The Emirates Forum Brunch - Off-topic chit-chat and banter
Jun 17, 2017, 8:09 pm
#76
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Somewhere
Programs: AS MVP, EK Silver, Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 921
So, riding from one of the remote stands to the terminal in the J bus, they have a recorded announcement saying "blah blah expanding airport" and then they play this really grand, soaring movie soundtrack-like music.
It sounds like something Hans Zimmer or Trevor Rabin would have composed for a Michael Bay film, as if what we're approaching (T3!) is going to be the most epic adventure. And then they let you off the bus into the chaos of transit security
Anyone find this a bit over the top? Especially when you've been awake for 22 hours because you took the 4am flight out of India?
Then again, what at EK isn't over the top?
It sounds like something Hans Zimmer or Trevor Rabin would have composed for a Michael Bay film, as if what we're approaching (T3!) is going to be the most epic adventure. And then they let you off the bus into the chaos of transit security
Anyone find this a bit over the top? Especially when you've been awake for 22 hours because you took the 4am flight out of India?
Then again, what at EK isn't over the top?
Jun 18, 2017, 1:36 am
#77
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: DXB
Programs: EK, AA, DL, UA, SPG, HGP, Amex
Posts: 1,208
The real problem is when you're on an extra long bus ride and the music loops back to the beginning!
Jun 18, 2017, 11:38 pm
#78
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MAA
Programs: EK Gold, BA Silver
Posts: 130
So, riding from one of the remote stands to the terminal in the J bus, they have a recorded announcement saying "blah blah expanding airport" and then they play this really grand, soaring movie soundtrack-like music.
It sounds like something Hans Zimmer or Trevor Rabin would have composed for a Michael Bay film, as if what we're approaching (T3!) is going to be the most epic adventure. And then they let you off the bus into the chaos of transit security
Anyone find this a bit over the top? Especially when you've been awake for 22 hours because you took the 4am flight out of India?
Then again, what at EK isn't over the top?
It sounds like something Hans Zimmer or Trevor Rabin would have composed for a Michael Bay film, as if what we're approaching (T3!) is going to be the most epic adventure. And then they let you off the bus into the chaos of transit security
Anyone find this a bit over the top? Especially when you've been awake for 22 hours because you took the 4am flight out of India?
Then again, what at EK isn't over the top?
Jun 19, 2017, 3:47 am
#79
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
I see at least in Cape Town dnata are still servicing QR, any thoughts on this? Eternal?
Dnata is part of the Emirates Group so would've thought that's also a good way to punish QR worldwide.
Dnata is part of the Emirates Group so would've thought that's also a good way to punish QR worldwide.
Jun 19, 2017, 4:17 am
#80
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,454
Jun 19, 2017, 5:25 am
#83
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Dubai
Programs: EK Gold
Posts: 213
The Sofitel on Sukhumvit was your normal run of the mill Sofitel. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
IMO i always prefer to stay on Sukhumvit as it provides ease of access to all the key areas of BKK - plus it's walking distance to most of the shopping, dining & drinking areas.
Jun 19, 2017, 10:03 am
#85
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,829
Jun 19, 2017, 10:38 am
#86
Join Date: Dec 2014
Programs: OZ Diamond, QR Gold, HH Gold, IHG Plat, Accor Plat
Posts: 669
Jun 19, 2017, 1:22 pm
#87
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Shetland, uk
Programs: Skywards silver
Posts: 247
me and the wife are booked into the Le meridian in July, so iam hoping people have good things to say. The reviews it receives seem good.
Jun 19, 2017, 1:25 pm
#88
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Shetland, uk
Programs: Skywards silver
Posts: 247
I've stayed at both. The SO was quirky & fun, and if you can secure a poolside lounger early, then you'll be fine. Wasn't there for the pool party however.
The Sofitel on Sukhumvit was your normal run of the mill Sofitel. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
IMO i always prefer to stay on Sukhumvit as it provides ease of access to all the key areas of BKK - plus it's walking distance to most of the shopping, dining & drinking areas.
The Sofitel on Sukhumvit was your normal run of the mill Sofitel. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
IMO i always prefer to stay on Sukhumvit as it provides ease of access to all the key areas of BKK - plus it's walking distance to most of the shopping, dining & drinking areas.
Jun 19, 2017, 4:11 pm
#89
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,454
You're also very near Patpong if that's your thing.
For me, location is everything in BKK, so it depends on what you are there for.
Jun 19, 2017, 5:51 pm
#90
Ambassador: Emirates
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: UK/AU
Programs: QF P1 + LTS, EK Gold, BAEC Gold, QR Gold, IHG Ambassador
Posts: 1,138
I'm flying Jetstar SYD-SGN this week.
Don't know if its even worth the $300 to bump up to their so-called 'J' to sit with all of the cashed up bogans.
sigh.
Don't know if its even worth the $300 to bump up to their so-called 'J' to sit with all of the cashed up bogans.
sigh.