FlyerTalk Forums - Other Asian, Australian and South Pacific Frequent Flyer Programs http://www.flyertalk.com/forum en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:30:44 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg FlyerTalk Forums - Other Asian, Australian and South Pacific Frequent Flyer Programs http://www.flyertalk.com/forum MH17 AMS-KUL 20 Nov http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1019105-mh17-ams-kul-20-nov.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:04:14 GMT Anyone know why this plane was delayed out of Amsterdam by almost 5 hours today? It arrived only 40 mins late and had around about a 6 hour turn around time, so another 5 hours on top is bad :) Anyone......... ? Anyone know why this plane was delayed out of Amsterdam by almost 5 hours today? It arrived only 40 mins late and had around about a 6 hour turn around time, so another 5 hours on top is bad :)

Anyone......... ? ]]> Other Asian, Australian and South Pacific Frequent Flyer Programs festis21 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1019105-mh17-ams-kul-20-nov.html Trouble booking an Air China flight http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1018927-trouble-booking-air-china-flight.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:58:09 GMT I'm trying to book a flight from ICN-PEK but the site keeps saying I have a credit card error. Is this because my billing address is not in South Korea?

I was using the South Korea website because I'm in South Korea, but if I look at the same flight on the US site its 3 times the price ($360 versus $120).

Any suggestions? I'm trying to avoid going to a travel agent. ]]> Other Asian, Australian and South Pacific Frequent Flyer Programs giblet http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1018927-trouble-booking-air-china-flight.html Garuda update http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1018761-garuda-update.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:57:11 GMT Hi, I have been meaning to post about Garudas new fleet for a while, so here it is: In and out of CGK, SIN and HKG, GA have entered into service the new Airbus 332. This is a superb plane and the business class is exceptionally roomy. There are... Hi, I have been meaning to post about Garudas new fleet for a while, so here it is:

In and out of CGK, SIN and HKG, GA have entered into service the new Airbus 332. This is a superb plane and the business class is exceptionally roomy. There are new blankets the seats recline to a complete lie flat and being new, the massage/refresh control works, which is nice. You will often read where GA within Indonesia is expensive and that is so, compared to the local low cost carriers but the service offered by GA should be taken into account. Arriving from Australia early, I wanted to catch a flight to JOG which was leaving in 15minutes. One moment says the CSM, sit here, and within minutes we are on a buggy to the security clearance prior to boarding with a new boarding pass. In most/all ports GA supply a small very cold mini bus for their business passengers, and when it's 38 degrees, gee that's appreciated. The lounges are old and comfortable, more dark and sombre than the *A world, but it blends in with the teak and beaten silver. It's my choice, but I am not a big fan of food left out un refrigerated, so whilst the array of food is enticing, I have yet to eat anything. Domestic flights offer a style of bun with a fish paste inside, here too, I pass, but only being a novice to the noodles on other Asian flights, maybe I will be eating these in no time:p . On all the flights so far, GA have been terrific, for convience I look foward to the newer planes on the DPS run, and to the daily BKK run. regards bkkrop ]]> Other Asian, Australian and South Pacific Frequent Flyer Programs BKKROP http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1018761-garuda-update.html <![CDATA[MH : Children's Meal]]> http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1018706-mh-childrens-meal.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:11:19 GMT I dont have much experience travelling with small children, but I was informed that if one did not make a special request for a child's meal before check-in (probably meant 24hr before departure), a toddler will be served with an adult's meal.

I would have thought that the mere fact the passenger was travelling on a child's fare (and also with the date of birth indicated during online booking), its deemed that a childs meal is required. However this does not seem to be the case, a child's meal is treated like a special diet meal like vegetarian, kosher etc

Please let me know of your experiences with other Asian airlines.

