Our flight from Kathmandu to Paro was departing at 9:45AM, and we got to the airport at around 7:15AM. That's obviously way early, though the night before we were told that there would be big protests in the city that could greatly impact traffic, so we didn't want to miss our flight. As it turns…
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Interesting article Lucky. You might want to turn on CNN as they are doing some new reporting about laptops on planes including some sources on what the intelligence said.
If the government stoped security screening, took out life insurance for every passenger flying, allowed terrorists to bomb a few planes and paid out the life insurance proceeds to people killed in such bombings, the government would still save hundreds of billions every year.
Security screening is a false flag. Let a few people die. Stop caring. Stop responding.The terrorists will move on too. Just like trolls.
Do people see you taking pics or urinals and bathrooms? Is there really any reason to have pics or that and water bottles etc
Why don't you edit?
Also, good job burning $180 for what looks like increasing your check-in wait by 30 mins in exchange for .... nothing really, since surely the lounge wasn't worth it, and getting earlier on a tiny plane isn't worth it either. If you think that's worthwhile, seriously reexamine your financial habits
@ K -- There was no one there, and personally I find it useful since many lounge bathrooms are disgusting. This one wasn't that bad.
As far as the second point goes, sorry you don't understand how my job works.
...also, nice review. I don't know that I would expect anything different from such an airport, but it's nice to have pictures. Bhutan is on my short list.
They didn't charge me for alcohol. November 2015. If you just ask, they would have given you whatever you wanted. There were internet codes but I think I had to have a different code for each device.
Oh, I just saw where you said there was no one there. When there was no one there, I'm afraid I helped myself. I was early too, eventually for my flight somebody did show up and put out some really nice food, open more bottles of wine, etc. But that was KTM to DOH, so they knew to expect tons of business class pax for that one.
Buddy, you don't have a job. Get a real job and you'll understand the difference.
Well it certainly looks like you had a typical experience in a developing country airport. It's always so fascinating to see how different airports work. I was surprised to see that Thai Airways had a lounge there too.
Travel blogging is a real job. It involves work and generates an income - how on Earth is that NOT a job?
As to the laughably ludicrous suggestion that all airport security be scrapped and governments just let us die until terrorists get bored, I sure hope that's a weird joke but given your posting history...
@ James -- Good to know, thanks. I was under the impression that a job was doing something that generates income, even if it's also your hobby. Or are you defining a job as something you have to go to every day from 9-5 and be unhappy about? If so, you're right, I don't have a job...
great job on the write up! I'm from Nepal (born) and not the least offended when you say it's the 'least nice airport' you've ever been into, in fact I'll say it might even be the worst. nothing that hasn't been said about it before. one constant is that despite the shocking appearance of it all, it probably won't change anytime in the near future- the govt. doesn't seem to give a damn, par for the course for them. despite these things, there's a charm to Nepal that can only be experienced first hand and I'm glad you did Lucky. next time, do the Lukla flight and maybe do a little trekking, you won't regret it.
@ Lucky — All booze and food is free in this lounge. Can’t believe how empty it is in your photos. Both times I was there it was packed, all seats taken.
—JRL
It's a bit sad how jealous people are that someone can travel the world in premium cabins and call it their job. Like many, I'm part of the "go to work 9-5 every day and be unhappy" crowd, and it's a depressing proposition. However, instead of acting like a jealous 12 year old, I appreciate that some people are lucky enough (no pun intended) to make money doing what they are truly passionate about. Am I jealous? Of course! But that doesn't give me a reason to be bitter when people actually get to make money doing what they love...what a strange concept, right!?
I was there a few months ago and the lounge was packed.... and the lines to get through security were massive. Also, the cold sandwiches and cakes, though they look okay from your photos, were so stale that they were hardly edible. But as you say, it's the nicest place (by far) in that airport.
FYI, for anyone traveling to KTM, Hyatt Regency is incredible value on award redemption (5k points/night).
You were actually only in the International terminal of the Nepal airport. This is only the worst terminal you've ever been in because you've never gone to the Domestic terminal!
Everything is complimentary in the lounge, just fyi.
And if you really think the International part of the airport in KTM is one of the worst, you obviously have not been to a "bad" airport, e.g. the domestic terminal in KTM...
Hi all,
Travel is an adventure, for fun or business I always enjoy! Recently I took some time out and spent a few trips as on board courier, movies booze planes - awesome plus added mileage!
I was in Nepal a couple of years ago in town and up to EBC via Lukla, Its not LHR, ORD LAX or HKG but its just perfect and as I expected and enjoyed! Seriously if you cannot handle Neal airport then how on earth are you going to handle the streets of Nepal -lol!
Im heading back in October for a long weekend ad thanks Lucky I will be using my Priority Pass!
Robski.
If you think the KTM domestic terminal is bad, please don't fly into Varanasi. Years ago I did so from KTM on now-defunct Cosmic Air. The terminal was basically a big shed in which all the arriving passengers are herded, at which point the door was locked behind us. There was exactly one immigration officer handling passports manually. Once officially accepted you crossed to the other side of the shed to claim bags. The only other facilities at the airport were a currency exchange booth and a prepaid taxi stand out on the road.