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"Vitaly Shmatikov" wrote in message ... Figure a minimum of an hour and half to get into town or back The train takes only an hour, and puts him pretty much where he wants to be in Tokyo (if I were him, I'd take Keisei Skyliner to Ueno). Sure, the train itself takes an hour. It's not unreasonable to add in at least 15 minutes on either end of that due to the fact that you WON'T be arriving at the station exactly when the train is pulling out, you'll have to get through the station at the destination end, etc., etc.. There is always more time involved in any mode of transportation than just the actual trip time. Bob M. |
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XOR wrote:
Thanks to all for the info. I really appreciate it. Now I can decide if it's worth it or not, will have to think about it. One extra question - what happens when my luggage is checked through (to SAT from BKK), but I go through immigration/customs w/o it? Esp. given the heightened security these days, is this an issue? Nope, no problem. If you're not on the plane, though, they'll probably take your luggage off and get annoyed with you. miguel -- Hundreds of travel photos from around the world: http://travel.u.nu/ |
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In article , Miguel Cruz
wrote: XOR wrote: Thanks to all for the info. I really appreciate it. Now I can decide if it's worth it or not, will have to think about it. One extra question - what happens when my luggage is checked through (to SAT from BKK), but I go through immigration/customs w/o it? Esp. given the heightened security these days, is this an issue? Nope, no problem. If you're not on the plane, though, they'll probably take your luggage off and get annoyed with you. One (domestic) flight I was on left almost an hour late waiting for "Debby" to show up. Finally her pal realizing there was a hold up on her account said that she had no intention of taking the flight. So we had to wait while they got her bags off the plane before we could go. Amazing. -- First they gerrymander us into one-party fiefs. Then they tell us they only care about the swing districts. Then they complain about voter apathy. -- Gail Collins |
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Gerry wrote in message ...
In article , Miguel Cruz wrote: XOR wrote: Thanks to all for the info. I really appreciate it. Now I can decide if it's worth it or not, will have to think about it. One extra question - what happens when my luggage is checked through (to SAT from BKK), but I go through immigration/customs w/o it? Esp. given the heightened security these days, is this an issue? Nope, no problem. If you're not on the plane, though, they'll probably take your luggage off and get annoyed with you. One (domestic) flight I was on left almost an hour late waiting for "Debby" to show up. Finally her pal realizing there was a hold up on her account said that she had no intention of taking the flight. So we had to wait while they got her bags off the plane before we could go. Amazing. heh. At LHR a few months ago, waiting in the departure area, I kept hearing over the speakers "Will Mr. X please proceed to Gate Y for an on time departure." few more minutes... "Will Mr John X please proceed to Gate Y"... more minutes "Will Mr John X proceed to Gate Y IMMEDIATELY. YOUR PLANE IS READY TO LEAVE." More minutes... "JOHN X MUST PROCEED TO GATE Y NOW OR WE WILL HAVE TO REMOVE YOUR BAGS FROM THE PLANE." "MR JOHN X MUST PROCEED NOW!!! A CAR IS WAITING TO **DRIVE** YOU TO THE PLANE AS IT HAS ALREADY LEFT THE GATE AND THE PLANE IS NOW LATE DEPARTING!" Finally, 'MR JOHN X, YOU HAVE NOW MISSED YOUR FLIGHT, YOUR BAGS ARE BEING REMOVED FROM THE PLANE, AND THE PLANE IS NOW 30 MINS LATE LEAVING. INCONVENIENCING ALL PASSENGERS ABOARD." The speaker wasn't quite shouting, but her voice got stronger, more pronounced with each message. My guess is the guy probably fell asleep and didn't hear (the name was rather English-sounding, so it's a good bet it wasn't that he didn't understand English). . Given that a similar thing happened a few more times whilst I was waiting, tho never to that extreme, I'm guess this happens a lot I was thinking I'd be rather embarassed if my name was called all over LHR T4. Hence, my concern, but glad to hear it's not an issue provided I make the plane...maybe an argument for staying in Narita area rather than going along into Tokyo. My luck I'd hit a train delay (or does that only happen in England ;-)) and never get back... |
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"Dick Locke" wrote in message ... On 15 Jan 2004 11:00:27 -0800, (XOR) wrote: My luck I'd hit a train delay No Japanese train would ever **dare** be late. Exceptions are allowed only for snow, typhoons and earthquakes. How much snow does Tokyo/Narita get? dennis |
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On Thu, 15 Jan 2004 21:49:13 GMT, "Dennis G. Rears"
wrote: "Dick Locke" wrote in message .. . On 15 Jan 2004 11:00:27 -0800, (XOR) wrote: My luck I'd hit a train delay No Japanese train would ever **dare** be late. Exceptions are allowed only for snow, typhoons and earthquakes. How much snow does Tokyo/Narita get? dennis Coupla inches every few years. No snowplows. |
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In article , XOR
wrote: My guess is the guy probably fell asleep and didn't hear (the name was rather English-sounding, so it's a good bet it wasn't that he didn't understand English). . Given that a similar thing happened a few more times whilst I was waiting, tho never to that extreme, I'm guess this happens a lot I was thinking I'd be rather embarassed if my name was called all over LHR T4. Probabaly soon to be a federal crime, maybe even a felony, for missing a plane in which your bags have been stowed. On the other hand Guantanamo is lovely so much of the year... -- First they gerrymander us into one-party fiefs. Then they tell us they only care about the swing districts. Then they complain about voter apathy. -- Gail Collins |
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