Nov 16, 2012, 11:10 am
Last edit by: Stez
i Preface
This wikipost (and thread) exist because BA introduced a new route in Dec. 2012 from London Heathrow (LHR) Terminal 5 (T5) to Incheon International Airport (ICN), Seoul, Korea. This wikipost links to the latest, most relevant information we have collected for FTers flying or considering this route. The extensive nature of the thread is due to 80 FTers having taken up the special fare conditions during the first month.
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Date our next group is underway:
Our first few groups have now made their way across to Seoul, hopefully after enjoying some of this on the flight:
(admittedly not Dom but you get the idea)
ii Contents
01 The original post along with the fare conditions during the sale
02 The 80 FTers that are "launching this route"
03 The lounge and Enroute DO's in Dec 2012
04 The Dates People are Meeting in Seoul
05 The Route Details (aircraft type, cabins fitted, timings)
06 Information for those not familiar with BA or Heathrow
07 Making of an FT legend 80 fliers little bit of crazy whole lot of Seoul Trip Report
08 Publicity of this event
09 Returning to the UK (ICN airport info)
10 Hotels FTers have chosen and recommendations
11Things to do in Seoul
12 An Example itinerary for the overnighters
13 Food / Drink in Seoul
14 Transport while in Seoul
15 Weather
16 Links to FT Trip Reports and other sources of info
17 Language
18 Cultural Points
19 Money Matters (VAT, TIps, Cash or Card, ATMs)
20 Shopping
21 Health / Insurance
22 Electricity / Time
23 Legal Points to consider
24 Disabled/Gay/Smokers/Women travellers/Safety and Security
25 Internet / (mobile) Phones / Apps
26 Hazards (we may not be aware of)
27 The city never sleeps (opening times, holidays)
28 Police / Fighting / Taekwando
29 Public Toilets
30 Current offers (any sales we know of)
31 Following the launch antics via twitter
32 Archived Info (to keep the first post relevant)
iii Acknowledgments02 The 80 FTers that are "launching this route"
03 The lounge and Enroute DO's in Dec 2012
04 The Dates People are Meeting in Seoul
05 The Route Details (aircraft type, cabins fitted, timings)
06 Information for those not familiar with BA or Heathrow
07 Making of an FT legend 80 fliers little bit of crazy whole lot of Seoul Trip Report
08 Publicity of this event
09 Returning to the UK (ICN airport info)
10 Hotels FTers have chosen and recommendations
11Things to do in Seoul
12 An Example itinerary for the overnighters
13 Food / Drink in Seoul
14 Transport while in Seoul
15 Weather
16 Links to FT Trip Reports and other sources of info
17 Language
18 Cultural Points
19 Money Matters (VAT, TIps, Cash or Card, ATMs)
20 Shopping
21 Health / Insurance
22 Electricity / Time
23 Legal Points to consider
24 Disabled/Gay/Smokers/Women travellers/Safety and Security
25 Internet / (mobile) Phones / Apps
26 Hazards (we may not be aware of)
27 The city never sleeps (opening times, holidays)
28 Police / Fighting / Taekwando
29 Public Toilets
30 Current offers (any sales we know of)
31 Following the launch antics via twitter
32 Archived Info (to keep the first post relevant)
This thread (guide) is an ongoing collaborative effort and could not have been produced without everyone here first being informed about the new route and incredible sale conditions by BApilotinsider, who started this thread originally, the resultant large interest from the FT community, and finally the kind contributions of many throughout this thread, with a special nod to itsmeitisss and UTA_flyinghigh. We hope it is of use not only to those going during the introductory month but also evolves later on when the route is mature.
wikipost updated to post 849
Special Seoul launch offer | BA Board excursion
Nov 26, 2012, 4:54 pm
#631
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: London
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Special Seoul launch offer | BA Board excursion
Is there a FT record for most co-authors of a trip report? If there is, can we break it? If not, let's set something that will last!
Nov 27, 2012, 4:20 am
#633
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: OSL
Posts: 311
Twitter tag #fticn
For an instant communication when we're in Seoul, how about we use Twitter to stay in touch and share information. It's quick and makes sure information is easily spread. It would also remove some of the chatter from the FT forum.
Using hashtag #fticn to microblog from the trip.
- Share plans
- Share recommendations
- Share ideas and tips
- Share impressions
- Share pictures
- Stay in touch
Is the FT Seoul-gang on Twitter?
Using hashtag #fticn to microblog from the trip.
- Share plans
- Share recommendations
- Share ideas and tips
- Share impressions
- Share pictures
- Stay in touch
Is the FT Seoul-gang on Twitter?
