Asia-PAC transfer.
May 3, 2017, 2:56 pm
#1
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Asia-PAC transfer.
Ft heros-help me decide.
Xxx-yyy-Asia-KUL (destination)
77w through HKG (longer conx, dragonair on last leg)
747 or 777 (with f and ON on paid j tix) through NRT, TPE, PEK etc.
Thoughts?
(I've never had a destination that ua hasn't serviced like KUL!)
Xxx-yyy-Asia-KUL (destination)
77w through HKG (longer conx, dragonair on last leg)
747 or 777 (with f and ON on paid j tix) through NRT, TPE, PEK etc.
Thoughts?
(I've never had a destination that ua hasn't serviced like KUL!)
May 3, 2017, 3:03 pm
#2
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Rule out PEK for connections first - general rule that's going to create the most potential headaches.
And unless you're flying business, rule out the 77W flight through HKG - you'll be more comfortable on either a 747 or 777 in Y. (edits - I see this isn't relevant - you're in premium cabin).
I'm assuming you're philly based, but what about EWR-HKG-KUL?
And unless you're flying business, rule out the 77W flight through HKG - you'll be more comfortable on either a 747 or 777 in Y. (edits - I see this isn't relevant - you're in premium cabin).
I'm assuming you're philly based, but what about EWR-HKG-KUL?
May 3, 2017, 3:42 pm
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Rule out PEK for connections first - general rule that's going to create the most potential headaches.
And unless you're flying business, rule out the 77W flight through HKG - you'll be more comfortable on either a 747 or 777 in Y. (edits - I see this isn't relevant - you're in premium cabin).
I'm assuming you're philly based, but what about EWR-HKG-KUL?
And unless you're flying business, rule out the 77W flight through HKG - you'll be more comfortable on either a 747 or 777 in Y. (edits - I see this isn't relevant - you're in premium cabin).
I'm assuming you're philly based, but what about EWR-HKG-KUL?
May 3, 2017, 3:42 pm
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I don't see a *A connection that works same day. Love the CX lounges at HKG, but KA regional J seat is not very comfortable, especially at the end of a long travel day. So between those three, NRT probably gets my vote (so long as it's not Air Japan on a 767).
Also, are you interested in a final flight in the nose of a 744? Many are altering their routings for a final 744 experience.
Because that's inferior to F on 3-class and 77W J?
But totally agree on skipping PEK.
May 4, 2017, 3:56 am
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Moin!
I found it odd that they don't serve this via SIN as there are plenty short (40 minutes) flights between SIN and KUL. I did use that route and booked an additional Singapore airlines roundtrip - checking bags through wasn't a problem despite the fact that I spend an overnight at the Changi transit hotel on the way to SFO.
So long
-Ralf
I found it odd that they don't serve this via SIN as there are plenty short (40 minutes) flights between SIN and KUL. I did use that route and booked an additional Singapore airlines roundtrip - checking bags through wasn't a problem despite the fact that I spend an overnight at the Changi transit hotel on the way to SFO.
So long
-Ralf
May 19, 2017, 7:02 pm
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OP here.
Just to report back.
Ended up xxx-iad-nrt-Kul.
ANA on iad-nrt leg on a 77w using a United Mileage upgrade to get F!!! What a ride!!! 14 hours of pleasure.
Easy transfer at NRT.
ANA 787 nrt-Kul was, as many have stated, subpar!
Thanks for all of the hints and I can't wait for next trip to try and score ANA F again!!!!^^
Just to report back.
Ended up xxx-iad-nrt-Kul.
ANA on iad-nrt leg on a 77w using a United Mileage upgrade to get F!!! What a ride!!! 14 hours of pleasure.
Easy transfer at NRT.
ANA 787 nrt-Kul was, as many have stated, subpar!
Thanks for all of the hints and I can't wait for next trip to try and score ANA F again!!!!^^