Feb 19, 19, 4:24 am
Last edit by: JessicaTam
Meet Up & Tips Thread AUH-CMB-CGK fare:
TIPS
PSA: You WILL receive TPs and Avios even on promotional fare I Class (the no miles restriction only applies to UL's own programme).
1. The footrest on the Neo is pretty useless. It's not deep enough to hold both feet, and too high for anyone over 5ft!
2. The IFE on the Neo is crisp, but the screens on the A321-200s are also very good - they fold out from the central armrest
3. Despite the 2300 departure time from AUH, meals are provided - and thus the lights come on. There's no blindfold in the UL miniature amenity kit, so bring your own.
4. Even with the seat in front of you fully reclined, there is plenty of space to get out
5. Despite the IFE and power boxes, there is a huge amount of legroom (even for me at 6ft).
6. Upon arrival into CGK, try and grab a golf-buggy to Passport Control. It is free, and tipping is hugely frowned upon (there's a sign) - it's much quicker than walking.
7. Dependent on your passport, you may have to fill in an Immigration form. UL do not stock them onboard.
8. Once through to the baggage hall, grab a Customs form, UL wont provide this on the plane, but you'll need it to exit into the main arrivals area.
9. If using Grab Taxi (around 60% cheaper than the official airport taxis), head to the right once through into the main Arrivals area. It will lead into the car park, where you will meet your driver.
10. UL use Check-In Desks C5-C9 - between entrances 2 and 3. There is Security upon entry, but only for your baggage.
11. The Saphire CGK lounge has poor air-con, but decent drinks and acceptable food choices. Good wifi too, with views of the runway, so you can spot your plane landing. The buffet area has the best air-con if you're warm.
12. There is no Fast Track for UL passengers, and be cautious of the Ladies Only Lane at security - which often has shorter queues, but which I couldn't use.
13. If it's a bussed departure from CMB (clue:the downstairs gates) don't bust a gut to kick your heels in the lounge. J-class passengers are the very last ones to be picked (by a dedicated bus). If you are last minute, let one of the supervisors know and he/she will facilitate your passage through security. This can be a successful ploy if you are simply impatient and have a J-class bc
14. At CGK UL will check bags on separate tickets to final destination -- reportedly this holds even where non-OneWorld carriers are involved.
MEET-UP
Flight format: DD-MM-YY ULxxx AUH-CMB Username
Addendum 23-02-19: Please also add:
1. Positioning flights in the same format as above
2. Related hotel stays in a similar format: DD-MM-YY XXX(airport code) Hotel name Username
March 2023
April 2023
May 2023
18-05-23 SV570 JED-AUH Jamier45
18-05-23 UL208 AUH-CMB Jamier45
19-05-23 UL364 CMB-CGK Jamier45
20-05-23 UL365 CGK-CMB Jamier45
20-05-23 UL207 CMB-AUH Jamier45
20-05-23 UL208 AUH-CMB Jamier45
21-05-23 UL364 CMB-CGK Jamier45
22-05-23 UL365 CGK-CMB Jamier45
22-05-23 UL207 CMB-AUH Jamier45
22-05-23 UL208 AUH-CMB Jamier45
23-05-23 UL364 CMB-CGK Jamier45
24-05-23 UL365 CGK-CMB Jamier45
24-05-23 UL207 CMB-AUH Jamier45
24-05-23 AUH Premier Inn AUH Airport Jamier45
25-05-23 SV571 AUH-JED Jamier45
June 2023
July 2023
August 2023
September 2023
18-09-23 UL226 DXB-CMB zat_dude
19-09-23 UL364 CMB-CGK zat_dude
20-09-23 UL365 CGK-CMB zat_dude
20-09-23 UL207 CMB-AUH zat_dude
October 2023
November 2023
13-11-23 QR1050 DOH-AUH JessicaTam
13-11-23 UL208 AUH-CMB JessicaTam
14-11-23 UL364 CMB-CGK JessicaTam
15-11-23 UL365 CGK-CMB JessicaTam
15-11-23 UL207 CMB-AUH JessicaTam
15-11-23 UL208 AUH-CMB Sifu
16-11-23 UL364 CMB-CGK Sifu
16-11-23 UL208 AUH-CMB JessicaTam
17-11-23 UL364 CMB-CGK JessicaTam
17-11-23 UL365 CGK-CMB Sifu
17-11-23 UL207 CMB-AUH Sifu
18-11-23 UL208 AUH-CMB Sifu
18-11-23 UL365 CGK-CMB JessicaTam
18-11-23 UL207 CMB-AUH JessicaTam
19-11-23 QR1051 AUH-DOH JessicaTam
19-11-23 UL364 CMB-CGK Sifu
25-11-23 UL365 CGK-CMB Sifu
25-11-23 UL208 CMB-AUH Sifu
TIPS
PSA: You WILL receive TPs and Avios even on promotional fare I Class (the no miles restriction only applies to UL's own programme).
