Jun 14, 2013, 7:58 am
Last edit by: finnishlad
NEXT:
”one last hurrah of AY idiots”
”one last hurrah of AY idiots”
Saturday Oct 5th HEL-LHR-HEL AY1331 and AY1338
The era of mileage running is coming to an end! (or is it?) Join your fellow idiots in reminiscing the good old times (and coming up with new ideas) in a lounge-pub-lounge-crawl day in and around Heathrow! There will be cake.
List of idiots:
- cistavoda
- NoWindowSeat
- intuition (?)
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Also, casual inorganized meet-ups below - Post in following format:
DD MMM (time) (handle), (Airport) (terminal and lounge) -
Who & Where
19 Apr 12-19.00 finnishlad, Schengen, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
21 Apr 7.30-10.00 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
24 Apr 16-19.00 finnishlad, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
27 Apr 11-15.45 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
28 Apr 13-19.00 finnishlad, Schengen, Platinum Wing, Non-Schengen
30 Apr 7.30-10.00 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
1 May 11-13.15 finnishlad, Platinum Wing
14 May 5-6.45 finnishlad, Suvarnabhumi lounges
14 May 15.45-19.00 finnishlad, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
25 May 11-15.30 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
28 May 12-10.00 finnishlad, Schengen, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
4 Jul 11-15.30 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
7 Jul 12-19.00 finnishlad, Schengen, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
10 Jul 5.30-7.00 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
10 Jul 12.20-13.15 finnishlad Platinum Wing
15 Jul 5-6.45 finnishlad, Suvarnabhumi lounges
15 Jul 15.35-19.00 finnishlad, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
17 Jul 5.30-7.00 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
17 Jul 12.20-13.15 finnishlad, Platinum Wing
23 Jul 5-6.45 finnishlad, Suvarnabhumi lounges
24 Jul 11-13.30 finnishlad, Platinum Wing
31 Aug 7.30-10.00 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
1 Sept 11-13.15 finnishlad, Platinum Wing
12 Sept 5.00-6.45 finnishlad, Suvarnabhumi lounges
12 Sept 15.45-19.00 finnishlad, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
14 Sept 11-15.30 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
15 Sept 13-19.00 finnishlad, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
21 Sept 11-15.40 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
24 Sept 12-19.00 finnishlad, Schengen, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
5 Oct 7-9.40 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
6 Oct 11-13.15 finnishlad, Platinum Wing
14 Oct 5.00-6.45 finnishlad, Suvarnabhumi lounges
15 Oct 11-13.30 finnishlad, Platinum Wing
24 Oct 13-15.30 NoWindowSeat, PlatWing
2 Nov 7.00-10.00 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
3 Nov 13.00-19.00 finnishlad, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
9 Nov 7.00-10.00 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
10 Nov 13.00-19.00 finnishlad, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
16 Nov 7.00-10.00 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
17 Nov 13.00-19.00 finnishlad, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
20 Nov 13-15.30 NoWindowSeat, PlatWing
30 Nov 11.00-15.45 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
1 Dec 13.30-19.00 finnishlad, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
DD MMM (time) (handle), (Airport) (terminal and lounge) -
Who & Where
19 Apr 12-19.00 finnishlad, Schengen, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
21 Apr 7.30-10.00 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
24 Apr 16-19.00 finnishlad, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
27 Apr 11-15.45 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
28 Apr 13-19.00 finnishlad, Schengen, Platinum Wing, Non-Schengen
30 Apr 7.30-10.00 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
1 May 11-13.15 finnishlad, Platinum Wing
14 May 5-6.45 finnishlad, Suvarnabhumi lounges
14 May 15.45-19.00 finnishlad, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
25 May 11-15.30 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
28 May 12-10.00 finnishlad, Schengen, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
4 Jul 11-15.30 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
7 Jul 12-19.00 finnishlad, Schengen, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
10 Jul 5.30-7.00 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
10 Jul 12.20-13.15 finnishlad Platinum Wing
15 Jul 5-6.45 finnishlad, Suvarnabhumi lounges
15 Jul 15.35-19.00 finnishlad, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
17 Jul 5.30-7.00 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
17 Jul 12.20-13.15 finnishlad, Platinum Wing
23 Jul 5-6.45 finnishlad, Suvarnabhumi lounges
24 Jul 11-13.30 finnishlad, Platinum Wing
31 Aug 7.30-10.00 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
1 Sept 11-13.15 finnishlad, Platinum Wing
12 Sept 5.00-6.45 finnishlad, Suvarnabhumi lounges
12 Sept 15.45-19.00 finnishlad, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
14 Sept 11-15.30 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
15 Sept 13-19.00 finnishlad, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
21 Sept 11-15.40 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
24 Sept 12-19.00 finnishlad, Schengen, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
5 Oct 7-9.40 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
6 Oct 11-13.15 finnishlad, Platinum Wing
14 Oct 5.00-6.45 finnishlad, Suvarnabhumi lounges
15 Oct 11-13.30 finnishlad, Platinum Wing
24 Oct 13-15.30 NoWindowSeat, PlatWing
2 Nov 7.00-10.00 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
3 Nov 13.00-19.00 finnishlad, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
9 Nov 7.00-10.00 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
10 Nov 13.00-19.00 finnishlad, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
16 Nov 7.00-10.00 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
17 Nov 13.00-19.00 finnishlad, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
20 Nov 13-15.30 NoWindowSeat, PlatWing
30 Nov 11.00-15.45 finnishlad, Heathrow 3 lounges
1 Dec 13.30-19.00 finnishlad, Platinum Wing, non-Schengen
Helsinki-meetup?