Nov 27, 2012, 5:42 am
#634
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: UK despite the weather
Programs: BAEC at last back to Gold, Flying Blue, Red with the Bearded One, Accor, Finnair Plus Blue
Posts: 266
For an instant communication when we're in Seoul, how about we use Twitter to stay in touch and share information. It's quick and makes sure information is easily spread. It would also remove some of the chatter from the FT forum.
Using hashtag #fticn to microblog from the trip.
- Share plans
- Share recommendations
- Share ideas and tips
- Share impressions
- Share pictures
- Stay in touch
Is the FT Seoul-gang on Twitter?
Using hashtag #fticn to microblog from the trip.
- Share plans
- Share recommendations
- Share ideas and tips
- Share impressions
- Share pictures
- Stay in touch
Is the FT Seoul-gang on Twitter?
Nov 27, 2012, 10:18 am
#635
FlyerTalk Evangelist
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@SgtSlingsby will be trying to follow proceedings, if someone would kindly follow him, or whatever it is you're supposed to do. Or I'll try and work out what this #fticn achieves.
First time I've ever found potential utility for Twitter, TBH.
First time I've ever found potential utility for Twitter, TBH.
Nov 27, 2012, 11:53 am
#636
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 5,596
Just returned from a trip to the USA,great flight.Chatting to the very slick CSD,who it would seem is part of the management team,the topic of the Number of FT'ers on the upcoming Seoul trip arose.I was tipped off,that this thread has been spotted and the subject of provisioning has been placed on the agenda for the regular weekly meeting.
I hope that means what I think it does.^
I hope that means what I think it does.^
Nov 27, 2012, 12:00 pm
#637
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Nov 27, 2012, 12:40 pm
#640
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: UK despite the weather
Programs: BAEC at last back to Gold, Flying Blue, Red with the Bearded One, Accor, Finnair Plus Blue
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@adsthundercat
Nov 27, 2012, 12:47 pm
#641
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: UK despite the weather
Programs: BAEC at last back to Gold, Flying Blue, Red with the Bearded One, Accor, Finnair Plus Blue
Posts: 266
Add twitter user names?
For an instant communication when we're in Seoul, how about we use Twitter to stay in touch and share information. It's quick and makes sure information is easily spread. It would also remove some of the chatter from the FT forum.
Using hashtag #fticn to microblog from the trip.
- Share plans
- Share recommendations
- Share ideas and tips
- Share impressions
- Share pictures
- Stay in touch
Is the FT Seoul-gang on Twitter?
Using hashtag #fticn to microblog from the trip.
- Share plans
- Share recommendations
- Share ideas and tips
- Share impressions
- Share pictures
- Stay in touch
Is the FT Seoul-gang on Twitter?
@adsthundercat
Nov 27, 2012, 12:49 pm
#642
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: UK despite the weather
Programs: BAEC at last back to Gold, Flying Blue, Red with the Bearded One, Accor, Finnair Plus Blue
Posts: 266
Just returned from a trip to the USA,great flight.Chatting to the very slick CSD,who it would seem is part of the management team,the topic of the Number of FT'ers on the upcoming Seoul trip arose.I was tipped off,that this thread has been spotted and the subject of provisioning has been placed on the agenda for the regular weekly meeting.
I hope that means what I think it does.^
I hope that means what I think it does.^
Nov 27, 2012, 1:52 pm
#644
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol, UK
Programs: HH D, Rad Plat
Posts: 5,352
Excellent ideas everyone, I will add them to the wikipost shortly.
@FTBotB for twitter
Great teaser for the TR CreativeBill ^
Really glad to hear that BA are listening and hopefully will do something special or at least come and say hi!
I have heard from a few channels that they have now been made aware of the FT interest and groups...let's see what occurs.
I have been out of the loop for a day or two really so will update things and answer PM's soon!
Can't wait...Cant't wait....
@FTBotB for twitter
Great teaser for the TR CreativeBill ^
Really glad to hear that BA are listening and hopefully will do something special or at least come and say hi!
I have heard from a few channels that they have now been made aware of the FT interest and groups...let's see what occurs.
I have been out of the loop for a day or two really so will update things and answer PM's soon!
Can't wait...Cant't wait....
Nov 27, 2012, 2:00 pm
#645
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Programs: BA gold
Posts: 3,902
I'm starting to wish I'd booked mine earler in December and forego the trip to New Caledonia.
Especially if BA is already making a special FT contingency plan for the masses of FTers in early December.
Surprised today's Talkmail doesn't have any mention of this, it did have a BAEC thread in the hot threads, but one for two years ago.
Especially if BA is already making a special FT contingency plan for the masses of FTers in early December.
Surprised today's Talkmail doesn't have any mention of this, it did have a BAEC thread in the hot threads, but one for two years ago.