SIN 2 May
 

Ok, so it's seven hours on the ground at my "Destination." In the middle of the night.

How many other insane people, err, fine FlyerTalk compatriots are also doing this mileage run? I'm arriving 23:45 local time on the 2nd. I've never been to Singapore, but at least I'll get to see the airport this trip.

I'll be pretty much on the same flights as you.

3-1-2005
UA6444 SLC-SFO
UA853 SFO-NRT
3-2
UA837 NRT-SIN
3-3
UA838 SIN-NRT
UA852 NRT-SFO
UA548 SFO-SLC

So I guess you are on a different flight out of NRT on the 3rd. Maybe we can meet up during the long 7 hours. I just tried booking for the transit hotel but they are all booked for that time. I replied back asking for a waitlist. I'll see what happens. Anyway, maybe we can buddy up to head downtown or East Side for some food? It will be my first time in SIN also.

I have been a long time lurker, and this will be my first mileage run to attain 1K. I am still going to college so this will be a great feat!

Cheers,
Tom

i'm flying on may 2 and arrive may 3 and return may 4. akira... Is your SFO-NRT on may 1 instead?

Just changed it. I just noticed the same thing. Thanks.

We are nuts! I am just thinking about how we are going to be sitting in coach for pretty much 2 full days and seeing SIN (a place I never been) for 5-6 hours...all for miles.

When I first read about mileage runs, I really thought that it was just rediculous-people flying just for miles? But more days and weeks reading flyertalk.com, I am addicted to checking fares and looking for mileage runs. ;)

Wish I could join you guys!!! But alas, I'm going to arrive SIN on Saturday May 7 (midnite) and leave on Monday, May 9.....This one'll put me over the hump for 1K, but it would be fun to have a few chilli crabs if anyone is going to stay a "touch" longer!!

Best wishes, Dave

Lots of Redtail Flyers in SIN
 

I will be doing about the same thing, except on NW (arrive 1:20 AM on May3). My MR is LGA-MSP-HNL-NRT-SIN-NRT-HNL-MSP-LGA.

There will be several NW FTers in SIN and NRT on and around the same dates. Check out this thread $400 Fares to Asia on NW BostonBali has put together a handy spreadsheet with all of our flight info which you may find helpful. I believe that on May 2 there will be at least 19 of us passing through the WC in NRT.

And yes, we are all certifiable for doing this mileage run

I will be in the SFO RCC before the flight, fat chick travelling alone. Real name Andrea. Although when a critical mass of FlyerTalkers assemble in an airline club, there is some strange gravitational force and we manage to locate each other and form a spontaneous party.

I'm all ready, I've got some pocket money and a new pair of Airport Shoes! (My last Birkenstock clogs died and I've been avoiding replacing them. I do *not* recommend Doc Martins as a substitute.)

AIR> May 1 UA # 853 SFO --> NRT 13:35 16:30 (Next day)
AIR> May 1 UA # 837 NRT --> SIN 17:55 (Next day) 23:45 (Next day)
AIR> May 3 UA # 838 SIN --> NRT --> SFO 7:20 15:20 17:55 11:05

I tried to send BostonBali a PM but I get a mailbox full error. I'm not sure where I will be in relation to you guys at Narita. I can get into the RCC but that appears to be it on lounges.

BostonBali checking in!
I'm sorry, I did actually exceed the 250 inbox limit. Gotta get better about clearing my old mail...
I'll be happy to send the NW MR itinerary spreadsheet to anyone who PM's me. There will be about 25-30 (I forget the exact #) of us travelling through NRT at various times next week.
I will be out of town over the weekend, so I won't be able to send the spreadsheet until Sunday... :(
Thanks,
BostonBali

I got a copy of the spreadsheet, courtesy OnAMileHigh. (If you update it again, please send me the new one too. I've sent you a PM with the address.)

I will be in NRT for a short time (16:30 - 17:55) on the 2nd when there will be quite a few folks in the WC, including OnAMileHigh. If the lounge is nearby and somebody can come collect me so I get in the door, I'd love to stop in for a visit. I really have no idea how practical this is or how to arrange the timing. (United has been scheduling with a lot of slop lately so I wouldn't be surprised if I'm there early.) I'll be pretty tired by then but in need of a pre-boarding beverage. (My goal is to sleep gate-to-gate NRT-SIN but this requires drugs.)

Unfortunately the deal with the RCC is that as *G I can bring a guest but only one with a Star Alliance ticket.

So, I was thinking...

Maybe Akira and I can meet you for an outing? If things are indeed open all night, I get some time to roam around on my own and then we head out for food. What time is your flight back?

Good idea about meeting up for food Feorlen. I am up for it. I was also thinking maybe we can all split a cab down to town and back. Tell me what you guys think.

I saw OnAMileHigh comment on his flights elsewhere and he's got a much shorter stay than we do. Maybe he will stop by this thread to comment on if he's interested.

I did some looking around and I think I want some more info on what to expect to make sure I've got enough cash. (50% late night surcharge on taxis from what I'm reading.) I have limited funds for this adventure (about S$45 to play with.) Can anybody else comment? I suppose we should go ask over in the Singapore forum to see what people have to say.

Yeah Feorlen I think I read that post about OnAMileHigh staying in the terminal. I was wondering about the plan PremEx2000 recommended http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=424874 . I wonder how much the taxi ride is to the Lau Pa Sat food court? I am also trying not to spend much money, but it would be fun to go into town and check out some things over the 7 hours. I found some more flyertalkers coming in...da1dan and 168. Maybe they can come with us to help with the costs.