Thanks ]]> Other Asian, Australian and South Pacific Frequent Flyer Programs mario33 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1018706-mh-childrens-meal.html Rate Virgin Blue Velocity http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1018490-rate-virgin-blue-velocity.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:52:57 GMT We are going to review Virgin Blue Velocity in the January issue of InsideFlyer magazine and would like your input. If you would like to participate, please post your response in the thread with the pros and cons of Velocity and grade the program... We are going to review Virgin Blue Velocity in the January issue of InsideFlyer magazine and would like your input.

If you would like to participate, please post your response in the thread with the pros and cons of Velocity and grade the program from A to F (A being the highest grade). You can include a plus or minus with the rating.

You can also respond directly to me at dmankell@insideflyer.com.
Thank you! ]]> Other Asian, Australian and South Pacific Frequent Flyer Programs darcie_InsideFlyer http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1018490-rate-virgin-blue-velocity.html BR change handling agent at LHR http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1018253-br-change-handling-agent-lhr.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:37:30 GMT I checked in at LHR last Friday (13th) and found that Eva now have AA as their handling agents at LHR and no longer Air Canada. This meant that VIPs use the American Airlines Admirals lounge instead of the SAS London lounge, I am not sure if PL... I checked in at LHR last Friday (13th) and found that Eva now have AA as their handling agents at LHR and no longer Air Canada.

This meant that VIPs use the American Airlines Admirals lounge instead of the SAS London lounge, I am not sure if PL passengers get to use the AA First class lounge, I fear not.

The lounge is being refurbished and no showers for the time being, I thought that the SAS was better, maybe because I have not yet got used to the Admirals lounge, this lounge appeared quieter, possibly because it is used more in the mornings for the transatlantic traffic.

No doubt more reports will follow. ]]> Other Asian, Australian and South Pacific Frequent Flyer Programs Gus http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1018253-br-change-handling-agent-lhr.html Will Malaysia Airlines allow me to check-in for passport with 5 months left http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1017651-will-malaysia-airlines-allow-me-check-passport-5-months-left.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:54:37 GMT I am a Malaysian with passport expiring in 5 months. I am going to NZ from UK. NZ immigration has confirmed that I will be able to enter NZ, as long as there are 3 months left in my passport before i leave NZ. My question now: Will Malaysia... I am a Malaysian with passport expiring in 5 months. I am going to NZ from UK. NZ immigration has confirmed that I will be able to enter NZ, as long as there are 3 months left in my passport before i leave NZ.

My question now: Will Malaysia Airlines let me board the flight? I believe airlines should let me board the plane as long as i got clearance from the immigration.

I just want to confirm.
Thanks ]]> Other Asian, Australian and South Pacific Frequent Flyer Programs robertino http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1017651-will-malaysia-airlines-allow-me-check-passport-5-months-left.html PBAir (Thailand) suspends all flights until further notice http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1017325-pbair-thailand-suspends-all-flights-until-further-notice.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:23:35 GMT PBAir has suspended all flights until further notice. (The buzz out there is that all their aircraft were leased, and the contracts ran out.) So who knows whether they'll fly again.

Naturally, my wife had tickets to fly with them during a trip to Thailand next month, and this messes with our plans. Also naturally, this whole thing is resulting in lots of "Thailand moments" such as trying to call the airline and getting a prompt to "press 9 for English," which is then followed by a message that "the extension does not exist." (Fortunately this is a rare instance in a Thailand-related quagmire where I have a small way to impose some order on the chaos: I went ahead and disputed the charge for the tickets with my credit card company.)

If you were planning to fly with them (such as to take your Thai wife up-country to visit family...) then you might want to make other plans... ]]> Other Asian, Australian and South Pacific Frequent Flyer Programs TypicalAnonym http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1017325-pbair-thailand-suspends-all-flights-until-further-notice.html CI lounge in HNL ? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1017306-ci-lounge-hnl.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:42:55 GMT What lounge does CI use in HNL, is there a separate area for F pax ? What lounge does CI use in HNL, is there a separate area for F pax ? ]]> Other Asian, Australian and South Pacific Frequent Flyer Programs JackR http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1017306-ci-lounge-hnl.html If only....Free Velocity Gold upgrade http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1016743-if-only-free-velocity-gold-upgrade.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:26:50 GMT Got an email from Velocity, free upgrade to Gold. I am a silver, so dont know yet If I get the upgrade seing site is down. *Called Velocity and was an error,* was meant for close Silver Members only that have a certain criteria to meet. Bugger :D... Got an email from Velocity, free upgrade to Gold. I am a silver, so dont know yet If I get the upgrade seing site is down.

