[FARE GONE] UA: BAH from various cities (e.g., YVR: $850; CLE: $774; IAD: $690)
Nov 5, 2014, 10:02 pm
#46
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Midwest/Mideast (ORD/DTW/FNT/BAH)
Programs: QR Gold/Gulf Air Gold/UA Gold
Posts: 345
Starting point - check Bahrain This Month or Time Out Bahrain to see if there are any special events while out here to schedule in... There are always concerts, comedy shows, exhibitions, etc.
Here's a list of things to do:
1. Museums - the national museum is worth half a day, and has a wonderful restaurant with some great authentic Bahraini food. The Bayt Alquran has historical copies of the quran from all over the world. Sh Ibrahim Center has a wonderful preservation of Bahrain history and nice events. the Fateh Mosque is nice for visitors to see. The Jasra Handicraft center has a nice exhibition of local crafts including items for sale.
2. Natural/Historical Sites - Plenty to choose from. Tree of Life. Burial Mounds.
Arad Fort. Bahrain Fort. Khamis Mosque. Barbar temple.
3. Water adventures - take the water taxi to AlDar or AlHwar Islands... Sight some dolphins. Enjoy the sea front from Amwaj, Durrat or Zallaq. Rent a boat or jet skis from the marina club, coral bay, the Ritz, Bander, or Prince Khalifa Park.
4. Amusement - the malls, 2 waterparks (wahoo and lost paradise), movies, bowling, ice skating, royal golf club, horseback riding, karting/Races at the International Circuit etc.
5. Food - lots to choose from. From great local fare (like Zafaran, Mohammed Nour Bukhari, Tabriz sea food) to wonderful international (Sato, Oliveto, Takht Jamsheed/Golestan, Guzel, etc) to wonderful restaurant areas (Adliya/Block 338, Aali mall, etc)
Feel free to PM me, and I would be happy to customize a plan for you.
Nov 6, 2014, 9:50 am
#47
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Hamburg
Programs: UA - 1K, Marriott - Titanium, Hertz - President's Circle
Posts: 155
Lax-iad-bah bah-iad-lax
FYI: I'll be doing LAX-IAD-BAH on 11/22 and back on 11/29. I'm in E+ headed over, with a friend. Biz on the way back.
Anyone traveling those dates?
Anyone traveling those dates?
Nov 6, 2014, 2:57 pm
#49
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Boston/Chicago
Programs: UA, Hyatt
Posts: 100
I booked this for January from BOS - ORD - IAD - BAH (that was one of the recommended connections). Came out to 4.1 CPM.
So no Visa is required to get off the plane and then back on 90 minutes later to come home? Haven't done that type of a turn around internationally before. Do you have to go through customs?
So no Visa is required to get off the plane and then back on 90 minutes later to come home? Haven't done that type of a turn around internationally before. Do you have to go through customs?
Nov 6, 2014, 4:12 pm
#50
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: UA 1K, AAdvantage
Posts: 58
No immigration or customs. You need to go to the Transit Desk to get cleared to leave, which means that you have to go through gate security after you get it.
Nov 6, 2014, 10:38 pm
#51
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 10
The United IAD-KWI-IAD flights actually do not fly over Iraqi airspace for the time being. The flights go around in Turkey and Iran based on the real time flight map on board.
Anyone think a DXB connection is safer than a KWI connection? That KWI flight pretty much flies directly over Baghdad. The DXB connection flies over the sea and Iran.
http://wwlp.com/2014/10/28/new-isis-...senger-planes/
http://wwlp.com/2014/10/28/new-isis-...senger-planes/
Nov 7, 2014, 1:32 pm
#52
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 10
Anyone think a DXB connection is safer than a KWI connection? That KWI flight pretty much flies directly over Baghdad. The DXB connection flies over the sea and Iran.
http://wwlp.com/2014/10/28/new-isis-...senger-planes/
http://wwlp.com/2014/10/28/new-isis-...senger-planes/
Nov 9, 2014, 12:27 am
#54
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Alexandria, Va. USA
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, DL Silver, UA Gold, *A Gold, OW Emerald
Posts: 1,492
Visa fees in BAH
My friend and I got hit with a $70 US tourist visa fee when we arrived last night in BAH. Many people had their $20 US ready but the agent said the price had gone up. This was our first time here so I have no prior experience. The transit fee was listed at two BHD. Many pax were caught off guard. No ATMs in the customs/passport area. Rest of our trip is fabulous.
Nov 9, 2014, 5:17 am
#55
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: ORD
Programs: 1P, Avis Presidents Club, Marriott Gold Elite, RCC
Posts: 217
Nov 9, 2014, 7:15 am
#57
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: NY
Programs: AA: ExPlat & 3MM; UA: 1k; KL: Plat 4 Life; Hyatt: Plat; SPG, Marriott, Hilton: Gold
Posts: 2,708
I'm getting there Jan 31st and leaving Feb 1st. Both at night. Anyone else who will be there. Omar: will pm you on recos on what to do for 25 hours in the ground and where to stay. Thx!
Nov 9, 2014, 1:10 pm
#58
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
Transit fee
Nov 9, 2014, 1:19 pm
#59
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: SFO, LAX
Programs: UA 1K, SPG G, #1 CG 5☆
Posts: 234
It's true, but no worries since the visa is good for two weeks. Just go a couple of times to bring down the cost. The BAH government didn't know what MR people were last year when I flew and they held us for quite some time until we started to form a group. I was nice to see an ad hoc DO at BAH customs with a wide variety of MR'ers represented. And if you must avoid the fee, just do a transfer to somewhere that doesn't have a steep fee, or an immediate turn. Plenty of options, e.g. AUH.