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
Dec 23, 2012, 10:54 am
#1246
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Agree that the £777 offer may have been excluded (I did say "unless they're claiming this fell within a general promotion exclusion, as I booking class was valid..."), but given they were quoted as saying ICN was excluded may just be another after the fact decision a la DUB and JER (but a whole other thread for that!)
Dec 23, 2012, 12:16 pm
#1247
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Jan 4, 2013, 10:59 pm
#1248
Join Date: Mar 2012
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I beleive I am the last man back from our £777 jolly!
Just a quick update to report that my First First was outstanding!
Korea was amazing and if you have not been, go! (i have booked again for the F1)
As expected the Conrad was great, shame it was only one night on the way home.
As a totally unexpected bonus my J flight on the return was upgraded to F! could not believe it! a first first followed by a second first and first first upgrade!
Anyway Happy New Year all, look forward to catching up with the trip report, can anyone point me to it?
Just a quick update to report that my First First was outstanding!
Korea was amazing and if you have not been, go! (i have booked again for the F1)
As expected the Conrad was great, shame it was only one night on the way home.
As a totally unexpected bonus my J flight on the return was upgraded to F! could not believe it! a first first followed by a second first and first first upgrade!
Anyway Happy New Year all, look forward to catching up with the trip report, can anyone point me to it?
Jan 5, 2013, 1:52 am
#1249
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Geordieland
Programs: BA Gold, A3 White, HH Gold, Accor Plat.
Posts: 290
apologies if this has been mentioned before, have not caught up fully with the whole thred, but
has anyone else had this flight post with no avios and tp's?
is it an error caused by uua on the outbound and or opup inbound?
or was there some exclusion that i am not aware of?
has anyone else had this flight post with no avios and tp's?
is it an error caused by uua on the outbound and or opup inbound?
or was there some exclusion that i am not aware of?
Jan 5, 2013, 2:26 am
#1250
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apologies if this has been mentioned before, have not caught up fully with the whole thred, but
has anyone else had this flight post with no avios and tp's?
is it an error caused by uua on the outbound and or opup inbound?
or was there some exclusion that i am not aware of?
has anyone else had this flight post with no avios and tp's?
is it an error caused by uua on the outbound and or opup inbound?
or was there some exclusion that i am not aware of?
Jan 5, 2013, 2:57 am
#1251
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL (for now) and Lifetime Gold, Marriott fan thanks to Bonvoy Moments
Posts: 5,115
I beleive I am the last man back from our £777 jolly!
Just a quick update to report that my First First was outstanding!
Korea was amazing and if you have not been, go! (i have booked again for the F1)
As expected the Conrad was great, shame it was only one night on the way home.
As a totally unexpected bonus my J flight on the return was upgraded to F! could not believe it! a first first followed by a second first and first first upgrade!
Anyway Happy New Year all, look forward to catching up with the trip report, can anyone point me to it?
Just a quick update to report that my First First was outstanding!
Korea was amazing and if you have not been, go! (i have booked again for the F1)
As expected the Conrad was great, shame it was only one night on the way home.
As a totally unexpected bonus my J flight on the return was upgraded to F! could not believe it! a first first followed by a second first and first first upgrade!
Anyway Happy New Year all, look forward to catching up with the trip report, can anyone point me to it?
Jan 5, 2013, 3:19 am
#1252
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Geordieland
Programs: BA Gold, A3 White, HH Gold, Accor Plat.
Posts: 290
Jan 5, 2013, 3:20 am
#1253
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Geordieland
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Posts: 290
Jan 5, 2013, 3:24 am
#1254
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol, UK
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I beleive I am the last man back from our £777 jolly!
Just a quick update to report that my First First was outstanding!
Korea was amazing and if you have not been, go! (i have booked again for the F1)
As expected the Conrad was great, shame it was only one night on the way home.
As a totally unexpected bonus my J flight on the return was upgraded to F! could not believe it! a first first followed by a second first and first first upgrade!
Anyway Happy New Year all, look forward to catching up with the trip report, can anyone point me to it?
Just a quick update to report that my First First was outstanding!
Korea was amazing and if you have not been, go! (i have booked again for the F1)
As expected the Conrad was great, shame it was only one night on the way home.
As a totally unexpected bonus my J flight on the return was upgraded to F! could not believe it! a first first followed by a second first and first first upgrade!
Anyway Happy New Year all, look forward to catching up with the trip report, can anyone point me to it?
Here is the link to the TR...(It is also linked in the wikipost above on 07..for others wondering)...Still some to come...I have been very, very delinquent and will correct that this week as I am now away on business so no longer acting as tour guide and home base for family visit over Christmas...sorry to everyone for the delay...
Anyway...the link to the TR:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...lot-seoul.html
Jan 5, 2013, 3:44 am
#1255
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