Jul 29, 2013, 3:58 am
#47
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Yeah, that's correct. You can just add your name to the wiki post on top.
Silly question - does Teos accept credit card or do I need to get euros?
Silly question - does Teos accept credit card or do I need to get euros?
Jul 29, 2013, 4:06 am
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Seriously though - all bars and restaurants accept CCs here, though perhaps not AX or DC. But us FTers only go to cashback / point places, right??
Jul 29, 2013, 8:29 am
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Haha, yes I meant:
".. or does he need to get a lot of euros"
Yeah, I thought so, but better ask. I was pretty sure they wouldn't accept the left-over Wons and Yuans I'm carrying.
".. or does he need to get a lot of euros"
Yeah, I thought so, but better ask. I was pretty sure they wouldn't accept the left-over Wons and Yuans I'm carrying.
Aug 1, 2013, 7:30 am
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I am in Helsinki on the night of Oct 9 on my way back to Canada....would be cool to meet some Finnish FT'ers. I used to live in Joensuu when a child....many years ago now but still like stopping in Finland if I have a chance. Hope your Meet-up goes well.
Aug 2, 2013, 2:14 am
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And congratulations to OH-LGG for attaining the AY Plat status again the hard way, i.e. with segments!
Aug 2, 2013, 2:17 am
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Hi!
It was really nice meeting you yesterday! I hope the evening continued well also without me and I’m sorry I had to leave when the person of honour arrived I was good though as my daughter woke up at 03 and stayed awake for 2 hours..
We discussed my upcoming night in Bangkok and I’d like some help from you. I’m travelling with a friend who hasn’t travelled much. We will arrive in the afternoon and leave the next morning, so budget is limited to about $90 after the $50 Expedia-coupon I’m planning to use. Below I’ve listed what seems to be our best options (Oct 4-5), which one would you recommend? Luxury & experience is more important than location.
Park Plaza Sukhumvit - $18 – (with Silver)
Pullman King Power - $46 - (with Platinum)
Pullman G - $48 - (with Platinum)
Millennium Hilton - $55 (with Gold)
MGallery VIE - $57 (with Platinum)
Swissotel Nai Lert Park – Executive room - $62
Le Meridien - $81
Royal Orchird Sheraton - $71
Sofitel Sukhumvit - $87 (with Platinum)
Think I'm leaning towards Sofitel.
...or perhaps I'd rather post on the Thailand-forum :-)
It was really nice meeting you yesterday! I hope the evening continued well also without me and I’m sorry I had to leave when the person of honour arrived I was good though as my daughter woke up at 03 and stayed awake for 2 hours..
We discussed my upcoming night in Bangkok and I’d like some help from you. I’m travelling with a friend who hasn’t travelled much. We will arrive in the afternoon and leave the next morning, so budget is limited to about $90 after the $50 Expedia-coupon I’m planning to use. Below I’ve listed what seems to be our best options (Oct 4-5), which one would you recommend? Luxury & experience is more important than location.
Park Plaza Sukhumvit - $18 – (with Silver)
Pullman King Power - $46 - (with Platinum)
Pullman G - $48 - (with Platinum)
Millennium Hilton - $55 (with Gold)
MGallery VIE - $57 (with Platinum)
Swissotel Nai Lert Park – Executive room - $62
Le Meridien - $81
Royal Orchird Sheraton - $71
Sofitel Sukhumvit - $87 (with Platinum)
Think I'm leaning towards Sofitel.
...or perhaps I'd rather post on the Thailand-forum :-)
Last edited by Gnopps; Aug 2, 2013 at 3:19 am
Aug 2, 2013, 3:12 am
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Park Plaza Sukhumvit - $18 – (with Silver)
Pullman King Power - $46 - (with Platinum)
Pullman G - $48 - (with Platinum)
Millennium Hilton - $55 (with Gold)
MGallery VIE - $57 (with Platinum)
Swissotel Nai Lert Park – Executive room - $62
Le Meridien - $81
Royal Orchird Sheraton - $71
Sofitel Sukhumvit - $87 (with Platinum)
...or perhaps I'd rather post on the Thailand-forum :-)
Pullman King Power - $46 - (with Platinum)
Pullman G - $48 - (with Platinum)
Millennium Hilton - $55 (with Gold)
MGallery VIE - $57 (with Platinum)
Swissotel Nai Lert Park – Executive room - $62
Le Meridien - $81
Royal Orchird Sheraton - $71
Sofitel Sukhumvit - $87 (with Platinum)
...or perhaps I'd rather post on the Thailand-forum :-)
I have experience with the IC (excellent, but overpriced for BKK) and the Millenium Hilton. The Hilton is a better location for tourism, but as you are just overnighting, the IC is better (nearer the airport) - and in general the IC is a better property. As a Hilton Gold I got an upgraded room + lounge on a paid stay.
