, to a lesser extent, as a Jew, I'd be slightly nervous if a flight I was on made an unscheduled landing in Iran. However, it's not something I take into account when booking air travel. This is especially true for work-related travel, where the quickest route from Point A to Point B is preferable.
Last edited by zcat18; Apr 21, 2014 at 10:33 am