Originally Posted by
finis72
Can any of you Northies help me with some info about the laundry services in NRT ? How fast is the turn around and how is the quality ? I have a multi day asia tour next week and don't want to carry a boat load of uniform stuff. Thanks
In by 1600 back by 1000 following morning.
In by 1000 back by 1500(1600?) same day
You can get express service in the morning, I think its in by 0800 back by 1200, but don't quote me on that one. You will pay any excess costs over regular service.
If you don't do anything weird with your laundry requests, it should be direct billed to company without any interaction between you, the hotel or the company.
Bring 4 shirts and leave 2 in the laundry as "Keep" and swap them on every NRT layover (assuming you only have 2 legs between each NRT layover). Can do the same with skivvies unless you are one of those inside out types...
If you aren't flying Asia on your next trip, pick them all up on your last layover and take them home.
I recommend NO STARCH and folded (not on hangar)
Be sure to bring the laundry ladies some chocolate or little gifts every once in awhile and they will treat you (and other pilots) like kings.
Don't be surprised if they greet you by name the second or third time you see them in person.