Called Velocity and was an error, was meant for close Silver Members only that have a certain criteria to meet. Bugger :D

Got quite excited for a moment there, anyone else get it? ]]> Other Asian, Australian and South Pacific Frequent Flyer Programs GO_CAT http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1016743-if-only-free-velocity-gold-upgrade.html Pacific Blue launches Premium Seating in NZ http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1016654-pacific-blue-launches-premium-seating-nz.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:40:03 GMT Pacific Blue launches market assault with new seats | Stuff.co.nz (http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/3054192/Pac-Blue-launches-market-assault-with-new-seats) ---Quote--- Pacific Blue wants to bump up its 11 per cent share of the New... Pacific Blue launches market assault with new seats | Stuff.co.nz

Quote:
Pacific Blue wants to bump up its 11 per cent share of the New Zealand domestic market by launching "premium economy" seats.
...

"We'll be putting premium economy seats in the aircraft. That will happen towards the end of the first quarter of next year."
Interesting - the New Zealand domestic is market devoid of any extra width premium seat. ]]> Other Asian, Australian and South Pacific Frequent Flyer Programs serfty http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1016654-pacific-blue-launches-premium-seating-nz.html PR carry on bag weight limit http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1016626-pr-carry-bag-weight-limit.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:34:12 GMT Hi again, Does anyone have any experience with international travel on Philippine Airlines and know if they weigh each carry on bag to see if it meets the 15 pound limit? I have no easy way to weigh my bag, so I was wondering if they even check?... Hi again,

Does anyone have any experience with international travel on Philippine Airlines and know if they weigh each carry on bag to see if it meets the 15 pound limit? I have no easy way to weigh my bag, so I was wondering if they even check?

Thanks ]]> Other Asian, Australian and South Pacific Frequent Flyer Programs rxziebel http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1016626-pr-carry-bag-weight-limit.html PR paid upgrades at check in or gate? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1016625-pr-paid-upgrades-check-gate.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:32:00 GMT Hi, Does anyone know if Philippine Airlines does paid upgrades for international flight at check in or at the gate? Is it worth checking in early to find out? Thanks Hi,

Does anyone know if Philippine Airlines does paid upgrades for international flight at check in or at the gate? Is it worth checking in early to find out?

Thanks ]]> Other Asian, Australian and South Pacific Frequent Flyer Programs rxziebel http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1016625-pr-paid-upgrades-check-gate.html At last.... a trip report for BR68 LHR-TPE http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1016558-last-trip-report-br68-lhr-tpe.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:03:21 GMT At last I got around to doing a trip report. Not up to ak333's standards, I fear. Perhaps I should try diet-coke.

But take pity on me as I got too confident about being OP-UPed only to be disappointed (more than once).

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...m-economy.html ]]> Other Asian, Australian and South Pacific Frequent Flyer Programs jimbo99 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1016558-last-trip-report-br68-lhr-tpe.html PR Mabuhay: Upstairs or Down? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1016489-pr-mabuhay-upstairs-down.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:50:41 GMT I'm taking a tpac flight to MNL on a reconfigured 747. On the phone, the reservation agent mentioned that tix prices for downstairs would be higher than the upstairs price. I've always enjoyed the upper deck on other airlines, so was quite surprised. Anyone have any tips or advice on upstairs or down?
Thanks! ]]> Other Asian, Australian and South Pacific Frequent Flyer Programs uammiler http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-asian-australian-south-pacific-frequent-flyer-programs/1016489-pr-mabuhay-upstairs-down.html