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 9, 2012, 11:51 am
#121
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: All over the place often South Wales and Lake District
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Just in case you haven't looked...here is the thread from the Starwoods forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...er-thread.html
Thanks for the tip itsmeitisss ^ , will definitely try to do that...
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...er-thread.html
Thanks for the tip itsmeitisss ^ , will definitely try to do that...
So tempted myself - but am not certain I am clear although my diary is this far clear from 10th.....
Nov 9, 2012, 11:53 am
#122
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: All over the place often South Wales and Lake District
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Posts: 4,552
Just in case you haven't looked...here is the thread from the Starwoods forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...er-thread.html
Thanks for the tip itsmeitisss ^ , will definitely try to do that...
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...er-thread.html
Thanks for the tip itsmeitisss ^ , will definitely try to do that...
Nov 9, 2012, 11:59 am
#125
Original Poster
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Location: Bristol, UK
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07 Trip Report Status and Teaser
Trip Report:
If you wish to contribute to a group trip report to be posted here later on FT…please contact CreativeBill via PM to work out what areas can be covered or of interest. Please also send CB info on what motivation you had for the trip….that would be an interesting addition to include the various reasons! Thanks!
CreativeBill has posted the following as a bit of a teaser for the trip report:
Trip Report and Teaser
So far, besides CreativeBill, BotB, nickyjames PETER01 and UTA_flyinghigh have volunteered to help! THE FOOLS!
If you wish to contribute to a group trip report to be posted here later on FT…please contact CreativeBill via PM to work out what areas can be covered or of interest. Please also send CB info on what motivation you had for the trip….that would be an interesting addition to include the various reasons! Thanks!
CreativeBill has posted the following as a bit of a teaser for the trip report:
Trip Report and Teaser
So far, besides CreativeBill, BotB, nickyjames PETER01 and UTA_flyinghigh have volunteered to help! THE FOOLS!
Last edited by BotB; Nov 25, 2012 at 4:41 pm Reason: replaced original post to use as placeholder for 07
Nov 9, 2012, 11:59 am
#126
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Location: All over the place often South Wales and Lake District
Programs: BA Gold for Life Accor Platinum
Posts: 4,552
Nov 9, 2012, 12:02 pm
#127
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Read any history of the Korean War, or watch M.A.S.H. and you will quickly be disabused of that idea! Dreadful in winter, especially in a slit trench or walking up/down a road.
Nov 9, 2012, 12:04 pm
#128
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Nov 9, 2012, 12:07 pm
#129
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Dear oh dear, this is very tempting.
Got a few clients in Seoul so finding entertainment won't be difficult.
Timing is a bit of a b&&ger though....opening a bottle of claret now, so may weaken later tonight. Definitely looking for the MFU to F option.
Got a few clients in Seoul so finding entertainment won't be difficult.
Timing is a bit of a b&&ger though....opening a bottle of claret now, so may weaken later tonight. Definitely looking for the MFU to F option.
Nov 9, 2012, 12:08 pm
#130
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Hereford
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 93
Tempting
This is indeed a great offer from BA.
I'm sorely tempted but struggling to justify.
The wife thinks it's mental.
If I join you guys I wouldn't bother with a hotel, out on Friday, back Sunday, sleep on board!
As a bronze travelling in CW what avios and TPs are available?
I'm sorely tempted but struggling to justify.
The wife thinks it's mental.
If I join you guys I wouldn't bother with a hotel, out on Friday, back Sunday, sleep on board!
As a bronze travelling in CW what avios and TPs are available?
Nov 9, 2012, 12:10 pm
#131
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Question. Is there going to be a volunteer to consolidate all the potential TRs into the MegaTR of the Decade? Or do we have to suffer a dozen or more individual "huzzah - I got the deal"?
If constructed well, this could simply wax all the other airline boards.
And make me feel rather sad that I wimped out.
If constructed well, this could simply wax all the other airline boards.
And make me feel rather sad that I wimped out.
Nov 9, 2012, 12:11 pm
#132
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Here is a picture of it in CW!:
Nov 9, 2012, 12:13 pm
#133
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
This is indeed a great offer from BA.
I'm sorely tempted but struggling to justify.
The wife thinks it's mental.
If I join you guys I wouldn't bother with a hotel, out on Friday, back Sunday, sleep on board!
As a bronze travelling in CW what avios and TPs are available?
I'm sorely tempted but struggling to justify.
The wife thinks it's mental.
If I join you guys I wouldn't bother with a hotel, out on Friday, back Sunday, sleep on board!
As a bronze travelling in CW what avios and TPs are available?
280 TP's (140 for each leg)
28,260 Avios for Silver or Golds...
19,782 Avios for Bronze
16,956 Avios for Blue
(See BotB's posts a couple of pages back for more on who's going etc)
Worth thinking about ^
Nov 9, 2012, 12:15 pm
#134
Join Date: May 2012
Location: London
Posts: 442
Question. Is there going to be a volunteer to consolidate all the potential TRs into the MegaTR of the Decade? Or do we have to suffer a dozen or more individual "huzzah - I got the deal"?
If constructed well, this could simply wax all the other airline boards.
And make me feel rather sad that I wimped out.
If constructed well, this could simply wax all the other airline boards.
And make me feel rather sad that I wimped out.
I suggest at least you should let one of the bears accompany us. I volunteer to mind him, I'm sensible(ish). I would have volunteered to mind you as well if you had been braver.
