BEY - Beirut Party Thread
Feb 25, 2006 | 4:19 am
#31
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Programs: ME, TK, IC
Posts: 2,423
Originally Posted by GK
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Sat Mar 25 - dinner will be arranged somewhere suitably stylish.. just need to get a handle on numbers
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Sat Mar 25 - dinner will be arranged somewhere suitably stylish.. just need to get a handle on numbers
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GK + guest
BEYFlyer + guest(?)
Jimmy67 + guest
alex0683de + guest(?)
Possible:
meriem + guest(?)
Brian_1 + guest(?)
Have I missed anyone
??? Anyone else planning on making this "DO"???
Feb 25, 2006 | 5:09 am
#32
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: CGK
Programs: LH SEN (LH*G), HH Diamond, AB Gold (1W Saph)
Posts: 5,677
Originally Posted by BEYFlyer
alex0683de + guest(?)
24th and 25th are marked on the agenda, just let us know the details once you have them.
Feb 25, 2006 | 4:46 pm
#33
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: A3 Gold, BA Gold
Posts: 1,435
Originally Posted by Traveloguy
When are you guys thinking of hold this 'do'? I am sure that I could drag a certain other FTer along as well depending on our collective work requirements at the time.
Feb 25, 2006 | 4:55 pm
#34
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: A3 Gold, BA Gold
Posts: 1,435
Originally Posted by alex0683de
Well, come on down! If I can drag myself all the way to Glasgow along a two-connection itinerary for a DO, you can come to Beirut (it will probably be easier!)... 
Although I did find a Club fare to LCA with BA and onwards with CY or ME in economy for about GBP500. Considering economy out of LHR is about GBP380, that routing might be an option.
I need to see if I can justify the expense as well as beg for time off work.
If anyone has any other imaginative routings they can think of, please let me know.
B
Feb 25, 2006 | 5:12 pm
#35
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: CGK
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Posts: 5,677
Originally Posted by Brian_1
Well I have been looking at flights and I'm starting to sweat at the thought of flying down the back on either BMed or MEA.
Although I did find a Club fare to LCA with BA and onwards with CY or ME in economy for about GBP500. Considering economy out of LHR is about GBP380, that routing might be an option.
I need to see if I can justify the expense as well as beg for time off work.
If anyone has any other imaginative routings they can think of, please let me know.
B
Although I did find a Club fare to LCA with BA and onwards with CY or ME in economy for about GBP500. Considering economy out of LHR is about GBP380, that routing might be an option.
I need to see if I can justify the expense as well as beg for time off work.
If anyone has any other imaginative routings they can think of, please let me know.
B
Feb 26, 2006 | 11:58 am
#36
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Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: UK
Programs: reformed ex basic Member
Posts: 3,148
Travelocity is showing economy fare of GBP 250 (incl taxes etc) for AZ .. with 90 mins connection in MXP (both non schengen terminal) - if you can stomach the seat.. i wouldn't do it
Feb 26, 2006 | 12:28 pm
#37
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: CGK
Programs: LH SEN (LH*G), HH Diamond, AB Gold (1W Saph)
Posts: 5,677
Originally Posted by GK
Travelocity is showing economy fare of GBP 250 (incl taxes etc) for AZ .. with 90 mins connection in MXP (both non schengen terminal) - if you can stomach the seat.. i wouldn't do it
Feb 27, 2006 | 2:47 am
#38
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Programs: ME, TK, IC
Posts: 2,423
The trick for flights to BEY is to book early. The longer you wait, the more expensive tickets will get. Granted this is a universal rule, but since Beirut is not "extensively" covered (other than through London and Paris), it will get a bit more expensive. Alitalia is a good option as they have an afternoon flight to BEY as well. Good luck with your travel planning and hope to see you in Beirut soon.
Feb 27, 2006 | 9:11 am
#39
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: CGK
Programs: LH SEN (LH*G), HH Diamond, AB Gold (1W Saph)
Posts: 5,677
Hi guys,
going a bit off-topic, does someone know the name of the border crossing on the main Beirut-Damascus highway? I need it for my Syrian visa application.
Thanks,
Alex
going a bit off-topic, does someone know the name of the border crossing on the main Beirut-Damascus highway? I need it for my Syrian visa application.
Thanks,
Alex
Feb 28, 2006 | 7:55 am
#41
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: CGK
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Posts: 5,677
Originally Posted by BEYFlyer
Wish it was called something easier like "The border" or "The awesome crossing", but it is known as Massna'a and that is the main border crossing between the two countries.
Mar 2, 2006 | 2:10 am
#44
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just to confirm for the fri night... our new dining table seats 10.. so plenty of room for a selection of canapes and all your duty free booze.. i see impromptu cocktail hour(s) ahead that night
Mar 2, 2006 | 5:48 am
#45
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
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Originally Posted by GK
just to confirm for the fri night... our new dining table seats 10.. so plenty of room for a selection of canapes and all your duty free booze.. i see impromptu cocktail hour(s) ahead that night