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Old Apr 4, 2019 | 11:26 pm
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endet
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Originally Posted by ehuang03
Thanks for the reply. I finally got back around to this. Did they charge you a fee for the seats? Seems like I could select it now, but they'll charge me if I pick them. I'm traveling with three other people and hope to have them assign us all together. I'm going from LAX-TAO-XIA-ICN. Their customer service seems decent. I screwed up on one of my buddy's birthday on one of the bookings. They said they'll change it for free. They just couldn't do it when I called because they needed his passport number. Once I get it, I'll call to update and also ask about the seating assignments.

Yes, this is my first flight ever with them. I've never even known about this airline until I started looking for flights. They were the cheapest one. I've been doing some research and I'm aware. I'll be in 2 hour layover in TAO. I don't think we'll be getting off the plane though. I think the stop is just for refueling before we fly out to XIA. If I do have to get off for a short period of time. Would I need the Visa on arrival for that? I know for sure I'd have to get one in XIA because I'll be there for about 23 hours. I'll probably have to get the 72 hour transit visa. I know they provide a hotel also since it's an over night flight. I could taken another flight, but I figured, it's a good way to spend a whole day in China and explore that area. Thanks for the reply!
I was not charged anything for seat selection when emailing them. Have to add that I flew business class so that might have made a difference. But it shouldnt stop you from asking. With a small bit of luck they wont charge you anything as well.
I felt quite save flying with Xiamen. Inflight entertainment options in English is quite limited. So be prepared and download stuff on your tablet or phone.
If you are a national of the 53 countries mentioned on the Xiamenair website you just need to complete the blue form handed out on the plane and go through immigration in Xiamen.
Xiamen has no airside transit so you always have to pass through immigration.
I dont know much about the refueling stop in TAO, my flight was direct. I had read at least a post before from someone with actual experience. I will try to find it again.

I have posted my own video for the arrival part in Xiamen in a different post here in this forum. Its from plane to the Taxi. It might be helpful for you depending on when your next flight is going and what your plans are.
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