Jaded Travellers are on the look out for
more interesting destinations to go to. There are also some
intricacies of visa requirements, currency and other
concerns.
Here are some of requests for information
that we have been asked. It is a sort of FAQ. The links will
open in a new window, either on this site or others. Please
read our disclaimers before using this information for any
purpose.
Number of Countries in the World
245
Number of Sovereign
States
203
Number of
Member States of the UN 192
European Union
Member States 27 countries
Euro currency
Members 16 countries
Schengen
Area 25 countries
Europe Summary
The Commonwealth of Nations (British) 53 countries
The Commonwealth Realm 16 countries
Tallest Buildings
Best Museums and Art Galleries
Greatest Cities
of the World
List of
Great World Cathedrals
Tallest Church and Cathedral Spires
Oldest Hotel - World
Oldest Hotel - Europe (and
well worth
seeing!)
The Freddie Awards are annual awards for Loyalty
Programmes, named after budget airline entrepreneur
Sir
Freddy Laker
Skytrax awards are the largest independent user-voted
recognition awards for Airlines and Airports
What are :
The World's Best Airlines ?
The World's Best Airports ?
Are Schengen Visas valid for Switzerland?
Yes.
Do I have to pay airport tax in Sri Lanka? No, Rs. 1,500 is
usually included in your ticket for a stop of over 24 hours.
Can I get an upgrade? Usually, no. It is possible to
get an upgrade if you have sufficient frequent flyer miles
to do so, depending on availability. Certain carriers
also upgrade based on your tier (on busy flights), or you could just be lucky.
Can I get a bulkhead seat? We will try to get it for
you, if the airline allows it, and you give us the request
early enough. There are restrictions, such as you would have
to be willing to open the emergency door in the unlikely
event of an emergency, and you may be seated next to an
infant bassinet.
Is there
seasonality on tickets out of Colombo?
Sometimes, especially during (northern hemisphere) summer.
Are Jet fuel prices
going up or down ?
If we knew this, we would not be in the travel business.
Jet A1 fuel price trend
Can Tourama get UK, US or Schengen
visas for you?
Unfortunately not. Also, there is a fingerprinting requirement for UK
and the US, which requires the passenger to be present in
person. We recommend
that you visit the accredited
VFS / TTS for these purposes. We can assist with visas
for Embassies and
Consultates,
marked with a
only.
There is no guarantee that the application will be
successful, and you may still have to go personally.
Do I need to have my full name including middle names in
the booking?
No. Just any first name (what you are called) and a last
name/surname are enough. There is a 26-character name limit
which can be included in your reservation, so you might be denied
boarding if the name booked is too long. What airlines
and consulates mean
by "full name" is "not initials". Many countries also no longer accept
initials for airline reservations, and any first name is required,
when making your visa application.
Why are the seats on SriLankan Airlines'
planes not in alphabetical order?SriLankan Airlines is
an All-Airbus carrier. Seat letters are based on Boeing
seating arrangements, which usually have three seats on either side. Airbus planes have only two. Therefore, two letters
for the middle seat on each side
have to be omitted for uniformity. The letter "I" is
also excluded because of confusion with the number 1. You can
find seat maps at
www.srilankan.aero on
SeatGuru
and on
SeatExpert.
What's the world's longest commercial flight?
19 hours 10 minutes, on the all-Business class Singapore Airlines
SQ21/22 between Singapore and Newark, NJ,
USA by Airbus A340-500.
What is the telephone number of the Business Class Chauffeur Drive
service at Heathrow? 0208-7356700
What are the limitations on Chauffeur on Emirates
Business Class in London? It depends on the destination.
There are
Mileage Limits.
Which is cheaper/better, a Package or piecemeal travel
arrangements? It depends on you. Read
Packages.
How long should the involuntary stop be, to get a Stopover
at Emirates airline expense?
Rules
Can I leave the airport while in transit to another
destination? If you have the necessary immigration
clearance, you can do so. Within 24 hours, you can (usually)
continue your journey without paying airport taxes when you
return to the transit lounge.
Is travelling while pregnant, safe?
Yes,
usually until the 36th week.
How to get to
Timbuktu (Mali),
Zanzibar (Tanzania),
Kathmandu (Nepal)?
Is the Leaning Tower of Pisa the only such in the world ?
No, far from it.
Is there another Colombo somewhere? Yes. In
Paraná, Brazil.
Where does Airline Toilet Waste go?
Septic Treatment Storage Tanks, for disposal at
destination
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