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Always Crazy Flying During the Holidays

December 31, 2013 by Dave5 Comments

hkg-loungeFlying around the holidays is always crazy. Today was especially so! Was at the gate getting ready to board when a young gentleman runs up and announces to the agent that he does not have his passport. Fortunately he had some paper with some special government stamps and a Hong Kong ID so they let him board.

While waiting in another line earlier I met a couple who said they had just lifted off, mere feet off of the runway when a light went on in the cabin and the plane automatically locked brakes just above the runway and then they immediately landed without circling around to come back to the runway.

Finally I reached Hong Kong and fortunately my club pass to one of the premium lounges still had a few weeks before expiring – the greatest thing after a long flight is a hot shower (or massage)! Taking full advantage of the food, drink and shower the lounge offered, I spent two hours here before jumping on the next flight to Bangkok.

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Soar, The Breakthrough Treatment for Fear of Flying Symphony of Lights, Hong Kong – September 2012 Jungle Greetings! Hanging out in China Back in Thailand

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Bangkok Thailand, Drinking, Food and Wine, Hong Kong, Massage, Passport

Comments

  1. Contented Traveller says

    December 31, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    Send some sushi through please. Happy travels 🙂

  2. Dave says

    December 31, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    Hehe, or some dimsum – Sushi in the lounge still not as good as what you find down by the water 🙂

  3. Jeska says

    January 4, 2014 at 2:20 am

    I’ve flown a couple of times but so far haven’t had any crazy experiences but I’ve had plenty just from flying in general!

  4. Dave says

    January 5, 2014 at 1:38 pm

    Hehe, yep regardless of holidays flying always produced stories when you get that many people packed in a small tube – like sardines! Hitting the friendly skies again today with a flight down to Phuket!

  5. Kelly says

    October 17, 2014 at 8:06 am

    I do believe flying during holidays is crazy but I have a question – is it cheaper?

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