Oneworld: UL: DXB-CGK in J, $800 R/T
Feb 29, 2020, 10:16 am
#901
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I'm in LON and have no issue adding payments so it might just be a DXB thing (although I tested a VPN on my phone and still had not issues adding payment cards). Also consider the "My Blue Bird" taxi app. I found the pick up from Grab at CGK annoying but with Blue Bad you just walk down to the taxi rank (not the Premium counter), collect a ticket and then tell the driver your passcode from the App for credit card payment. They often have promo codes that make the price similar to Grab.
I had a similar experience when I first installed Grab. I was not able to add my credit card as the app kept telling me "Grab is not available in your region".
However, as soon I was in a Grab country (I think it was SIN in my case) it was possible to add a "non-Asian" credit card in the app without issues.
However, as soon I was in a Grab country (I think it was SIN in my case) it was possible to add a "non-Asian" credit card in the app without issues.
I did actually try briefly in London to add a card and got the same problems so uninstalled and then reinstalled when I got to DXB so it doesn’t appear to be a UAE firewall thing. In fact it gives me the option of searching for a ride in DXB (in LON the Transport option wasn’t showing) but won’t allow me to book as it says I need to set up my GrabPay wallet and load it with credit first. Once again there’s no obvious means of doing that.
Guess I’ll have to hope CGK’s WiFi is up to scratch and the app works when I land, but I’ll download My Blue Bird as a backup plan.
Feb 29, 2020, 1:21 pm
#902
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That’s mildly disturbing as I’m not getting anything other than a completely blank screen when I click on the Payment tab and although the instructions on the Grab help pages https://help.grab.com/passenger/en-i...rd-to-Grab-app say to go to the Account tab and select the Cards link, no such link exists in my app
I did actually try briefly in London to add a card and got the same problems so uninstalled and then reinstalled when I got to DXB so it doesn’t appear to be a UAE firewall thing. In fact it gives me the option of searching for a ride in DXB (in LON the Transport option wasn’t showing) but won’t allow me to book as it says I need to set up my GrabPay wallet and load it with credit first. Once again there’s no obvious means of doing that.
Guess I’ll have to hope CGK’s WiFi is up to scratch and the app works when I land, but I’ll download My Blue Bird as a backup plan.
I did actually try briefly in London to add a card and got the same problems so uninstalled and then reinstalled when I got to DXB so it doesn’t appear to be a UAE firewall thing. In fact it gives me the option of searching for a ride in DXB (in LON the Transport option wasn’t showing) but won’t allow me to book as it says I need to set up my GrabPay wallet and load it with credit first. Once again there’s no obvious means of doing that.
Guess I’ll have to hope CGK’s WiFi is up to scratch and the app works when I land, but I’ll download My Blue Bird as a backup plan.
Mar 1, 2020, 2:49 am
#903
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gents, I believe this is the same “25% from AUH” sale that was first advertised on 20 Feb, and discussed a few posts above. The email yesterday was only a reminder. I’m still optimistic we will see the 40% off return for a broader sale across a longer travel window, but maybe it’s just wishful thinking on my part 
Personally, I had the first mail on this 'sale' Feb 28. i.e. one week's notice not only to make reservations, but also to take the first flight. Even extending that to two weeks might be too short for many of us
I'm one of those waiting for a 40% (patiently, most of the time). The coronavirus will have an impact on loads, the hotel I was looking to stay in in AUH (CP YAS) is currently quarantined so the emirates are affected. BA releasing 100,000 avios seats to get some cash into the business is an indication that future bookings may be light, as well as having to deal with the loss of revenue from the cancellations. UL may be quite content to give us hardy bunch a 40% sale to fill some seats at the front, as some people just won't fly at the moment unless they have to.
Although probably the majority of your fellow flyers traveling on 'sales' fares would have fixed their tickets in the December 40% discount sale. I have two trips in April and two more in October, all bought last year
Mar 1, 2020, 2:55 am
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Mandatory Credit Card Check: Sent copy of credit card (security code redacted), passport signature page, and print out of credit card recent transactions from Amex web site (Srilankan airlines charges expanded) to [email protected]. Response took 3 1/2 days but came back positive "Passenger can travel without credit card as the transaction is verified by the airline".
