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Transport
BA flies twice daily from LHR Terminal 5 to WAW Chopin Airport, economy starts from £70 return, club from £205.
LO flies twice daily from LCY and three times daily from LHR, economy starts from £90 return, business from £300.
Low cost carriers include FR flying from STN to WMI and W6 from LTN to WAW.
Warsaw mini-DO #1: 23 October 2021
Please fill the form if you plan to attend the DO.
Venue
Hala Koszyki @ 18:00 on Saturday 23rd October
Attendees (11):
Cymro, fifty_two, jfallesen, KARFA, megaloman, nh1980, PGberkshire, FlyerP, scottishpoet, TravellerFrequently, vintagepilot
Maybe (1):
Reetmafreen
Activities
Please fill the form if you plan to attend the DO.
22/10 18:00 Browary Warszawskie for the DO warm-up party
23/10 12:00 Uprising museum tour
23/10 16:00 Viewing terrace at the top of Palace of Culture and Science
23/10 18:00 Hala Koszyki for the DO
24/10 10:30 or 14:00 guided walking tour of Old Town
Flights
Outbound travel
16/10 07:35 BA847 – megaloman
22/10 14:00 BA850 – jfallese, KARFA, nh1980, TravellerFrequently, vintagepilot
22/10 18:25 LO3924 – scottishpoet
23/10 07:35 BA846 – Cymro, FlyerP
Inbound travel
24/10 14:20 LO3919 - scottishpoet
24/10 18.15 BA851 – Cymro, KARFA, nh1980, TravellerFrequently, vintagepilot
25/10 11:50 BA847 – megaloman, FlyerP
26/10 18:10 BA847 – jfallese
Hotels
Hilton Warsaw City – Cymro, KARFA, megaloman, nh1980, FlyerP, scottishpoet, TravellerFrequently
Westin – jfallese
Hampton by Hilton Warsaw Mokotow - fifty_two
Current lockdown rules don't allow travel for non-essential purposes. I'm still booked and hope lockdown rules might be eased closer to the date and well be allowed to travel, I've rebooked myself on avios.
Venue
Hala Koszyki @ 18:00 on Saturday 24th April
Attendees (12):
awoxp, Filthy Monkey, FlyerP, jfallesen, MrMutton, Richmond_Surreym, ScienceTeacher, teledude, Tomparskate, Vintagepilot, Wozza2404
Maybe (4):
florens +1l, scottishpoet, wilsnunn
Flights
LON-WAW
23/04 14:00 BA850 awoxp, Filthy Monkey, Tomparskate, Wozza2404
24/04 14:20 BA850 MrMutton, ScienceTeacher, teledude
WAW-LON
25/04 18:25 BA851 awoxp, Filthy Monkey, MrMutton, ScienceTeacher, teledude, Tomparskate, Wozza2404
Hotels
Hilton City Centre - teledude, Wozza2404
Warsaw (WAW) mini-DO [rescheduled to Saturday 23 October 2021]
Oct 1, 2021, 4:28 am
#181
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: WAW ✈ LHR ✈ GLA
Programs: BA GfL/GGL/CCR, HH Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 2,502
23 OCT 2021 (mini) DO update
Hello,
I just wanted to confirm that I'll be in Warsaw (unless something drastically changes) and I'm happy for the (mini) DO to happen
According to current rules all UK travellers can enter Poland with a vaccination certificate - NHS app/printed certificate is accepted. Travellers who are not yet fully vaccinated are subject to 10 days quarantine on arrival. Exact wording from Timatic:
At the moment there are no restrictions in Poland, but number of daily cases has been rising steadily (crossed 1k a few days ago), so some restrictions may be put in place in a near future, but I wouldn't expect anything major.
Returning to the UK should be straightforward for fully vaccinated travellers - no pre-departure test required, just Day 2 test booked for the PLF.
Venue - I suggest we stick with Hala Koszyki - there's an awesome bar in the middle where anyone can get drink of their choice, plus there's a number of food options - from quick take away bites to a restaurant. Weather permitting we could stay outdoor, or secure some space indoor.
