canuckamuck Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 I hate going through Kunming, 4 experiences so far, all bad. I can't seem to find any flights reasonably priced that don't go through there. Not excited to spend another several hours trying to get luggage back from the international side when they sent all the passengers to domestic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 As you say, the problem is with the cost of the alternatives, you need to look for a Sale on Cathay Pacific or Korean, perhaps ? My older son flew back home from YVR on Xmas-Day, returning 9th January for about £750-return, with Cathay Pacific and a 65-minute connection in HKG both ways. My younger son flew CNX-YVR-CNX with Korean mid/late-June, similar cost but a 12-hour connection going, and just a couple of hours on the return-trip. I've also known slightly-cheaper deals on ANA via BKK, in a Sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelomsak Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Why not fly out of Bangkok? Lots of cheap flights. New China probably the cheapest and does not go to Kunming. I went New China 2 years ago BKK to Calgary in less than 20 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share Posted January 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, lovelomsak said: Why not fly out of Bangkok? Lots of cheap flights. New China probably the cheapest and does not go to Kunming. I went New China 2 years ago BKK to Calgary in less than 20 hours. What site do yo use to get New China flights, I never heard of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Dick Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) Korean Air flies to the states, don't know about Canada. Stops in Incheon. Edited January 18, 2018 by Ruffian Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 EVA air. BKK TPE YVR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelomsak Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 13 hours ago, canuckamuck said: What site do yo use to get New China flights, I never heard of them. Many sites have New China Airlines. They are the cheapest too.Small seat though but get you there fast. They go some where in China cannot remember the name of the city then Vancouver in less than 20 hours no problem I think Cheap flights has them. Just search flights to Vancouver from BKK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelomsak Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) 56 minutes ago, lovelomsak said: Many sites have New China Airlines. They are the cheapest too.Small seat though but get you there fast. They go some where in China cannot remember the name of the city then Vancouver in less than 20 hours no problem I think Cheap flights has them. Just search flights to Vancouver from BKK. Boy do I look stupid here. The Airline I meant was China Eastern. I nicknamed it New China and forgot. I apologise for misinforming you. I have flown over 25 times and personally I like the time frame they provide.Check them out. For me the quicker the flight is over the better and in all my experiences China Eastern delivers on the fastest trip of any one I have flown. and they are the cheapest also.Cannot say about the food I do not eat air line meals. Edited January 19, 2018 by lovelomsak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, lovelomsak said: Boy do I look stupid here. The Airline I meant was China Eastern. I nicknamed it New China and forgot. I apologise for misinforming you. I have flown over 25 times and personally I like the time frame they provide.Check them out. For me the quicker the flight is over the better and in all my experiences China Eastern delivers on the fastest trip of any one I have flown. and they are the cheapest also.Cannot say about the food I do not eat air line meals. OK I will quit trying to find New China. I have flown with China Eastern several times. Nothing bad or great about them, but I hate the Kunming connection and I think its their hub. Edited January 19, 2018 by canuckamuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavercreek Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Air China to Beijing...or Korean to Seoul. Qatar could factor in but probably not for western Canada. Also, Cathay's Dragon to HKG. A cheap ticket to KL or Sing would have many options, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I like Cathay. Quick flight direct to Hong Kong, then on to Vancouver or Toronto direct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teak Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Dragon Air (Cathay) direct to Hong Kong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pond Life Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I regularly use Korean, CNX ICN YVR. I recently paid 28,500B return, booking 6 months in advance. There is a 12 hr stopover at ICN on the way there & 1.5hrs on the way back. I stay at the Airport Queen hotel, $50 for a day stay. Korean are a good airline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 No premium economy with KAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rama Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I did the Korean Air cnx to ichenon to san fran w 8 hour layover going and 2 hour back. free showers, free places to sleep, and free wifi in 2nd floor of the intl transit terminal. slept about 3 hours on a flat surface and had a free shower. nice airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneZero Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Rama said: I did the Korean Air cnx to ichenon to san fran w 8 hour layover going and 2 hour back. free showers, free places to sleep, and free wifi in 2nd floor of the intl transit terminal. slept about 3 hours on a flat surface and had a free shower. nice airport. Is this "Free" stuff at Inchon available for any traveler on Korean Air, or do you have to have a certain level of flying miles as part of their club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isaanbanhou Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 17 minutes ago, OneZero said: Is this "Free" stuff at Inchon available for any traveler on Korean Air, or do you have to have a certain level of flying miles as part of their club? Free WiFi info: www.airport.kr/iiacms/pageWork.iia… Sauna & Spa airport.kr/airport/… Things to enjoy at the airport www.airport.kr/iiacms/pageWork.iia… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking7113 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Chiang Mai-- Incheon- Vancouver I have flown this route on Korean Air. I have never had a complaint. Incheon airport is regularly ranked among the best airports in the world. There are free services on the second floor to use -- massage, shower, reclining seats etc. There are lounges one can access depending on airline, points or credit cards. One can take a free tour into the city too. Lots of food and restaurants too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 On 19/01/2018 at 6:52 PM, beavercreek said: Air China to Beijing...or Korean to Seoul. Qatar could factor in but probably not for western Canada. Also, Cathay's Dragon to HKG. A cheap ticket to KL or Sing would have many options, too. This is basically what I took, only a month in advance so not many choices. Going to Beijing with air china, than off to Calgary via Van on Air Canada. Return Air Canada to Korea, Korean air to CNX. 30,000 baht. Could have done better if I had more wiggle room on the trip and booked earlier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 1 hour ago, canuckamuck said: This is basically what I took, only a month in advance so not many choices. Going to Beijing with air china, than off to Calgary via Van on Air Canada. Return Air Canada to Korea, Korean air to CNX. 30,000 baht. Could have done better if I had more wiggle room on the trip and booked earlier That's an interesting routing, for a reasonable price, did you find it online (where ?) or via a live travel-agency ? Oh, and have a good trip, of course ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Ricardo said: That's an interesting routing, for a reasonable price, did you find it online (where ?) or via a live travel-agency ? Oh, and have a good trip, of course ! cheapoair dot com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavercreek Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) PEK kind of grows on you. A few highlights of my five trips transiting, through: you can get cold cans of beer for 1 USD at the Cathay House gift/sundree shops..several of them. Brings some 1 USD bills. Same for a can of Coke at the food service areas..Dollar. Also, free public shower, that isn't the Marriott, but sufficiently clean, with shampoo and hot water. Those China Southern hostesses are superstar, you may notice if you are waundering. Don't be offended if the golf cart guys offer you a ride...they are just hustling for tips, and it is spread out, but a nice walk, especially with a nice can of beer. As far as Incheon....my understanding was more than eight hours layover and you just go to the customer service desk, and you get a choice of a day tour or a hotel for the day and a meal, which I took. Van takes you out there, absolutely easy...and the room was an A+, with a sunken tub, that was just what the doctor ordered. That was in Asiana, but was told applies to all. I had bought ticket through travel agent and I was skeptical. Extra nice. Google search airports that give free hotels....there are about ten worldwide. 30k is pretty good. You never know when you may have to get back. A friend just came out for under 600 USD on united and ANA from IAD,it was a short sake last April, but that is most cheap even from LAX. Edited January 23, 2018 by beavercreek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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