The Finnair höpö-höpö (nonsense) thread
Feb 17, 2019, 12:31 pm
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I have seen it say so somewhere (probably on AUSBT). Haven't tried it myself.
If no luck, you can always qualify the old-fashioned way. 3 entries in 6 month. Can be done in one morning, just go to TPE or something and return.
If no luck, you can always qualify the old-fashioned way. 3 entries in 6 month. Can be done in one morning, just go to TPE or something and return.
Feb 17, 2019, 1:06 pm
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Yes, AUSBT reported AY+ was a valid card in 2014.
https://www.ausbt.com.au/how-frequen...sitor-echannel
The e-channel is pretty amazing, anyone even occasionally going to HKG should get it.
I got the precursory, the frequent visitors card in 2010 or so. It was pretty nice, you still had to fill out arrival card but could by pass any line at immigrations.
But with the e-channel there is no need for arrival cards.
https://www.ausbt.com.au/how-frequen...sitor-echannel
The e-channel is pretty amazing, anyone even occasionally going to HKG should get it.
I got the precursory, the frequent visitors card in 2010 or so. It was pretty nice, you still had to fill out arrival card but could by pass any line at immigrations.
But with the e-channel there is no need for arrival cards.
Feb 18, 2019, 2:06 am
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Last time I did it was in November with a new passport during a 2 hr layover - I was the only customer at the office, 5 mins tops to do it. You can already use it when exiting HKG.
And in other news - last week in ICN I was directed to the automatic gates on departure and it worked without a hitch. First time for me.
Feb 18, 2019, 3:14 am
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Btw do you know about arrival to ICN? Also automatic gates, like in HKG?
Feb 18, 2019, 3:41 am
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Feb 18, 2019, 9:09 am
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You can see it in the picture below, sorry for bad quality. The opening is the area in the black circle
Feb 18, 2019, 1:54 pm
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Yeah, apparently they are not all going to be dual bridge gates.
I realise it is a money thing, but still odd. Doesn't all widebodies have 2 front doors and would benefit from dual bridge boarding/de-planing?
I realise it is a money thing, but still odd. Doesn't all widebodies have 2 front doors and would benefit from dual bridge boarding/de-planing?
Feb 18, 2019, 4:36 pm
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Looking at JAL's ability to get a flight boarded in 10 to 15 minutes through door two only i doubt dual arms are that much of a benefit for boarding speed. But there is of course the option to have business class only arm
Feb 19, 2019, 12:46 am
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That's all very true!
I just reckoned that it was a bit cheapskate to not do dual arms on all gates.
And maybe it means AY won't care much about it either and keep on using door 2 only.
I just reckoned that it was a bit cheapskate to not do dual arms on all gates.
And maybe it means AY won't care much about it either and keep on using door 2 only.
Feb 19, 2019, 1:41 am
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Advantage with 2 doors is that F/J pax have dedicated jetbridge. If you turn up late you can board right away. With 1 bridge there might be a queue etc.
Feb 19, 2019, 1:51 am
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Yes it makes the ".. or board at your convenience" call much simpler to actually use IRL.
But I think the de-planing is more important in terms of efficiency. With a 2 door de-plane, they can give J a relaxed de-planing without the need to hold back Y pax.
Just connect door1 first, exchange papers and stuff while bridge to door 2 is moved in place.
But I think the de-planing is more important in terms of efficiency. With a 2 door de-plane, they can give J a relaxed de-planing without the need to hold back Y pax.
Just connect door1 first, exchange papers and stuff while bridge to door 2 is moved in place.
Feb 19, 2019, 2:24 am
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I do agree the disembarking seems much faster with two doors in place. Though I have never really timed it.
Feb 19, 2019, 5:29 am
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Feb 19, 2019, 5:35 am
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Feb 19, 2019, 8:47 am
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I'd give a Burnsian 'Excellent' for this:
Door 1 -> F
Door 2 -> J
Y do tarmac boarding via door 4
Door 1 -> F
Door 2 -> J
Y do tarmac boarding via door 4