I'm happy to organise a trip to the Warsaw Uprising museum for those who would be interested in. Not sure how many people are keen to visit Warsaw now?
Please let me know via PM or by replying here if you're coming or not
I just wanted to confirm that I'll be in Warsaw (unless something drastically changes) and I'm happy for the (mini) DO to happen
According to current rules all UK travellers can enter Poland with a vaccination certificate - NHS app/printed certificate is accepted. Travellers who are not yet fully vaccinated are subject to 10 days quarantine on arrival. Exact wording from Timatic:
Passengers could be subject to quarantine for 10 days.
This does not apply to passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination
certificate in English or Polish showing that they were fully
vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival. Vaccines accepted are:
AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Janssen, Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech.
More quarantine exemptions can be found at
https://www.gov.pl/web/coronavirus/t...ry-limitations
.
Passports and/or passport replacing documents issued more than 10
years prior to date of travel are not accepted.
This does not apply to passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination
certificate in English or Polish showing that they were fully
vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival. Vaccines accepted are:
AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Janssen, Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech.
More quarantine exemptions can be found at
https://www.gov.pl/web/coronavirus/t...ry-limitations
.
Passports and/or passport replacing documents issued more than 10
years prior to date of travel are not accepted.
Returning to the UK should be straightforward for fully vaccinated travellers - no pre-departure test required, just Day 2 test booked for the PLF.
Venue - I suggest we stick with Hala Koszyki - there's an awesome bar in the middle where anyone can get drink of their choice, plus there's a number of food options - from quick take away bites to a restaurant. Weather permitting we could stay outdoor, or secure some space indoor.
I'm happy to organise a trip to the Warsaw Uprising museum for those who would be interested in. Not sure how many people are keen to visit Warsaw now?
Please let me know via PM or by replying here if you're coming or not
Oct 1, 2021, 7:27 am
#183
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: London
Programs: BA - Gold for Life, CCR & GGL; IC Spire Elite Ambassador; Diamond Hilton Honors; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 6,720
Hello,
I just wanted to confirm that I'll be in Warsaw (unless something drastically changes) and I'm happy for the (mini) DO to happen
I'm happy to organise a trip to the Warsaw Uprising museum for those who would be interested in. Not sure how many people are keen to visit Warsaw now?
Please let me know via PM or by replying here if you're coming or not
I just wanted to confirm that I'll be in Warsaw (unless something drastically changes) and I'm happy for the (mini) DO to happen
I'm happy to organise a trip to the Warsaw Uprising museum for those who would be interested in. Not sure how many people are keen to visit Warsaw now?
Please let me know via PM or by replying here if you're coming or not
Oct 1, 2021, 8:03 am
#184
Join Date: Apr 2018
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 267
Still coming. Currently Friday–Thursday as I also want to see friends there though I may shorten trip and perhaps see them during "official" do dates.
Would be interested in the museum – when are you thinking of doing that?
Would be interested in the museum – when are you thinking of doing that?
Oct 2, 2021, 1:00 am
#188
Ambassador, British Airways; FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Leeds, UK
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL, HH Diamond
Posts: 42,983
Thanks megaloman. I am still coming out on Friday and back on Sunday.
The Warsaw Uprising Museum sounds interesting so I would be ok for that.
This will be my first trip abroad since last September so apologies if I am hyper! I did claim my first trips abroad were Isle of Man last week and Jersey in two weeks time, but someone who shall remain nameless said they didn't count
The Warsaw Uprising Museum sounds interesting so I would be ok for that.
This will be my first trip abroad since last September so apologies if I am hyper! I did claim my first trips abroad were Isle of Man last week and Jersey in two weeks time, but someone who shall remain nameless said they didn't count
Oct 2, 2021, 2:13 am
#189
Join Date: Mar 2020
Programs: British Airways GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond & Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,612
Thanks megaloman. I am still coming out on Friday and back on Sunday.
The Warsaw Uprising Museum sounds interesting so I would be ok for that.
