RGN Meetup Thread
Nov 18, 2012 | 10:26 pm
#181
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: SLC
Programs: AS MVPG, AA G, Ex-DL GM, Ex-UA 1P
Posts: 208
I'll be in Myanmar Nov 25-Dec 1 on the RGN Jumbo. Those of you going Nov-Feb, make sure you get hotel and internal flight reservations ASAP, the whole country is pretty much booked up, especially at the lower end. Heading immediately to Inle Lake for the balloon festival, then I'm not sure.
Nov 22, 2012 | 3:13 pm
#183
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE, AY Gold, Accor Plat, various CC hotel status
Posts: 2,981
I'll be in Myanmar on December 15-20, staying two nights in RGN, then heading up to Bagan for two nights then last night in RGN.
How does one make advance flight reservations from outside Myanmar? Online booking seems impossible on any airlines.
How does one make advance flight reservations from outside Myanmar? Online booking seems impossible on any airlines.
Nov 29, 2012 | 7:08 am
#184
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: EUG BKK
Programs: Zero Status Nexus
Posts: 432
How does one make advance flight reservations from outside Myanmar? Online booking seems impossible on any airlines.[/QUOTE]
Try Air Mandalay, we made a successful reservation with them for a March itinerary. The Discover Myanmar Pass which was suspended, is now available.
http://www.air-mandalay.com/
Try Air Mandalay, we made a successful reservation with them for a March itinerary. The Discover Myanmar Pass which was suspended, is now available.
http://www.air-mandalay.com/
Dec 10, 2012 | 4:41 am
#186
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: KRK
Programs: Many
Posts: 12,723
I found it the easiest to PM all the FTers on the dates you're looking to meet up. For New Year's eve, there seems to be quite a few FTers that will be there. Have fun!
Dec 11, 2012 | 4:12 am
#187
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Netherlands
Programs: TK Elite, SK EB Gold
Posts: 1,280
All set for the RGN trip at the end of December. Arriving there on 28th Dec on Thai Air around 1345, and departing on ANA on 31st dec. Will be staying at Chan Myae Guesthouse. Just got their email confirmation for room bookings.
Dec 13, 2012 | 3:15 pm
#188
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: SF, CA, US
Programs: AA Exec Plat, UA MM Gold, HHonors Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Plat, IHG Ambassador
Posts: 1,284
I'm arriving on Dec. 25th. I have three nights booked at Traders Hotel, but they all can be cancelled as I'm trying to get to Bagan for a day or two.
Dec 21, 2012 | 5:54 am
#192
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BRU / SCQ / LUX
Programs: Iberia, BAEC GOLD/ Priority Club : ROYAL Amb / Miles and More: SEN
Posts: 946
Hello,
I start now preparing all my RGN stuff. I suppose I still am in the game, but need to check everything.
I booked RGN out on 27/1/2013 and will stay some days in the country before.
Going to NYC
OUt of NYC to RGN on the 2/2/2013.
Will travel alone, but appreciate some social activities with FT-people. Just did the 2nd group of Gangnam and was great experience!
I start now preparing all my RGN stuff. I suppose I still am in the game, but need to check everything.
I booked RGN out on 27/1/2013 and will stay some days in the country before.
Going to NYC
OUt of NYC to RGN on the 2/2/2013.
Will travel alone, but appreciate some social activities with FT-people. Just did the 2nd group of Gangnam and was great experience!
Dec 25, 2012 | 2:11 am
#193
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: SF, CA, US
Programs: AA Exec Plat, UA MM Gold, HHonors Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Plat, IHG Ambassador
Posts: 1,284
I'm at Trader's Hotel now. It's a nice hotel, although check-in took forever. I'm trying to head to Bagan tomorrow for one night. Does anyone have a suggestion of where I could buy a last minute ticket? Local travel agency or airline ticketing office? The concierge here at the hotel said all the ticketing offices are closed today for Christmas, which seems odd in an overwhelmingly Buddhist country.
Jan 3, 2013 | 8:54 am
#195
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: LAX
Posts: 11,581
At traders hotel now in a wonderful renovated suite. Great hotel with great service - definitely exceeded my expectations.
If you see us in the lounge (or RGN-bkk on jan 5) with two year old twins feel free to say hi.
If you see us in the lounge (or RGN-bkk on jan 5) with two year old twins feel free to say hi.