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Forum: China
Jun 6, 20, 8:42 pm
Replies: 226
Views: 14,329
Posted By onuhistorian0116

There is a middle ground between the situation...

There is a middle ground between the situation now and pre-COVID19 business as usual.

There are foreigners in China, like myself, who need to go, we are essentially trapped in the country. There...
Forum: China
Jun 5, 20, 3:36 am
Replies: 226
Views: 14,329
Posted By onuhistorian0116

The reward system is absurd, and leaves travelers...

The reward system is absurd, and leaves travelers in a state of flux. I am currently a foreign resident in China, but I’m supposed to move to Ethiopia in August. Let’s say that Ethiopian Airlines...
Forum: Coronavirus and travel
Jun 5, 20, 3:21 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,360
Posted By onuhistorian0116

My wife and I are foreigners in China and we are...

My wife and I are foreigners in China and we are finishing an employment contract. We have new jobs in Addis Ababa we are supposed to start in August, so hopefully a flight will be available for us!
Forum: Hong Kong and Macau
May 26, 20, 7:36 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,238
Posted By onuhistorian0116

But, let’s assume that Hong Kong will allow...

But, let’s assume that Hong Kong will allow transit passengers, but still will basically have a closed border.

I book PVG to HKG on Cathay (Cathay is still running a full slate of flights from...
Forum: Hong Kong and Macau
May 26, 20, 10:09 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,238
Posted By onuhistorian0116

In normal times, is a self transfer possible at...

In normal times, is a self transfer possible at HKG without clearing passport control?

I am trying to cobble together a long haul itinerary out of China this summer, when my current job contract...
Forum: Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
May 26, 20, 1:17 am
Replies: 2,022
Views: 373,803
Posted By onuhistorian0116

Apparently, China’s 5 and 1 rule only allows...

Apparently, China’s 5 and 1 rule only allows foreign carriers to restart routes they were operating on March 12th. Most foreign carriers had suspended operations to China in February. There is...
Forum: Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
May 24, 20, 10:39 pm
Replies: 2,022
Views: 373,803
Posted By onuhistorian0116

I’m curious about restarting the China flights. ...

I’m curious about restarting the China flights.

There are two issues.

1. The CCP still has not approved the resumption of flights, yet Delta has them loaded to Delta.com starting on June 1. Is...
Forum: Other Asian, Australian, and South Pacific Airlines
Dec 20, 18, 6:56 pm
Replies: 71
Views: 14,702
Posted By onuhistorian0116

I’m not completely sure about that, the thing I...

I’m not completely sure about that, the thing I see in Asia is they don’t understand middle names, and thus because they are in my passport, find them much more essential, as they don’t realize that...
Forum: Other Asian, Australian, and South Pacific Airlines
Dec 14, 18, 9:52 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,376
Posted By onuhistorian0116

I fly AirAsia a lot, I have 3 flight segments...

I fly AirAsia a lot, I have 3 flight segments booked on them in January and February, and during this calender year I flew 6 flight segments between AirAsia X, AirAsia Thai, and Malaysian AirAsia. ...
Forum: Other Asian, Australian, and South Pacific Airlines
Nov 9, 18, 4:47 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,655
Posted By onuhistorian0116

Generally speaking, it is common in China to see...

Generally speaking, it is common in China to see airline staff waiting at the gate for passengers on short connections, regardless of fare class. A few years ago my wife had an international to...
Forum: Other Asian, Australian, and South Pacific Airlines
Oct 17, 18, 12:56 am
Replies: 26
Views: 6,480
Posted By onuhistorian0116

Last May I flew Malindo SGN-KUL. Normally I...

Last May I flew Malindo SGN-KUL. Normally I would book AirAsia, but I was traveling with my father who isn’t a seasoned light packing traveler.

Do they normally play music for the entire...
Forum: Other Asian, Australian, and South Pacific Airlines
Oct 16, 18, 2:29 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,760
Posted By onuhistorian0116

The free transit hotels for overnight layovers...

The free transit hotels for overnight layovers are a nice touch. That is a service that is not really offered with MU. Living in Kunming, that makes Hainan my carrier of choice, 3000-4000 RMB...
Forum: Other Asian, Australian, and South Pacific Airlines
Oct 14, 18, 5:33 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,801
Posted By onuhistorian0116

So, he should just assume that MU ignores his...

