Rare ronrick1943 Posted February 8, 2022 #51 Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Stickman1990 said: Being able to book a flight and it actually happening is a completely different issue I’m afraid. There have been many cases where scheduled flights are cancelled closer to the expected date of departure. Not saying that’s the case for your flight transiting through Japan - but it’s possible I agree—-are cruise is a while away. But we did have a flight booked that was a go viaTokyo on to Thailand for Feb this year—-but didn’t feel safe for this trip (land, not a cruise). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted February 8, 2022 #52 Share Posted February 8, 2022 There have been several Australians flying to Europe via Japan. There is no trouble transiting. However several have had overnight transits at Haneda and had problems. None of the lounges are open overnight neither is the airside transit hotel.You are not allowed to go through Immigration so it is an uncomfortable night in the terminal. One fellow on JAL flying business class did say the FAs provided him with a pillow and blanket. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stickman1990 Posted February 8, 2022 #53 Share Posted February 8, 2022 4 hours ago, drron29 said: There have been several Australians flying to Europe via Japan. There is no trouble transiting. However several have had overnight transits at Haneda and had problems. Just watch out the connections are actually both at the same airport - I’ve seen JAL flight connections that required movement between Narita and Haneda which could be very difficult in the present environment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milepig Posted February 8, 2022 #54 Share Posted February 8, 2022 8 hours ago, Stickman1990 said: Just watch out the connections are actually both at the same airport - I’ve seen JAL flight connections that required movement between Narita and Haneda which could be very difficult in the present environment Difficult and time-consuming under the best of circumstances. I was caught in this once (my stupid mistake) but after calling the booking carrier (UA) I was able to change the connection to all Haneda on ANA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted February 9, 2022 #55 Share Posted February 9, 2022 19 hours ago, Stickman1990 said: Just watch out the connections are actually both at the same airport - I’ve seen JAL flight connections that required movement between Narita and Haneda which could be very difficult in the present environment Actually it is now impossible. We were flying into HND on JAL in mid April and transferring SQ to go on to SIN. Then SQ transferred that flight to go out of NRT. We were informed that was impossible as currently you are not allowed into Japan period so our only possible flight was one leaving after midnight. That means we have cancelled both of those flights. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stickman1990 Posted February 9, 2022 #56 Share Posted February 9, 2022 45 minutes ago, drron29 said: Actually it is now impossible Almost as difficult as transiting via Perth (or North Korea 🇰🇵) 😂😂😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted February 9, 2022 #57 Share Posted February 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Stickman1990 said: Almost as difficult as transiting via Perth (or North Korea 🇰🇵) 😂😂😂 Does Perth also require 5 years in a re-education camp? 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtlemichael Posted February 9, 2022 #58 Share Posted February 9, 2022 21 minutes ago, Host Jazzbeau said: Does Perth also require 5 years in a re-education camp? 🤣 Yes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stickman1990 Posted February 9, 2022 #59 Share Posted February 9, 2022 59 minutes ago, Host Jazzbeau said: Does Perth also require 5 years in a re-education camp? 🤣 If their Premier had his way they would! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted February 9, 2022 #60 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Just now, Stickman1990 said: If their Premier had his way they would! But as the old joke goes, is it still mandatory to have a felony conviction to enter Australia? 🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stickman1990 Posted February 9, 2022 #61 Share Posted February 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Host Jazzbeau said: But as the old joke goes, is it still mandatory to have a felony conviction to enter Australia? 🤪 You have now entered the realm of Dad Jokes 😉😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted February 9, 2022 #62 Share Posted February 9, 2022 10 minutes ago, Stickman1990 said: You have now entered the realm of Dad Jokes 😉😂 I am the King of that realm, thank you very much. My preferred pronoun is 'Your Highness.' 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safari111 Posted February 11, 2022 #63 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Some of us use CC for news! Since those of us booked on Muse in Mar/Apr monitor this thread , if you have jokes etc plz start another topic. Thank you 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipahain Posted February 11, 2022 #64 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Given up hoping ...Japan is going to open up so have rolled it over to 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveywavey70 Posted February 11, 2022 #65 Share Posted February 11, 2022 6 hours ago, safari111 said: Some of us use CC for news! Since those of us booked on Muse in Mar/Apr monitor this thread , if you have jokes etc plz start another topic. Thank you I'd look for a more reliable source if you rely on this place for your news. I Personally like dad jokes. