If It’s Included, Why Not Fly it? (EK 388 J) Mini-Trip Report
Dec 4, 2015, 8:51 am
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If It’s Included, Why Not Fly it? (EK 388 J) Mini-Trip Report
Introduction
Back in October, both Papa SHF and I had to find a way coming back to HKG after an European trip.
And what obvious choice then ex-Scandinavia with its very affordable Business Class fares.
Everyone is equal right
The only goal I had in mind, how to finish off the AS MVP 75K status I had initially matched back in May.
Seriously SHF have flown like an Energizer Bunny in 2015
AA EXP (Checked)
A3 Gold (Checked)
and now going for AS MVP 75K via the 90K partner elite qualification.
So with AS, I was looking at either AF, BA, CX, EK, KE or KL.
TK was my price winner but I didn’t need Star miles so CX and EK were my next best choice.
And CX decided to block this fare in Oct ex-Scandinavia, don’t know why so EK it is.
Weirdly this was my first time actually flying EK, well the Oct portion anyway.
And in better news, somehow EK prices ARN – BKK and ARN – HKG at the same price and the BKK fares allows double HKG stopover + double DXB stopover .
Let’s just say I’m not gonna give up an opportunity to fly to BKK on a weekend trip even if it’s for some massages.
Wonder how many Farangs I’ll see this weekend
Route Map
Flights (2 Flights, 2096 Miles)
All Flights Flown
Emirates 385 – Hong Kong to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (Business Class)
Emirates 384 – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Hong Kong (Business Class)
Trip Parts
Part 1 – Yet more Papa-Sit time onboard the Emirates Airbus 380 Business Class HKG - BKK
Part 2 – Suites at the Grand Hyatt Bangkok actually exist for Diamond Members?
Part 3 – A Newer Emirates Airbus 380-800 Business Seat? BKK – HKG
Links to Other Written Trip Reports
Click Here for Other Trip Reports
#HelloTomorrow ^
And Enjoy Everybody
Back in October, both Papa SHF and I had to find a way coming back to HKG after an European trip.
And what obvious choice then ex-Scandinavia with its very affordable Business Class fares.
Everyone is equal right
The only goal I had in mind, how to finish off the AS MVP 75K status I had initially matched back in May.
Seriously SHF have flown like an Energizer Bunny in 2015
AA EXP (Checked)
A3 Gold (Checked)
and now going for AS MVP 75K via the 90K partner elite qualification.
So with AS, I was looking at either AF, BA, CX, EK, KE or KL.
TK was my price winner but I didn’t need Star miles so CX and EK were my next best choice.
And CX decided to block this fare in Oct ex-Scandinavia, don’t know why so EK it is.
Weirdly this was my first time actually flying EK, well the Oct portion anyway.
And in better news, somehow EK prices ARN – BKK and ARN – HKG at the same price and the BKK fares allows double HKG stopover + double DXB stopover .
Let’s just say I’m not gonna give up an opportunity to fly to BKK on a weekend trip even if it’s for some massages.
Wonder how many Farangs I’ll see this weekend
Route Map
Flights (2 Flights, 2096 Miles)
All Flights Flown
Emirates 385 – Hong Kong to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (Business Class)
Emirates 384 – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Hong Kong (Business Class)
Trip Parts
Part 1 – Yet more Papa-Sit time onboard the Emirates Airbus 380 Business Class HKG - BKK
Part 2 – Suites at the Grand Hyatt Bangkok actually exist for Diamond Members?
Part 3 – A Newer Emirates Airbus 380-800 Business Seat? BKK – HKG
Links to Other Written Trip Reports
Click Here for Other Trip Reports
#HelloTomorrow ^
And Enjoy Everybody
Last edited by Short hair Francis; Dec 6, 2015 at 8:40 am Reason: All Completed :)
Dec 4, 2015, 8:55 am
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Part 1 – Yet more Papa-Sit time onboard the Emirates Airbus 380 Business Class HKG - BKK
Ok so I figured out how Papa SHF and I are getting down to Bangkok.
