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Member Since 2006-10-19
Offline Last Active 2011-10-13 02:18
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In Topic: The Cheap Carriers To Uk And Back

2011-02-05 00:43:43

View PostFRM-BKK, on 2011-02-03 00:06:38, said:

As mentioned in this thread, it is the Indian airports that are letting the experience down; it is totally out of the hands of the airlines. All transfer passengers are subjected to security checks by Indian military personnel when they arrive on a flight say from London, as they enter the terminal. The security guards are lazy, non-caring, rude, arrogant, slow and couldn't care less whether you miss your connection or not.
Having said that, airline representatives hang around the security area in case passengers are being held-up and possibly delay the departure of an aircraft. My last flight - 30 January - security took 40 minutes. once cleared I could board straight away for my Bangkok flight.
Frm-Bkk


Have to agree with this earlier quote.  Jet were fine but the Indian Airport staff leave a lot to be desired......

In Topic: Fecking Hull - Best Way To Stay In Thailand Now?

2011-02-03 20:02:29

Hi,

OP it would be useful if you explained why HULL has messed up your plans.  Could you please for my benefit and I suspect some others on here.  What has changed exactly at Hull to have messed up your plans.

Thanks and good luck

In Topic: Uk Settlement Waiting

2011-01-27 19:09:36

Just wanted to say well done to all those who have been successful and those who haven't don't give up.  

We got ours way back in October after about 14 week wait I seem to recall.  Good to see the waiting times have come down a lot.  4 weeks is superb. What's the reason for this less volume of applications or more staff I wonder?

I just collected my 3 month visa for THAILAND today.  We're returning for a long holiday next month - can't wait.

All the best

In Topic: Best Airmiles Airline For Flights From London To Bkk

2010-11-14 19:21:02

View Postlomatopo, on 2010-11-14 19:03:02, said:

Note that not all fares accrue FF miles.

How many miles do you fly each year? What routes? What fare classes? (I assume economy but if you buy the least expensive ticket you may not accrue miles, so then you have to pay more to get a fare bucket which earns miles.)

If you like EVA why not stick with them?

Striking a balance between price, customer service, routing, in-flight amenities, alliances and FF program earning and redemption can be a hugely challenging endeavor. Then FF rules change often, as do earning and redemption levels, so you run the risk of picking the wrong program.

I'd say unless you fly 50,000 miles, or more, and are willing to buy mileage-accrual fares then you may be better off just taking the lowest fare. With 50,000 miles you can go for mid-tier on one airline/alliance or bottom-tier on two airlines/alliances. Even bottom-tier status can be immensely valuable with things like extra baggage allowances, preferred seating (exit row), IRROPS support and even Op Ups (free operational upgrade).

With more detail I could fashion a more specific recommendation.

Thanks everyone for the response so far.

To be a bit more specific.  My family of 3 (including me of 2 adults and 1 child) will probably fly return once or twice a year.  I do like flying direct but think for children a couple of hours break is good.  Also, a little bit worried about DVT !!! ;-)

I totally agree with your statement "Striking a balance between price, customer service, routing, in-flight amenities, alliances and FF program earning and redemption can be a hugely challenging endeavor."

And as you mention I'd probably be better off just going for the cheaper/most convenient option (this has been my reasoning up to now when I alone was flying.  However, now there are 3 of us flying I wondered whether we could be better off going with the same airline and earning loyalty miles.

Cheers

In Topic: Settlement In The U.K. - The Aftermath

2010-10-21 19:04:06

Thanks that's the one.

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