Live trip report, BRU-HNL-STT and back
Apr 16, 2014, 4:16 am
#76
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LAX flagship lounge angels (took 3 of them) after 40 mins managed it. No idea how (not sure they do either). Worked all fine 1st time around but not 2nd.
Now in MIA just in from overnight from LAX waiting for flight to CUN and back,onwards to LAX and "home" for 3 days to SFO.
Enjoy HNL and thanks for comment Billingham.
Am a bit tired and not sure how to feel but good trip. Might do a write up of sorts or at least a "lessons learned" to supplement billinghams very useful list.
Now in MIA just in from overnight from LAX waiting for flight to CUN and back,onwards to LAX and "home" for 3 days to SFO.
Enjoy HNL and thanks for comment Billingham.
Am a bit tired and not sure how to feel but good trip. Might do a write up of sorts or at least a "lessons learned" to supplement billinghams very useful list.
Apr 16, 2014, 4:55 am
#77
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Just completed a short TP run from MCO to LAX and back to get me back to Silver (gives me all the benefits I need).
I was a bit concerned about the 757 after reading reports on here but 3F was comfy on both flights - good food on way out - can recommend the spinach and cheese stuffed chicken and the sundae lived up to expectations. The Savignon Blanc was very pleasant but the Merlot was horrid.
Quick turnaround at LAX due to late inbound flight - fell asleep before we left the gate - first time I've ever slept through a take off.
Back in MCO hotel now waiting for the rest of the family to wake up.
Safe travels to all of you on your long TP runs, 2 flights was enough for me
MrBambi
I was a bit concerned about the 757 after reading reports on here but 3F was comfy on both flights - good food on way out - can recommend the spinach and cheese stuffed chicken and the sundae lived up to expectations. The Savignon Blanc was very pleasant but the Merlot was horrid.
Quick turnaround at LAX due to late inbound flight - fell asleep before we left the gate - first time I've ever slept through a take off.
Back in MCO hotel now waiting for the rest of the family to wake up.
Safe travels to all of you on your long TP runs, 2 flights was enough for me
MrBambi
Apr 16, 2014, 7:06 am
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Yes the benefits now extend into the whole of the following year.
Apr 16, 2014, 8:13 am
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wonderman survived I was due to fly on with him to a LAX however due to leaving my wallet on BA01 I had a trip back to terminal 7. American immediately rebooked me to a later flight and BA had my wallet waiting at the ticket desk. Exceptional
The A321t in first was excellent, I ate and took over 3.5 hours of flat bed kip
Apr 16, 2014, 9:38 am
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Hah, strange. I bumped into a Brit flyertalker on the factory tour who said he had gone helsinki > lcy > jfk > yyz, I can't remember his name though. There really does seem to be TP runners everywhere right now. Its as if we've all deployed on operations at exactly the same time.
Apr 16, 2014, 9:53 am
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After 4 hours sleep I am up, got the shuttle to the airport, and currently sitting in the AC at HNL awaiting a flight to LAX in 90 mins. Feeling ok so far and not too tired. I think physically the next 4 flights to SJU are going to be tough. I get o SJU at around 10am on Thursday and staying at the Hampton inn for 1 night, leaving to come back to HNL early on Friday morning. No plans for San Juan other than sleep in a real bed and possibly having a swim in the pool.
Apr 16, 2014, 3:20 pm
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Having missed Karfa last night (comms issues!), I'm trailing behind him today. Just got to the JAL lounge in HNL awaiting my flight to LAX en route to STT.
I'm looking forward to getting back to HNL at the weekend just to have 3 days or so in one place, but I have to say that I don't think I'll be rushing to get back to Waikiki for a holiday any time soon. Reminds me too much of Cancun - are all American tourist destinations build on nothing more than trying to flog people over priced designer goods?
If I ever find myself needing to do a TP run again, I'd look at one of the other Hawaiian Islands I think.
I'm looking forward to getting back to HNL at the weekend just to have 3 days or so in one place, but I have to say that I don't think I'll be rushing to get back to Waikiki for a holiday any time soon. Reminds me too much of Cancun - are all American tourist destinations build on nothing more than trying to flog people over priced designer goods?
If I ever find myself needing to do a TP run again, I'd look at one of the other Hawaiian Islands I think.
Apr 16, 2014, 3:43 pm
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Having missed Karfa last night (comms issues!), I'm trailing behind him today. Just got to the JAL lounge in HNL awaiting my flight to LAX en route to STT.
I'm looking forward to getting back to HNL at the weekend just to have 3 days or so in one place, but I have to say that I don't think I'll be rushing to get back to Waikiki for a holiday any time soon. Reminds me too much of Cancun - are all American tourist destinations build on nothing more than trying to flog people over priced designer goods?
If I ever find myself needing to do a TP run again, I'd look at one of the other Hawaiian Islands I think.
I'm looking forward to getting back to HNL at the weekend just to have 3 days or so in one place, but I have to say that I don't think I'll be rushing to get back to Waikiki for a holiday any time soon. Reminds me too much of Cancun - are all American tourist destinations build on nothing more than trying to flog people over priced designer goods?
If I ever find myself needing to do a TP run again, I'd look at one of the other Hawaiian Islands I think.
The Big Island is very nice ( will get there on Sunday).
Regards
TBS
Apr 16, 2014, 4:52 pm
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Apr 16, 2014, 5:05 pm
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Have arrived lax. Sorry news for flibby is that there was quite a lot of unavoidable turbulence from HNL-lax today. It was heavier than the typical light chop. Anyway, have another 3 hrs here until my flight to LAS, hopefully will get some great views across Las Vegas when we land and when I leave later on for MIA. So far all on time and all going ok, let's hope that continues.
I don't know how the others are feeling, but I am actually ok. Fully awake and not feeling tired or jet lagged at all over the last few hours. Anyway I need to catch up with the archers!
I don't know how the others are feeling, but I am actually ok. Fully awake and not feeling tired or jet lagged at all over the last few hours. Anyway I need to catch up with the archers!
Apr 16, 2014, 5:36 pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chris1979
LAX flagship lounge angels (took 3 of them) after 40 mins managed it. No idea how (not sure they do either). Worked all fine 1st time around but not 2nd.
Now in MIA just in from overnight from LAX waiting for flight to CUN and back,onwards to LAX and "home" for 3 days to SFO.
Enjoy HNL and thanks for comment Billingham.
Am a bit tired and not sure how to feel but good trip. Might do a write up of sorts or at least a "lessons learned" to supplement billinghams very useful list.
So would you be in LAX between 4-8pm on Wednesday? If so I should also be there so let me know and we can meet up.
Originally Posted by chris1979
LAX flagship lounge angels (took 3 of them) after 40 mins managed it. No idea how (not sure they do either). Worked all fine 1st time around but not 2nd.
Now in MIA just in from overnight from LAX waiting for flight to CUN and back,onwards to LAX and "home" for 3 days to SFO.
Enjoy HNL and thanks for comment Billingham.
Am a bit tired and not sure how to feel but good trip. Might do a write up of sorts or at least a "lessons learned" to supplement billinghams very useful list.
So would you be in LAX between 4-8pm on Wednesday? If so I should also be there so let me know and we can meet up.
U here?
Apr 16, 2014, 5:38 pm
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Live trip report, BRU-HNL-STT and back
In flagship lounge having shower. My next flight boards at 5.30. Let me know if you are around.