Travel to Ghana (from Dallas)?
I would like to visit a friend in Ghana sometime in September, but i've never done anything like this before & it is pretty confusing for someone who's not a seasoned international traveler. Any/all info would probaby help me out. At this point I'm mostly interested in the flight: What airline should I go with? Any air travel websites you recommend or advise I stay away from? How can I get the best deal on my tickets? *My dates are flexible and I would also be comfortable doing a last-minute or a stand-by flight if I am likely to get a significant savings.* (I just don't really know how to look into the feasability of those kind of options.) I assume I'll need to fly out of DFW, but Love Field would be wonderful. Does a flight with more stops mean more savings? It looks like most flights from Dallas to Accra stop in Amsterdam, London or Frankfurt-are any of those airports especially easy/friendly or especially confusing? Will I need a "real ID" or is a passport ok?
Other - Africa & Middle East - 2 Answers
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I went to Ghana 2 years ago. I had a layover in Amsterdam. That airport is wonderful! There is plenty to look at and buy. I really don't remember much about the booking information for the flight. I don't remember there being much of a savings for the layover which was 5 hours long. What I can tell you is that the flight from Amsterdam to Ghana was the pits! I sat next to a Ghanaian lady that ate stinky corn nuts the whole way. Of course there were a lot of Africans traveling, and I was not prepared for the difference in cultural norms. Closeness does not bother them. Don't be surprised if they are right in your face. In addition, body oder was rampant! So be prepared for your nose to get a shock! I would take an ID and a passport. Getting through security off the plane was not nearly as difficult as it is here, but they did try to give us a little bit of a hard time. Also, be sure to send off for your visa WELL in advance! The Ghananian embassy was very slow in processing mine, and it did not arrive until the day I left! Definately try to get to the open air market near Black Star Square! You will find any and everything you want there. Try to get to Elmina as well, the slave castles are a must see/visit. I don't know how much traveling you can do, but Nigeria, Togo, and Benin are driving distance as well. Overall, it was a good trip. I stayed for a month and was definately ready to come home. It seemed like there was not fresh air there. They burn their garbage and/or just leave it on the sides of the road. In addition to the above ground sewage and free roaming goats and chickens your nose is definately going to be on overload! I met a lot of wonderful people I am still friends with to this day! Great trip and culture shock all in one. Hope this helps Good luck! ps, dont drink the water! I was sick for half my stay :o(
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Hello and nice you're considering visiting Ghana. First of all, I'll like to refute what the previous person said. Firstly, she probably boarded a flight which is not operated by a ghanaian airline and how sure is she the one seating next to her was a Ghanaian? Ghana is a country just like any other. There are Gethos and there are places that have neighborhoods like Bervely Hills. She was probably living in one of the gethos. Of course we're not as advanced as the USA but what I'm trying to say is there are a lot of nice places to stay. I'm a Ghanaian and my flat mate is a young Canadian lady who enjoys her time here. In my neighborhood, we don't burn or leave our rubbish on the streets to rot. A car comes around to collect them often. She is true and you'll find such places as she described but it doesn't mean that's all you'll find here. And yeah there're smelly people and places here just like I'm sure you'll find in some places in the states. As for which flight to take, I'm not suere I can help with that, You can check out these airline pages for details: http://www.klm.com http://www.ba.com http://www.emirates.com and http://www.lufthansa.com They should give you flight details to Ghana. Don't let her comments discourage you from coming to visit.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Would you help the Air Marshals subdue an unruly passenger on an airplane
Would you help the Air Marshals subdue an unruly passenger on an airplane?
Just yesterday someone on a flight to Dallas tried to open the door mid-flight. Passengers and the air marshal hog tied them. Would you be one of those passangers?
Current Events - 14 Answers
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Without even thinking about it!!!!!!
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Of course, I fantisize about being a hero all the time. Whether or not I could squeeze out of my seat in time is another question.
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YES
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Nope, that's their job. I would just be in the way and there is the whole 'lawsuit' thing to consider as well.
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I think anyone would unless the guy had a weapon.
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Of course I would, I like to land where my ticket says I'm going.
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Hell yeah!
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Yes if it means saving the other passengers.
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I would be a helper for sure!
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You darn right, but it could never happen for me becasue I have sworn not fly again.
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....Absolutely yes !!! The unruly passenger has no where to go. There are more passengers on board that are from the prospective of "Honor" that can support the Marshall; than the lessor number of people that live without "Honor" - also on board the plane....That is why Flight 93 went down. Thank God for those people that acted rather than sit in their seats !!!!
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Heck yes because opening that door can be fatal for everyone else! i wouldn't think about anything else just my life and everyone else's!
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Without a doubt! If it meant me being safe and all the other passengers being safe, along with workers I wouldn't even hesitate. I wouldn't even worry about my safety if it had come to that as long as everyone else was okay !!!
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if you want to live, you'd better, that will be one fight you can't afford to slink away from.
Just yesterday someone on a flight to Dallas tried to open the door mid-flight. Passengers and the air marshal hog tied them. Would you be one of those passangers?
Current Events - 14 Answers
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Without even thinking about it!!!!!!
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Of course, I fantisize about being a hero all the time. Whether or not I could squeeze out of my seat in time is another question.
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YES
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Nope, that's their job. I would just be in the way and there is the whole 'lawsuit' thing to consider as well.
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I think anyone would unless the guy had a weapon.
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Of course I would, I like to land where my ticket says I'm going.
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Hell yeah!
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Yes if it means saving the other passengers.
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I would be a helper for sure!
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You darn right, but it could never happen for me becasue I have sworn not fly again.
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....Absolutely yes !!! The unruly passenger has no where to go. There are more passengers on board that are from the prospective of "Honor" that can support the Marshall; than the lessor number of people that live without "Honor" - also on board the plane....That is why Flight 93 went down. Thank God for those people that acted rather than sit in their seats !!!!
