john luke Posted March 10, 2022 Author Posted March 10, 2022 4 hours ago, bob lt said: My long reply seems to have disappeared, not sure if censored so here is short version. Hope this is acceptable. Schengen or not, MUC, VIE and ZRH. 2 x LH Non Schengen lounges at Munich, Vienna also has a Non Schengen lounge, Zurich has 2. Information on Zurich was more difficult to find but I'm sure transit non S to non S is ok for most passport holders. Have to be prepared with FFP2 masks as they must be worn on the planes I have been through this thread and can confirm that nothing of yours has been either deleted or hidden. I have also looked at your profile which shows recent posts; again nothing deleted or hidden. There is nothing in the mod log that indicates any of your posts being hidden or deleted. Finally I have checked the lists of deleted and hidden posts and again nothing of yours. I hope this assists; please feel free to post the long version as the topic I think has interest for most forum members. Thanks. JL. 3
forcebwithu Posted March 10, 2022 Posted March 10, 2022 Just now, john luke said: I have been through this thread and can confirm that nothing of yours has been either deleted or hidden. I have also looked at your profile which shows recent posts; again nothing deleted or hidden. There is nothing in the mod log that indicates any of your posts being hidden or deleted. Finally I have checked the lists of deleted and hidden posts and again nothing of yours. I hope this assists; please feel free to post the long version as the topic I think has interest for most forum members. Thanks. JL. A day or two ago a "community unavailable" message popped up a couple of times. Once when I clicked to a new page, another time when I clicked on the like icon. If a post was submitted during one of those times, it may have got lost to the ether. 1
bob lt Posted March 10, 2022 Posted March 10, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, john luke said: I have been through this thread and can confirm that nothing of yours has been either deleted or hidden. I have also looked at your profile which shows recent posts; again nothing deleted or hidden. There is nothing in the mod log that indicates any of your posts being hidden or deleted. Finally I have checked the lists of deleted and hidden posts and again nothing of yours. I hope this assists; please feel free to post the long version as the topic I think has interest for most forum members. Thanks. JL. Thank you very much JL, it is much appreciated that you took the time and care to investigate on my behalf. I sometimes experience a delay in a post 'saving' leading to duplicate posts. In this case I was sure the post had saved but obviously not. Unfortunately, now that I have posted the short version, the facility that can autofill a previous post has been over written. Thanks again, Bob. Edit. It was a series of screen shots listing the Non Schengen lounges in all three airports that I lost, unfortunately I didn't save them. The critical point I did re-post is that FFP2 masks must be worn during flights as well as in the airports. Edited March 10, 2022 by bob lt
Horizondave Posted March 10, 2022 Posted March 10, 2022 Noticed that Finnair have been cancelling the late afternoon flight from Helsinki to Bangkok and operating the midnight departure. That would give me 12 hours in Helsinki instead of 5 if replicated in July. Just wondering if Finnair would give any vouchers etc if they cancel the earlier evening departure, not looking forward to 12 hours in a small airport as Porn would be unable to leave the transit area. Hope this war ends soon.
KWA Posted March 10, 2022 Posted March 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Horizondave said: Noticed that Finnair have been cancelling the late afternoon flight from Helsinki to Bangkok and operating the midnight departure. That would give me 12 hours in Helsinki instead of 5 if replicated in July. Just wondering if Finnair would give any vouchers etc if they cancel the earlier evening departure, not looking forward to 12 hours in a small airport as Porn would be unable to leave the transit area. Hope this war ends soon. I've been affected by that too. It's only (for now) planned as AY143 until the end of April then changes back to AY141 with the afternoon departure. I was due to fly on 30th April so have just moved it back by exactly one week. Check if your flights between the UK and Helsinki operate at different times on different days as I could have changed days to maintain a short connection (to/from EDI). I'll probably do that if the changes are extended.
