I'm looking to get to Bali later this month. What airlines serve Bali with non stop flights and where do they originate?
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I'm looking to get to Bali later this month. What airlines serve Bali with non stop flights and where do they originate?
Heh, I feel like a broken record here (just did the same thing in another thread, but for another reason) but if you check the wikipedia page on the airport, there's a pretty good list of airlines and destinations from that airport. I'm assuming you're thinking about DPS in this case: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ngurah_Rai_In...nd_destinations
we went LY end OCt--rather Hot/Humid that year but great loads
Used DL ATL/NRT, frequent flyer seats Korean Air NRT/ICN/DPS
returned KE DPS/ICN day room for rest and ICN/ATL
It is a really long trip for nonrev
Don't know your contracts for zeds, etc
Don't know your gateway but I will be happy to pull up my fabulous stash of info (some from my nonrev brain, some from files) and pass along my knowledge to assist
I will recommend luxurylink.com for some incredible 3-5-7 night pkgs, as well as some smaller places outside of the main tourist areas.
It's a very small island and such wonderful people. Drivers are abundant but I have some personal recommendations if you need them TripAdvisor has TMI but good source if your sort thru it. Keep in mind most travelers go frequently, so if you want advice on a one-in-a-lifetime experience vs drinking on the crowded beaches with all those whacky Ozzies (no offense intended--it's the fave cheap vacation from what I can tell) I can help. We plan to return next year (it's that good!) but so far away...
You mostly have to connect somewhere halfway plus--westbound is still best option.
Lemme know if I cna help more.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mrs767er @ Aug 11 2009, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>I'll take any info you can give. We are a UAL family so we are planning to go next week, ORD-HKG and spend a day or two there. After that, an ID90 on cathay (doesn't look like they do Zed's) will hopefully take us to Bali. We are a couple with two kids, 13 and 14, still looking for ideas on a place to stay. I don't want the drunken aussie on a crowded beach experience, but with the kids we can't stay at a zen retreat up in the hills either. Any ideas for something on a beach? Do you need a car there? I looked at luxury link but nothing seemed too appropriate for us. I have a work friend that mentioned it to me and he was very happy with what they had found.Quote:
Don't know your gateway but I will be happy to pull up my fabulous stash of info (some from my nonrev brain, some from files) and pass along my knowledge to assist
I will recommend luxurylink.com for some incredible 3-5-7 night pkgs, as well as some smaller places outside of the main tourist areas.
It's a very small island and such wonderful people. Drivers are abundant but I have some personal recommendations if you need them TripAdvisor has TMI but good source if your sort thru it. Keep in mind most travelers go frequently, so if you want advice on a one-in-a-lifetime experience vs drinking on the crowded beaches with all those whacky Ozzies (no offense intended--it's the fave cheap vacation from what I can tell) I can help. We plan to return next year (it's that good!) but so far away...
Lemme know if I cna help more.[/b]
Leaving we are going to try and go to SIN and spend a day or two. From there, back up to NRT on UAL and then over to HNL for a few more days of sun. After that, back home. So far, all of the loads make it look pretty doable.
I've looked at Trip adviser some but would love to hear your recommendations and suggestions
Thanks!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (spongebue @ Aug 11 2009, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>Thanks, that was a BIG help. Don't know why I didn't think to look thereQuote:
Heh, I feel like a broken record here (just did the same thing in another thread, but for another reason) but if you check the wikipedia page on the airport, there's a pretty good list of airlines and destinations from that airport. I'm assuming you're thinking about DPS in this case: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ngurah_Rai_In...nd_destinations[/b]
I did not stay here, but Candi Dasa is supposed to be a lovely beach town.
We stayed in Ubud and everything is accessible. I didn't find the beaches to be a big deal--they are not tropical; typically tres gritty/rocky. We stayed at Royal Pita MAha (way up the river gorge--very upscale) Drivers w/cars are $40/day, so you can spend a beach day, see the hills/rice paddies anotehr day. The farthest reaches are palces like Amed (not for first-timers unless you have lots of time) but I would happily go back to stay at poincianaresortbali.com--it would have been a better choice than Amed for us (remote small village area)
We went to Benoa Novotel and if you cna get suite/villa at a price, it's a nice beach area south of airport and major temples. Don't miss the Balinese culture/dance rpograms--fascinatiing!!
Loved Ibu Oka pig restaurant in Ubud--very famous hole in the wall--pork to die for!!
Do not miss massage/spa day--if you have to duct tape the kids and go alone, go--it's the best bang for your buck! Thye may like it too--it's so cheap for a whole family at some of the small places
Elephant park would prob interest kids--whitewater rafting, too. Drivers can give you volcano/mt tour or bike tours. BARGAIN for drivers and such but obviously don't cheat them--they are such a lovely charming people. Watch your exchange--I recommend ATMs for most $$ needs. ASk more as needed.
oh--if you haven't been to HKG before get the Insight guide HKG--awesome book and kids will like pics/pull-out map etc.
I loved the HK side--city is user friendly--but HUGE! I stayed Bishop Lei Hotel, Robinson Rd--got Bus pass, had fab corner room way above harbor/skyscrapers (set up hillside) Dim Sum for Bfast, and commuter harbor cruise, the escalators are outstanding experience.