1. The footrest on the Neo is pretty useless. It's not deep enough to hold both feet, and too high for anyone over 5ft!
2. The IFE on the Neo is crisp, but the screens on the A321-200s are also very good - they fold out from the central armrest
3. Despite the 2300 departure time from AUH, meals are provided - and thus the lights come on. There's no blindfold in the UL miniature amenity kit, so bring your own.
4. Even with the seat in front of you fully reclined, there is plenty of space to get out
5. Despite the IFE and power boxes, there is a huge amount of legroom (even for me at 6ft).
6. Upon arrival into CGK, try and grab a golf-buggy to Passport Control. It is free, and tipping is hugely frowned upon (there's a sign) - it's much quicker than walking.
7. Dependent on your passport, you may have to fill in an Immigration form. UL do not stock them onboard.
8. Once through to the baggage hall, grab a Customs form, UL wont provide this on the plane, but you'll need it to exit into the main arrivals area.
9. If using Grab Taxi (around 60% cheaper than the official airport taxis), head to the right once through into the main Arrivals area. It will lead into the car park, where you will meet your driver.
10. UL use Check-In Desks C5-C9 - between entrances 2 and 3. There is Security upon entry, but only for your baggage.
11. The Saphire CGK lounge has poor air-con, but decent drinks and acceptable food choices. Good wifi too, with views of the runway, so you can spot your plane landing. The buffet area has the best air-con if you're warm.
12. There is no Fast Track for UL passengers, and be cautious of the Ladies Only Lane at security - which often has shorter queues, but which I couldn't use.
13. If it's a bussed departure from CMB (clue:the downstairs gates) don't bust a gut to kick your heels in the lounge. J-class passengers are the very last ones to be picked (by a dedicated bus). If you are last minute, let one of the supervisors know and he/she will facilitate your passage through security. This can be a successful ploy if you are simply impatient and have a J-class bc
14. At CGK UL will check bags on separate tickets to final destination -- reportedly this holds even where non-OneWorld carriers are involved.
MEET-UP
Flight format: DD-MM-YY ULxxx AUH-CMB Username
Addendum 23-02-19: Please also add:
1. Positioning flights in the same format as above
2. Related hotel stays in a similar format: DD-MM-YY XXX(airport code) Hotel name Username
March 2023
April 2023
May 2023
18-05-23 SV570 JED-AUH Jamier45
18-05-23 UL208 AUH-CMB Jamier45
19-05-23 UL364 CMB-CGK Jamier45
20-05-23 UL365 CGK-CMB Jamier45
20-05-23 UL207 CMB-AUH Jamier45
20-05-23 UL208 AUH-CMB Jamier45
21-05-23 UL364 CMB-CGK Jamier45
22-05-23 UL365 CGK-CMB Jamier45
22-05-23 UL207 CMB-AUH Jamier45
22-05-23 UL208 AUH-CMB Jamier45
23-05-23 UL364 CMB-CGK Jamier45
24-05-23 UL365 CGK-CMB Jamier45
24-05-23 UL207 CMB-AUH Jamier45
24-05-23 AUH Premier Inn AUH Airport Jamier45
25-05-23 SV571 AUH-JED Jamier45
June 2023
July 2023
August 2023
September 2023
18-09-23 UL226 DXB-CMB zat_dude
19-09-23 UL364 CMB-CGK zat_dude
20-09-23 UL365 CGK-CMB zat_dude
20-09-23 UL207 CMB-AUH zat_dude
October 2023
November 2023
13-11-23 QR1050 DOH-AUH JessicaTam
13-11-23 UL208 AUH-CMB JessicaTam
14-11-23 UL364 CMB-CGK JessicaTam
15-11-23 UL365 CGK-CMB JessicaTam
15-11-23 UL207 CMB-AUH JessicaTam
15-11-23 UL208 AUH-CMB Sifu
16-11-23 UL364 CMB-CGK Sifu
16-11-23 UL208 AUH-CMB JessicaTam
17-11-23 UL364 CMB-CGK JessicaTam
17-11-23 UL365 CGK-CMB Sifu
17-11-23 UL207 CMB-AUH Sifu
18-11-23 UL208 AUH-CMB Sifu
18-11-23 UL365 CGK-CMB JessicaTam
18-11-23 UL207 CMB-AUH JessicaTam
19-11-23 QR1051 AUH-DOH JessicaTam
19-11-23 UL364 CMB-CGK Sifu
25-11-23 UL365 CGK-CMB Sifu
25-11-23 UL208 CMB-AUH Sifu
Oneworld: UL: DXB-CGK in J, $800 R/T
Jan 19, 19, 1:13 pm
#20
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 660
I'm flying Sri Lankan Singapore - CMB - LHR soon and was surprised to see they have a kind of 'book the cook' service in Business with quite an extensive menu.
