Aug 24, 2018, 6:27 am
Last edit by: quinzinho
For those flying, by all means enter your flight details below so we can see if anyone is flying together.
Eating Options and Tips - https://trip101.com/article/penang-food-guide-23-things-that-will-make-your-waistline-grow
Activities and Experiences - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penang_Hill_Railway --- https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g298302-Activities-Penang.html
Hotels - https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pr-penang.html ---
27-OCT-18 BA2880 EDI-DOH msm2000uk
28-OCT-18 BA4488 DOH-PEN msm2000uk
30-OCT-18 BA4489 PEN-DOH msm2000uk
31-OCT-18 BA7009 DOH-LHR msm2000uk
31-OCT-18 BA1442 LHR-EDI msm2000uk
10-NOV-18 BA2880 EDI-DOH godsavethepoints
11-NOV-18 BA4488 DOH-PEN godsavethepoints
17-NOV-18 BA4489 PEN-DOH godsavethepoints
18-NOV-18 BA7007 DOH-LHR godsavethepoints
18-NOV-18 BA1446 LHR-EDI godsavethepoints
08-DEC-18 BA2880 EDI-DOH msm2000uk
08-DEC-18 BA2880 EDI-DOH scallywag72
09-DEC-18 BA4488 DOH-PEN msm2000uk
09-DEC-18 BA4488 DOH-PEN scallywag72
09-DEC-18 BA4489 PEN-DOH msm2000uk
09-DEC-18 BA4489 PEN-DOH scallywag72
10-DEC-18 BA7009 DOH-LHR msm2000uk
10-DEC-18 BA7009 DOH-LHR scallywag72
10-DEC-18 BA1440 LHR-EDI msm2000uk
10-DEC-18 BA1440 LHR-EDI scallywag72
11-JAN-19 BA1441 EDI-LHR victairinternational
11-JAN-19 BA7008 LHR-DOH victairinternational
12-JAN-19 BA4488 DOH-PEN victairinternational
13 -JAN-19 BA4489 PEN-DOH victairinternational
14-JAN-19 BA7009 DOH-LHR victairinternational
14-JAN-19 BA1440 LHR-EDI victairinternational
19-JAN-19 BA2880 EDI-DOH Wbeest
20-JAN-19 BA4488 DOH-PEN Wbeest
20-JAN-19 BA1459 EDI-LHR KARFA
24-JAN-19 BA4489 PEN-DOH Wbeest
25-JAN-19 BA2881 DOH-EDI Wbeest
02-FEB-19 BA2880 EDI-DOH S_W_S
03-FEB-19 BA4488 DOH-PEN S_W_S
16-FEB-19 BA4489 PEN-DOH S_W_S
17-FEB-19 BA7009 DOH-LHR S_W_S
17-FEB-19 BA1442 LHR-EDI S_W_S
24-MAR-19 BA8719 EDI-LCY armouredant
25-MAR-19 BA7008 LHR-DOH armouredant
26-MAR-19 BA4488 DOH-PEN armouredant
20-APR-19 BA4489 PEN-DOH armouredant
21-APR-19 BA7009 DOH-LHR armouredant
03-JUN-19 BA1441 EDI-LHR IAANN
03-JUN-19 BA7004 LHR-DOH IAANN
04-JUN-19 BA4488 DOH-PEN IAANN
08-JUN-19 BA4489 PEN-DOH IAANN
09-JUN-19 BA7009 DOH-LHR IAANN
09-JUN-19 BA1438 LHR-EDI IAANN
28-JUN-19 BA7004 LHR-DOH KARFA
29-JUN-19 BA4488 DOH-PEN KARFA
29-JUN-19 BA4489 PEN-DOH KARFA
30-JUN-19 BA7009 DOH-LHR KARFA
06-JUL-19 BA1442 LHR-EDI KARFA
Eating Options and Tips - https://trip101.com/article/penang-food-guide-23-things-that-will-make-your-waistline-grow
Activities and Experiences - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penang_Hill_Railway --- https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g298302-Activities-Penang.html
Hotels - https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pr-penang.html ---
27-OCT-18 BA2880 EDI-DOH msm2000uk
28-OCT-18 BA4488 DOH-PEN msm2000uk
30-OCT-18 BA4489 PEN-DOH msm2000uk
31-OCT-18 BA7009 DOH-LHR msm2000uk
31-OCT-18 BA1442 LHR-EDI msm2000uk
10-NOV-18 BA2880 EDI-DOH godsavethepoints
11-NOV-18 BA4488 DOH-PEN godsavethepoints
17-NOV-18 BA4489 PEN-DOH godsavethepoints