Garuda Airlines flies HKG/DPS direct, yes? do you have deal w/them? We're doing HKG next yr w/merger NW routes for DPS--better than KE. WHat a pain.
PS--Sanur Beach is also a nice area of Bali--may want to ck it out.
My wife and I have both been to HKG dozens of times. It's been one of our routes for the past twenty years and one of our favorite places to go. Going to be different to see it as a tourist. We want to show the kids some of the places we go when we head to work. Looks like Garuda does do HKG to DPS as does Cathay
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (767pilot @ Aug 12 2009, 05:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>Yeah our agreement with UA sucks... ID90. We only just got a ZED with DL. I'd love a ZED so I could do HKGORD.Quote:
After that, an ID90 on cathay (doesn't look like they do Zed's) will hopefully take us to Bali.[/b]
Let me know if you want me to check CX loads. I wouldn't chance my life on Garuda... but that's your call.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (767pilot @ Aug 12 2009, 05:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>Snap! We aren't all that bad, I assure you http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...>/rolleyes.gifQuote:
I don't want the drunken aussie on a crowded beach experience[/b]
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (767pilot @ Aug 12 2009, 04:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>Well,Pilot, I'm coming back to ask you for updates and more info when we go! I have my eye on the Langham Place suite deal at luxurylink. It's a good price and I have $250 off thatQuote:
My wife and I have both been to HKG dozens of times. It's been one of our routes for the past twenty years and one of our favorite places to go. Going to be different to see it as a tourist. We want to show the kids some of the places we go when we head to work. Looks like Garuda does do HKG to DPS as does Cathay[/b]
I wonder why airlines of that size (CX, UA) wouldn't jump at the ZED's/ Must be more to it than we know.
Is there any way that you can check the loads from HKG-Bali (DPS?) on CX from 8/19-8/22?
I sent you an email, this would be in case you didn't get that
Thanks, I owe ya one
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (767pilot @ Aug 16 2009, 04:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>No idea... took forever to get a ZED with DL, and I think that was only due to the merger. Wish they flew somewhere other than LAX though, a bit over that gateway.Quote:
I wonder why airlines of that size (CX, UA) wouldn't jump at the ZED's/ Must be more to it than we know.
Is there any way that you can check the loads from HKG-Bali (DPS?) on CX from 8/19-8/22?
I sent you an email, this would be in case you didn't get that
Thanks, I owe ya one[/b]
19Aug
CX785 STD 1005 STA 1450 (FT4:45) = 15+J / 4Y
CX673 STD 1900 STA 2345 (FT4:45) = 12J/21Y
20Aug
CX785 = 15+J/42Y
CX673 = 15+J/50+Y
21Aug
CX785 = 15+J/50+Y
CX673 = NONOP
22Aug
CX785 = 15+J/50+Y
CX673 = 15+J/50+Y
We upgrade rev pax into J to accept you into Y if need be. Planes are listed as EQV, but i'm pretty sure they are A333s
Thanks so much. I'm assuming that those are the amounts of available seats? Different format than I am used to seeing
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (767pilot @ Aug 16 2009, 09:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>Yes it is the available seats.... 15+/50+ is basically a standard meaning waaay open.... under those numbers it will list actual seats available.Quote:
Thanks so much. I'm assuming that those are the amounts of available seats? Different format than I am used to seeing[/b]
Thanks for the info. Made it to ord in F, now comes the big leg to hkg
Hey, pilot! Where did you decide to stay in Bali? Keep us briefed, please! I'll pick your brain later about HKG--it might be as late as Jan, but well before Chinese NY. Have a great trip!
Won't be there until thursday but we will be at the Grand Hyatt. $133 a night seemed like a good rate. Thinking we will stay there a few days and then go to Ubud for a day or two, and then back to the beach
Out of four of us, 2 got biz and 2 are in coach. The new ual biz is very nice. Nicer than my old favorite emirrites.
2 hour weather delay on the taxiway before a 15 hour flight is giving us plenty of time to enjoy it http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...DIR#>/wink.gif
Ubud is really cool. Temples and monkey forest (kids will eat that up--watch your stuff--they grab everything. Coffee farms, rafting, elephants. Sari Spa is one we liked in Ubud--very cheap and so Balinese. I am totally green with envy!
I assume you stuck the kids in coach!
Ual let us switch part way so we sort of split it up
I'd never heard of the Langham and was a bit put off by its being in mong kok but I saw it on the drive in and it was nice looking. We are doing it family class so I got us into the Holiday inn golden mile in TST for $600 a night, about $77 for a nice place in a good location
I wouldn't have chosen Mong Kok because I loved being up in the midlands or on HK. Langham deal has alot of perks so we're looking that way. Might be different way to appreciate the city! Thanks for the opinion!
You're only a short can or MTR ride from anywher around here
The train from the airport to the city was 100 each. Four of us so we canned it 275 total to the door in jowloon
You're only a short can or MTR ride from anywher around here
The train from the airport to the city was 100 each. Four of us so we canned it 275 total to the door in jowloon