Horizondave Posted March 10, 2022 Posted March 10, 2022 5 hours ago, KWA said: I've been affected by that too. It's only (for now) planned as AY143 until the end of April then changes back to AY141 with the afternoon departure. I was due to fly on 30th April so have just moved it back by exactly one week. Check if your flights between the UK and Helsinki operate at different times on different days as I could have changed days to maintain a short connection (to/from EDI). I'll probably do that if the changes are extended. I have a 0730 departure Heathrow to get into Helsinki lunchtime with a 5 hour connection to Bangkok. There is a later Heathrow departure which gives 40 minutes connection but I am just erring on the safe side as I would rather arrive with time to spare than run around transit area with a wife and young child. I also think checking in for a 7.30 am departure which will be less frenetic than a 1020 am departure. The Heathrow departures that connect to Bangkok in Helsinki always seem to be 0730 and 1020 departing on the summer schedule.
Krapow Posted March 10, 2022 Posted March 10, 2022 Again, things like this, and countries changing rules making airlines require a negative test etc, has me always trying non stop first. Appreciate other factors like free refund/change are relevant at the moment, and have to weigh things up. Priced up our hopeful upcoming trip, £1800 for the 3 of us with Thai Air, and can get free change, or refund with an 'excess' of $200.
Bazle Posted March 10, 2022 Posted March 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Krapow said: Priced up our hopeful upcoming trip, £1800 for the 3 of us with Thai Air, and can get free change, or refund with an 'excess' of $200. What they say and what they do seem to be rather different! Did I not read recently that UK travel companies are now refusing to deal with Thai Air because of the difficulties in getting refunds from them?
Krapow Posted March 10, 2022 Posted March 10, 2022 11 minutes ago, Bazle said: What they say and what they do seem to be rather different! Did I not read recently that UK travel companies are now refusing to deal with Thai Air because of the difficulties in getting refunds from them? Yes, would certainly prefer EVA, but wouldn't be booking for another near 2 months anyway, so things can and do change quick round all this.
Krapow Posted March 10, 2022 Posted March 10, 2022 On 3/7/2022 at 10:42 AM, Horizondave said: Maybe I missed it and apologies if it has been mentioned somewhere on the forum but I notice Scoot seem to have stopped flying out of UK from end of Feb. Sure I checked flights for the summer recently and got prices but from now right through to August I see no flights. Their website is at odds with the schedule as they have announced VTL flights in their small print but don't see any flights/prices. Sad as they were an option out of UK. No, they're still flying, just not every day. Seriously considering them for May, can get Scoot Plus their highest level for about £2000 for the 3 of us. Can get the very basic one for about £1300. https://www.flyscoot.com/en/plan/booking-your-flight/scootplus
Horizondave Posted March 10, 2022 Posted March 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Krapow said: No, they're still flying, just not every day. Seriously considering them for May, can get Scoot Plus their highest level for about £2000 for the 3 of us. Can get the very basic one for about £1300. https://www.flyscoot.com/en/plan/booking-your-flight/scootplus You are right, I have just looked again and I put in a date that had no seats but looking closely it shows prices a day either side. Thought a blank screen meant no flights but just the poor way the information is shown confused me. Looking at the same dates I have booked with Finnair offers a fare of £1650 with 20 kilos baggage but no meals, no seats and no 'blanket' without extra cost. For my £1700 with Finnair I have seats booked, meals, blankets (I am sure) and 23 kilos of baggage and the ability to change/cancel with no charge. I will stick with what I have but if I was traveling solo I might give them a go sometime.
KWA Posted March 11, 2022 Posted March 11, 2022 8 hours ago, Horizondave said: For my £1700 with Finnair I have seats booked, meals, blankets (I am sure) and 23 kilos of baggage and the ability to change/cancel with no charge. I will stick with what I have but if I was traveling solo I might give them a go sometime. I'm pretty sure Finnair Economy class won't provide meals on the LHR-HEL leg unless you pay for them, and will only offer blueberry juice or water to drink. You'll be fed on the long haul but only one menu choice for the main meal so if you've any fussy eaters you might want to try and find out what's being offered beforehand, order from the special meal menu or bring something along. One beer or wine only with your meal on request. 1
Horizondave Posted March 11, 2022 Posted March 11, 2022 2 hours ago, KWA said: I'm pretty sure Finnair Economy class won't provide meals on the LHR-HEL leg unless you pay for them, and will only offer blueberry juice or water to drink. You'll be fed on the long haul but only one menu choice for the main meal so if you've any fussy eaters you might want to try and find out what's being offered beforehand, order from the special meal menu or bring something along. One beer or wine only with your meal on request. Thankfully my family doesn't have any strange dietary needs and being offered one meal choice really isn't an issue, in fact the food in economy on most airlines has always been acceptable (on all choices) if I decide to eat which isn't always the case. I would think that having a few items in my hand luggage (especially for my daughter Kataleya) will add to our enjoyment. I would expect the meal to be sufficient on both legs for what is normal these days. Last August we traveled BA that offered only water on a 4 hour flight to Greece, we survived. The main thing for all of us is a level of safety, comfort and an acceptable entertainment system. I doubt also that I will be drinking alcohol if there are any entry requirements still in place in Thailand.