Looking at flights it appears the 321 Neos have been swapped for the 320 Neos
Looking at flights it appears the 321 Neos have been swapped for the 320 Neos
Mar 1, 2020, 3:05 am
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I'm blessed with Indo coverage and have no idea how well CGK's WiFi works, or how simple it is to access. Grab itself can get overwhelmed at the airport, and there can be waits. But a regular taxi isn't going to break the bank, though probably best to avoid more pricey limo services.
Train into the city followed by a walk or a taxi is a fast, cheap, virtuous and interesting option.
Mar 1, 2020, 4:58 am
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I've never been able to do anything to do with payments outside a Grab-covered area. But in-zone it's been a fast, efficient process.
I'm blessed with Indo coverage and have no idea how well CGK's WiFi works, or how simple it is to access. Grab itself can get overwhelmed at the airport, and there can be waits. But a regular taxi isn't going to break the bank, though probably best to avoid more pricey limo services.
Train into the city followed by a walk or a taxi is a fast, cheap, virtuous and interesting option.
I'm blessed with Indo coverage and have no idea how well CGK's WiFi works, or how simple it is to access. Grab itself can get overwhelmed at the airport, and there can be waits. But a regular taxi isn't going to break the bank, though probably best to avoid more pricey limo services.
Train into the city followed by a walk or a taxi is a fast, cheap, virtuous and interesting option.
It isnt a pleasant place to wait due to the heat/car fumes, and I'll just take a regular cab next time.
I've done this trip too many times to list, and each time I learn something new, stay somewhere different, or simply take a different approach to rushing!
M
Mar 1, 2020, 6:35 am
#907
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I've never been able to do anything to do with payments outside a Grab-covered area. But in-zone it's been a fast, efficient process.
I'm blessed with Indo coverage and have no idea how well CGK's WiFi works, or how simple it is to access. Grab itself can get overwhelmed at the airport, and there can be waits. But a regular taxi isn't going to break the bank, though probably best to avoid more pricey limo services.
Train into the city followed by a walk or a taxi is a fast, cheap, virtuous and interesting option.
I'm blessed with Indo coverage and have no idea how well CGK's WiFi works, or how simple it is to access. Grab itself can get overwhelmed at the airport, and there can be waits. But a regular taxi isn't going to break the bank, though probably best to avoid more pricey limo services.
Train into the city followed by a walk or a taxi is a fast, cheap, virtuous and interesting option.
I’m a big fan of public transport options when in cities or at airports, so I might give some thought to taking the train into the city as an alternative.
Mar 3, 2020, 4:28 pm
#908
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Mandatory Credit Card Check: Sent copy of credit card (security code redacted), passport signature page, and print out of credit card recent transactions from Amex web site (Srilankan airlines charges expanded) to [email protected]. Response took 3 1/2 days but came back positive "Passenger can travel without credit card as the transaction is verified by the airline".
Looking at flights it appears the 321 Neos have been swapped for the 320 Neos
Looking at flights it appears the 321 Neos have been swapped for the 320 Neos
Mar 3, 2020, 10:29 pm
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Some of the AUH-CMB flights that are usually on an A320/321 have been upgraded to a widebody because UL are running fewer flights to China, but their press release makes no mention of enhancements to the Jakarta service.
Mar 4, 2020, 12:00 am
#911
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One of my trips in February I had a 320 from CMB-CGK-CMB and it was hard to notice, I think an AV geek or a Media buff would but I'm not really either. But the service and the food was just as good. And after the BA 777-200 on the way home from AUH I wouldn't worry (so 1990's).
John
John
Mar 4, 2020, 2:45 am
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UL decides, sometimes late in the day, what aircraft to employ.
But what exactly worries you about the (potential) switch?
Mar 4, 2020, 4:07 am
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Business class hard product is identical on 320/321 and neo variants as far as I know. A330-200 and A330-300 do have different seats, 2+2+2 on the ~200 and 1+2+1 on the ~300.
Mar 4, 2020, 1:37 pm
#915
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I read somewhere that the 330’s are flat beds... alway a bonus. I have just read the news articulate again as south
london Phil says to do with China 🇨🇳 ( sorry ) however I do struggle to sleep 💤 Unless I’m flat.
Thisis my first tier run so it’s going to be fun no matter what plane.
london Phil says to do with China 🇨🇳 ( sorry ) however I do struggle to sleep 💤 Unless I’m flat.
Thisis my first tier run so it’s going to be fun no matter what plane.
