Oneworld: UL: DXB-CGK in J, $800 R/T
Nov 6, 2023, 3:38 am
#1291
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SXE
Programs: QF LTG, VA Gold, BA Gold, HH, SFSC
Posts: 502
I’ve also had the dreaded email from UL about a cancellation on the 16th CMB-CGK and currently dealing with it through AUH Reservations.
Tried to attempt a cheeky reroute AUH-CMB-KTM-KUL-CGK but was advised it was a no go
so I’ve accepted AUH-CMB-KUL-CGK. I was offered AUH-DOH-CGK as well but didn’t opt for the latter.
Another grovelling email to BA for ORC. Fingers crossed.
Tried to attempt a cheeky reroute AUH-CMB-KTM-KUL-CGK but was advised it was a no go
so I’ve accepted AUH-CMB-KUL-CGK. I was offered AUH-DOH-CGK as well but didn’t opt for the latter.Another grovelling email to BA for ORC. Fingers crossed.
Nov 6, 2023, 3:42 am
#1292
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, Hilton Honors Diamond, Virgin Flying Club Gold
Posts: 130
It’s all going wrong for me as it looks like the 17th Nov CGK-CMB is also cancelled so that’s another potential 60TP down the drain.
Nov 6, 2023, 4:36 am
#1293
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Caerdydd
Posts: 1,987
On which point I see AF is offering LHR-AUH in cattle for £407 return with decent departure times both ends allied to relatively short connection times at CDG.
Nov 6, 2023, 10:13 am
#1294
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The cheap versions involve Wizz from some European airports. But then you've got yourself to those new starting points .....
Nov 8, 2023, 4:47 pm
#1295
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SXE
Programs: QF LTG, VA Gold, BA Gold, HH, SFSC
Posts: 502
I have spoken to UL and they tell me I was moved from the 17th (CMB-CGK) to the 18th as the 17th was cancelled. But then the UL364 on the18th was cancelled so they have reinstated the flight on the 17th and I am back on my original flight. So far so good.
I then asked the agent about my return flight on the 18th, CGK-CMB. As in, you are telling me the incoming flight has been cancelled, so how will I catch CGK-CMB back on the 18th?
She reassured me that that flight is operating! I have my doubts and will be monitoring closely. *sigh*
Nov 8, 2023, 5:26 pm
#1296
Join Date: Aug 2016
Programs: BAEC GOLD
Posts: 287
Hmm. This might end in tears.
I have spoken to UL and they tell me I was moved from the 17th (CMB-CGK) to the 18th as the 17th was cancelled. But then the UL364 on the18th was cancelled so they have reinstated the flight on the 17th and I am back on my original flight. So far so good.
I then asked the agent about my return flight on the 18th, CGK-CMB. As in, you are telling me the incoming flight has been cancelled, so how will I catch CGK-CMB back on the 18th?
She reassured me that that flight is operating! I have my doubts and will be monitoring closely. *sigh*
I have spoken to UL and they tell me I was moved from the 17th (CMB-CGK) to the 18th as the 17th was cancelled. But then the UL364 on the18th was cancelled so they have reinstated the flight on the 17th and I am back on my original flight. So far so good.
I then asked the agent about my return flight on the 18th, CGK-CMB. As in, you are telling me the incoming flight has been cancelled, so how will I catch CGK-CMB back on the 18th?
She reassured me that that flight is operating! I have my doubts and will be monitoring closely. *sigh*
EF shows UL364 running on the 17th and 18th you should be okay.
Nov 12, 2023, 3:45 am
#1298
Join Date: Jul 2023
Location: Berlin
Programs: BAEC Silver, Accor Silver
Posts: 61
Hmm. This might end in tears.
I have spoken to UL and they tell me I was moved from the 17th (CMB-CGK) to the 18th as the 17th was cancelled. But then the UL364 on the18th was cancelled so they have reinstated the flight on the 17th and I am back on my original flight. So far so good.
I then asked the agent about my return flight on the 18th, CGK-CMB. As in, you are telling me the incoming flight has been cancelled, so how will I catch CGK-CMB back on the 18th?
She reassured me that that flight is operating! I have my doubts and will be monitoring closely. *sigh*
I have spoken to UL and they tell me I was moved from the 17th (CMB-CGK) to the 18th as the 17th was cancelled. But then the UL364 on the18th was cancelled so they have reinstated the flight on the 17th and I am back on my original flight. So far so good.