john luke Posted March 11, 2022 Author Posted March 11, 2022 Cancellation only comes with Economy Flex not the two cheaper options.
Horizondave Posted March 11, 2022 Posted March 11, 2022 3 hours ago, john luke said: Cancellation only comes with Economy Flex not the two cheaper options. I booked Economy Flex for the very reasons stated in your screenshot.
john luke Posted March 12, 2022 Author Posted March 12, 2022 11 hours ago, Horizondave said: I booked Economy Flex for the very reasons stated in your screenshot. That is good!! It is is similar situation with business except that the price increments are greater. 1
KWA Posted March 25, 2022 Posted March 25, 2022 On 3/10/2022 at 9:31 AM, Horizondave said: Noticed that Finnair have been cancelling the late afternoon flight from Helsinki to Bangkok and operating the midnight departure. That would give me 12 hours in Helsinki instead of 5 if replicated in July. Just wondering if Finnair would give any vouchers etc if they cancel the earlier evening departure, not looking forward to 12 hours in a small airport as Porn would be unable to leave the transit area. Hope this war ends soon. I've not received official notification yet, but the changes have been extended and a quick search shows it at least until July. They offered me an over 10 hour transit as an alternative so I've responded with a request for a date change to maintain a more acceptable one.
tommy dee Posted March 25, 2022 Posted March 25, 2022 GOOD NEWS, fo some I hope. as you know BA isnt flying here right now, so with avios ( airmiles) i was and am peeved. good news is that they can now be hused on Quatar airlines who, I think, fly here. just a heads up
boydeste Posted March 25, 2022 Posted March 25, 2022 20 minutes ago, tommy dee said: GOOD NEWS, fo some I hope. as you know BA isnt flying here right now, so with avios ( airmiles) i was and am peeved. good news is that they can now be hused on Quatar airlines who, I think, fly here. just a heads up That's good news for sure and Qatar certainly do fly to Thailand. 1
bob lt Posted March 25, 2022 Posted March 25, 2022 My return flight second leg with Lufthansa, MUC - LHR on 27 June is now departing 25 minutes earlier. One less G&T.
Bazle Posted March 25, 2022 Posted March 25, 2022 27 minutes ago, bob lt said: My return flight second leg with Lufthansa, MUC - LHR on 27 June is now departing 25 minutes earlier. One less G&T. I wonder if that reflects the additional flying time required as a result of the Ukraine conflict. 1
Horizondave Posted March 25, 2022 Posted March 25, 2022 4 hours ago, KWA said: I've not received official notification yet, but the changes have been extended and a quick search shows it at least until July. They offered me an over 10 hour transit as an alternative so I've responded with a request for a date change to maintain a more acceptable one. Just waiting for any updates. There is a later flight out of London so if they change the Helsinki Bangkok flight to the late evening take off I hope they will change my early morning Heathrow flight as well. Could change the Heathrow departure myself but don't want to incur charges. I will await any changes. 1
Zeb Posted September 10, 2022 Posted September 10, 2022 Singapore Airlines have an Early Bird Fare offer on sale. Syd - BKK via Singapore both ways for some random dates in March 2023 AUD $746. Add say $80 in order to choose seats at the time of booking is still an excellent offer & at pre covid levels - with a good airline. https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/au/plan-travel/local-promotions/australia/fare-deals/ Thai Airlines sadly atm just aren't competitive. Same travel dates AUD $1058. Thai may offer a reduced fare later but SAL seems to have the game sewn up. 1
Nightcrawler Posted December 11, 2024 Posted December 11, 2024 I read today that the Emirates route from Melbourne to Singapore will be withdrawn at the end of March 2025 https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2024/12/10/emirates-cancels-singapore-melbourne-after-30-years/ 1
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