How to get through Airport Immigration Quickly

Airport immigration for many passengers is all about the long lines. In some countries there can be waits of over 2 hours. Immigration officers are trained to spot certain behaviours that may be suspicious. This may lead to further questioning and even for the legitimate traveller, this is a major annoyance. This article will explain how immigration controls work and show you how to get through them quickly. It will also cover the questions which immigration officers commonly ask and explain how to answer them.

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Frequent flyer mile promotions – A risky proposition?

Mark | Frequent Flyer Miles | March 9th

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Blogger Chris Guillebeau recently wrote about his experience acquiring over 800,000 US Airways miles. This got me thinking about the risk element involved in much of air travel.

Most readers would view the risk of being stuck in a middle seat at the back of Economy Class on a longhaul flight as something to be avoided. Yet 90% of passengers simply don’t care or don’t know any better. They sit wherever the computer system assigns them.

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“Up In The Air” movie released in the US

Mark | News | December 27th

The much anticipated George Clooney movie “Up In The Air” has gone on general release in the USA. Clooney Plays the role of a jet setting business man who spends his life in airport lounges. The movie is a comedy and is sure to be a hit with the holiday crowd.

Box office figures are positive and reviews are favourable. The movie has yet to be released on this side of the world, so I can’t comment on it yet. Rest assured, as soon as I get a chance to see it, I will let you know if it is any good.

In the mean time, check out the Wall Street Journal’s selection of opinions.

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Changi international airport guide

Mark | Information | December 21st

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Changi international airport in Singapore is often regarded as one of the best airports in the world. Located smack in the middle of the European – Australian flight path, Singapore makes a great stopover point and a great gateway to Asia. Compared to other major international airports, such as Los Angeles or London Heathrow, Changi international airport is a breeze to pass through and is the epitome of Asian ingenuity and efficiency. This guide shows you how to make the most of your time at the airport and enjoy many different activities, mostly without spending anything.