18-NOV-18 BA7007 DOH-LHR godsavethepoints
18-NOV-18 BA1446 LHR-EDI godsavethepoints
08-DEC-18 BA2880 EDI-DOH msm2000uk
08-DEC-18 BA2880 EDI-DOH scallywag72
09-DEC-18 BA4488 DOH-PEN msm2000uk
09-DEC-18 BA4488 DOH-PEN scallywag72
09-DEC-18 BA4489 PEN-DOH msm2000uk
09-DEC-18 BA4489 PEN-DOH scallywag72
10-DEC-18 BA7009 DOH-LHR msm2000uk
10-DEC-18 BA7009 DOH-LHR scallywag72
10-DEC-18 BA1440 LHR-EDI msm2000uk
10-DEC-18 BA1440 LHR-EDI scallywag72
11-JAN-19 BA1441 EDI-LHR victairinternational
11-JAN-19 BA7008 LHR-DOH victairinternational
12-JAN-19 BA4488 DOH-PEN victairinternational
13 -JAN-19 BA4489 PEN-DOH victairinternational
14-JAN-19 BA7009 DOH-LHR victairinternational
14-JAN-19 BA1440 LHR-EDI victairinternational
19-JAN-19 BA2880 EDI-DOH Wbeest
20-JAN-19 BA4488 DOH-PEN Wbeest
20-JAN-19 BA1459 EDI-LHR KARFA
24-JAN-19 BA4489 PEN-DOH Wbeest
25-JAN-19 BA2881 DOH-EDI Wbeest
02-FEB-19 BA2880 EDI-DOH S_W_S
03-FEB-19 BA4488 DOH-PEN S_W_S
16-FEB-19 BA4489 PEN-DOH S_W_S
17-FEB-19 BA7009 DOH-LHR S_W_S
17-FEB-19 BA1442 LHR-EDI S_W_S
24-MAR-19 BA8719 EDI-LCY armouredant
25-MAR-19 BA7008 LHR-DOH armouredant
26-MAR-19 BA4488 DOH-PEN armouredant
20-APR-19 BA4489 PEN-DOH armouredant
21-APR-19 BA7009 DOH-LHR armouredant
03-JUN-19 BA1441 EDI-LHR IAANN
03-JUN-19 BA7004 LHR-DOH IAANN
04-JUN-19 BA4488 DOH-PEN IAANN
08-JUN-19 BA4489 PEN-DOH IAANN
09-JUN-19 BA7009 DOH-LHR IAANN
09-JUN-19 BA1438 LHR-EDI IAANN
28-JUN-19 BA7004 LHR-DOH KARFA
29-JUN-19 BA4488 DOH-PEN KARFA
29-JUN-19 BA4489 PEN-DOH KARFA
30-JUN-19 BA7009 DOH-LHR KARFA
06-JUL-19 BA1442 LHR-EDI KARFA
The Satay Fare EDI-PEN-EDI
Nov 30, 2018, 8:15 pm
#226
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I've also got an awkward connection at PEN (arrive in from KUL at 12pm, departing for DOH at 20:25.
I had planned on going to Georgetown and wandering around for a few hours or hitting the beach in Batu Ferringhi for the day and showering in the lounge before my flight to DOH (knowing that it would be difficult to shower in DOH given how busy the showers get from ~11pm onwards). I based this plan on looking at the oneworld lounge website where they indicate that the lounge has a shower, but I just happened to look at the Plaza Premium site and they don't mention anything about showers.
I assume the oneworld website is wrong and that there aren't any showers - can anyone help confirm? If there aren't any showers it messes up my plans somewhat.
I had planned on going to Georgetown and wandering around for a few hours or hitting the beach in Batu Ferringhi for the day and showering in the lounge before my flight to DOH (knowing that it would be difficult to shower in DOH given how busy the showers get from ~11pm onwards). I based this plan on looking at the oneworld lounge website where they indicate that the lounge has a shower, but I just happened to look at the Plaza Premium site and they don't mention anything about showers.
I assume the oneworld website is wrong and that there aren't any showers - can anyone help confirm? If there aren't any showers it messes up my plans somewhat.
The lounge is pretty decent, but it isn't a hive of facilities.
