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
May 23, 23, 9:21 am
#1126
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, Hilton Honors Diamond, Virgin Flying Club Gold
Posts: 99
Perhaps a future data point for me to add as I'm planning to go to KUL in November and will probably come via CGK on this route.
May 23, 23, 7:44 pm
#1127
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: IST,DAC,KTM,DEL
Programs: Life
Posts: 214
Jun 1, 23, 5:35 pm
#1129
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, LH, QR, SV, TK
Posts: 16,547
Things are getting back to normal, so if your report is based on current experience it's very welcome.
Jun 1, 23, 5:56 pm
#1130
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: IST,DAC,KTM,DEL
Programs: Life
Posts: 214
Certain transfers were possible pre-covid, but restrictions imposed by governments and airlines in response to the pandemic changed all that. Airlines had to verify documentation the passenger the was required to carry for admission to the destination country, or risk fines, and they did this at the check-in desk.
Things are getting back to normal, so if your report is based on current experience it's very welcome.
Things are getting back to normal, so if your report is based on current experience it's very welcome.
Jun 1, 23, 8:36 pm
#1131
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: EZE
Programs: UA Gold,Delta Gold Bonvoy Titanium Elite, HH Diamond , AA Platinum, EENational, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,504
I noticed when I went through CGK that just before you reached the Immigration desks that there was a set of escalators to the right that takes you through to Transfers.
Presumably if you were travelling with HBO and transiting on a separate ticket to somewhere not in Indonesia, you would be able to avoid the VOA desk and avoiding paying the 500,000IDR?
Presumably if you were travelling with HBO and transiting on a separate ticket to somewhere not in Indonesia, you would be able to avoid the VOA desk and avoiding paying the 500,000IDR?
Jun 3, 23, 1:18 pm
#1132
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Taif, KSA
Programs: BA GGL, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,885
Next attempt went absolutely fine, guess what? We even waited for some pax (3 economy) past the time they didn’t wait for us last time!
A data point for anyone anxious about b2b in AUH. I left the UL flight as the last Y pax left as I went to the toilet. Wales out through T1 immigration, immigration security, walked to T1 entrance and through to T3. Checked in for my EY flight then went through immigration and security, whilst walking to the T1 PP lounge I noticed the UL flight was still loading bags (2245) so I’d managed to leave the UL flight, go through immigration and immigration security, walk out of T1 arrivals, into T1 departures and all the way through to T3, checked in, went through immigration and security and almost at the T1 lounge before they’d finished loading the UL return flight. The UL flight eventually pushed back around 2310 so I’d have no issue with doing a b2b at AUH even if my incoming flight was late and I’d checked in online.
A data point for anyone anxious about b2b in AUH. I left the UL flight as the last Y pax left as I went to the toilet. Wales out through T1 immigration, immigration security, walked to T1 entrance and through to T3. Checked in for my EY flight then went through immigration and security, whilst walking to the T1 PP lounge I noticed the UL flight was still loading bags (2245) so I’d managed to leave the UL flight, go through immigration and immigration security, walk out of T1 arrivals, into T1 departures and all the way through to T3, checked in, went through immigration and security and almost at the T1 lounge before they’d finished loading the UL return flight. The UL flight eventually pushed back around 2310 so I’d have no issue with doing a b2b at AUH even if my incoming flight was late and I’d checked in online.
Jun 3, 23, 4:38 pm
#1133
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Saipan, MP 96950 USA (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands = the CNMI)
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton Silver. Life: UA .56 MM, United & Admirals Clubs (spousal), Marriott Platinum
Posts: 13,891
Jun 5, 23, 4:48 am
#1134
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: UK/Australia
Programs: BAEC Gold, UA2MM, QF Platinum, VA Platinum.
Posts: 2,410
Not a btb and somewhat off topic (sorry), but the only option I had at CGK last week when transiting from QZ (T2) to QF (T3) was to pay the $35 (USD) and enjoy Indonesia.
Pretty much what I expected. Even Cairo is better than this (but only just and only in this regard).
Pretty much what I expected. Even Cairo is better than this (but only just and only in this regard).
Jun 5, 23, 1:51 pm
#1135
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, Hilton Honors Diamond, Virgin Flying Club Gold
Posts: 99
Not a btb and somewhat off topic (sorry), but the only option I had at CGK last week when transiting from QZ (T2) to QF (T3) was to pay the $35 (USD) and enjoy Indonesia.
Pretty much what I expected. Even Cairo is better than this (but only just and only in this regard).
Pretty much what I expected. Even Cairo is better than this (but only just and only in this regard).
Jun 5, 23, 5:19 pm
#1137
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, Hilton Honors Diamond, Virgin Flying Club Gold
Posts: 99
Jun 6, 23, 5:43 am
#1138
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Location: London
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Posts: 16,547
it's easy enough to check.
It's a neat trip if you're in the Gulf, or can get there at little expense. Otherwise positioning boosts the costs considerably. There are probably easier ways to raise 320TPs: BA holidays to Sofia seem popular...
It's a neat trip if you're in the Gulf, or can get there at little expense. Otherwise positioning boosts the costs considerably. There are probably easier ways to raise 320TPs: BA holidays to Sofia seem popular...
Jun 6, 23, 6:29 am
#1139
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: SIN and Medway, UK (so... LCY/LGW/BRU)
Programs: A3 *G, IHG Diamond Amb, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 660
Very much alive. Check from AUH, not DXB. DXB is a bit more pricey.
If you don't want the 560TP and just need 320 (and don't want to deal with the possible hassle of Indonesian VOA if you're not an ASEAN/East Timor national), BKK prices for around the same.
EDIT: Noted you have TP/IB/BA status, so I'm assuming you're based on the Iberian peninsula/UK. It might be easier and cheaper to do AGP/LIS-HEL-ARN + ARN-HEL-LHR on AY for 300 TP for Ł560+. Or a similar price (or a bit more) for a return AGP-HEL-ARN if you are a bit more flexible on dates.
If you don't want the 560TP and just need 320 (and don't want to deal with the possible hassle of Indonesian VOA if you're not an ASEAN/East Timor national), BKK prices for around the same.
EDIT: Noted you have TP/IB/BA status, so I'm assuming you're based on the Iberian peninsula/UK. It might be easier and cheaper to do AGP/LIS-HEL-ARN + ARN-HEL-LHR on AY for 300 TP for Ł560+. Or a similar price (or a bit more) for a return AGP-HEL-ARN if you are a bit more flexible on dates.
Last edited by MeltingAlf; Jun 6, 23 at 6:34 am
Jun 8, 23, 6:25 pm
#1140
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: BA Gold, AA PLT PRO, AGR, Strawberry (Nordic Choice), Marriott Bonvoy
Posts: 3,800
How do you do these runs as a B2B? Can’t get the tickets to show as a B2B, nesting a CGK-CMB-AUH within the other way seems about double the price of originating in AUH… a little confused here