Well where does Mama SHF comes in the equation too, the 2 boys off to Bangkok alone would be way too suspicious to say the least even if I wasn’t in the Caucasian, Over 60 y.o or/and Divorced/Never Married Category.
Luckily, with all the recent repo of great MH ex-BKK fares and relatively affordable HKG – BKK on HX.
My premium travel issues were more then solved for 2015
And yes, that HX were it’s basically Hainan Airlines operating with an HKG base.
That is how Mama SHF is going to get to BKK.
Nov 27, 2015 – Friday
EK 385 HKG – BKK 9:15pm – 11:15pm (388/J)
Seriously I swear it’s always a travel day when you are buried with work in the home office.
Today was no different especially since Mama SHF was taking the HX flight at 5pm.
And like most ladies in her age group, she didn’t want to be the one lifting the carryon into the overhead. Ah…
Thus, her solution. @:-)
Everyone is to leave at 1pm, that includes Papa and I leaving on the 9:15pm EK flight.
At least I gave her a 4 hr headstart on the usually delayed HX flight LOL
HX probably has the worst fleet reliability around due to their love of Mainland Chinese flight and everything bad associated with Mainland China’s ATC.
Thank God for Lounge access so at least I can finish my day’s work.
Finally getting to HKG around 2:30pm, that’s a whopping 6 hr 45 mins before departure, FML…
What am I doing here so early…
Firstly, settling Mama’s check-in at HX which landed 3 surprises.
1) Mama’s HX BKK flight got an actual gate and a good one at Gate 24.
I swear every time I have to fly them, it’s always a bus gate
2) Not such a good surprise, she got an equipment swapped from the 18J 1-2-1 Staggered Full Flat 332s to the 2-2-2- 24J Slanted Flat Version
3) Like Hong Kong Airlines big Brother Hainan, you’re bound to get an ignorant Mainlander or Two.
In this case, it was one trying to use J check-in as a Y pax. I swear shame is not in the Mandarin dictionary.
There actually is a reason why HKGer have called them Locust or/and 大媽
, there’s no literal translation of the latter, a good definition would be “Ignorant Mainland Housewives”
Emirates Business Class Check-In
As for Papa and I, obviously I did OLCI ahead of time since most people don’t show up for their flights 6:45 prior.
Luckily the agent was able to print out a card stock at the counter, but not without Papa’s own ignorant reaction right at the counter.
“8:15pm!!! WHAT”
Naturally my reaction is, Dad, manners!
I swear my old man has very early on-set of Old Man syndrome! AHH!
And obviously like a 5 y.o, I have to careful pulled him aside afterwards and explain; and double reminded him I already told him this info yesterday.
And taking about a 10 min to go through security and immigration, we were soon airside and firstly to drop off Mama at the Hong Kong Airlines lounge at Gate 23.
But not before, she took out her jammies and toiletries and put it in a foldable tote bag then dropped the Rollaboard at Papa and said
“You can take this to Bangkok, I’ll just take the Tote Bag”
ROFLMAO
Another 10 min walk got us to the Emirates Lounge at Gate 40.
HKG Emirates Lounge
Part 1 Continues Below
Ok so I figured out how Papa SHF and I are getting down to Bangkok.
Well where does Mama SHF comes in the equation too, the 2 boys off to Bangkok alone would be way too suspicious to say the least even if I wasn’t in the Caucasian, Over 60 y.o or/and Divorced/Never Married Category.
Luckily, with all the recent repo of great MH ex-BKK fares and relatively affordable HKG – BKK on HX.
My premium travel issues were more then solved for 2015
And yes, that HX were it’s basically Hainan Airlines operating with an HKG base.
That is how Mama SHF is going to get to BKK.
Nov 27, 2015 – Friday
EK 385 HKG – BKK 9:15pm – 11:15pm (388/J)
Seriously I swear it’s always a travel day when you are buried with work in the home office.
Today was no different especially since Mama SHF was taking the HX flight at 5pm.
