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Re: Tips and tricks for stopovers in Russia
« Reply #60 on: November 26, 2019, 03:44:30 PM »
Reviving an old thread...

I'll be flying Aeroflot to Israel next week with a short stop in SVO, I have 2 questions and would appreciate any help:
  • Is there a place I can comfortably Daven Shachris in Terminal D or I should just look for a less busy gate?
  • I'm debating whether I should pack a suitcase besides for my carry-on, what's Aeroflot's record on suitcases making it through on connecting flights? I don't want to take a chance of having issues

Thanks in advance
when I flew through SVO , we davened right at the gate. Had a packed minyan. Its a popular leg because of heap tickets to TLV, so chances are youll have a full minyan, Oh and we also had a kumzits after davening.

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Re: Tips and tricks for stopovers in Russia
« Reply #61 on: November 27, 2019, 12:14:35 PM »
I flew Aeroflot JFK-TLV last February, no issues with davening in nearby gate, you probably won't be alone. I checked 4-5 bags (3 people), all checked bags came through. They do a pretty thorough security check in SVO for TLV bound flights.
Thanks!!

What do you mean by "They do a pretty thorough security check in SVO for TLV bound flights."?

when I flew through SVO , we davened right at the gate. Had a packed minyan. Its a popular leg because of heap tickets to TLV, so chances are youll have a full minyan, Oh and we also had a kumzits after davening.
Thanks!!
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Re: Tips and tricks for stopovers in Russia
« Reply #62 on: November 28, 2019, 04:25:01 PM »
Thanks!!

What do you mean by "They do a pretty thorough security check in SVO for TLV bound flights."?
Thanks!!
Sorry for delay. The security check was specifically for TLV passengers. They went through my daughter's carry on and confiscated her deodorant. That may be standard procedure in some countries.