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[Robbi]

Looking like I'll have to cancel the Wifes & I trip to GUM around easter as won't be able to get the time off.

Instead thinking of flying out Thurs night/Friday morning and doing a couple of long layover instead in BKK and maybe TPE. However looks like I'd have to land at 3am in GUM then depart at 6am... thinking that may raise some suspicions.

Why would it?

 

[hummel]

Why would it?

Being only 3 hours in the country?

 

[bcworld]

Being only 3 hours in the country?

I'd be more concerned about explaining it to immigration although they might just buy that it's a transit?

When we flew to HNL immigration quizzed my OH about arriving on a flight from ICN as if travelling from Australia to HNL with a Seoul stopover was something completely outlandish!

 

[hummel]

I'd be more concerned about explaining it to immigration although they might just buy that it's a transit?

When we flew to HNL immigration quizzed my OH about arriving on a flight from ICN as if travelling from Australia to HNL with a Seoul stopover was something completely outlandish!

Yeah my only concern would be Immigration but can't imagine it being *too* much of an issue.

Clearly HNL immigration didn't understand that *A award space direct to the USA is never great.

 

[appaz]

has anyone tried to go from PER - AKL (SWP-SWP) via asia?

no flights direct, i'm hoping to fly their new 789 in business PVG-AKL (nearly 12 hour flight) found availability

 

[anat0l]

has anyone tried to go from PER - AKL (SWP-SWP) via asia?

no flights direct, i'm hoping to fly their new 789 in business PVG-AKL (nearly 12 hour flight) found availability

Have not tried.

NZ operate PER/AKL non-stop... though I can't imagine availability would be excellent, especially in J.

 

[appaz]

Have not tried.

NZ operate PER/AKL non-stop... though I can't imagine availability would be excellent, especially in J.

i realise this but you can't even find seats in Y

 

[bcworld]

has anyone tried to go from PER - AKL (SWP-SWP) via asia?

no flights direct, i'm hoping to fly their new 789 in business PVG-AKL (nearly 12 hour flight) found availability

I would say you have no chance...but you should check Lifemiles...I've seen it offer PER AKL via asia.

 

[appaz]

I would say you have no chance...but you should check Lifemiles...I've seen it offer PER AKL via asia.

i should clarify.. only looking at J, when I say not available i mean no J...

I would consider it similar to a GUM trip, can always try and HUACA if it doesn't work route would be PER-BKK-PVG-AKL lol not exactly direct

 

[bcworld]

I would consider it similar to a GUM trip

It's really not though...particularly via PVG.

 

[appaz]

It's really not though...particularly via PVG.

lol yea it would be a ridiculously long round a bout way to get to NZ from Perth haha one can only try

12 hours aboard NZ's new 789 in J sounds like fun tho

 

[anat0l]

lol yea it would be a ridiculously long round a bout way to get to NZ from Perth haha one can only try

12 hours aboard NZ's new 789 in J sounds like fun tho

Oh well - go for it, then. Let us know how you go.

 

[appaz]

Oh well - go for it, then. Let us know how you go.

there have been many examples of back tracking with GUM bookings...

basically we all know many agents have little to no geography, i'll give it a crack within the next couple of weeks

 

[boomy]

Just booked my first USDM award flights for May/June:
SYD-BKK TG F
BKK-CDG TG F (layover 13hr)
CDG-ATH A3 J (stopover 4 nights)
ATH -TLV A3 J (destination 10 nights)
Return:
TLV -IST TK J
IST -FRA TK J
FRA-BKK TG F
BKK-SYD TG F
Total 150k points. Taxes $250.67 + $50 Booking fee.
I was pleasantly surprised with the availability ex SYD, considering all the GUM bookings done lately
I'm looking forward to experience 7 lounges and 5 different aircraft types.
First time flying F with Thai, I selected seats 1K outbound and 1A inbound. Any suggestions for better seating?
I was also able to allocate seats on A3 but TK told me they can only do it one week before boarding (it didn't help when I said I'm a gold member). Is there another way to pre-select seats on TK?
Also, any other tips will be much appreciated

 

[travelislife]

Just booked my first USDM award flights for May/June:
SYD-BKK TG F
BKK-CDG TG F (layover 13hr)
CDG-ATH A3 J (stopover 4 nights)
ATH -TLV A3 J (destination 10 nights)
Return:
TLV -IST TK J
IST -FRA TK J
FRA-BKK TG F
BKK-SYD TG F
Total 150k points. Taxes $250.67 + $50 Booking fee.
I was pleasantly surprised with the availability ex SYD, considering all the GUM bookings done lately
I'm looking forward to experience 7 lounges and 5 different aircraft types.
First time flying F with Thai, I selected seats 1K outbound and 1A inbound. Any suggestions for better seating?
I was also able to allocate seats on A3 but TK told me they can only do it one week before boarding (it didn't help when I said I'm a gold member). Is there another way to pre-select seats on TK?
Also, any other tips will be much appreciated

Sounds like a good trip. TK seats can be selected 100 days before travel generally.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

First time flying F with Thai, I selected seats 1K outbound and 1A inbound. Any suggestions for better seating?

Also, any other tips will be much appreciated

TG a380? I would be moving back in the cabin to row 2 A or K. (specifically avoiding rows 1 and 3)

 

[boomy]

TG a380? I would be moving back in the cabin to row 2 A or K. (specifically avoiding rows 1 and 3)

May I ask why row 1 is not good on the A380? Should I change my seat on the 747 as well?

 

[MEL_Traveller]

May I ask why row 1 is not good on the A380? Should I change my seat on the 747 as well?

Row 1 on 747 is probably the best seat.

on the a380 it is too close to the toilet (and missing a window)

 

[boomy]

on the a380 it is too close to the toilet (and missing a window)

Changed to 2A

 

[PapaRubbery]

Booked the following for 2:

16-Dec

MEL-BKK J (TG)
BKK-CDG F (A380 TG)
CDG-BRU-JFK J (SN)

5th Jan

LAX-ICN F (OZ)
ICN-BKK-MEL J (TG)

2-3 hour connections each time, bar BKK layover on way home - 7 hours from 1AM to 8AM, so will transit hotel as all the lounges are closed Any recommendations?

140,000k + $280USD in taxes/fees

Loving it! Rimowa kits here we come!

Locked in seats too, on the A380 I was super keen.