International ID90/ZED vs Jumpseat
01-25-2015 | 10:43 PM
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"They" will direct to you the right place. Go to the ticket counter to sign up and go from there. Typically there is a separate Service Counter that handles that stuff adjacent to the ticket counter. Pay the fee, get the receipt and wait to be cleared - just like a non-rev. Remember unlike domestic, you will be cleared on at the ticket counter - as opposed to the gate. The reason is, you will need a seat assignment and boarding card before you can ever proceed through security and customs. It actually makes it a bit less stressful as they typically start clearing non-revs 40-50 mins prior.
The only exceptions are when transiting an International Gateway like NRT. You may be able to proceed to the Transfer Desk inside security and customs and cleared from there. Ask, and go with the flow.
The only exceptions are when transiting an International Gateway like NRT. You may be able to proceed to the Transfer Desk inside security and customs and cleared from there. Ask, and go with the flow.
01-26-2015 | 05:34 AM
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Another tactic if you are going to JS home is to pay your taxes and get yourself squared away with a listing before you leave the airport. (taxes in SYD are high btw, probably second only to LHR)
SYD agents are pretty squared away though and I've never had an issue on Qantas or Hawaiian for JS out of sydney.
Great idea to have a zed in your back pocket just incase though as you never know.
01-26-2015 | 09:39 AM
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"They" will direct to you the right place. Go to the ticket counter to sign up and go from there. Typically there is a separate Service Counter that handles that stuff adjacent to the ticket counter. Pay the fee, get the receipt and wait to be cleared - just like a non-rev. Remember unlike domestic, you will be cleared on at the ticket counter - as opposed to the gate. The reason is, you will need a seat assignment and boarding card before you can ever proceed through security and customs. It actually makes it a bit less stressful as they typically start clearing non-revs 40-50 mins prior.
The only exceptions are when transiting an International Gateway like NRT. You may be able to proceed to the Transfer Desk inside security and customs and cleared from there. Ask, and go with the flow.
The only exceptions are when transiting an International Gateway like NRT. You may be able to proceed to the Transfer Desk inside security and customs and cleared from there. Ask, and go with the flow.
01-26-2015 | 08:13 PM
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That is a VERY good point I hadn't thought of yet. Still trying to get cars rented, and rooms and tours booked. After looking at the cost breakdown on my wife's ticket though I'm not sure that I could justify the extra 200 bucks for the booze. I also feel it's more likely if I'm jumpseating and she is on a zed we could get an extra legroom seat out of the deal since they tend to be kinder to jumpseaters than passriders. I'm also planning on strbucks cards and chocolate for the gate agents and flight attendants. Unless you guys have better suggestions?
01-26-2015 | 08:24 PM
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01-27-2015 | 01:03 AM
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That is a VERY good point I hadn't thought of yet. Still trying to get cars rented, and rooms and tours booked. After looking at the cost breakdown on my wife's ticket though I'm not sure that I could justify the extra 200 bucks for the booze. I also feel it's more likely if I'm jumpseating and she is on a zed we could get an extra legroom seat out of the deal since they tend to be kinder to jumpseaters than passriders. I'm also planning on strbucks cards and chocolate for the gate agents and flight attendants. Unless you guys have better suggestions?
Results vary, but chocolate typically goes a long way, and cheaper than gift cards.
01-27-2015 | 11:20 AM
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On every long haul intl flight I've JS on, I slip on a incognito pull-over sweater after I get to my seat and have always been offered adult beverages. Heck, even the cockpit crew has told me to change and imbibe.
"That's against the rules!" comments in 3, 2 ........
"That's against the rules!" comments in 3, 2 ........
01-27-2015 | 03:02 PM
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What?!?!?!
You're not supposed to imbibe just in case NEITHER of the relief f/o's really know how to land, when the Capt. circles the drain?
And it's a 777 or 747. Too bad you're a side-stick guy!?!?!
I think I'd drink heavily!!!!
You're not supposed to imbibe just in case NEITHER of the relief f/o's really know how to land, when the Capt. circles the drain?
And it's a 777 or 747. Too bad you're a side-stick guy!?!?!
I think I'd drink heavily!!!!
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