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 30, 2012, 2:15 pm
#766
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Special Seoul launch offer | BA Board excursion
Ah, okay...as long as new first then I'm up for it...
Now who's getting 64 and 62 row seats...
I can imagine that would be logical as Club well oversold by looks of things and down back you can likely hear a mouse stirring it is so quiet...so to avoid downgrades 747 sounds feasible...
Just don't tell T8191
Now who's getting 64 and 62 row seats...
I can imagine that would be logical as Club well oversold by looks of things and down back you can likely hear a mouse stirring it is so quiet...so to avoid downgrades 747 sounds feasible...
Just don't tell T8191
Nov 30, 2012, 7:25 pm
#767
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Weather post updated with latest outlook for the next week...check it out using the wikipost link.
Basically -5 to -15 C at night.
For the party plane next weekend...looks like snow so far...3 cm accumulations forecast at this stage Friday night!
(but it is still a week out and the accuracy will not be great for that long...let's wait and see how this develops).
So pack and dress warm.
Basically -5 to -15 C at night.
For the party plane next weekend...looks like snow so far...3 cm accumulations forecast at this stage Friday night!
(but it is still a week out and the accuracy will not be great for that long...let's wait and see how this develops).So pack and dress warm.
Dec 1, 2012, 2:19 am
#770
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3.....2.....1 Day left until our first intrepid travellers are on the way to T5 and a nice trip in luxury with BA.
So, we are now just before the T-24 for this first flight and of course quite a few people have indeed checked and reserved seats at the last minute...so the last update before our group flies...
F=5 of 12 seats reserved
CW= 41 of 48 seats reserved
WT+=21 of 32 seats reserved
WT=32 of 127 seats reserved (most people won't pay to reserve I think in WT)
The fare loads are:
F5 A5 J1 C2 D1 R1 I1 W2 E2 T2 Y9....right back to O9 G9
So it appears there are a few seats in F obviously empty, CW nearly full, WT+ nearly full, and WT still with at least a handful of seats empty.
Reasonable for the first flight on a new route, well done BA. ^
In other news:
I'll get the 'things to do' list up today a bit later.
Yahillwe, of course you can join us...we'd love nothing better. I'll send a PM.
Cheers, BotB
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So, we are now just before the T-24 for this first flight and of course quite a few people have indeed checked and reserved seats at the last minute...so the last update before our group flies...
F=5 of 12 seats reserved
CW= 41 of 48 seats reserved
WT+=21 of 32 seats reserved
WT=32 of 127 seats reserved (most people won't pay to reserve I think in WT)
The fare loads are:
F5 A5 J1 C2 D1 R1 I1 W2 E2 T2 Y9....right back to O9 G9
So it appears there are a few seats in F obviously empty, CW nearly full, WT+ nearly full, and WT still with at least a handful of seats empty.
Reasonable for the first flight on a new route, well done BA. ^
In other news:
I'll get the 'things to do' list up today a bit later.
Yahillwe, of course you can join us...we'd love nothing better. I'll send a PM.
Cheers, BotB
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Dec 1, 2012, 2:36 am
#773
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Dec 1, 2012, 2:50 am
#775
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Dec 1, 2012, 2:56 am
#776
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Am not sure if I will be able to come, it all depends on when you guys are going. I just came back and am unpacking.
But if you fit any of my coats you are most welcome to BORROW one of them. What color suits you best, pink?
But if you fit any of my coats you are most welcome to BORROW one of them. What color suits you best, pink?
Dec 1, 2012, 3:04 am
#778
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Unfortunately, I won't be joining the gang in Seoul town itself, as I will have just come off a plane from SYD at arund 10pm, so I'll be going straight to an airport hotel. And that is after a night in SYD with another FTer!
Dec 1, 2012, 3:13 am
#780
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At -15c, I'll take any colour, even burgundy/orange!
Unfortunately, I won't be joining the gang in Seoul town itself, as I will have just come off a plane from SYD at arund 10pm, so I'll be going straight to an airport hotel. And that is after a night in SYD with another FTer!
Unfortunately, I won't be joining the gang in Seoul town itself, as I will have just come off a plane from SYD at arund 10pm, so I'll be going straight to an airport hotel. And that is after a night in SYD with another FTer!
