(Gone) RGN - SFO in F $450 one way AI; other N. America cities included
Jan 24, 2013, 10:59 am
#9226
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Jan 24, 2013, 11:01 am
#9227
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I did a similar itin (ending LAX) and was told by TG that my booking code (coach of some sort) didn't accrue miles.
Jan 24, 2013, 12:12 pm
#9228
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While not up to the standards of CX, SQ and the like, they're ok on the TPE/USA F flights I've taken. I had both KE F and CI F booked. The CI flights were $200 each, RT, compared to KE at $500+, the latter having a forced overnight in each direction, too. Sure, I like KE more, but the cost of flights, overnights in ICN, and days lost made CI the right choice for me.
Jan 24, 2013, 12:24 pm
#9229
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Have to say I was not at all impressed with CI service in biz, especially compared to USA or European carriers or even fellow Asian carrier China Southern. The food on CI was meh and the seats angle recline was not at all comfortable. If I had paid much more than the approx $350rt that we paid I think I'd actually be pretty pissed.
Jan 24, 2013, 2:21 pm
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Does anybody know if it is possible to fly RGN-BKK-TPE and checking in one piece of luggage in RGN and another one in BKK? Got plenty of time to change planes, so this wouldn't be an issue.
Jan 24, 2013, 2:26 pm
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no issues as far as I'm aware. Worth noting however that Thai immigration might want to collect the departure tax from you (700baht) when you re-enter the sterile area.
Jan 24, 2013, 3:17 pm
#9232
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Can I show them the appropriate RATD entry where it is not shown that one must stay airside when connecting internationally? 
Jan 24, 2013, 3:26 pm
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For R1 tickets on KE stock the segments RGN-BKK and BKK-RGN on TG was booked in W class = no miles. Forget it, no miles in any *A FFP program
Jan 24, 2013, 7:03 pm
#9234
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Since a few years ago when they started putting the Thai departure tax on the tickets rather than collect it before immigration has anyone ever been asked to pay it? Immigration only looks at your boarding pass. I transit BKK all the time, it doesn't even seem like they would have a procedure now to collect it.
Jan 24, 2013, 7:28 pm
#9235
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Interesting point.
Since a few years ago when they started putting the Thai departure tax on the tickets rather than collect it before immigration has anyone ever been asked to pay it? Immigration only looks at your boarding pass. I transit BKK all the time, it doesn't even seem like they would have a procedure now to collect it.
Since a few years ago when they started putting the Thai departure tax on the tickets rather than collect it before immigration has anyone ever been asked to pay it? Immigration only looks at your boarding pass. I transit BKK all the time, it doesn't even seem like they would have a procedure now to collect it.
Jan 24, 2013, 8:30 pm
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I arrived back from R1 ticket, RGN-SIN-HKG-LHR-JFK, and had an amazing time onboard and around Yangon. Had beer and rice noodles at Zaw Chi House by traders (you can't miss it as the place is fulled of foreigners). Shan food by Inya Road is also very good. I have concluded that when it comes to Intra-Asia J class, SQ is still better than CX. But, HKG-LHR was one of the best long haul flights I've ever took. RGN-SIN on SQ was one of my best short haul. ^
Jan 24, 2013, 8:49 pm
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I guess the way around it would be to get a BP at the transfer desk before leaving the sterile area.
Jan 24, 2013, 9:03 pm
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yes, I remember Coke in Iran - but that is grandfathered from the 70s.
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)
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)
Local whiskey was an even better value, at least in terms of ethanol/kyat - a 175 ml bottle of "High Class" whisky for 600 kyat.
Most locals, mellowing out at sidewalk tables late in the evening, seemed to prefer whisky and some sort of mixer, rather than beer. I'd have joined 'em but was fairly susceptible to mosquitoes so our party retreated to my room at the YMCA.
Jan 24, 2013, 9:29 pm
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Not to belabor a small point, but where would one pay it? Immigration isn't equipped to take money. A good percentage of boarding passes are pre printed from personal computers in advance, not to mention from prior connections in other cities.
I guess the way around it would be to get a BP at the transfer desk before leaving the sterile area.
I guess the way around it would be to get a BP at the transfer desk before leaving the sterile area.
than you have to queue up again. whatever the code is, they seem to know. As pointed out, lots of reports of people having to pay it, and of course the odd exceptions where people have snuck through. If you have plenty of time you can always try - the worst is they send you back.
Jan 24, 2013, 10:00 pm
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Just got back from a great trip. I've never been any place like Rangon before. Eye-opening, to say the least.
-We ate at two restaurants: one great and one terrible. Terrible was Monsoon. Pathetic. Rancid oil and just all around bad. Can't believe we made the mistake since many reviews accurately called it as awful. And the great hole-in-the-wall was 999 Shan Noodle. Very good noodles, and excellent vegetables (watercress and kale when we were there). This place is on 34th street and it not accurately positioned by Google or Apple Maps. It's about two blocks from Trader's. 8 entrees plus water and beer = $12US roughly.
-We ate at two restaurants: one great and one terrible. Terrible was Monsoon. Pathetic. Rancid oil and just all around bad. Can't believe we made the mistake since many reviews accurately called it as awful. And the great hole-in-the-wall was 999 Shan Noodle. Very good noodles, and excellent vegetables (watercress and kale when we were there). This place is on 34th street and it not accurately positioned by Google or Apple Maps. It's about two blocks from Trader's. 8 entrees plus water and beer = $12US roughly.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...n.html#REVIEWS
I noticed that there are two camps of people with very different opinions about the restaurant. I happen to fall into the camp who love the place. Not sure if the quality has changed since I visited 1 year ago.
It was very interesting that they would take USD at Monsoon, but we used Kyats instead. Then we were counting on the amount of kyats left in our pockets before leaving the country and decided that we could only afford to eat at Aung Mingalar Shan Noodles that evening. It was a lovely experience having noodles for New Year's Eve dinner and watching the world go by.
Please enlighten me - do they really serve Shan food ? The menu looks quite Chinese-inspired. We were even speaking to the owner in Mandarin Chinese - she is the daughter of immigrants from Yunnan province if I remember correctly. The food did not differ much from what we would have in Hong Kong/Mainland, but it was the chatting with the owner and watching people going about their routines that made the experience interesting/unique.