And like most ladies in her age group, she didn’t want to be the one lifting the carryon into the overhead. Ah…
Thus, her solution. @:-)
Everyone is to leave at 1pm, that includes Papa and I leaving on the 9:15pm EK flight.
At least I gave her a 4 hr headstart on the usually delayed HX flight LOL
HX probably has the worst fleet reliability around due to their love of Mainland Chinese flight and everything bad associated with Mainland China’s ATC.
Thank God for Lounge access so at least I can finish my day’s work.
Finally getting to HKG around 2:30pm, that’s a whopping 6 hr 45 mins before departure, FML…
What am I doing here so early…
Firstly, settling Mama’s check-in at HX which landed 3 surprises.
1) Mama’s HX BKK flight got an actual gate and a good one at Gate 24.
I swear every time I have to fly them, it’s always a bus gate
2) Not such a good surprise, she got an equipment swapped from the 18J 1-2-1 Staggered Full Flat 332s to the 2-2-2- 24J Slanted Flat Version
3) Like Hong Kong Airlines big Brother Hainan, you’re bound to get an ignorant Mainlander or Two.
In this case, it was one trying to use J check-in as a Y pax. I swear shame is not in the Mandarin dictionary.
There actually is a reason why HKGer have called them Locust or/and 大媽
, there’s no literal translation of the latter, a good definition would be “Ignorant Mainland Housewives”
Emirates Business Class Check-In
As for Papa and I, obviously I did OLCI ahead of time since most people don’t show up for their flights 6:45 prior.
Luckily the agent was able to print out a card stock at the counter, but not without Papa’s own ignorant reaction right at the counter.
“8:15pm!!! WHAT”
Naturally my reaction is, Dad, manners!
I swear my old man has very early on-set of Old Man syndrome! AHH!
And obviously like a 5 y.o, I have to careful pulled him aside afterwards and explain; and double reminded him I already told him this info yesterday.
And taking about a 10 min to go through security and immigration, we were soon airside and firstly to drop off Mama at the Hong Kong Airlines lounge at Gate 23.
But not before, she took out her jammies and toiletries and put it in a foldable tote bag then dropped the Rollaboard at Papa and said
“You can take this to Bangkok, I’ll just take the Tote Bag”
ROFLMAO
Another 10 min walk got us to the Emirates Lounge at Gate 40.
HKG Emirates Lounge
Part 1 Continues Below
Last edited by Short hair Francis; Dec 4, 2015 at 9:16 am
Dec 4, 2015, 8:56 am
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Mini Service Bar
Dining Section
Hot Choices
*Have to admit, hard to make Chinese food and be Halal
I swear one way or another, there’s always Pork
Soup and Bread
*Tomato and Lentil Soup was decent
Cold Service Bar
Drinks
Office Zone
*Sadly was also the quiet zone so I actually did most of my work elsewhere since I needed to make periodic phone calls
Shower
Thoughts about the Emirates Hong Kong Lounge, wow its location takes me way back to when it was a Japan Airlines lounge.
That was like what? 2008?
How Time Flies?
As an Outport lounge, overall B grade for sure.
Seating – Airy like most HKG lounge and enough capacity to support each 388s flights
Food - Decent food and alcohol selection. Food is so-so for the hot items but good on the cold items, the quality on the cold is noticeable for sure.
Internet – I was seated near the edge of the lounge and was getting stronger signals from the free airport wifi and the CX lounge below EKs.
Power Outlets – Nowhere near enough, most people had yanked out the power outlets of the lamps to use for their electronic devices
Showers – Great to see at Outports
Only bad thing, they closed down for about 45 minutes between the flights for clean-up and every customer is kicked out.
And what’s even worse, the lounge attendants, check-in counter agents, cleaners, and the front door sign all gave different times of operation.
So a little bit annoying when you don’t know when to pack up exactly.
The actual closing time was 5:25-6:15pm but we were more than kicked out by 5:20pm so off to the Starbucks at Gate 44 to burn off the spare time.
Luckily I was back right at 6:15pm to get all the wonderful photos you see above and a shower and proceeded to get more work done.
