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Quest to Istanbul and Hong Kong, Part 1: Introduction

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---------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of May and I had no real international premium travel booked for the summer. I was going to be busy, so time was limited. My brother and I try to take one big trip together every year (some of you might remember our trip to Malta last year), so this…

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(@liveandletsfly)
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The highly anticipated report begins! Thanks Lucky.


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(@steve-goodfriend)
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I retract my last 'slacker' comment. Great start, per usual, Mr. Lucky! 🙂


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(@dbkbd)
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Man, a 13-parter! I'm looking forward to following this beast. Thanks Lucky


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(@Iceman)
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Did TPA-ORD get switched to a TED flight? Your original post had it as a 757-200.


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(@heather)
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@ Iceman -- It did. I was supposed to be in first class on a 757, but I got a Ted swap. Oh well. I've flown domestic first often enough not to care. Fortunately Aeroplan issued me a pro-rated refund (based on the coach price) for that portion of the trip, so I get 1,800 Aeroplan miles, which I value at more than first class for such a flight.


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 Bob
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How far in advance did you have to make your reservation?


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(@heather)
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@ Bob -- I made my reservation on May 31.


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 Mike
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Can't wait for the rest!


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(@steve-goodfriend)
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it's been nearly 24 hours since part 1. The natives are getting restless 🙂


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(@Nadia)
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The map is my fav part of the intro - this routing looks like art!


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(@National Sandwich)
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I retract my last 'slacker' comment. Great start, per usual, Mr. Lucky! 🙂


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