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ronrick1943 Posted February 12, 2022 #66 Share Posted February 12, 2022 On 2/7/2022 at 11:00 PM, Stickman1990 said: Just watch out the connections are actually both at the same airport - I’ve seen JAL flight connections that required movement between Narita and Haneda which could be very difficult in the present environment Not difficult—they won’t allow it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stickman1990 Posted February 12, 2022 #67 Share Posted February 12, 2022 (edited) 20 minutes ago, ronrick1943 said: Not difficult—they won’t allow it. That’s simply not correct - it’s quite possible and they will allow it. that's exactly why I said - I don't make things up.... I did an award booking via Qantas on JAL from Seattle nd then Tokyo to Sydney for May 2022 (following the Silversea Tokyo - Vancouver cruise which we’ve now cancelled) - all one booking number but two flights and it required a transfer from Narita to Haneda Here's an extract from the ticket for the avoidance of doubt Edited February 12, 2022 by Stickman1990 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted February 12, 2022 #68 Share Posted February 12, 2022 25 minutes ago, ronrick1943 said: Not difficult—they won’t allow it. 14 minutes ago, Stickman1990 said: That’s simply not correct - it’s quite possible and they will allow it. that's exactly why I said - I don't make things up.... You are both right. When Stickman made his booking, the rules permitted a inter-airport transfer. So that part is valid. Ronrick is stating the current regulations. So it's a matter of time frame. From the US Embassy in Japan website: "Travelers seeking to transit Japan en route to onward international destinations may continue to do so without quarantine as long as the transit occurs within the same airport and no overnight stay is required." https://jp.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (dated Feb 7th, 2022) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stickman1990 Posted February 12, 2022 #69 Share Posted February 12, 2022 1 hour ago, FlyerTalker said: You are both right. They need you in the State Department - the Peacemaker 😂 I never did receive a cancellation from JAL saying it was illegal before I cancelled it along with the cruise in early January 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted February 12, 2022 #70 Share Posted February 12, 2022 JAL was probably playing the waiting game.....just like SS is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les37b Posted February 12, 2022 #71 Share Posted February 12, 2022 1 hour ago, FlyerTalker said: JAL was probably playing the waiting game.....just like SS is doing. Unfortunately that is the case. Given the speed the Moon and Whispers South American plans fell apart.... Along with the speed that South America on block all came of red lists, it's understandable I suppose. In this instance it's particularly annoying as we do want to travel in May and have passed over some incredible deals because of this commitment. We could cancel, but if we do, we lose the VS double days and the value given back I suspect will be a lot less than if we wait for SS to pull the plug. I'm not entirely sure I fancy a flight around the world in the Northern hemisphere In the current climate and implications for arriving in Japan after a long transit stopover in Dubai. The logistics and uncertainties for the requirements make too many stresses that a journey for pleasure bring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted February 12, 2022 #72 Share Posted February 12, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, les37b said: I'm not entirely sure I fancy a flight around the world in the Northern hemisphere In the current climate and implications for arriving in Japan after a long transit stopover in Dubai. The logistics and uncertainties for the requirements make too many stresses that a journey for pleasure bring. The Dubai airport can be a great spot for a longer connection. Maybe not on the level of Singapore, but certainly better than many other airports in the world. One thing to do is to research the airport, so you'll know in advance what you can take advantage of. Edited February 12, 2022 by FlyerTalker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les37b Posted February 14, 2022 #73 Share Posted February 14, 2022 On 2/12/2022 at 2:09 PM, FlyerTalker said: The Dubai airport can be a great spot for a longer connection. Maybe not on the level of Singapore, but certainly better than many other airports in the world. One thing to do is to research the airport, so you'll know in advance what you can take advantage of. Its not the airport I'm concerned about... its missing connecting long haul flights and being stranded. I once got stranded in Singapore because there were no flights for a week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted February 14, 2022 #74 Share Posted February 14, 2022 49 minutes ago, les37b said: Its not the airport I'm concerned about... its missing connecting long haul flights and being stranded. I once got stranded in Singapore because there were no flights for a week! There has to be much more to this story than just missing a connection. I find it hard to believe that you could not get from Singapore back to the UK within a week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumblefoot Posted February 14, 2022 #75 Share Posted February 14, 2022 2 hours ago, les37b said: I once got stranded in Singapore because there were no flights for a week! That sounds like fun to me! With all of the flights between London and Singapore, how was it you got stranded for a week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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