Meanwhile, Papa was more than impatient then get to the boarding gate at 8pm for a 9:15pm flight.
Dad, let me finish these emails before I leave.
I swear just 5 years ago, I was saying to same to him
Around 8:05pm we left for Gate 60 for tonights EK 385 departure, Dad hurry up. ^
Those Mainlander tour groups with their flag waving tour guide is right behind us.
I don’t want to get run over, literally like in SYD earlier in Nov.
Thank god for the 388s, different levels, different jet bridges
Emirates Airbus 380-800 “A6-EEA”
*1st flight of the Trip, 1048 Miles Flown
Emirates 385
Hong Kong to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Continuing Service to Dubai International
Scheduled - 9:15pm – 11:15pm, 3 hr flight
Actual Departure – 9:03pm
On-Time Arrival – 11:03pm
Business Class, Seat 9A
Food – Dinner
Equipment – Airbus 380-800 (14F/76J/427Y) 3 Class Non-ULR Version “38M”
Part 1 Continues Below
Dining Section
Hot Choices
*Have to admit, hard to make Chinese food and be Halal
I swear one way or another, there’s always Pork
Soup and Bread
*Tomato and Lentil Soup was decent
Cold Service Bar
Drinks
Office Zone
*Sadly was also the quiet zone so I actually did most of my work elsewhere since I needed to make periodic phone calls
Shower
Thoughts about the Emirates Hong Kong Lounge, wow its location takes me way back to when it was a Japan Airlines lounge.
That was like what? 2008?
How Time Flies?
As an Outport lounge, overall B grade for sure.
Seating – Airy like most HKG lounge and enough capacity to support each 388s flights
Food - Decent food and alcohol selection. Food is so-so for the hot items but good on the cold items, the quality on the cold is noticeable for sure.
Internet – I was seated near the edge of the lounge and was getting stronger signals from the free airport wifi and the CX lounge below EKs.
Power Outlets – Nowhere near enough, most people had yanked out the power outlets of the lamps to use for their electronic devices
Showers – Great to see at Outports
Only bad thing, they closed down for about 45 minutes between the flights for clean-up and every customer is kicked out.
And what’s even worse, the lounge attendants, check-in counter agents, cleaners, and the front door sign all gave different times of operation.
So a little bit annoying when you don’t know when to pack up exactly.
The actual closing time was 5:25-6:15pm but we were more than kicked out by 5:20pm so off to the Starbucks at Gate 44 to burn off the spare time.
Luckily I was back right at 6:15pm to get all the wonderful photos you see above and a shower and proceeded to get more work done.
Meanwhile, Papa was more than impatient then get to the boarding gate at 8pm for a 9:15pm flight.
Dad, let me finish these emails before I leave.
I swear just 5 years ago, I was saying to same to him
Around 8:05pm we left for Gate 60 for tonights EK 385 departure, Dad hurry up. ^
Those Mainlander tour groups with their flag waving tour guide is right behind us.
I don’t want to get run over, literally like in SYD earlier in Nov.
Thank god for the 388s, different levels, different jet bridges
Emirates Airbus 380-800 “A6-EEA”
*1st flight of the Trip, 1048 Miles Flown
Emirates 385
Hong Kong to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Continuing Service to Dubai International
Scheduled - 9:15pm – 11:15pm, 3 hr flight
Actual Departure – 9:03pm
On-Time Arrival – 11:03pm
Business Class, Seat 9A
Food – Dinner
Equipment – Airbus 380-800 (14F/76J/427Y) 3 Class Non-ULR Version “38M”
Part 1 Continues Below
Dec 4, 2015, 8:57 am
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Emirates Airbus 380-800 Older Business Class Cabin
*Some are stock photos from Oct
Emirates Airbus 380-800 Older Business Class Seat
Full Flat Mode
*Biggest annoyance of the older seat, the spot near your ankle tends to pop up ever slightly like a road bump
IFE Control, Remote and Power Plug
*Seriously where am I supposed to put my phone if I want it charge?
The newer version fixed this problem!
