Originally Posted by
jona970318
Pier F said no, Wing F said yes. Not sure it really matters, definitely a YMMV case, I probably just got lucky. Definitely be super nice, it never hurts to ask, but also don't be upset to be told no
I was booked in VN J, but told the agent it was booked on one ticket as a CX codeshare. No lounge invitation
Just to be clear - were you booked into VN J or were you booked into the CX codeshare on VN J? Did you print your BP's yourself?
(Please don't misinterpret how I am asking my questions - I am trying to get clarity.)
We have a long layover in HKG (5am to 2pm I think) then on the CX codeshare on VN J with zero luck changing the last flight. (I get an error every time.) Obviously would be hugely disappointing if we were denied entry into the FC lounge for the long layover.
When we print BP's at home, the invite to the FC lounge has been right on the BP. I am hoping it will be for these as well. And with the flight number being CX1791, I hope it doesn't flag as a VN flight.
Originally Posted by
UAPremierGuy
So...since there has been all this discussion over Visa issues, can anybody recommend the best/,most reliable way to obtain a visa for multiple-entry? I will be flying from the US, staying in Vietnam for a few days, flying back to New York, and then the next day after arrival in New York, flying back to Hong Kong. I am planning on dropping the last segment in my reservation, but recognize I will need a visa for check-in. Links would be helpful. THANKS SO MUCH as always, FT!
Several of us just went directly to the Vietnam Embassy website. (In our case, the Vietnam Embassy in The United States website.) Very straight forward process. No need for invitation letters or other things. We all got one year ME Visa's. Payment via PayPal.
Originally Posted by
lovefly88
As data point, no visa check until immigration at HAN last night. Expected when checked in for first flight in US, nope. 3rd flight in US - going to NRT, nope. At NRT when boarding the plane they asked if I had visa, said yes and offered to show, but they said was no need to present it.
Does anyone have differing experiences? At JFK on the way back to HKG will they ask for visa or just in Hong Kong? This helps plan...
I have been asked in BKK when I was flying BKK-HAN (and then continuing on the separate CX New Year's fare). I simply said transiting and showed the HAN-HKG bp.
No questions asked or followup questions. (I have my Vietnam multiple entry visa, but, wanted to see what would happen without it.)
Originally Posted by
NWplatinum
Was this on your positioning flight, or flying CX? I posted about my experience at JFK using CX. The agent was running around from supervisor to supervisor to make sure the visa I had was okay.
At the end of the day they have no way to verify if your visa is valid, but if you’re gonna fake a visa to board I would suggest making sure the date matches your arrival date into Vietnam.
Man... I don't get the 'fake a visa' thinking... in a communist country... (or any country...) and risk a long term ban... and risk losing an international FC ticket... and needing to buying a separate walkup ticket...
for an investment of ~$25?!?!?!
If you have an onward bp to another country, just show that and you are good to go.
One can try to 'fake a visa' I guess - and will probably have no issues - but why risk it...
for ~$25!.