Travel : United States

[MMM]

verykiasu2010:

does your credit card contain emv chip ?


I had my card charged for a few airtickets at British Airways which I never fly with

card company reversed it and had since given me new cards with emv chip

Yes it does. It is POSB Everyday card.

For some strange reasons, he only brought 1 credit card this time round. He only realised it at Frankfurt when he was tempted to buy a watch which he didn't in the end. So it's a blessing in disguise so he can contain the risk to just that card. I used about 3-4 different cards and upon seeing what happened, quickly check my online statements. Fortunately, I kept a itemised spending summary even for him as well so I know exactly where we went and the charges, etc...

He has put up the paperworks with DBS so still pending for resolution. Did you do that the last time round, how long does it take? I understand that he needs to pay off the ??? charge first and then wait for resolution.

But actually charges for airfare is quite direct in a sense that it can be track to the traveller. But this was a purchase at best buy so I wonder how are they going to track?

[verykiasu2010]

MMM:

verykiasu2010:

does your credit card contain emv chip ?


I had my card charged for a few airtickets at British Airways which I never fly with

card company reversed it and had since given me new cards with emv chip

Yes it does. It is POSB Everyday card.

For some strange reasons, he only brought 1 credit card this time round. He only realised it at Frankfurt when he was tempted to buy a watch which he didn't in the end. So it's a blessing in disguise so he can contain the risk to just that card. I used about 3-4 different cards and upon seeing what happened, quickly check my online statements. Fortunately, I kept a itemised spending summary even for him as well so I know exactly where we went and the charges, etc...

He has put up the paperworks with DBS so still pending for resolution. Did you do that the last time round, how long does it take? I understand that he needs to pay off the ??? charge first and then wait for resolution.

But actually charges for airfare is quite direct in a sense that it can be track to the traveller. But this was a purchase at best buy so I wonder how are they going to track?

I emailed the card company and that amount was taken off the bill immediately and did not have to pay first then wait for refund. it was amex

[TheAnswer]

Just want to check something regarding the ESTA application.


Do you guys include your full name (exactly the same as your passport including your Christian name or just your Christian name and surname?)

Please advise.

TIA

[bakchormeeguy]

TheAnswer:

Just want to check something regarding the ESTA application.


Do you guys include your full name (exactly the same as your passport including your Christian name or just your Christian name and surname?)

Please advise.

TIA

Definitely apply with whatever is in your passport. You don't want any complications delaying you at the airport, and they tend to be quite \"anal\" about these things after Sep-11, international traffic restriction etc.

With regards to getting to Woodbury and driving around the US in general, it is possible to rent a car for $150 or so. Getting a car directly from established companies like Hertz tends to upvalue things a lot - try Dollar-rent-a-car or search on Enterprise car rentals instead. Alternatively, you can take a bus to Woodbury for $30-40.

Woodbury is for shopping in bulk though! If you're just looking for a few cheap deals in similar quality products just stick to Macy's or the shopping doesn't justify the traveling cost.

[Excel99]

Hello,


I am planning to stay seven days in LA with my family.

Can someone please recommend a good accomdation? I have rented a car.Not planning to drive far.

Thank you.

Ms Lim

[sayalittleprayer4you]

Excel99:

Hello,


I am planning to stay seven days in LA with my family.

Can someone please recommend a good accomdation? I have rented a car.Not planning to drive far.

Thank you.

Ms Lim

Heard from a friend LA isn't too safe? :yikes:

[beemum]

Hi all,


Just wonder if US is still popular and safe for family with kids? We’re planning to go this December.

Thanks

[sharonkhoo]

beemum:

Hi all,


Just wonder if US is still popular and safe for family with kids? We're planning to go this December.

Thanks

Seems OK. I'm there now!

[hsm]

Hi


We are doing a domestic flight from NYC to Orlando via JetBlue…
Any advice how strict is the baggage size…

The web indicates limit of 62" and will charge $100 if it’s 63" size…
do they really measure each baggage?
It seems our luggage is just about 62"…
Abit concern if the way they measure may differ an inch??

Appreciate your advice…

Thanks.

[sharonkhoo]

For those flying out of the US, take note that the authorities may inspect your suitcases AFTER they have been checked in. If they can’t access the bag, they will break the lock! That’s what happened to one of our suitcases, and the note they inserted in the bag to explain what they did doesn’t really make up for it. So now we have a damaged suitcase and no recourse. I didn’t see any advisory about that at the check-in desk or on the airline website, but I guess you are expected to leave the suitcases unlocked?


Other than that, we had a great vacation.