(Gone) RGN - SFO in F $450 one way AI; other N. America cities included
Jan 20, 2013, 9:57 am
#9196
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: NYC, FLL
Programs: UA PP 1MM, Marriott Bonvoy LTTE, BA Gold
Posts: 6,324
No problems with FD at DMK using myanmarvisa. Was a little concerned but the GA that checks BPs looked at my letter and verified our names was on the list and let us through. Tense but no problems. Also FD does not seem to monitor hang luggage. We had three pieces in two people, one weighed 30kgs the other 20kgs. TG made me check it through but FD allowed it. YMMV.
Also, great food suggestion is Feel restaurant. Very good and prepared to high standards, pricey but worth it. Excellent myanmar cuisine.
Also, great food suggestion is Feel restaurant. Very good and prepared to high standards, pricey but worth it. Excellent myanmar cuisine.
Jan 20, 2013, 6:09 pm
#9198
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Milwaukee, Wi. USA
Posts: 675
Also no problems at DMK on FD using Mymyanmarvisa service. The FD agent looked at my paperwork showing my name and passport number on the list and cleared me thru. And at arrival at Yangon the folks at the Visa on Arrival booth could not have been more helpful or efficient.
Now in the middle of my return journey. Transit point was in Hanoi. Left my Vietnam Visa on arrival paperwork and photos at the hotel in Yangon. Again, the Vietnamese Visa folks confirmed on their computer that I was on their list. They take the visa photos themselves for a $2.00 fee. Only negative is that Vietnam has raised their "stamping fee" from $20 to $45, payable in U.S. dollars. However, didn't like Hanoi.
Now in the middle of my return journey. Transit point was in Hanoi. Left my Vietnam Visa on arrival paperwork and photos at the hotel in Yangon. Again, the Vietnamese Visa folks confirmed on their computer that I was on their list. They take the visa photos themselves for a $2.00 fee. Only negative is that Vietnam has raised their "stamping fee" from $20 to $45, payable in U.S. dollars. However, didn't like Hanoi.
Jan 20, 2013, 11:15 pm
#9199
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
After 600+ pages I finally get to travel on my first R1 KE fare 
however as I do not have any nice crisp US bills, would money changers accepts SGD? AUD? even EUR? if yes, do these bills have to be crisp?
however as I do not have any nice crisp US bills, would money changers accepts SGD? AUD? even EUR? if yes, do these bills have to be crisp?
Jan 20, 2013, 11:30 pm
#9200
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: DEN
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy Titanium, CX DM, SQ Gold
Posts: 1,607
Somewhere on the first 50 pages of this 600+ page thread I stated that I used SGD and they were strict about the quality of the bills but much less so than with USD because they were plastic bills. They don't want them to be ripped, torn or marked in any way but being plastic they are not likely to be creased so you will find a bunch of SGD from your ATM in Singapore will probably be fine.
Jan 21, 2013, 2:28 am
#9201
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 128
There was a sign with only USD or EUR exchange rates. Dunno if they would accept other currencies.
After reading about USD being declined for some stupid reasons, I would recommend to bring some EUR bills that look o.k. and you'll be fine.
Jan 21, 2013, 3:50 am
#9202
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: BNE, OOL
Programs: QFF WP, VA SG, Hhonors Diamond
Posts: 361
*sigh*
2x 1 hour phone calls to expedia, and still haven't got a resolution for my cancelled NH RGN-NRT flight. They were all prepared to change me to DL284 BKK-NRT instead, but apparently needed to check with NH for some reason, who were closed.
Apparently they are going to email NH head office and see what they can offer. Hurry up and wait I guess ...
2x 1 hour phone calls to expedia, and still haven't got a resolution for my cancelled NH RGN-NRT flight. They were all prepared to change me to DL284 BKK-NRT instead, but apparently needed to check with NH for some reason, who were closed.
Apparently they are going to email NH head office and see what they can offer. Hurry up and wait I guess ...
Jan 21, 2013, 4:45 am
#9203
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: AS MVP, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 803
*sigh*
2x 1 hour phone calls to expedia, and still haven't got a resolution for my cancelled NH RGN-NRT flight. They were all prepared to change me to DL284 BKK-NRT instead, but apparently needed to check with NH for some reason, who were closed.
Apparently they are going to email NH head office and see what they can offer. Hurry up and wait I guess ...
2x 1 hour phone calls to expedia, and still haven't got a resolution for my cancelled NH RGN-NRT flight. They were all prepared to change me to DL284 BKK-NRT instead, but apparently needed to check with NH for some reason, who were closed.
Apparently they are going to email NH head office and see what they can offer. Hurry up and wait I guess ...
Jan 21, 2013, 6:31 am
#9204
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Netherlands
Programs: TK Elite, QR Gold
Posts: 1,272
Jan 21, 2013, 6:45 am
#9205
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Berlin
Posts: 1,765
Just to touch on this again, any guess when award availability will appear for MH on either AA or BA?
Jan 21, 2013, 6:58 am
#9206
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Austin, TX -- AA Life Platinum; QF Life Silver; UA Silver
Posts: 5,462
They did have Coke/Fanta in Myanmar but it did appear to be from Thailand.
Jan 21, 2013, 7:30 am
#9207
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Austin, TX -- AA Life Platinum; QF Life Silver; UA Silver
Posts: 5,462
Jan 21, 2013, 7:40 am
#9208
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Canada
Programs: UA*1K MM SK EBG LATAM BL
Posts: 23,309
In Myanmar, I only remember Star Cola in 2008 (250 kyat) - There was Coke/Diet Coke in a couple tourist places, but it was imported (1500 kyat), same price as a large Myanmar Beer (I am sure its more now)
Jan 21, 2013, 4:23 pm
#9209
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,044
Two notes:
The official currency exchange in the airport took a used $100 from me. Wouldn't change baht.
In DMK on FD, I had a real visa issued in the US. Seems they hadn't seen that before. Granted, it looks pretty fake. It's literally the paper I sent to the embassy, stamped. I assume the Bangkok embassy has something that looks pretty different. FD was ok with it, but it took some time.
The official currency exchange in the airport took a used $100 from me. Wouldn't change baht.
In DMK on FD, I had a real visa issued in the US. Seems they hadn't seen that before. Granted, it looks pretty fake. It's literally the paper I sent to the embassy, stamped. I assume the Bangkok embassy has something that looks pretty different. FD was ok with it, but it took some time.
Jan 21, 2013, 8:36 pm
#9210
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Seattle, Chiang Rai
Programs: Marco Polo Gold, Alaska MVP Gold, Ivar's Carte Clam, Taco Time Loyalty Card
Posts: 253
*sigh*
2x 1 hour phone calls to expedia, and still haven't got a resolution for my cancelled NH RGN-NRT flight. They were all prepared to change me to DL284 BKK-NRT instead, but apparently needed to check with NH for some reason, who were closed.
Apparently they are going to email NH head office and see what they can offer. Hurry up and wait I guess ...
2x 1 hour phone calls to expedia, and still haven't got a resolution for my cancelled NH RGN-NRT flight. They were all prepared to change me to DL284 BKK-NRT instead, but apparently needed to check with NH for some reason, who were closed.
Apparently they are going to email NH head office and see what they can offer. Hurry up and wait I guess ...
Best to keep Ex.uk out of it if possible. I've now got reissued NH tickets RGN-BKK-NRT and reissued DL tickets NRT-SEA-YVR. Basically two separate tickets.