M
Nov 30, 2018, 9:13 pm
#227
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: BRS
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I've also got an awkward connection at PEN (arrive in from KUL at 12pm, departing for DOH at 20:25.
I had planned on going to Georgetown and wandering around for a few hours or hitting the beach in Batu Ferringhi for the day and showering in the lounge before my flight to DOH (knowing that it would be difficult to shower in DOH given how busy the showers get from ~11pm onwards). I based this plan on looking at the oneworld lounge website where they indicate that the lounge has a shower, but I just happened to look at the Plaza Premium site and they don't mention anything about showers.
I assume the oneworld website is wrong and that there aren't any showers - can anyone help confirm? If there aren't any showers it messes up my plans somewhat.
I had planned on going to Georgetown and wandering around for a few hours or hitting the beach in Batu Ferringhi for the day and showering in the lounge before my flight to DOH (knowing that it would be difficult to shower in DOH given how busy the showers get from ~11pm onwards). I based this plan on looking at the oneworld lounge website where they indicate that the lounge has a shower, but I just happened to look at the Plaza Premium site and they don't mention anything about showers.
I assume the oneworld website is wrong and that there aren't any showers - can anyone help confirm? If there aren't any showers it messes up my plans somewhat.
For the DOH shower issue, we landed early on QR851, maybe around 2245... more than enough time to clear immigration and use the arrival lounge showers. There was literally no one in there and the showers were completely unattended which meant a small-talk-free shower experience!
Dec 1, 2018, 6:12 am
#228
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Dec 1, 2018, 6:17 am
#229
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Dec 1, 2018, 7:28 pm
#230
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For the DOH shower issue, we landed early on QR851, maybe around 2245... more than enough time to clear immigration and use the arrival lounge showers. There was literally no one in there and the showers were completely unattended which meant a small-talk-free shower experience!
Dec 2, 2018, 3:00 am
#231
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: BRS
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Yep, even though we arrived about half an hour early all the timings were very comfortable... went through immigration where there was no queue (just honestly explained I was going to use the landside arrivals lounge), obviously no queue for a shower in the arrivals lounge and then went straight back up to the priority immigration/security where again there was no queue. I was off the plane and back through to departures in about 45 minutes.
Dec 2, 2018, 3:26 am
#232
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Yep, even though we arrived about half an hour early all the timings were very comfortable... went through immigration where there was no queue (just honestly explained I was going to use the landside arrivals lounge), obviously no queue for a shower in the arrivals lounge and then went straight back up to the priority immigration/security where again there was no queue. I was off the plane and back through to departures in about 45 minutes.
For anyone looking to use a shower before departure - instead of renting a hotel room for the day I ended up going for a massage. I can recommend Angelfeet Body Massage & Foot Reflexology. It’s near the jetties and some hawker markets, so it’s convenient if you want to eat before heading to the airport. I paid 68 MYR for a 45 minute fully body massage and they offered use of a shower afterward. Basic facilities but the massage was decent and a fraction of what it would cost at home. It also makes for a relaxing start to the journey.
The massage place is also close to a few good cafés - Black Kettle does some amazing pastries, breads and food. China House is also just down the street and has an even bigger selection of desserts and a more rustic ambiance. Worth checking out if you’re travelling light.
There’a no left luggage facilities in the airport, but Queensbay Mall, the shopping center that’s about halfway between the airport and George Town, has some storage lockers that you can rent by the hour. I didn’t end up using them since I didn’t have much interest in going to a mall and it seemed like more hassle than it’s worrh. If I wasn’t able to easily carry all of my luggage I would just rent a ~$30 hotel room in George Town.
Dec 3, 2018, 10:30 am
#233
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 246
I just went online to check the seating situation for my flights on 12-13 Jan, noticed that despite the Qatar app not being updated the seating config of DOH PEN-DOH moved from 2-2-2 to 1-2-1. After a little investigation it seems that we have switched from an A332 to a 788. Happy days!
Dec 4, 2018, 1:26 am
#234
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Northants, UK
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Posts: 111
I just went online to check the seating situation for my flights on 12-13 Jan, noticed that despite the Qatar app not being updated the seating config of DOH PEN-DOH moved from 2-2-2 to 1-2-1. After a little investigation it seems that we have switched from an A332 to a 788. Happy days!
Dec 4, 2018, 5:34 am
#235
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I got back last Friday morning into LHR on this ticket.
My outbound flights were empty. 5 pax on the EDI-DOH A350 flight, and another 5 on the DOH-PEN leg.