Side Cabinet
The Emirates Tablet
*Not sure what to call that thing but at least its not as in the way as in the 77Ws
Airbus 380-800 Side Cabinets
Push-Out Table
*The New Version fixed where the table comes out.
Otherwise you might need to be Bleemic for the table to come out
Pre-Departure Beverage, Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial
Part 1 Continues Below
*Some are stock photos from Oct
Emirates Airbus 380-800 Older Business Class Seat
Full Flat Mode
*Biggest annoyance of the older seat, the spot near your ankle tends to pop up ever slightly like a road bump
IFE Control, Remote and Power Plug
*Seriously where am I supposed to put my phone if I want it charge?
The newer version fixed this problem!
Side Cabinet
The Emirates Tablet
*Not sure what to call that thing but at least its not as in the way as in the 77Ws
Airbus 380-800 Side Cabinets
Push-Out Table
*The New Version fixed where the table comes out.
Otherwise you might need to be Bleemic for the table to come out
Pre-Departure Beverage, Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial
Part 1 Continues Below
Dec 4, 2015, 8:58 am
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Hot Towel prior to Departure
2 Hours 25 Minutes Flight Time to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi tonight
Door were closed ahead of schedule at 9:03pm and pushed back at 9:10pm
And after a long 25 min taxi to Runway 7R, we were off at 9:35pm for BKK
This is a reason why I’m not the biggest fan of the 380, very hard to take photos
Emirates “ICE” Information, Communications, Entertainment System
I will say this, especially after a couple CX flight in the last 30 days and seeing how much cost-cutting CX is doing.
It’s refreshing to fly on carrier like EK.
This was November 2015’s selections
They even have Family Guy and Izombie, both of which I like to see on my flights
And most importantly, enough Top 40 to keep me upbeat onboard the flight!
Thailand Entry Forms and Premium Pass were handed prior to departure, the FAs were definitely noting who was leaving and who is continuing to Dubai.
Time for a quick stroll to the back in the back, no I’m not the FTer alcoholic here
Hmm, it’s not set up yet
And sometimes you wonder how far can Family Guy can take it sometimes.
*There’s another bombing in Syria today, Live from Al Jarreau Jazeera
*I rather kill people then millions playing football
Part 1 Continues Below
2 Hours 25 Minutes Flight Time to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi tonight
Door were closed ahead of schedule at 9:03pm and pushed back at 9:10pm
And after a long 25 min taxi to Runway 7R, we were off at 9:35pm for BKK
This is a reason why I’m not the biggest fan of the 380, very hard to take photos
Emirates “ICE” Information, Communications, Entertainment System
I will say this, especially after a couple CX flight in the last 30 days and seeing how much cost-cutting CX is doing.
It’s refreshing to fly on carrier like EK.
This was November 2015’s selections
They even have Family Guy and Izombie, both of which I like to see on my flights
And most importantly, enough Top 40 to keep me upbeat onboard the flight!
Thailand Entry Forms and Premium Pass were handed prior to departure, the FAs were definitely noting who was leaving and who is continuing to Dubai.
Time for a quick stroll to the back in the back, no I’m not the FTer alcoholic here
Hmm, it’s not set up yet
And sometimes you wonder how far can Family Guy can take it sometimes.
*There’s another bombing in Syria today, Live from Al Jarreau Jazeera
*I rather kill people then millions playing football
Part 1 Continues Below
Dec 4, 2015, 8:59 am
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Emirates Business Class Dining Menu
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EK 385 HKG-BKK Dinner
Appetizer
Seasonal Fruit
An Assortment of Fresh Cut Fruits
Main Course
Steamed Ling Fillet
With Steamed Rice and Stir-Fried Vegetables on Soy Sauce
Roast Chicken
Served with Fried Egg Noodles, Sauteed Vegetables and Chilli Plum Sauce
Rack of Lamb
With Tomato and Olive Sauce, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, and Ratatouille
Freshly Baked Bread
Dessert
Chocolate Orange Mousse Cake
Served with Berries
Hot Drinks
Tea
Chamomile, Ceylon, Earl Grey or Green Tea
Coffee
Freshly Brewed, Espresso, Cappuccino or Decaffeinated
Snacks
Instant Cup Noodles
Available at any time
Linens, something American Airlines keep forgetting lately!
