Oneworld: UL: DXB-CGK in J, $800 R/T
Sep 3, 2019, 2:16 am
#497
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 96
Just travelled CGK-DXB on a 900 usd fare bought last year
Rated this 8 out of 10 to SKYTRAX (uploaded 2 days ago):
Flew CGK-CMB-DXB on 31 August 2019 on A321 and A330-200, respectively. Started journey in Jakarta upon arrival from Kuala Lumpur by Malaysia Airlines. Online check in prints were accepted in JKT Airport so I avoided to exit transit. They are very strict on checking credit card information and cannot allow people on board without being verified. They use Plaza Premium Lounge i T3. Lovely lounge in a big panorama corner with long views in 3 directions. Got some snakefruits and guava juice. Fortunately, MH og UL now both uses this terminal. Previously, I had to exit transit and get a visa to enter among different terminals. Both flights were world class in terms of FA friendliness and care. Food was also very, very good with 3-4 options. Elaborate menu and drink list cards provided. Drinks provided uninterruptedly and proactively in a charming way. FA attendants are the best in the sky to my taste. Well groomed, friendly, focused, caring, charming, smiling (flirtatious?), explaining, suggesting, advising, and very honest and direct on whatever topics may pass. Flights full but all were taken well care of by hardworking staff. Aircrafts were worn and torn. IFE was not working properly and plugs are worn. Old, limited content. However, IFE has not any strong priority for me, anyway. Strange seating in the A330 machine, where the window seats in business class are lifted up 20 cm above all other seats in cabin; can’t sleep in such seats. In conclusion, good value for money and lots of Frequent Flyer Points given. First flight delayed 2 hours due to engine malfunction. Second flight awaited the delay of first flight, so eventually all passengers were delayed by (though only by an hour) at arrival in Dubai. Good for us but less good for the majority onboard 2nd flight for and extended 80 Minutes prior to take off. Not a good way for all as more people are affected and problems pushed forward. My two pieces of inscribed luggage were handled well.
Rated this 8 out of 10 to SKYTRAX (uploaded 2 days ago):
Flew CGK-CMB-DXB on 31 August 2019 on A321 and A330-200, respectively. Started journey in Jakarta upon arrival from Kuala Lumpur by Malaysia Airlines. Online check in prints were accepted in JKT Airport so I avoided to exit transit. They are very strict on checking credit card information and cannot allow people on board without being verified. They use Plaza Premium Lounge i T3. Lovely lounge in a big panorama corner with long views in 3 directions. Got some snakefruits and guava juice. Fortunately, MH og UL now both uses this terminal. Previously, I had to exit transit and get a visa to enter among different terminals. Both flights were world class in terms of FA friendliness and care. Food was also very, very good with 3-4 options. Elaborate menu and drink list cards provided. Drinks provided uninterruptedly and proactively in a charming way. FA attendants are the best in the sky to my taste. Well groomed, friendly, focused, caring, charming, smiling (flirtatious?), explaining, suggesting, advising, and very honest and direct on whatever topics may pass. Flights full but all were taken well care of by hardworking staff. Aircrafts were worn and torn. IFE was not working properly and plugs are worn. Old, limited content. However, IFE has not any strong priority for me, anyway. Strange seating in the A330 machine, where the window seats in business class are lifted up 20 cm above all other seats in cabin; can’t sleep in such seats. In conclusion, good value for money and lots of Frequent Flyer Points given. First flight delayed 2 hours due to engine malfunction. Second flight awaited the delay of first flight, so eventually all passengers were delayed by (though only by an hour) at arrival in Dubai. Good for us but less good for the majority onboard 2nd flight for and extended 80 Minutes prior to take off. Not a good way for all as more people are affected and problems pushed forward. My two pieces of inscribed luggage were handled well.
Last edited by Pedersens; Sep 3, 2019 at 2:18 am Reason: compacted text
Sep 3, 2019, 8:18 am
#500
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: BA exec, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 556
Sorry for delay, I’m in transit from HNL back to Europe. I checked in HNL and got that higher price . Just checked in LAX for March and yes, Biz Promo is still showing on the UL web site so all still good. T
Sep 3, 2019, 8:23 am
#501
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hilton Gold, IHG Spire
Posts: 95
Just booked my flights for this fare. I'm actually planning on seeing Indonesia and Abu Dhabi (having been to neither before) so I have more time in both cities than some of of you have! There's amazing W fares to AUH on BA (starting at INV and ending at LHR for 325(!) with Best Price Guarantee!) - with upgrades to J using Avios quite open!