I stayed at Seven Terraces, and had a decent meal at a little Mexican place called Holy Guacamole on Love Lane. Seven Terraces is an excellent property.
For those travelling on (I went to SIN for a week) the Plaza lounge in the regional flight terminal is not the one you'll use for your return back to DOH. Also allow time for immigration on the PEN-DOH flight as I queued for about 40 minutes.
Both my return legs were pretty full. I think there were 4 spare seats on the PEN-DOH flight and about the same on my DOH-LHR on the A380.
My outbound flights were empty. 5 pax on the EDI-DOH A350 flight, and another 5 on the DOH-PEN leg.
I stayed at Seven Terraces, and had a decent meal at a little Mexican place called Holy Guacamole on Love Lane. Seven Terraces is an excellent property.
For those travelling on (I went to SIN for a week) the Plaza lounge in the regional flight terminal is not the one you'll use for your return back to DOH. Also allow time for immigration on the PEN-DOH flight as I queued for about 40 minutes.
Both my return legs were pretty full. I think there were 4 spare seats on the PEN-DOH flight and about the same on my DOH-LHR on the A380.
Dec 4, 2018, 6:02 am
#236
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: BRS
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Diamond
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We were on the same flights then! Although I didn't find the exit immigration queueing bad at all in Penang, there was no queue at about 1830. Did you go up to EDI too? The LHR terminal transfer buses were a nightmare that morning.
Dec 4, 2018, 6:07 am
#237
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I got back last Friday morning into LHR on this ticket.
My outbound flights were empty. 5 pax on the EDI-DOH A350 flight, and another 5 on the DOH-PEN leg.
I stayed at Seven Terraces, and had a decent meal at a little Mexican place called Holy Guacamole on Love Lane. Seven Terraces is an excellent property.
For those travelling on (I went to SIN for a week) the Plaza lounge in the regional flight terminal is not the one you'll use for your return back to DOH. Also allow time for immigration on the PEN-DOH flight as I queued for about 40 minutes.
Both my return legs were pretty full. I think there were 4 spare seats on the PEN-DOH flight and about the same on my DOH-LHR on the A380.
My outbound flights were empty. 5 pax on the EDI-DOH A350 flight, and another 5 on the DOH-PEN leg.
I stayed at Seven Terraces, and had a decent meal at a little Mexican place called Holy Guacamole on Love Lane. Seven Terraces is an excellent property.
For those travelling on (I went to SIN for a week) the Plaza lounge in the regional flight terminal is not the one you'll use for your return back to DOH. Also allow time for immigration on the PEN-DOH flight as I queued for about 40 minutes.
Both my return legs were pretty full. I think there were 4 spare seats on the PEN-DOH flight and about the same on my DOH-LHR on the A380.
M
Dec 4, 2018, 7:59 am
#238
Join Date: Mar 2012
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I'm guessing you weren't the young Saudi chap in front of me who was met by SS and Heathrow VIP and whisked off through a side door to a waiting car?!
Dec 4, 2018, 8:12 am
#239
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: BRS
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,986
I got back last Friday morning into LHR on this ticket.
My outbound flights were empty. 5 pax on the EDI-DOH A350 flight, and another 5 on the DOH-PEN leg.
I stayed at Seven Terraces, and had a decent meal at a little Mexican place called Holy Guacamole on Love Lane. Seven Terraces is an excellent property.
For those travelling on (I went to SIN for a week) the Plaza lounge in the regional flight terminal is not the one you'll use for your return back to DOH. Also allow time for immigration on the PEN-DOH flight as I queued for about 40 minutes.
Both my return legs were pretty full. I think there were 4 spare seats on the PEN-DOH flight and about the same on my DOH-LHR on the A380.
My outbound flights were empty. 5 pax on the EDI-DOH A350 flight, and another 5 on the DOH-PEN leg.
I stayed at Seven Terraces, and had a decent meal at a little Mexican place called Holy Guacamole on Love Lane. Seven Terraces is an excellent property.
For those travelling on (I went to SIN for a week) the Plaza lounge in the regional flight terminal is not the one you'll use for your return back to DOH. Also allow time for immigration on the PEN-DOH flight as I queued for about 40 minutes.
Both my return legs were pretty full. I think there were 4 spare seats on the PEN-DOH flight and about the same on my DOH-LHR on the A380.
Dec 5, 2018, 2:24 am
#240
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, SQ Gold, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card (7 Stamps)
Posts: 7,327