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10-23-10 08:02 #1313
Posts: 1064Originally Posted by Sangue Bon
Given that I have been in the industry for a while, I can tell you that while many people think they know who the Marshals are, the only way you will know is if they want you to know.
As far as them doing "the right thing" in this instance, the mission for them has changed a lot since they were put on the airplanes. In the past they were told to stay out of "minor" disputes and only get involved if the flight was under threat. I don't know for sure, but I think they are allowed to "uncover" for other reasons now, after a few crewmembers and passengers were injured on flights by "idiots" and the Marshals were not allowed to intervene.
Trust me when I tell you these ladies and gentlemen of the Air Marshall service are very well trained, and very proficient at what they do. I would be very surprised if they got involved when they shouldn't have or "overeacted". I think it is much more likely the press reports are in error or don't have all the facts.
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10-23-10 06:22 #1312
Posts: 140alternative travel documents
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The air marshals were without a doubt traveling on "Official" US Passports, which means alternative travel documents were most likely their personal US Passports. All US Passport holders regardless of class of passport are required to have a visa to enter Brazil. It appears the air marshals also had Brazilian Visas in their personal US Passports, which they then used to exit Brazil. Questions remain about the semantics of exiting Brazil without the required entry stamp but if the air marshals were frequent travelers to Brazil with numerous stamps this would not be a problem.
Sorte,
Rock Harders
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10-23-10 04:04 #1311
Posts: 1243Originally Posted by Sangue Bon
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10-23-10 02:57 #1310
Posts: 1364Originally Posted by Beach Star
To me this is just another example of how corrupt Brazil is, basically if you have connections you make the law. If it wasn't the fact that she was a judges wife she would have been arrested by the federal police. Even if you are absolutely correct in any your actions and you come up against a connected Brazilian you will be arrested and found guilty.
The corrupt & inefficient Brazilian legal system is the number 1 problem holding Brazil back from sustainable prosperity.
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10-23-10 02:06 #1309
Posts: 2021Originally Posted by Beach Star
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10-23-10 01:39 #1308
Posts: 142Originally Posted by Sangue Bon
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10-23-10 00:33 #1307
Posts: 2021I found this article interesting, hopefully there won't be any retaliation on Americans going through passport control because of this. Continental Airlines was involved, we'll see what happens:
http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/am...rshals/?hpt=T1
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10-14-10 15:43 #1306
Posts: 71Originally Posted by Sangue Bon
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10-13-10 16:39 #1305
Posts: 2021Originally Posted by Ricker
The bag is regulation carry on 20" but it weighs 33 lbs, she made a point to tell me they only allow 11.5 lbs.
I really wanted to go carry on this time because I was worried that Tam may lose my bag but it's non stop jfk - gig so I don't think there is much to worry about.
Either way I'll be ok.
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10-13-10 16:12 #1304
Posts: 2874Originally Posted by Perkele
They will not, however, be alerted as to the weight or over-weight of the bag if the bag is of relatively normal size.
Casually walk on, casually stow it in the over-head bin, everyone contente
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10-13-10 15:34 #1303
Posts: 2374Originally Posted by Perkele
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10-13-10 13:24 #1302
Posts: 421Originally Posted by Vittu
1st is US style flat pin outlet.
2nd is almost similar as in North Europe, 2 round pins, although very thin.
3rd is new brazilian standard. 3 round pins.
None of these are really compatible with any international standards. I doubt that there is an adapter for the new 3 pin power outlet for sale outside of Brazil.
Now, when you finally check in the hotel or see your apartment check which type of power plug you need. Then go to supermarket and buy an adapter. They're cheap, 1 - 2 reais. They are called: Benjamin. Don't ask me why.
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10-13-10 13:19 #1301
Posts: 421Originally Posted by Sperto
Actually you can have 2. One with certain size (can't remember now) and 5 kilos and one laptop. These can be separate.
Why is it so difficult to check in the luggage? I know that eg. Galeao airport in Rio is slowest in the world, what comes to getting the luggage but its not possible to take all in carry on. Be considerate. Imagine if you all should travel with your carry on on your feer under the seat in front of you? Space is sparce in airplanes and if someone takes oversized carry on it means that someone else needs to travel without leg space. On long haul that would be really unconfortable.
My opinion is that anyone who wants to take oversized carry on should pay extra seat for to be able to do so.
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10-13-10 13:15 #1300
Posts: 320How about this?
Getting laid in Rio is a no-brainer. But what kind of a plug will I need for my notebook?
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10-13-10 08:59 #1299
Posts: 2374Since TAM joined Star Alliance, I just show them my Continental Million Miler card and Star Alliance Gold gold and I get seated in front. Great they're doing it, al least until the honeymoon wears off.
Air India. jaja Money Power. flew with them to Dhaka last week. Then, on Biman where -- surprise -- their jet was an old Varig craft. Still had all the signage in Portuguese, everything, even the food service cart with Varig on it. Might have ridden the same one from JFK to GRU twenty years. It looked THAT old.