LHR-MEL/SYD business, vietnam airlines 1916 euro
Aug 20, 2016, 1:46 pm
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LHR-MEL/SYD business, vietnam airlines 1916 euro
Seems like it works on the site of Vietnam Airlines:
https://www.google.nl/flights/#searc...VN55;sc=b;eo=e
All flights on the 787, books on the airlines website voor 1666 GBP
Maybe not the nr 1 airline, but still a good price
https://www.google.nl/flights/#searc...VN55;sc=b;eo=e
All flights on the 787, books on the airlines website voor 1666 GBP
Maybe not the nr 1 airline, but still a good price
Aug 20, 2016, 4:50 pm
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Seems like an excellent deal! Thanks for posting.
It's about 21,100 BIS miles all in reverse herringbone seats in the 787-9. I think it's better to avoid an itinerary with a domestic flight (SGN-HAN) because that would probably require a visa.
It's about 21,100 BIS miles all in reverse herringbone seats in the 787-9. I think it's better to avoid an itinerary with a domestic flight (SGN-HAN) because that would probably require a visa.
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Aug 21, 2016, 12:56 am
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https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...sc=b;eo=e;st=0
Stopovers are possible; but the options are limited in terms of dates. Couldn't get it to show up on ITA or EF
Stopovers are possible; but the options are limited in terms of dates. Couldn't get it to show up on ITA or EF
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Aug 21, 2016, 2:05 am
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many nationalities no longer require a visa, subject to certain conditions.
Last edited by IAN-UK; Aug 21, 2016 at 2:57 am Reason: adding link
Aug 21, 2016, 3:06 am
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Seems like it works on the site of Vietnam Airlines:
https://www.google.nl/flights/#searc...VN55;sc=b;eo=e
All flights on the 787, books on the airlines website voor 1666 GBP
Maybe not the nr 1 airline, but still a good price
https://www.google.nl/flights/#searc...VN55;sc=b;eo=e
All flights on the 787, books on the airlines website voor 1666 GBP
Maybe not the nr 1 airline, but still a good price
Aug 21, 2016, 3:11 am
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16 hours at SGN (airport) would be a killer!
Aug 21, 2016, 4:56 am
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Flight get into SGN at 5:30am (I guess about 10:30pm UK time). Not the ideal time for a hard day's sightseeing
Aug 21, 2016, 7:22 am
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Basically, no, if you stay airside.
From timatic
Transit Without Visa (TWOV): Passing through an international
transit area of the airport in order to board a connecting (or
to proceed by the same) flight, without entering the country
(i.e. clearing immigration).
Unless stated otherwise, passengers wishing to TWOV must:
- be en-route to a third country (e.g. itinerary TYO-LON-TYO
is not considered TWOV);
- prove that they will continue their journey within the
prescribed period (e.g. hold onward tickets);
- have documents required for entry into the country of
destination and for transit through countries en-route;
- remain in the transit area (airside) or on the aircraft.
Note: For transit purposes through China (People's Rep.), Hong
Kong (SAR China) and Macao (SAR China) are considered as third
countries, as they have their own entry regulations.
Note: TWOV is not intended for those holding stand-by tickets,
e.g. airline employees or other passengers travelling on
industry discount.
CHECK TINEWS/N1 - VIET NAM: TEMPORARY VISA EXEMPTIONS
EXTENDED
From timatic
Transit Without Visa (TWOV): Passing through an international
transit area of the airport in order to board a connecting (or
to proceed by the same) flight, without entering the country
(i.e. clearing immigration).
Unless stated otherwise, passengers wishing to TWOV must:
- be en-route to a third country (e.g. itinerary TYO-LON-TYO
is not considered TWOV);
- prove that they will continue their journey within the
prescribed period (e.g. hold onward tickets);
- have documents required for entry into the country of
destination and for transit through countries en-route;
- remain in the transit area (airside) or on the aircraft.
Note: For transit purposes through China (People's Rep.), Hong
Kong (SAR China) and Macao (SAR China) are considered as third
countries, as they have their own entry regulations.
Note: TWOV is not intended for those holding stand-by tickets,
e.g. airline employees or other passengers travelling on
industry discount.
CHECK TINEWS/N1 - VIET NAM: TEMPORARY VISA EXEMPTIONS
EXTENDED
Aug 21, 2016, 11:28 pm
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I flew between London and Australia with them twice and certainly wasn't offered any accommodation despite the said long wait. (We booked our own though - wrote to a few hotels and many will quote you a price for a day use)
Aug 22, 2016, 12:38 am
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Decent accommodation can be very cheap, but you need to add in the cost and nuisance factor of getting a visa for any of this.
Aug 22, 2016, 1:17 am
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It's really obviously linked on the website. Tour options for transit over 6 hours at SGN offer accommodation: https://www.vietnamairlines.com/vn/e...w/transit-tour