Work dinner, will I make it?
Jan 18, 2023, 7:08 am
#1
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Work dinner, will I make it?
Landing CMB-CDG at 1920, and have a work dinner at the Park Hyatt Vendome in Paris at 2130. I will be in J with zero checked bags, only hand luggage. Can anyone chime in how long (typically) I should expect to take to deplane and make it curbside for a taxi on a Friday evening?
Jan 18, 2023, 10:06 am
#3
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Last time I was in CDG (a few months ago) it took an hour from getting off the plane (in J) to taxi pickup. It definitely felt longer, with the hot and cramped bus ride from the ramp to customs. I did have to wait for a checked bag, too. So you should be fine.
Jan 18, 2023, 11:01 am
#4
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You should be able to make it. I would check the estimated time for traffic -- Motorcycle taxis can be faster if you don't have much luggage.
Jan 18, 2023, 3:01 pm
#5
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Did this same jaunt a few weeks back. Even with a slow start to customs, at the same rough time of night, made it in 1 hour and 30 minutes. I didn’t push it on speed either.
Jan 18, 2023, 3:05 pm
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Jan 18, 2023, 5:57 pm
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Jan 18, 2023, 6:44 pm
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On a side note, how was the PH? My wife will be with me, and I’m hoping I made a good pick for accommodations. (Both our first time in Paris)
Jan 18, 2023, 7:02 pm
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Jan 19, 2023, 2:01 am
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I am a very poor performing Globalist, having switched to booking on RocketMiles to maximize my AA LP. Despite this was given an upgrade, greeted by name when walking in, got all the expected amenities and treated very well. I know this is considered an abnormal stay per the FT Hyatt sub but I had a splendid time.