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EK First BKK HKG Return USD $850

Old Sep 14, 2022 | 9:33 am
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Originally Posted by NWplatinum
Is this EK fare still there?
Till End of Schedule
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Old Sep 14, 2022 | 9:38 pm
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How many status miles does it earn? i need about 6750 for my platinum qualification.
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Old Sep 14, 2022 | 11:55 pm
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I guess the reason you weren't able to duplicate this itinerary is because it says non in dxb. But what are the cities included in area 3?
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Old Sep 15, 2022 | 5:22 am
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I am in BKK in mid December for a quick mileage run. Was going to do a tour in BKK for a day, but this looks like much more fun

I assume that a day trip to HKG (returning same day) is considered transit and no quarantine needed ? That would complicate things if it did...

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Old Sep 15, 2022 | 5:27 am
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Originally Posted by Captain Canuck
I am in BKK in mid December for a quick mileage run. Was going to do a tour in BKK for a day, but this looks like much more fun

I assume that a day trip to HKG (returning same day) is considered transit and no quarantine needed ? That would complicate things if it did...

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no it's not transit - transit has to be to a third country. by december things might have opened up but the BKK-HKG-BKK in current setting they would not let you board in BKK/
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Old Sep 15, 2022 | 6:10 am
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Originally Posted by nufnuf77
no it's not transit - transit has to be to a third country. by december things might have opened up but the BKK-HKG-BKK in current setting they would not let you board in BKK/
Personally you have to be brave to book this ticket, when I published in late 2020 the EK BKK - MCT Tour de Champagne, late 2021 seemed reasonable..
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Now maybe mid 2023, close to End of Schedule might be worth a try... But December, I might be wrong but highly doubtful...

HKG now follows China, and Mainland is not showing any sign of opening... While I love HKG and it's food/culture... I believe it will be a while if ever that things go back to normal....
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Old Sep 17, 2022 | 4:51 pm
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Originally Posted by nufnuf77
no it's not transit - transit has to be to a third country. by december things might have opened up but the BKK-HKG-BKK in current setting they would not let you board in BKK/
What if you bought a connection onto a country thats open nearby?
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Old Sep 17, 2022 | 8:14 pm
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Originally Posted by NWplatinum
What if you bought a connection onto a country thats open nearby?
Might work - i know initially HKG had a rule where your connection HAD TO be on same ticket etc... not sure it still applies?
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Old Sep 17, 2022 | 10:17 pm
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I just bought this for April next year. Thanks!
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Old Sep 18, 2022 | 1:09 am
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Originally Posted by nufnuf77
Might work - i know initially HKG had a rule where your connection HAD TO be on same ticket etc... not sure it still applies?
That rule was abolished on the 1 AUG 2022.
But don't believe a random guy, check the website: https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/COVID19.page
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Old Sep 20, 2022 | 3:52 pm
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What would be a good destination to buy a flight onto?
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Old Sep 21, 2022 | 11:31 pm
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Originally Posted by Tmvx
That rule was abolished on the 1 AUG 2022.
But don't believe a random guy, check the website: https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/COVID19.page
Good to know - thanks!
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Old Sep 22, 2022 | 8:20 am
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Possible to do a shower on board for this short flight?
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Old Sep 22, 2022 | 6:25 pm
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Possible to do a shower on board for this short flight?
yes a quick shower
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Old Sep 23, 2022 | 5:50 am
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HK just announced no quarantine policy. Guys, welcome to HK lol
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