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10-27-2010, 03:32 AM
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#26 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Those seats are shit... I can't even pinpoint where the uncomfortableness is but I think it's somewhere in the mid to upper back
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10-27-2010, 05:02 PM
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I think it's pretty much everywhere.. LOL
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10-28-2010, 12:09 AM
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#28 | | Proud to be called a RS Regular!
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I hate these god damn seats with a passion. I was only able to nap 3 hours on my flight from YVR to HKG and my entire body cracked so loud when I stood up | looks comfier than my Bride seats haha
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11-05-2010, 11:22 PM
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#29 | | Say NO to blade grinders!
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Has anyone done the flight to HK via AC? Or done a long haul flight with AC?
Just wondering how often meal and snack services are done.
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11-05-2010, 11:56 PM
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Not sure about AC but for CX.
Snack services? Not sure if they have that but you can pretty much order drinks and noodles/peanuts/crackers/cookies etc anytime you want.
Meal...hmm...not too sure, I would say 3-4hrs for first meal and 5 for the next one?
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11-07-2010, 02:36 PM
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#31 | | i like gifs
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I'd fly long haul to HK with AC even if they didn't feed me cause the new seats in Cathay long haul flights to HK are absolutely horrible
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11-08-2010, 12:44 PM
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anyone found deals for leaving around the end of jan?
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11-30-2010, 08:27 PM
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got a question, hopefully a frequent flyer will know the answer.
Im going to Korea for 4 months, but wish to go see my relatives in HK a month before and after my trip to korea... Air China has a "super saver" fare that says maximum stay is 3 months, so will I need to pay a big fee to extend my time?
Cause i inputted my dates into air china's website and it gives me a total price that doesn't indicate any fees for staying longer than 3 months.
thanks.
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12-13-2010, 10:00 PM
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If anyone's looking, I just booked with Air China for $802.65 return, taxes in, middle of March.
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12-18-2010, 08:30 PM
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Look for special deals in sites like kayak.com or orbitz.com. These sites look through hundreds of sites to find cheap deals on airfare.
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12-28-2010, 03:37 PM
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air canada for late jan returning mid feb are at the most (right now) $1200 return... taxes included. Im sure i find it cheaper as well.
China eastern is cheap at $910 return with taxes included but Air Canada is direct and China Eastern goes through Shanghai.
Jan-feb is end of peak season.... go march its alot cheaper as its out of peak season and higher avail (example i can do China Eastern air for $802.21 taxes included for mid march time).
But as always book early otherwise it WILL go up
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01-19-2011, 02:06 PM
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#37 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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planning on going to HK from june to july. Any deals out there right now?
edit: Booked Air China flying June 2 coming back July 6 for about $820 taxes in
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01-19-2011, 04:59 PM
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Put me down in the fucking HATE Cathay's new seats camp. That flight from YVR - HKG - BKK was one of the worst of my life, those seats are AWFUL. Air Canada next time.
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01-21-2011, 02:32 PM
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#39 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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anyone have any experience flying with Air China from Vancouver to Hong Kong (connecting Beijing) ?
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01-21-2011, 07:00 PM
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#40 | | Driving around in circles
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air china uses the old style seats. No ac power so bring an extra battery for ur notebook.
Other then that I really have no complaints for $806 tax in. Airplane food sucks on all carriers even private planes so its all the same.
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01-22-2011, 04:05 PM
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#41 | | I answer every Emotion with an emoticon
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Question:
Is it possible to go from YVR to HNL to HKG and HKG to YVR.
I want to do hawaii and hong kong in May... But don't know if that's possible. From what I see it seems like I have to fly back to vancouver after hawaii to catch the plane to hk. Tips? Posted via RS Mobile | |
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01-22-2011, 07:00 PM
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I would highly doubt it. There will likely be a transfer in LAX or YVR.
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01-22-2011, 11:05 PM
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#43 | | I answer every Emotion with an emoticon
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes I would highly doubt it. There will likely be a transfer in LAX or YVR. |
Yea, that's what expedia results says. But it's retarded... flying east to HNL, and fly BACKWARDS to the West Coast so I can get to HK 
However, there are flights flying out of Honolulu to Tokyo, Seoul, Manila, Shanghai, Beijing. Just no HK... but those are $1000+ ONE WAY, plus another $400 or so to get to HK.
If you guys have any other experience, please share. I am going to send my plans to my HK travel agent and see what she says.
Last resort would be... YVR to HNL roundtrip ($550 via Westjet) and YVR to HKG roundtrip ($1000 via CA)
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01-23-2011, 01:09 PM
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I really like EVA Airlines. YVR -> Taiwan INTL -> HKG. The seats are MUCH better than Cathay's and the service is much better. They also have really cute flight attendants.
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01-23-2011, 01:32 PM
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#45 | | I want to be a person and not an icon.
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Originally Posted by !Kodamu air china uses the old style seats. No ac power so bring an extra battery for ur notebook.
Other then that I really have no complaints for $806 tax in. Airplane food sucks on all carriers even private planes so its all the same. |
What kind of private planes have you been on?
The one my uncle was on served aberlone so I don't know...
Even when I flew Cathay Business they served lamb racks, and steaks....
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01-23-2011, 08:11 PM
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#46 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Originally Posted by rawr I really like EVA Airlines. YVR -> Taiwan INTL -> HKG. The seats are MUCH better than Cathay's and the service is much better. They also have really cute flight attendants. | Does EVA have good prices though? I remember when I was looking at their prices last year they seemed kind of expensive.
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01-23-2011, 08:15 PM
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#47 | | 2013, 2016, 2017 & 2018 NHL Fantasy RS1 Champion
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Looks like I might need another flight to HK this yr LOL
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01-28-2011, 11:18 PM
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#48 | | I answer every Emotion with an emoticon
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Any recommendations for hotels/apartments/hostels for 2-3 week stay in HK? Ideal for 3 people...
are there anything that is somewhat equivalent to priceline or hotwire?
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01-28-2011, 11:34 PM
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#49 | | i like gifs
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Originally Posted by TRDood Any recommendations for hotels/apartments/hostels for 2-3 week stay in HK? Ideal for 3 people...
are there anything that is somewhat equivalent to priceline or hotwire? | Butterfly on Wellington. It's located in the Central District so perfect for partying cause it's 5 mins from LKF and SoHo.
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02-02-2011, 01:56 AM
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#50 | | I answer every Emotion with an emoticon
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OHLY FUCK I JUST FOUND OUT THAT I CAN PRICELINE HONG KONG HOTELS? LOLOLOL!
this is such a win!
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