Tray Service Dinner
Appetizer, Seasonal Fruit, An Assortment of Fresh Cut Fruits
Main Course #1, Rack of Lamb With Tomato and Olive Sauce, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, and Ratatouille
Galley Gal did a great job with the Lamb tonight
Main Course #2, Roast Chicken Served with Fried Egg Noodles, Sauteed Vegetables and Chilli Plum Sauce
*Chicken was a bit meh. Probably would’ve gone better with rice rather than noodles
Dessert, Chocolate Orange Mousse Cake served with Berries
Dinner was finished in 1 Hour 10 Minutes after take-off on this relatively full cabin tonight
Cabin was dimmed for the rest of the flight while about a couple of people mingle at the bar.
I’m surprised they set up, and catered everything for a 2 ½ hr flight.
Impressive! ^
And around 10:30pm BKK time, the captain came back to notify an 11pm landing time into Bangkok
Hot Towels were handed out prior to arrival
and EK 385 made a turn towards the Gulf of Thailand before coming back to land on Runway 1L at 11:00pm exact.
We’re Here!
A quick 3 minute taxi and we were parked at Gate E8.
Sadly even with an 11pm arrival, I didn’t want to test with the Airport Rail Link with Papa, or as I would say in HKG with its hottest 2015 slang.
Papa lately is demonstrating his “Wait for Uncle Fat/等埋發叔” characteristic by being the slowpoke and creating unforeseen consequence.
This is probably one of the better explanations out there to refresh one’s memories.
http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2...ong-kong-vote/
Except today, Papa was passing people on the jetbridge?
Guess you see new things every day!
And we’re at E8 so that’s a good 500 meters walking to immigration
Luckily was completely empty so those Premium Pass can be saved for another rainy day.
Time for Massages
Next Part
Part 2 – Suites at the Grand Hyatt Bangkok actually exist for Diamond Members?
[/url] EK 385 HKG-BKK Dinner
Appetizer
Seasonal Fruit
An Assortment of Fresh Cut Fruits
Main Course
Steamed Ling Fillet
With Steamed Rice and Stir-Fried Vegetables on Soy Sauce
Roast Chicken
Served with Fried Egg Noodles, Sauteed Vegetables and Chilli Plum Sauce
Rack of Lamb
With Tomato and Olive Sauce, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, and Ratatouille
Freshly Baked Bread
Dessert
Chocolate Orange Mousse Cake
Served with Berries
Hot Drinks
Tea
Chamomile, Ceylon, Earl Grey or Green Tea
Coffee
Freshly Brewed, Espresso, Cappuccino or Decaffeinated
Snacks
Instant Cup Noodles
Available at any time
Linens, something American Airlines keep forgetting lately!
Tray Service Dinner
Appetizer, Seasonal Fruit, An Assortment of Fresh Cut Fruits
Main Course #1, Rack of Lamb With Tomato and Olive Sauce, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, and Ratatouille
Galley Gal did a great job with the Lamb tonight
Main Course #2, Roast Chicken Served with Fried Egg Noodles, Sauteed Vegetables and Chilli Plum Sauce
*Chicken was a bit meh. Probably would’ve gone better with rice rather than noodles
Dessert, Chocolate Orange Mousse Cake served with Berries
Dinner was finished in 1 Hour 10 Minutes after take-off on this relatively full cabin tonight
Cabin was dimmed for the rest of the flight while about a couple of people mingle at the bar.
I’m surprised they set up, and catered everything for a 2 ½ hr flight.
Impressive! ^
And around 10:30pm BKK time, the captain came back to notify an 11pm landing time into Bangkok
Hot Towels were handed out prior to arrival
and EK 385 made a turn towards the Gulf of Thailand before coming back to land on Runway 1L at 11:00pm exact.
We’re Here!
