Am going to Australia soon but really dont want to stopover anywhere, mainly because I dont trust these Eastern countries and fear someone will plant drugs on me. I dont want to risk anything happening to me and cannot have a stop over, is this allowed and what is the cheapest way? Also is Ammerica an option ?
It's not possible. They haven't yet made the airliner that can fly non-stop 12,000 miles.
I've been to Dubai, and Singapore, and they are both nice places to visit. Last time I was there, I didn't notice any strange people waiting to stitch up the first British citizen to step off the plane .....
Am going to Australia soon but really dont want to stopover anywhere,
The only way you can fly the c18,000km flight with no stopover is if you charter an empty 747-400 or 777-200LR. Both can get from London to Sydney non-stop without refuelling.
If you don't have enough spare cash I'm afraid you will have to stop over. Get you bags wrapped in plastic at the airport, and then you can see if anyone has tampered with them.
The only way you can fly the c18,000km flight with no stopover is if you charter an empty 747-400 or 777-200LR. Both can get from London to Sydney non-stop without refuelling.
If you don't have enough spare cash I'm afraid you will have to stop over. Get you bags wrapped in plastic at the airport, and then you can see if anyone has tampered with them.
Alternatively (to chartering an empty 747), the OP could dig a tunnel straight through the earth's core, take a slight detour before appearing in the Pacific ocean, and emerge right underneath Melbourne? Or maybe talk to the American miliary, and see if he can right shotgun in a Lockhead Martin SR-71 Blackbird with in-flight refuelling and get there before bedtime?
In 1971 an Air Force crew demonstrated the SR-71's extended supersonic capabilities on a non-stop, 15,000-mile (24,140 km) flight -- the equivalent of a non-stop trip from San Francisco to Paris and back -- in 10-1/2 hours. Slowing to subsonic speeds for periodic aerial refueling, the Blackbird still averaged nearly 1,500 mph. For this feat the crew was awarded the 1971 Mackay trophy for "most meritorious flight of the year" and the 1972 Harmon International Trophy for the "most outstanding international achievement in the art/science of aeronautics."
What is there to do at HKG? I've got a 4 hour stopover there coming up, last time I was there it was pretty boring, didn't seem like much to do. Any advice on what to do? (I'm in T1 I think)
4 hrs is a long time to wait in the airport, but the last time I was there was in late 2008 and my guess is that they have developed T2 by now.
Easy. Drilling equipment. Bury through the core of the Earth, and you'll get there in no time. It may be a bit hot at times, and it's probably best to avoid The Silurians, but other than that, it's a breeze.
The only way you can fly the c18,000km flight with no stopover is if you charter an empty 747-400 or 777-200LR. Both can get from London to Sydney non-stop without refuelling.
If you don't have enough spare cash I'm afraid you will have to stop over. Get you bags wrapped in plastic at the airport, and then you can see if anyone has tampered with them.
You see I dont want to stay in any of these countries because I dont trust them. I dont mind flying over them but I do not wish to touch down there.
Why would you stay? It is not possible to fly all the way on a commercial airline as they cannot carry enough fuel. Flights to Australia mostly stop for a few hours just to refuel then you get back on the plane. You don't even leave the airport therefore you don't even enter the country.
Something is a bit off here. You don't "trust" an entire country or region? I smell captain bulls**t making another appearance on DS. Why on earth would you think someone is gonig to plant drugs on you? It's more likely that you don't want to stop in these countries for another reason...I wonder what it is...
Indeed. I stopped in Hong Kong for 3 days on my way to Sydney last year, and it's a wonderful place. The people are friendly and polite, the sights are magnificent, and it's one of the most exciting countries I've ever visited.
To be honest OP, you're really missing out if you dismiss the entire Far East as a 'weird' place and think that all the locals will be wanting to plant drugs on you. It's also incredibly insulting to the locals who were, without exception, unfailingly polite and helpful when I was out there.
I saw luggage being wrapped in clingfilm and placed in to large metal containers which were then loaded on to the plane at Heathrow. If you get both flights with the same airline, they'll usually forward your luggage on to the next flight without having to collect and check it in again. Everyone taking the same journey has their luggage placed in the same container.
Hong Kong airport is great, there are smoking areas, free internet, a Burger King, plenty of shops. I was stuck there for 6 hours last year, I rode the travelators for a good hour
If you go via the US you'll most likely have to collect and check your luggage in again, which means going through full security checks again - which takes ages. I'd pick an asian country for a short stopover any day.
Why would you stay? It is not possible to fly all the way on a commercial airline as they cannot carry enough fuel. Flights to Australia mostly stop for a few hours just to refuel then you get back on the plane. You don't even leave the airport therefore you don't even enter the country.