If someone could add these to the wiki that would be much appreciated
04/05 INV-LHR
04/05 LHR-AUH
05/05 AUH-CMB
06/05 CMB-CGK
12/05 CGK-CMB
12/05 CMB-AUH
14/05 AUH-LHR
If someone could add these to the wiki that would be much appreciated
04/05 INV-LHR
04/05 LHR-AUH
05/05 AUH-CMB
06/05 CMB-CGK
12/05 CGK-CMB
12/05 CMB-AUH
14/05 AUH-LHR
Sep 3, 2019, 9:46 am
#504
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hilton Gold, IHG Spire
Posts: 95
Sep 3, 2019, 10:31 am
#505
Moderator: Qatar Airways
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: LHR/NCE/MIA
Programs: BAEC GfL & GGL, SQ Gold, Amex Centurion, Mucci des Chevaliers des Bons Mots et Qui Savent Moucher
Posts: 8,949
FOR THOSE BUYING IN THE CURRENT PROMOTIONAL SALE, THERE ARE NO CONFIRMED REPORTS OF THE FLIGHTS EARNING TPS AND AVIOS FOR BAEC.
As soon as someone who has bought in this specific sale (40th Anniversary Sale) comments to confirm they have received TPs and Avios, obviously this message can be deleted.
M
Sep 3, 2019, 10:34 am
#506
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hilton Gold, IHG Spire
Posts: 95
I'm going to put this in bold, because it's quite important, and a few people have PM'd me asking.
FOR THOSE BUYING IN THE CURRENT PROMOTIONAL SALE, THERE ARE NO CONFIRMED REPORTS OF THE FLIGHTS EARNING TPS AND AVIOS FOR BAEC.
As soon as someone who has bought in this specific sale (40th Anniversary Sale) comments to confirm they have received TPs and Avios, obviously this message can be deleted.
M
FOR THOSE BUYING IN THE CURRENT PROMOTIONAL SALE, THERE ARE NO CONFIRMED REPORTS OF THE FLIGHTS EARNING TPS AND AVIOS FOR BAEC.
As soon as someone who has bought in this specific sale (40th Anniversary Sale) comments to confirm they have received TPs and Avios, obviously this message can be deleted.
M
Sep 3, 2019, 10:47 am
#507
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Italy
Programs: BAEC Gold, TK Gold, Accor Gold
Posts: 310
How safe would a connection be if I arrived in AUH from CMB at 10 PM and leave at 1.50 AM the following morning (so effectively a 3h50 connection time)?
I'm not familiar with UL on-time record.
I'm not familiar with UL on-time record.
Sep 3, 2019, 10:49 am
#508
Moderator: Qatar Airways
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: LHR/NCE/MIA
Programs: BAEC GfL & GGL, SQ Gold, Amex Centurion, Mucci des Chevaliers des Bons Mots et Qui Savent Moucher
Posts: 8,949
However, the ticket conditions are slightly different here, and while I am personally taking the risk, it would be wrong to make an assumption that it will earn - despite being an I class fare.
M
Sep 3, 2019, 10:52 am
#509
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Doha, Qatar
Programs: Qatar Airways Privilege Club Platinum; Accor Le Club Platinum
Posts: 1,077
Sep 3, 2019, 10:56 am
#510
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol
Programs: BA GGL, UA Plat, DL Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,380
That sounds to me more like coming off the UL CMB-AUH and catching the BA AUH-LHR.
I have done this loads of times with no issues - using the egates at AUH it usually takes me no more than 10 minutes from my seat on the plane to a seat in the lounge...
I am sure that one day it will go horribly wrong, but so far, so good
I have done this loads of times with no issues - using the egates at AUH it usually takes me no more than 10 minutes from my seat on the plane to a seat in the lounge...
I am sure that one day it will go horribly wrong, but so far, so good