A quick 3 minute taxi and we were parked at Gate E8.
Sadly even with an 11pm arrival, I didn’t want to test with the Airport Rail Link with Papa, or as I would say in HKG with its hottest 2015 slang.
Papa lately is demonstrating his “Wait for Uncle Fat/等埋發叔” characteristic by being the slowpoke and creating unforeseen consequence.
This is probably one of the better explanations out there to refresh one’s memories.
http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2...ong-kong-vote/
Except today, Papa was passing people on the jetbridge?
Guess you see new things every day!
And we’re at E8 so that’s a good 500 meters walking to immigration
Luckily was completely empty so those Premium Pass can be saved for another rainy day.
Time for Massages
Next Part
Part 2 – Suites at the Grand Hyatt Bangkok actually exist for Diamond Members?
Dec 5, 2015, 7:33 am
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Jfkeze, I hope you mean hoping for the next ShF TR
Otherwise I don't know what you're hoping for
That said, thank you
farbster, I agree there are times for both.
And I do both as well, rush onto some of my flights or show up umpteen hours early.
Guess that depends on how is the said lounge.
I spent 6 hours in the QF SYD F lounge just in Oct, that wasn't the original plan but it was raining cats and dogs.
The EK HKG one wasn't one of them, but this wasn't one fight I wanted to pick with Mama SHF.
I have to cut her some slack considering she followed through my plan in becoming JL Emerald in 4 Months
Bahaha dat4life.
It also cost more to fly EK too
I'm getting spoiled by HX J HKG-BKK, and MH ex-BKK Business class fare for this year.
An airline that knows to say Happy B-day to their client must've done something right. @:-)
As to Thai Air Asia, no thank you
Did Air Asia in Sep, been there done that.
Otherwise I don't know what you're hoping for
That said, thank you
And I do both as well, rush onto some of my flights or show up umpteen hours early.
Guess that depends on how is the said lounge.
I spent 6 hours in the QF SYD F lounge just in Oct, that wasn't the original plan but it was raining cats and dogs.
The EK HKG one wasn't one of them, but this wasn't one fight I wanted to pick with Mama SHF.
I have to cut her some slack considering she followed through my plan in becoming JL Emerald in 4 Months
It also cost more to fly EK too
I'm getting spoiled by HX J HKG-BKK, and MH ex-BKK Business class fare for this year.
An airline that knows to say Happy B-day to their client must've done something right. @:-)
As to Thai Air Asia, no thank you
Did Air Asia in Sep, been there done that.
Dec 5, 2015, 8:29 am
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Part 2 – Suites at the Grand Hyatt Bangkok actually exist for Diamond Members?
After a 30 minute taxi ride, we were at the curb of the Grand Hyatt Bangkok just after midnight.
Since Mama SHF already checked in hours ago, it was a quick trip to the check-in to pick up a room key.
Hopefully she is here, otherwise I’m calling the Police and contacting the Embassy!
I was assigned Room 1908 for this 3 night stay, and she seems to have found her way to the Grand Hyatt.
Grand Hyatt Bangkok
Geez is everyone getting married?
*I keep seeing this in hotels and 4 of my close friends are getting married in 2016.
Where’s that Tinder GF when you want one
Grand Club
Club Level
Expecting a regular room as always in Bangkok, it was a pleasant surprise to get an 80 sq meters Grand Executive Suite.
Grand Executive Suite King
Powder Room near the Front Door
Parlor Room
Part 2 Continues Below
After a 30 minute taxi ride, we were at the curb of the Grand Hyatt Bangkok just after midnight.
Since Mama SHF already checked in hours ago, it was a quick trip to the check-in to pick up a room key.
Hopefully she is here, otherwise I’m calling the Police and contacting the Embassy!
I was assigned Room 1908 for this 3 night stay, and she seems to have found her way to the Grand Hyatt.
Grand Hyatt Bangkok
Geez is everyone getting married?
*I keep seeing this in hotels and 4 of my close friends are getting married in 2016.