Something is a bit off here. You don't "trust" an entire country or region? I smell captain bulls**t making another appearance on DS. Why on earth would you think someone is gonig to plant drugs on you? It's more likely that you don't want to stop in these countries for another reason...I wonder what it is...
it's not even that, it's just someone with too much time on their hands and not a lot to fill it with, hence one wind up thread after the other. I doubt he/she rarely sets foot outside their front door.
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My jaw and sides are quite sore with laughing!
There are some really great replies on this thread that have made me smile after a crap day, but the above one really gave me a belly laugh
It's not possible. They haven't yet made the airliner that can fly non-stop 12,000 miles.
I've been to Dubai, and Singapore, and they are both nice places to visit. Last time I was there, I didn't notice any strange people waiting to stitch up the first British citizen to step off the plane .....
Don't know what you're scared about
The only way you can fly the c18,000km flight with no stopover is if you charter an empty 747-400 or 777-200LR. Both can get from London to Sydney non-stop without refuelling.
If you don't have enough spare cash I'm afraid you will have to stop over. Get you bags wrapped in plastic at the airport, and then you can see if anyone has tampered with them.
Alternatively (to chartering an empty 747), the OP could dig a tunnel straight through the earth's core, take a slight detour before appearing in the Pacific ocean, and emerge right underneath Melbourne? Or maybe talk to the American miliary, and see if he can right shotgun in a Lockhead Martin SR-71 Blackbird with in-flight refuelling and get there before bedtime?
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/aboutus/history/SR71Blackbird.html
In 1971 an Air Force crew demonstrated the SR-71's extended supersonic capabilities on a non-stop, 15,000-mile (24,140 km) flight -- the equivalent of a non-stop trip from San Francisco to Paris and back -- in 10-1/2 hours. Slowing to subsonic speeds for periodic aerial refueling, the Blackbird still averaged nearly 1,500 mph. For this feat the crew was awarded the 1971 Mackay trophy for "most meritorious flight of the year" and the 1972 Harmon International Trophy for the "most outstanding international achievement in the art/science of aeronautics."
The landing at the old airport was EXACTLY like this.
Well, ours flew down the High St., past apartments.
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=&q=hong+kong+landing&sourceid=navclient-ff&rlz=1B3GGGL_enGB378GB378&ie=UTF-8&aq=0&oq=hong+kong+landi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtnL4KYVtDE
4 hrs is a long time to wait in the airport, but the last time I was there was in late 2008 and my guess is that they have developed T2 by now.
http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/shopping/entertainment/t2/entertainment.html
What I usually do to pass time is.. surf using their free wifi and.. eat
Best to go landside for the cheaper prices and choice:
http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/shopping/dining/t1/desse/huil.html
I love this place, the desserts are awesome.
If you don't want to go landside, then try these places:
http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/shopping/dining/t1/fastf/ajis.html
http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/shopping/dining/t1/fastf/pope.html
http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/shopping/dining/t1/fastf/cafe.html
Apologies for the fast food selection, I love my fast food
Would help if we knew where singapoure was.....
where do you get the plastic from?
A lot of airports offer the service to wrap your case in yards and yards of clingfilm. Not tamper proof, but tamper evident.
Keeps your socks fresh as well!
Why would you stay? It is not possible to fly all the way on a commercial airline as they cannot carry enough fuel. Flights to Australia mostly stop for a few hours just to refuel then you get back on the plane. You don't even leave the airport therefore you don't even enter the country.
Something is a bit off here. You don't "trust" an entire country or region? I smell captain bulls**t making another appearance on DS. Why on earth would you think someone is gonig to plant drugs on you? It's more likely that you don't want to stop in these countries for another reason...I wonder what it is...
To be honest OP, you're really missing out if you dismiss the entire Far East as a 'weird' place and think that all the locals will be wanting to plant drugs on you. It's also incredibly insulting to the locals who were, without exception, unfailingly polite and helpful when I was out there.
Hong Kong airport is great, there are smoking areas, free internet, a Burger King, plenty of shops. I was stuck there for 6 hours last year, I rode the travelators for a good hour
If you go via the US you'll most likely have to collect and check your luggage in again, which means going through full security checks again - which takes ages. I'd pick an asian country for a short stopover any day.
it's not even that, it's just someone with too much time on their hands and not a lot to fill it with, hence one wind up thread after the other. I doubt he/she rarely sets foot outside their front door.
Depends where you live I suppose! London? Probably not, Newcastle, easily!
I know I am mad but If I dont go I will miss out! xx