Does anyone know which hotel they generally put up over nighting J transit passengers in?
Does anyone know which hotel they generally put up over nighting J transit passengers in?
Jan 20, 19, 2:27 am
#21
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Effectively grounded
Programs: BA GGL for a little while longer
Posts: 844
Jan 20, 19, 2:36 am
#22
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: NT Australia
Programs: QF WP
Posts: 4,027
ive only ever been put in this hotel:
https://www.tajhotels.co.uk/our-prop...arden-colombo/
with full board. Last time I was there I think there was refurbished and non-refurbished rooms, and I think I was put in a non-refurbished, although it was still absolutely delightful
the breakfasts are especially nice but the dinner was good too
cant fault at all
Jan 21, 19, 4:10 am
#25
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Unio Europaea
Programs: BA GGL, AS, Hertz Cirque Prsidentielle
Posts: 1,445
The fare has been adjusted since a few days back, so no more cheap UAE to Indonesia via Colombo. The revenue management at Sri Lankan must have realised that there's too many TP runs done on the fare.
Jan 21, 19, 5:24 am
#27
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Phx, AZ
Programs: BA Gold, AS MVPG
Posts: 659
Still seeing plenty of inventories from now till the 3rd week of May for $666 on SriLankan Airlines's website, make sure you put AUH (Abu Dhabi)- CGK instead of DXB (Dubai) - CGK. When used the currency converter build in the website, it does show as $630, so lesser the devil
(no puns!)
Jan 25, 19, 3:30 am
#28
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Bali
Programs: BAEC Gold / TK e+
Posts: 476
just had email off UL - might be handy for people nesting
10% Discount on Business Class
Your First Date Change is Free of Charge!
Just a little Thank you gift for booking with us before on your travels. Grab this
10% discount on Business Class & experience true SriLankan hospitality once again.
Book between - 03 January 2019 31 March 2019
Travel from - 24 January 2019 onwards
Whats more, your Date Change Penalty is totally waived off before you travel when
you book your tickets online! You simply have to pay the fare difference if any.
Let us welcome you back with open arms & a lot more to follow.
10% Discount on Business Class
Your First Date Change is Free of Charge!
Just a little Thank you gift for booking with us before on your travels. Grab this
10% discount on Business Class & experience true SriLankan hospitality once again.
Book between - 03 January 2019 31 March 2019
Travel from - 24 January 2019 onwards
Whats more, your Date Change Penalty is totally waived off before you travel when
you book your tickets online! You simply have to pay the fare difference if any.
Let us welcome you back with open arms & a lot more to follow.
Jan 25, 19, 4:00 am
#29
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, LH, QR, SV, TK
Posts: 16,547
Nice. But it's not clear how to access this beneficence. It looks as though it could be targeted - or the discounts are already built into the sub-500 c-class fares from AUH to CGK
Jan 25, 19, 6:41 am
#30
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: LHR/BHD
Programs: BAEC (Blue, usually)
Posts: 37
I'm not sure that's the case regarding management - a friend and I recently did a DXB-CMB-CGK run and aside from the first leg (which was only full in J because I'm 99% sure they OpUp'ed a ton of people with an overbooked economy), there were a reasonable amount of free seats on the rest of the legs. Aside from the promotional email above posted by others (I've gotten one as well), we amusingly received an e-mail saying they'd extended their business class sale whilst waiting for our flight, so I reckon they're keen to try and fill these seats up.