This will be my first trip abroad since last September so apologies if I am hyper! I did claim my first trips abroad were Isle of Man last week and Jersey in two weeks time, but someone who shall remain nameless said they didn't count
The Warsaw Uprising Museum sounds interesting so I would be ok for that.
This will be my first trip abroad since last September so apologies if I am hyper! I did claim my first trips abroad were Isle of Man last week and Jersey in two weeks time, but someone who shall remain nameless said they didn't count
Oct 2, 2021, 4:38 am
#190
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: WAW ✈ LHR ✈ GLA
Programs: BA GfL/GGL/CCR, HH Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 2,502
I was thinking of something like this for Saturday 23/10:
12:00 Uprising Museum tour
16:00 Visit to the top of the Palace of Culture and Science - panoramic views of Warsaw
18:00 Hala Koszyki
Entry to the Uprising Museum is 25 PLN (£5), guide is extra 150 PLN (£30) per group - I'll contact them to ask if they could have an English speaking guide available for us on Saturday.
Viewing terrace at PKiN - 20 PLN (£4) or £15 PLN (£3) if we get a group of 10+, but we'll have to check on a day, since they operate a limited lift service due to maintenance works, so they say waiting times might be extended.
For Sunday I'd recommend a free walking tour around old town, this can be either 10:30 am or 2:00 pm, lasts around 2h30 and is free for individuals to join, or paid €8 per person for group of 8 or more.
I've created a Google Form to collect answers from people interested in activities, please fill it in!
12:00 Uprising Museum tour
16:00 Visit to the top of the Palace of Culture and Science - panoramic views of Warsaw
18:00 Hala Koszyki
Entry to the Uprising Museum is 25 PLN (£5), guide is extra 150 PLN (£30) per group - I'll contact them to ask if they could have an English speaking guide available for us on Saturday.
Viewing terrace at PKiN - 20 PLN (£4) or £15 PLN (£3) if we get a group of 10+, but we'll have to check on a day, since they operate a limited lift service due to maintenance works, so they say waiting times might be extended.
For Sunday I'd recommend a free walking tour around old town, this can be either 10:30 am or 2:00 pm, lasts around 2h30 and is free for individuals to join, or paid €8 per person for group of 8 or more.
I've created a Google Form to collect answers from people interested in activities, please fill it in!
Oct 2, 2021, 7:19 am
#193
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 458
Maybe I will join Uprising Tour but If I come to DO I will arive at Saturday around 11.00 time, which BA should land so In theory I can manage to be at 12.00 
I counting mayself for do as Maybe I need to be at MXP on Sunday before 15.00...or if Mexico will go for amber next week I will be there from 24 October...to much if...for now
I counting mayself for do as Maybe I need to be at MXP on Sunday before 15.00...or if Mexico will go for amber next week I will be there from 24 October...to much if...for now
Oct 3, 2021, 1:40 am
#194
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Krakow
Programs: BAEC Silver, Miles and More(FTL), IHG(Platinum), Accor, HHonors(Diamond), SPG, Hertz Five Star
Posts: 5,932
if anyone is interested, Robert Lewandowski's restaurant/sports bar, "Nines" is due to open in Warsaw on Monday October 5th. It is a part of the "Warsaw Brewery" (browarywarszawskie) located across the road from the Hilton.
It is unlikely he would be there when we are there, unless he picks up an injury.
Browary: NINE's (browarywarszawskie.com.pl)
It is unlikely he would be there when we are there, unless he picks up an injury.
Browary: NINE's (browarywarszawskie.com.pl)
Oct 7, 2021, 4:51 pm
#195
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: KRK
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I think I should be able to join in.
I went ahead a booked a train and hotel:
23/10 sat arriving 10:30am from Krakow.
Staying at the Intercontinental
24/10 sun departing to Krakow at 5:40pm
I went ahead a booked a train and hotel:
23/10 sat arriving 10:30am from Krakow.
Staying at the Intercontinental
24/10 sun departing to Krakow at 5:40pm