I doubt that you could go wrong with a Meridien or Pullman, though
Aug 2, 2013, 4:19 am
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Yeah, it was a great meet! Nice to meet in person, and a casual set up that worked well. Let's keep this thread (or another similar set up) for future meet-ups. We did missed other FT'ers (or at least the explanations for your handles 
) so hopefully we can do another meeting later.
As for organization, it was a joint effort. I only got the ball rolling by starting the thread. So thanks to everyone for showing up and sharing stories. ^
I came late to the party, but compensated by talking too fast and too much
I got a good 3,5 hours sleep before getting "back in the race". Running for gate 14 (it is a bit of a stretch to call that Terminal 2..) worked up the appetite, and yes, they served the nice omelette and sausage breakfast on AY661 to CPH. For some reason though, I decided to go light on the champagne this morning.
And OH-LGG, what can I say... Renewing status by segment. A true feat. They should add a 25% bonus even for segments.
) so hopefully we can do another meeting later.As for organization, it was a joint effort. I only got the ball rolling by starting the thread. So thanks to everyone for showing up and sharing stories. ^
I came late to the party, but compensated by talking too fast and too much
I got a good 3,5 hours sleep before getting "back in the race". Running for gate 14 (it is a bit of a stretch to call that Terminal 2..) worked up the appetite, and yes, they served the nice omelette and sausage breakfast on AY661 to CPH. For some reason though, I decided to go light on the champagne this morning.
And OH-LGG, what can I say... Renewing status by segment. A true feat. They should add a 25% bonus even for segments.
Aug 3, 2013, 2:48 am
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We discussed my upcoming night in Bangkok and I’d like some help from you. I’m travelling with a friend who hasn’t travelled much. We will arrive in the afternoon and leave the next morning, so budget is limited to about $90 after the $50 Expedia-coupon I’m planning to use. Below I’ve listed what seems to be our best options (Oct 4-5), which one would you recommend? Luxury & experience is more important than location.
Park Plaza Sukhumvit - $18 – (with Silver)
Pullman King Power - $46 - (with Platinum)
Pullman G - $48 - (with Platinum)
Millennium Hilton - $55 (with Gold)
MGallery VIE - $57 (with Platinum)
Swissotel Nai Lert Park – Executive room - $62
Le Meridien - $81
Royal Orchird Sheraton - $71
Sofitel Sukhumvit - $87 (with Platinum)
Think I'm leaning towards Sofitel.
...or perhaps I'd rather post on the Thailand-forum :-)
Park Plaza Sukhumvit - $18 – (with Silver)
Pullman King Power - $46 - (with Platinum)
Pullman G - $48 - (with Platinum)
Millennium Hilton - $55 (with Gold)
MGallery VIE - $57 (with Platinum)
Swissotel Nai Lert Park – Executive room - $62
Le Meridien - $81
Royal Orchird Sheraton - $71
Sofitel Sukhumvit - $87 (with Platinum)
Think I'm leaning towards Sofitel.
...or perhaps I'd rather post on the Thailand-forum :-)
I've only stayed in Club rooms and Prestige Suites at the Sofitel Sukhumvit. It's a really nice hotel with great staff. The difference between a club room and a regular room (actually, "Luxury" vs "deluxe" afaik) comes down to better toiletries - hèrmes instead of something more generic.
About the other properties:
Park Plaza - don't know it
Pullman King Power - bad location
Pullman G - refurbished ex-Sofitel Silom. Should be OK, not too far from Le Méridien
Millennium Hilton - terrible location
MGallery VIE - haven't stayed there
Swissotel Nai Lert - several f&b issues
Le Méridien - great hardware and staff, location boils down to personal preference
Royal Orchid Sheraton - I don't like this place
Sofitel Sukhumvit - the best location
Aug 5, 2013, 1:11 am
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Thank you all, it really was a fun evening! It was great sharing war stories and getting new ideas too 
We really should make this a tradition, maybe a new evening later this fall?
remymartin, what was the restaurant you recommended in Hong Kong? Planning my late August trip
We really should make this a tradition, maybe a new evening later this fall?
remymartin, what was the restaurant you recommended in Hong Kong? Planning my late August trip
Last edited by vulle; Aug 5, 2013 at 1:14 am Reason: Question to remymartin
Aug 5, 2013, 2:01 am
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I agree!
vulle, the restaurant I recommended is called Bo Innovation, located in Wan Chai. It's a modern fusion Chinese restaurant which received its second star a few years ago.
vulle, the restaurant I recommended is called Bo Innovation, located in Wan Chai. It's a modern fusion Chinese restaurant which received its second star a few years ago.