So, he should just assume that MU ignores his priority status, despite the fact Delta and China Eastern are closely aligned?
Forum: Other Asian, Australian, and South Pacific Airlines
Oct 14, 18, 3:56 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,801
Posted By onuhistorian0116

In my experience of flying Chinese (really Asian...

In my experience of flying Chinese (really Asian in general) and U.S. carreirs, is the U.S. carriers offer lackluster on board service, but they are pretty good with the above the wings service. If...
Forum: Other Asian, Australian, and South Pacific Airlines
Oct 14, 18, 3:42 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,801
Posted By onuhistorian0116

That’s not true at all. I was elite with Delta...

That’s not true at all. I was elite with Delta during 2017, by simply putting my Skymiles number on flights with Aeroflot, China Eastern, China Southern, Korean, Czech, and KLM, the boarding pass...
Forum: Other Asian, Australian, and South Pacific Airlines
Oct 14, 18, 3:35 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,784
Posted By onuhistorian0116

To your first point, if credit card fraud was...

To your first point, if credit card fraud was committed, but the airline is not refunding the money to the account, how are they actually protecting anybody?

Second point, what happens if I lose...
Forum: Other Asian, Australian, and South Pacific Airlines
Oct 12, 18, 9:56 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,784
Posted By onuhistorian0116

Cambodia Angkor Air claims the passenger may be...

Cambodia Angkor Air claims the passenger may be required to show their purchasing credit card at check in, I have flown them three times and have never had to provide my card.

My question is, if...
Forum: Other Asian, Australian, and South Pacific Airlines
Sep 12, 18, 4:30 am
Replies: 9
Views: 891
Posted By onuhistorian0116

I don’t think there are many passengers who...

I don’t think there are many passengers who smoke, it is more likely to be the pilots. It seems mostly to be first class passengers who report cigarette odor on Chinese flights. It wouldn’t...
Forum: Other European Airlines
Sep 5, 18, 9:43 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,342
Posted By onuhistorian0116

From reading their TripAdvisor page, this seems...

From reading their TripAdvisor page, this seems completely normal. I flew Wow on a true $150 ticket over the Atlantic last winter and I’d do it again if I were backpacking across Europe, but I would...
Forum: Other Asian, Australian, and South Pacific Airlines
Sep 5, 18, 9:34 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 934
Posted By onuhistorian0116

I’d give them a call, their U.S. number is...

I’d give them a call, their U.S. number is 1-888-688-8813. You could also try their head quarters at +86-898-95339 (tel:+86-898-95339), you could call that number with Skype for less than 2 cents a...
Forum: Other Asian, Australian, and South Pacific Airlines
Aug 28, 18, 5:10 am
Replies: 71
Views: 14,702
Posted By onuhistorian0116

Vietnam Air is part of Cambodia Angkor Air’s...

Vietnam Air is part of Cambodia Angkor Air’s ownership group. I’m not sure how much of the airline they own, but they contribute a great deal of expertise to CAA.
Forum: China
Aug 14, 18, 12:38 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,078
Posted By onuhistorian0116

This seems to be less true over time. My...

This seems to be less true over time. My experiences in Beijing and Shanghai over the last 5 years tell me that mid-level government officals have less control then they use to have, and it is...
Forum: China
Aug 13, 18, 11:01 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,078
Posted By onuhistorian0116

What do you mean by “5 days processing time”? ...

What do you mean by “5 days processing time”?

To get all the paperwork in order for a fresh visa takes weeks to months, regardless of status.

It takes 4 days to process (if you don’t pay...
Forum: China
Aug 13, 18, 2:12 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 892
Posted By onuhistorian0116

Given that the entry date is 3 days before you...

Given that the entry date is 3 days before you flight, I would not be surprised if the airline denies boarding.
Forum: China
Aug 13, 18, 2:24 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,810
Posted By onuhistorian0116

Don’t take the tour. Tours usually involve lots...

Don’t take the tour. Tours usually involve lots of garbage shopping and bad food.

You can do your research and put together your own plan, just like any other country.

If you need to book...
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