Where’s that Tinder GF when you want one
Grand Club
Club Level
Expecting a regular room as always in Bangkok, it was a pleasant surprise to get an 80 sq meters Grand Executive Suite.
Grand Executive Suite King
Powder Room near the Front Door
Parlor Room
Part 2 Continues Below
Dec 5, 2015, 8:31 am
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Bedroom
Walk-In Closet is shared with the Bathroom
Diamond Amenity?
According to Mama, I was complementary upgraded for the first night due to the hotel sold out.
Sadly, I was supposed to be downgraded for the 2nd and 3rd night.
Papa was happy with the room so his suggestion, “Tell to suck it and we’re keeping this room”.
Uh…
Dad, I’ll think of something…
Luckily I worked out with the Grand Club where I’ll burn a Suite Upgrade and keep the Grand Executive Suite.
Personally might as well use a Suite Upgrade since I rarely have long stays.
I specialize in One Night Stands for my stays
Doubly good is that Diamond Suite Upgrade only upgrades to the Grand Suite so I wouldn’t gotten the Grand Executive Suite in most cases regardless
The rest of the stay went also went hitch free except the maid brought fresh orchids to the suite, which with Mama SHF’s pollen allergy look like she contracted Avian Flu!
A quick note to the Grand Club concierge and the orchids were removed in less than 5 mins
As to the rest of Bangkok, since I never planned to making a TR in the first place.
I’m lacking in details that can be written.
But hey, between the amount of Pad Thai, Massages, Hot Weather, and the Farangs, I’m sure your imagination can dream of something
Just don’t imagine yours truly being that guy holding the hands of a 20 y.o Thai Girl though.
That’s definitely not me.
And for your entertainment, the Old Man’s Gaffe of the trip, Papa tried to ordered “Hainanese Chicken Rice” at a Thai eatery.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hainanese_chicken_rice
Normally that’s hardly embarrassing since a Thai version of the item does exists
Except for that fact he tried to say it in Mandarin to a Thai Waiter
a. la “Hǎi Nán Jī Fàn”
OMG, just how bad can Old Man Syndrome be, AHH!!
Seriously how am I blood related to him sometimes?!?
Definitely tried to cover my face with the Dining Menu
And to steer your imagination elsewhere, here’s the Christmas decorations at Central World
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Part 3 – A Newer Emirates Airbus 380-800 Business Seat? BKK – HKG
Dec 5, 2015, 8:36 am
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Bahaha dat4life.
It also cost more to fly EK too
I'm getting spoiled by HX J HKG-BKK, and MH ex-BKK Business class fare for this year.
An airline that knows to say Happy B-day to their client must've done something right. @:-)
As to Thai Air Asia, no thank you
Did Air Asia in Sep, been there done that.
It also cost more to fly EK too
I'm getting spoiled by HX J HKG-BKK, and MH ex-BKK Business class fare for this year.
An airline that knows to say Happy B-day to their client must've done something right. @:-)
As to Thai Air Asia, no thank you
Did Air Asia in Sep, been there done that.
Why would you fly Thai Air Asia on that route?
Everybody and their Grandmas flies that route.
CX is usually too expensive for my taste.
But this year alone I've done KQ, HX, MH and TG for my BKK-HKG
And years past, ET too.
Not to mention EK, UL and RJ are all on the market, some of which offer decent J prices due to 5th Freedom
Dec 5, 2015, 9:26 am
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dat4life, now I think about it?
Why would you fly Thai Air Asia on that route?
Everybody and their Grandmas flies that route.
CX is usually too expensive for my taste.
But this year alone I've done KQ, HX, MH and TG for my BKK-HKG
And years past, ET too.
Not to mention EK, UL and RJ are all on the market, some of which offer decent J prices due to 5th Freedom
Why would you fly Thai Air Asia on that route?
Everybody and their Grandmas flies that route.
CX is usually too expensive for my taste.
But this year alone I've done KQ, HX, MH and TG for my BKK-HKG
And years past, ET too.
Not to mention EK, UL and RJ are all on the market, some of which offer decent J prices due to 5th Freedom