Flying through NRT - what to expect?
Sep 13, 2004 | 8:19 pm
#1
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Flying through NRT - what to expect?
Hi,
I'll be flying though NRT with CO soon (EWR-NRT-GUM). Looks like CO flies into/out of Terminal 2. I will arrive at gate D-96 and depart (NRT-GUM) from gate D-99. What can I expect upon landing in NRT? Will I have to clear customs (seeing as I'm not really exiting the airport)? Is there anything interesting to do (restaurants, lounges, showers-for-fee) in/near concourse D in Terminal 2? Also, seems like the NWA club is in Terminal 1. Is it worth/easy getting over there from T2? Does anybody know if the NWA club in NRT even accepts CO Presidents Club passes? Thanks for the info!
I'll be flying though NRT with CO soon (EWR-NRT-GUM). Looks like CO flies into/out of Terminal 2. I will arrive at gate D-96 and depart (NRT-GUM) from gate D-99. What can I expect upon landing in NRT? Will I have to clear customs (seeing as I'm not really exiting the airport)? Is there anything interesting to do (restaurants, lounges, showers-for-fee) in/near concourse D in Terminal 2? Also, seems like the NWA club is in Terminal 1. Is it worth/easy getting over there from T2? Does anybody know if the NWA club in NRT even accepts CO Presidents Club passes? Thanks for the info!
Sep 14, 2004 | 11:47 pm
#2
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Hi
How long is your lay-over in NRT ?
What class are you travelling ?
There is no need to go through immigration nor customs inspections as long as your checked luggage has been correctly tagged to GUM.
If you have more than 4 hours and you want to go through the trouble of immigration, you could do a quick visit to the Narita city and its famous temple.
It is possible to go to terminal 1 but it means taking a bus (still no need to clear immigration nor customs) there and back.
If you are flying business class CO will give you access to one of the 7yamato' lounges at NRT terminal 2 (I am not sure about showers in the lounge)
Showers are available for a nominal fee in terminal 2 but you might get a voucher from the Yamato lounge.
There is a people mover between satellite C/D and A/B (where most of the shops/eating places are)
How long is your lay-over in NRT ?
What class are you travelling ?
There is no need to go through immigration nor customs inspections as long as your checked luggage has been correctly tagged to GUM.
If you have more than 4 hours and you want to go through the trouble of immigration, you could do a quick visit to the Narita city and its famous temple.
It is possible to go to terminal 1 but it means taking a bus (still no need to clear immigration nor customs) there and back.
If you are flying business class CO will give you access to one of the 7yamato' lounges at NRT terminal 2 (I am not sure about showers in the lounge)
Showers are available for a nominal fee in terminal 2 but you might get a voucher from the Yamato lounge.
There is a people mover between satellite C/D and A/B (where most of the shops/eating places are)
Sep 15, 2004 | 6:53 am
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Hi, I'll only have a 2-hour layover in NRT, so no time to go to Narita. Flying coach, so probably no lounge access. Guess we'll just check out the different stores/restaurants in Terminal 2, the bus to terminal 1 sounds like it's too much effort (especially for just a 2-hour layover).
Thanks for the advice!
Thanks for the advice!
Sep 15, 2004 | 10:37 pm
#4
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Originally Posted by dbielik
Hi, I'll only have a 2-hour layover in NRT, so no time to go to Narita. Flying coach, so probably no lounge access. Guess we'll just check out the different stores/restaurants in Terminal 2, the bus to terminal 1 sounds like it's too much effort (especially for just a 2-hour layover).
Thanks for the advice!
Thanks for the advice!
Jan 21, 2005 | 3:47 pm
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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Originally Posted by sammy343
A great way to kill time in Terminal 2 is the Yahoo! internet cafe near the Duty Free shops. Just let them scan your passport and you can surf the web for free.
LAX
Jun 13, 2005 | 2:18 pm
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LAX, if the information in your profile is correct as a UA PremEx you are *G in *A. This will enable you to use the RCC in NRT which has free wifi. While you are there don't forget to check out the "Amazing Beer Machine" 
You can also use the SQ lounge as a *G which is also in T1. Unfortunately it appears to be quite a walk from the UA gate area. They supposively have better food then the RCC, never had enough time to check it out though.
The showers in the RCC are great, they hit the spot after a really long flight.
You can also use the SQ lounge as a *G which is also in T1. Unfortunately it appears to be quite a walk from the UA gate area. They supposively have better food then the RCC, never had enough time to check it out though.
The showers in the RCC are great, they hit the spot after a really long flight.