Posted by: Nepali_American November 30, 2011
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Ok, my post earlier was a joke. I hope it made you laugh. If not, sorry. So, in all seriousness, here is my input:
If you fly on Virgin Atlantic, you will be allowed only one check-in luggage per person. They are also very strict on the carry-on bag's weight. So be sure to check their website before packing.
I believe if you fly Gulf or Qatar or Etihad, you will still be entitled to 2 check-ins.
I really don't recommend Gulf Air. First, they discriminate against Nepalis. During my last flight, their business class was empty. So, they picked white passengers from the economy class and upgraded them. Nepalis haru hereko herekai. Second, if you do get complimentary hotel for overnight layover in Bahrain, they will put you in 2 star hotel. Which is fine, but at the hotel, they don't let you eat at their restaurant with the meal voucher. You will be directed to a room in the back with limited buffet of leftover Indian food from their main restaurant. I took it as a lesson on how Nepali untouchables might feel back in Nepal.
London Heathrow Airport is pain in the arse. It is huge. Takes a long time to go from one terminal to another. It will be torturous if you have to carry an infant because for some reason they do not allow the stroller to be collected outside the aircraft. And if you have a connecting flight in less than two hours, you better haul arse.
Having travelled quite a lot, I recommend spending couple hundred dollars more and fly Singapore Airlines or Cathay Pacific. Service is excellent. Aircrafts are excellent. Airports are excellent - Singapore Airport consistently ranks #1 in the world, just the same as Singapore Airlines.. You don't have to worry about anybody stealing your luggage. And, I believe they do allow 2 check-ins per person in economy. Furthermore, Catha y Pacific now offers direct flight from the US East Coast to HongKong directly. If you have booked Dragon Air from HKK to KTM, you do not need transit visa in HongKong. This route, though not the shortest, might be the best combination of the tolerable time-wise and most comfortable/enjoyable.
By the way, lately, I have been hearing lot of good things about Delhi Airport. I cannot say for sure because I have never flown through it. But I heard it is very modern and no longer corrupt as it used to be. But then, it probably also depends on which airline you are flying. I heard Singapore Air makes sure you are comfortable even while you are transitting through Delhi Airport.
Just my 2 cents.
If you fly on Virgin Atlantic, you will be allowed only one check-in luggage per person. They are also very strict on the carry-on bag's weight. So be sure to check their website before packing.
I believe if you fly Gulf or Qatar or Etihad, you will still be entitled to 2 check-ins.
I really don't recommend Gulf Air. First, they discriminate against Nepalis. During my last flight, their business class was empty. So, they picked white passengers from the economy class and upgraded them. Nepalis haru hereko herekai. Second, if you do get complimentary hotel for overnight layover in Bahrain, they will put you in 2 star hotel. Which is fine, but at the hotel, they don't let you eat at their restaurant with the meal voucher. You will be directed to a room in the back with limited buffet of leftover Indian food from their main restaurant. I took it as a lesson on how Nepali untouchables might feel back in Nepal.
London Heathrow Airport is pain in the arse. It is huge. Takes a long time to go from one terminal to another. It will be torturous if you have to carry an infant because for some reason they do not allow the stroller to be collected outside the aircraft. And if you have a connecting flight in less than two hours, you better haul arse.
Having travelled quite a lot, I recommend spending couple hundred dollars more and fly Singapore Airlines or Cathay Pacific. Service is excellent. Aircrafts are excellent. Airports are excellent - Singapore Airport consistently ranks #1 in the world, just the same as Singapore Airlines.. You don't have to worry about anybody stealing your luggage. And, I believe they do allow 2 check-ins per person in economy. Furthermore, Catha y Pacific now offers direct flight from the US East Coast to HongKong directly. If you have booked Dragon Air from HKK to KTM, you do not need transit visa in HongKong. This route, though not the shortest, might be the best combination of the tolerable time-wise and most comfortable/enjoyable.
By the way, lately, I have been hearing lot of good things about Delhi Airport. I cannot say for sure because I have never flown through it. But I heard it is very modern and no longer corrupt as it used to be. But then, it probably also depends on which airline you are flying. I heard Singapore Air makes sure you are comfortable even while you are transitting through Delhi Airport.
Just my 2 cents.