Oneworld: UL: DXB-CGK in J, $800 R/T
Feb 23, 2019, 3:22 am
#76
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A question to those already done this route - what AUH hotel to recommend for at least the outbound? Spending 20h in an airport isn't tempting, even if there were lounges open (haven't actually checked if there are). Premier Inn has a convenient location, and as has been reported, liberally allows late check-out at 18.00, which suites well for a 22.00 departure. Any other suggestions?
Feb 23, 2019, 4:58 am
#77
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It is 3 hours for the normal check in desk at AUH. I turned up then but all of the above check in signage was for economy. I was directed to the left hand side of T1 where there seems to be a general business check in counter, not necessarily restricted to UL. Because I didn’t check it out before the 3 hours then I am not sure if the business check I’m desk would accept to issue BPs before the 3 hours.
Feb 23, 2019, 5:01 am
#78
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A question to those already done this route - what AUH hotel to recommend for at least the outbound? Spending 20h in an airport isn't tempting, even if there were lounges open (haven't actually checked if there are). Premier Inn has a convenient location, and as has been reported, liberally allows late check-out at 18.00, which suites well for a 22.00 departure. Any other suggestions?
A suggestion for the Wiki would be to enter both positioning flights and hotel stays related. Any aspects on that?
A suggestion for the Wiki would be to enter both positioning flights and hotel stays related. Any aspects on that?
Feb 23, 2019, 9:28 am
#79
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Having my suggestion of entering positioning flights and hotel stays approved by msm2000uk, who came up with the good idea of adding a Wiki, I'm entering my positioning flights now. Still working on the hotel, I eagerly await more experiences/suggestions, but info will be added after making a reservation.
Encouraging all who are in the Wiki now, or planning to join, to also enter flights & hotels
Encouraging all who are in the Wiki now, or planning to join, to also enter flights & hotels
Feb 24, 2019, 11:07 am
#80
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It is 3 hours for the normal check in desk at AUH. I turned up then but all of the above check in signage was for economy. I was directed to the left hand side of T1 where there seems to be a general business check in counter, not necessarily restricted to UL. Because I didn’t check it out before the 3 hours then I am not sure if the business check I’m desk would accept to issue BPs before the 3 hours.
Went to the generic first/business check in area. Two desks working and one was free (and, interestingly, no credit card check).Then to the dedicated passport/security lanes - again no wait at all. Probably from taxi to lounge in 10 minutes?
Feb 24, 2019, 11:52 pm
#81
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I'm rather late to the party here, and just starting to look through this - will think about April. Do UK nationals need a transit visa in advance for Sri Lanka?
Feb 25, 2019, 12:22 am
#82
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Feb 25, 2019, 6:00 am
#83
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Sorry, rant over!
Feb 25, 2019, 9:39 am
#84
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Hi, I was looking to do the AUH-CMB-CGK run in the middle of March. I was looking to do two back to backs, as time is limited. I intend to spend a night in Jakata on each, but I wonder if anyone has done the AUH end back to back. I note some have confirmed at Jakata you need a printed boarding pass, but what about AUH? Sri Lankan airlines website states phone boarding passes are accepted in AUH (Several destinations are listed as not).
Has anyone successful done this by checking in online and having a mobile boarding pass at AUH, also what’s the procedure for transiting in AUH, is it via transit security or just arrival at gate then into main terminal like USA domestic/Singapore etc. All help greatly appreciated.
Has anyone successful done this by checking in online and having a mobile boarding pass at AUH, also what’s the procedure for transiting in AUH, is it via transit security or just arrival at gate then into main terminal like USA domestic/Singapore etc. All help greatly appreciated.
Feb 25, 2019, 12:38 pm
#85
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Hi, I was looking to do the AUH-CMB-CGK run in the middle of March. I was looking to do two back to backs, as time is limited. I intend to spend a night in Jakata on each, but I wonder if anyone has done the AUH end back to back. I note some have confirmed at Jakata you need a printed boarding pass, but what about AUH? Sri Lankan airlines website states phone boarding passes are accepted in AUH (Several destinations are listed as not).
Has anyone successful done this by checking in online and having a mobile boarding pass at AUH, also what’s the procedure for transiting in AUH, is it via transit security or just arrival at gate then into main terminal like USA domestic/Singapore etc. All help greatly appreciated.
Has anyone successful done this by checking in online and having a mobile boarding pass at AUH, also what’s the procedure for transiting in AUH, is it via transit security or just arrival at gate then into main terminal like USA domestic/Singapore etc. All help greatly appreciated.
https://www.srilankan.com/en_uk/copo...etails?type=18
Which airports accept eBoarding Passes?
An eBoarding pass is the boarding pass that you receive once you have checked-in online. You will receive this to the email address that you’ve entered at the time of checking-in online.
Except the destinations mentioned below, all other airports accept e-boarding passes.
Abu Dhabi - Bangalore - Beijing - Canton - Chennai - Cochin - Dhak - Delhi - Doha (Home Printed with Bar code is ONLY allowed) - Jakarta...
Which airports accept eBoarding Passes?
An eBoarding pass is the boarding pass that you receive once you have checked-in online. You will receive this to the email address that you’ve entered at the time of checking-in online.
Except the destinations mentioned below, all other airports accept e-boarding passes.
Abu Dhabi - Bangalore - Beijing - Canton - Chennai - Cochin - Dhak - Delhi - Doha (Home Printed with Bar code is ONLY allowed) - Jakarta...
Feb 26, 2019, 5:04 pm
#86
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Same thing happened for me tonight. Arrived with 2hr 50mins to go and the normal desk had a queue of maybe 20 people with LOTS of luggage.
Went to the generic first/business check in area. Two desks working and one was free (and, interestingly, no credit card check).Then to the dedicated passport/security lanes - again no wait at all. Probably from taxi to lounge in 10 minutes?
Went to the generic first/business check in area. Two desks working and one was free (and, interestingly, no credit card check).Then to the dedicated passport/security lanes - again no wait at all. Probably from taxi to lounge in 10 minutes?
Was asked for my credit card, but even with that, I was through within 7mins of being dropped off.
The flight from AUH-CMB was wholly uneventful, but I would strongly recommend avoiding Row 1 - far less leg room when reclining.
In Row 2, even with the seat in front of me reclined, I could easily get out to the aisle.
I'll put some photos up a bit later.
M
Feb 26, 2019, 9:48 pm
#87
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I also did this last year, and lucked out as all flights were changed to 333.
Feb 27, 2019, 3:27 am
#90
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