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Heck yes because opening that door can be fatal for everyone else! i wouldn't think about anything else just my life and everyone else's!
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Without a doubt! If it meant me being safe and all the other passengers being safe, along with workers I wouldn't even hesitate. I wouldn't even worry about my safety if it had come to that as long as everyone else was okay !!!
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if you want to live, you'd better, that will be one fight you can't afford to slink away from.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
can someone explain the whole process an unaccompanied minor goes through while at an airport
can someone explain the whole process an unaccompanied minor goes through while at an airport?
What does an unaccompanied minor do or have to do from the time they get to the airport to the time they leave the airport at their destination. by the way this is with the unaccompanied minor service that the airport has plus my flight also has a connecting flight in dallas/fort worth. i am flying on american airlines
Air Travel - 3 Answers
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IT just means the parent takes the child through security, and stays with them in the secure area until the flight. THe child stays with an attendant the entire time. They are not left alone AT ALL until whomever, at the destination airort, picks them up. They are with an airline employee until this person arrives, and ID is checked. It's really safe!
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Airline UM programs are not all exactly the same, but in general: Using the Unaccompanied Minor program has to be arranged in advance. Don't just show up at the airport. An adult with ID has to take the UM to the airport and deliver them to the check-in desk. The UM will usually get an ID or tag that identifies them as an "Unaccompanied Minor" at that time. Most airlines want the adult to take the child to security after check-in, but an airline employee will escort the UM to their flight after that, stay with them, and ensure the flight crew knows they are an Unaccompanied Minor. An airline employee will also walk the UM to their connecting flight (in Dallas in your case) and stay with them until the flight boards. An airline employee will escort the UM from the aircraft to the arrivals area at the destination airport. An adult with ID has to meet them there. Hope you have a great flight.
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I gave a pretty long writeup of the process to the person who asked this same question yesterday. When asking a question, please look at the similar questions that Y!A shows you, or do a search.
What does an unaccompanied minor do or have to do from the time they get to the airport to the time they leave the airport at their destination. by the way this is with the unaccompanied minor service that the airport has plus my flight also has a connecting flight in dallas/fort worth. i am flying on american airlines
Air Travel - 3 Answers
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IT just means the parent takes the child through security, and stays with them in the secure area until the flight. THe child stays with an attendant the entire time. They are not left alone AT ALL until whomever, at the destination airort, picks them up. They are with an airline employee until this person arrives, and ID is checked. It's really safe!
2 :
Airline UM programs are not all exactly the same, but in general: Using the Unaccompanied Minor program has to be arranged in advance. Don't just show up at the airport. An adult with ID has to take the UM to the airport and deliver them to the check-in desk. The UM will usually get an ID or tag that identifies them as an "Unaccompanied Minor" at that time. Most airlines want the adult to take the child to security after check-in, but an airline employee will escort the UM to their flight after that, stay with them, and ensure the flight crew knows they are an Unaccompanied Minor. An airline employee will also walk the UM to their connecting flight (in Dallas in your case) and stay with them until the flight boards. An airline employee will escort the UM from the aircraft to the arrivals area at the destination airport. An adult with ID has to meet them there. Hope you have a great flight.
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I gave a pretty long writeup of the process to the person who asked this same question yesterday. When asking a question, please look at the similar questions that Y!A shows you, or do a search.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
How to get from Dallas, TX to Shreveport, LA
How to get from Dallas, TX to Shreveport, LA?
Please I need to know wich is the best option (besides taking a Flight) to get from Dallas, Texas to Shreveport, Louisiana, (I will be landing at Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport) and how much will I spend. Thank You. I heard something about Amtrak rail service, it sounds good Does anybody know about it? or you think is not a good idea.
Dallas - 6 Answers
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Amtrak is good. Here is your best option... http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak Good luck , Have fun...
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If you are not going to fly you could take the bus. It is cheaper and probably as fast as amtrak. the trains in the U.S. are not like the trains in Europe
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Driving takes three to four hours, so by train it will be about the same. Unless you get lucky and the freight trains don't hold you up.
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i make that trip at least once a month. just take I-20 straight to louisiana, it passes right through the middle of shreveport. very simple.
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I-20 east and there you are. I would drive. It's like the other person said only 3 hours or so.
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i actually JUST got back home to dallas from shrevepot about an hour ago. The best way is to drive. Its a boring drive... but its only 3 hours. From Dallas.. take 635 south to 80. Then that to I20 east and that will take you all the way to Shreveport. The speed limit is 70 daytime and 65 night time pretty much the whole way.
Please I need to know wich is the best option (besides taking a Flight) to get from Dallas, Texas to Shreveport, Louisiana, (I will be landing at Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport) and how much will I spend. Thank You. I heard something about Amtrak rail service, it sounds good Does anybody know about it? or you think is not a good idea.
Dallas - 6 Answers
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Amtrak is good. Here is your best option... http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak Good luck , Have fun...
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If you are not going to fly you could take the bus. It is cheaper and probably as fast as amtrak. the trains in the U.S. are not like the trains in Europe
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Driving takes three to four hours, so by train it will be about the same. Unless you get lucky and the freight trains don't hold you up.
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i make that trip at least once a month. just take I-20 straight to louisiana, it passes right through the middle of shreveport. very simple.
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I-20 east and there you are. I would drive. It's like the other person said only 3 hours or so.
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i actually JUST got back home to dallas from shrevepot about an hour ago. The best way is to drive. Its a boring drive... but its only 3 hours. From Dallas.. take 635 south to 80. Then that to I20 east and that will take you all the way to Shreveport. The speed limit is 70 daytime and 65 night time pretty much the whole way.
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