I then asked the agent about my return flight on the 18th, CGK-CMB. As in, you are telling me the incoming flight has been cancelled, so how will I catch CGK-CMB back on the 18th?
She reassured me that that flight is operating! I have my doubts and will be monitoring closely. *sigh*
can you give an update about the lounge situation in the new terminal please?
Nov 13, 2023, 3:08 am
#1299
Join Date: May 2012
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Programs: QF LTG, VA Gold, BA Gold, HH, SFSC
Posts: 502
I am transitting the old T1 today at AUH so hopefully there is still a lounge operating! I think my next transit should be in the new terminal TA so it will be an interesting comparison.
Nov 13, 2023, 4:06 am
#1300
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The new terminal was well behind schedule, by something over six years, so some delays in getting it fully functioning for all the carriers from the old terminals might not be unexpected.....
Nov 13, 2023, 4:37 am
#1301
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: LON
Programs: BAEC
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https://www.reuters.com/business/aer...er-2023-10-31/
I doubt there would be much strategic thinking to rebuild brand or tourism capacity at the moment, so it depends if there is a need to bank some immediate cash with a promotion against the prospect of servicing those discounted seats in a few months at minimum profit or a loss.
Nov 13, 2023, 5:55 am
#1302
Join Date: May 2012
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UL is in the third phase for transition to the new terminal, which appears to mean it should start operating from from there tomorrow. Etihad's move was phase 2, and I'd imagine there was a strong focus on getting its lounges up and running from day one: UL and other operators don't have quite the same clout, but let's see.
The new terminal was well behind schedule, by something over six years, so some delays in getting it fully functioning for all the carriers from the old terminals might not be unexpected.....
The new terminal was well behind schedule, by something over six years, so some delays in getting it fully functioning for all the carriers from the old terminals might not be unexpected.....
(6 hour transit).OT: I was chatting to the woman at the transfer desk and apparently EY have yet to move. By tomorrow night everyone will be at the new Terminal A.
Nov 13, 2023, 8:25 am
#1303
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Update: My CGK-CMB portion of the inbound, on Nov 30, was cancelled, I was offered to go the day before, with CMB-AUH following the same day, and 27 hours to kill in AUH due to the early arrival. I saw the chance of overnigthing in CMB on the UL dime, and I sent a mail to Central Reservations @KUL, asking for a change only of the cancelled flight to a day early departure, but leave the last segment as is. A very persistant male rep tried to convince me that it was "against the law" to make transfer more than 24 hours, in this case even a couple of hours more.
The HUACA rule applies not just för phone contact, so I mailed AUH reservations. A very polite female rep took care of the issue, and after two mails each, the hotel in CMB was reserved, and for me just to request at the transfer desk when arriving in CMB.
So, no loss of TPs, but gaining a mini-vacation in CMB
Hoping all other cancellation issues turns out good , for those of you affected ! 🌞🌞🌞
The HUACA rule applies not just för phone contact, so I mailed AUH reservations. A very polite female rep took care of the issue, and after two mails each, the hotel in CMB was reserved, and for me just to request at the transfer desk when arriving in CMB.
So, no loss of TPs, but gaining a mini-vacation in CMB
Hoping all other cancellation issues turns out good , for those of you affected ! 🌞🌞🌞
Nov 13, 2023, 9:24 am
#1304
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, Hilton Honors Diamond, Virgin Flying Club Gold
Posts: 130
Hmm. This might end in tears.
I have spoken to UL and they tell me I was moved from the 17th (CMB-CGK) to the 18th as the 17th was cancelled. But then the UL364 on the18th was cancelled so they have reinstated the flight on the 17th and I am back on my original flight. So far so good.
I then asked the agent about my return flight on the 18th, CGK-CMB. As in, you are telling me the incoming flight has been cancelled, so how will I catch CGK-CMB back on the 18th?
She reassured me that that flight is operating! I have my doubts and will be monitoring closely. *sigh*
I have spoken to UL and they tell me I was moved from the 17th (CMB-CGK) to the 18th as the 17th was cancelled. But then the UL364 on the18th was cancelled so they have reinstated the flight on the 17th and I am back on my original flight. So far so good.
I then asked the agent about my return flight on the 18th, CGK-CMB. As in, you are telling me the incoming flight has been cancelled, so how will I catch CGK-CMB back on the 18th?
She reassured me that that flight is operating! I have my doubts and will be monitoring closely. *sigh*
No emails for my second AUH-CGK run and no changes on the UL website the week after so this is looking good to go.