stopovers and transit

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    Sydney International "stopover"

    I am currently looking at the 30% classic reward discount to fly to London in August. (yes I know Economy Classic rewards are not the best use of points) I was also potentially looking at travelling to Auckland in early August. Just as an experiment, I put in a search of a rewards flight from...
  2. GlennWL

    Changi Singapore Transit - Can get JAL Boarding Pass?

    Hi, hope some members can help me confirm this. In a couple of weeks I fly into SIngapore on QF1 arriving at 2215. I then will transfer to Japan Airline JL38 at 0150 later that evening (early next day) to Tokyo. I will not have a boarding pass for the JAL flight. Will the transit counter at...
  3. W

    What is a stopover on an International Qantas Award redemption?

    Sorry for the big write up but I’m very frustrated and would very much appreciate some help: I’ve spent the past few weekends putting together a RTW itinerary from my honeymoon, which we’ve been credit card churning for, for the past few years. I booked the first half 2 weeks ago and have spent...
  4. G

    Singapore Transit Program - Am I eligible?

    I have an upcoming SQ booking BNE-xSIN-MUC followed by MUC-SIN then a week later SIN-BNE. I've read the T&Cs and I'm confused as to whether I'm entitled to the vouchers. I suspect not, but was hoping the brains trust would be able to help me out.
  5. P

    In Transit Sydney and Los Angeles , from Melbourne to Philadelphia

    May 3 2019 07:00 QANTAS flight from Melbourne to Sydney, you have to book in at Melbourne at International check in counters 1 Through 6, Very busy but processed within 15 minutes. Landed Sydney and proceeded to Gate 15, International transfer, large queue and 15 minutes wait. Huge queues at the...
  6. RooFlyer

    Jakarta stopover

    I'm looking at having to overnight in Jakarta airport between flights; late arrival, early departure. I've never been to the city - is there anything recommended to see in a day, if I went the day before - like a day trip out of the city? Or is the traffic enough to deter from attempting...
  7. D

    New landside transit hotel at SIN - YotelAir Changi

    A new landside hotel at SIN opened on Fri 12 April. The hotel is situated in the Jewel complex (which opens on Wed 17 April, hotel currently accessible via escort from information desk in T1). Can be booked overnight on their website, but hourly rates bookable by calling. Nice addition...
  8. A

    Security - why needed for transit?

    Just reflecting on recent experience. I transited through Munich recently and was not subject to a security check - I think that was my first experience internationally of an airport "trusting" the security of the preceding ports, rather than subjecting passengers to an additional security...
  9. elogic

    Stopovers with Asia Miles

    Hi Just trying to find if you still get 2 stopovers on an award booking using Asia miles??? Im looking at Syd-Nrt-Hnl with a stop in Tokyo , then returning to Syd direct or via Nrt Cheers in advance
  10. AFF Editor

    São Paulo (GRU) Stopover Tips

    This thread is a place to share tips and recommendations for stopovers at Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil. You can discuss things like: How to get from the airport to the city How to transfer between Guarulhos (GRU) and Congonhas (CGH) airports Things to do in Sao...
  11. AFF Editor

    Manila (MNL) Stopover Tips

    This thread is a place to share tips and recommendations for stopovers at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, Philippines. You can discuss things like: How to get from the airport to the city Things to do in Manila Where to stay/hotel recommendations (both near the airport and in the...
  12. AFF Editor

    Nadi (NAN) Stopover Tips

    This thread is a place to share tips and recommendations for stopovers at Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Fiji. You can discuss things like: How to get from the airport to the city Things to do in Nadi Where to stay/hotel recommendations (both near the airport and in the city) Your...
  13. AFF Editor

    Denpasar/Bali (DPS) Stopover Tips

    This thread is a place to share tips and recommendations for stopovers at Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Bali, Indonesia. You can discuss things like: How to get from the airport to the city Things to do (both near the airport and in the city) Where to stay/hotel recommendations...
  14. AFF Editor

    Tokyo (HND & NRT) Stopover Tips

    This thread is a place to share tips and recommendations for stopovers at Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan. You can discuss things like: How to get from the airport to the city How to transfer between Narita and Haneda airports Things to do in Tokyo Where to...
  15. AFF Editor

    Auckland (AKL) Stopover Tips

    This thread is a place to share tips and recommendations for stopovers at Auckland Airport (AKL) in New Zealand. You can discuss things like: How to get from the airport to the city Things to do (both near the airport and in the city) Where to stay/hotel recommendations (both near the airport...
  16. AFF Editor

    Perth (PER) Stopover Tips

    This thread is a place to share tips and recommendations for stopovers at Perth Airport (PER) in Australia. You can discuss things like: How to get from the airport to the city Things to do (both near the airport and in the city) Where to stay/hotel recommendations (both near the airport and in...
  17. AFF Editor

    Frankfurt (FRA) Stopover Tips

    This thread is a place to share tips and recommendations for stopovers at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Germany. You can discuss things like: How to get from the airport to the city Things to do (both near the airport and in the city) Where to stay/hotel recommendations (both near the airport and...
  18. AFF Editor

    Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Stopover Tips

    This thread is a place to share tips and recommendations for stopovers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Malaysia. You can discuss things like: How to get from the airport to the city Things to do (both near the airport and in the city) Where to stay/hotel recommendations (both...
  19. carls888

    Can I add the $100 stopover on this itinerary?

    Hi, I have been researching the $100 stopover deal and I am a bit confused. We want are organising our trip for 2020 and would like to fly: BNE-HND-BKK-SIN-BNE I know we can easily book BNE-HND-SIN-BNE (using SIN as the free stopover) but can I add the leg from HND-BKK for the $100 extra...
  20. Mattg

    Minimum Connection Time madness

    I have an upcoming Oneworld Award booking that included a FRA-MAD-GRU segment with Iberia. When I booked there was a 2 hour and 5 minute connection in Madrid, which was not a problem. A couple of days ago there was a schedule change - the same IB flight now departs Frankfurt 10 minutes later...
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