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[philippinesusa 0]

My fiance's interview is March 11th assuming all goes well with medical starting tomorrow. And then of course would be the CFO. She would like for me to come to the Phil and fly back with her and our son (3yrs). She is worried she will miss the connecting flight to Atlanta, GA. If I'm not able to fly there I've considered meeting her at any POE and some other scenarios. I know with some airlines you can request a ground host/ess to assist but I'm not sure how reliable that would be. Oh, and she will be flying domestically from Pagadian City to Manila. Any suggestions?

Thanks in Advance!

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

My fiance's interview is March 11th assuming all goes well with medical starting tomorrow. And then of course would be the CFO. She would like for me to come to the Phil and fly back with her and our son (3yrs). She is worried she will miss the connecting flight to Atlanta, GA. If I'm not able to fly there I've considered meeting her at any POE and some other scenarios. I know with some airlines you can request a ground host/ess to assist but I'm not sure how reliable that would be. Oh, and she will be flying domestically from Pagadian City to Manila. Any suggestions?

Thanks in Advance!

The Korean Air Flight into ATL from Manila has a long enough layover in Seoul it should be no problem. Also the layover in Seoul from Cebu is usally about 3:45

Also the international Terminal in ATL is new and so much easier than the ol international concourse.. No double checking bags, no tram ride etc.

I have flown the Seoul into Atl leg several times and will be again around may 10th.

As for your hostess question, it should be no problem, but I am not sure if they have one.

The only connecting flight she should have should be either Seoul or Narita depending on Airline. Several majors connect there and have straight shots into ATL and are usually cheaper than going thru other cities in the US.

[philippinesusa 0]

The Korean Air Flight into ATL from Manila has a long enough layover in Seoul it should be no problem. Also the layover in Seoul from Cebu is usally about 3:45

Also the international Terminal in ATL is new and so much easier than the ol international concourse.. No double checking bags, no tram ride etc.

I have flown the Seoul into Atl leg several times and will be again around may 10th.

As for your hostess question, it should be no problem, but I am not sure if they have one.

The only connecting flight she should have should be either Seoul or Narita depending on Airline. Several majors connect there and have straight shots into ATL and are usually cheaper than going thru other cities in the US.

I agree with you about Korean Air. I myself have flown those same flights from Atlanta to Cebu and Manila. Unfortunately, when you try to book from the USA a one way flight from Manila to Atlanta with Korean Air you get a pop up message about Philippine law only allowing that booking within the Phil.

Maybe I can find another carrier with similar layover llike Korean Air who will then fly direct into ATL. Because as you said the new international terminal there is great and customs is fast and easy to for someone flying their first time.

Thanks again for your help!

[Dave&Roza 748]

I agree with you about Korean Air. I myself have flown those same flights from Atlanta to Cebu and Manila. Unfortunately, when you try to book from the USA a one way flight from Manila to Atlanta with Korean Air you get a pop up message about Philippine law only allowing that booking within the Phil.

Maybe I can find another carrier with similar layover llike Korean Air who will then fly direct into ATL. Because as you said the new international terminal there is great and customs is fast and easy to for someone flying their first time.

Thanks again for your help!

This might be a case where a good travel agent may be able to help. The PI law is to prevent fraudulent use of a CC to purchase airline travel. Maybe a travel agent can over come that because you are sitting in front of them. Have you tried to purchase a RT or is it due to the fact that the origin of the flight is in the PI so you must purchase it from the PI. You could also try calling Korean Airlines and see if they can help you overcome this problem. Air Astana in Kazakhstan has similar precautions for airline ticket purchases. One is to call your credit card company and get an authorization code that you give to the airlines or you just show the CC upon check in.

Good luck,

Dave

[philippinesusa 0]

This might be a case where a good travel agent may be able to help. The PI law is to prevent fraudulent use of a CC to purchase airline travel. Maybe a travel agent can over come that because you are sitting in front of them. Have you tried to purchase a RT or is it due to the fact that the origin of the flight is in the PI so you must purchase it from the PI. You could also try calling Korean Airlines and see if they can help you overcome this problem. Air Astana in Kazakhstan has similar precautions for airline ticket purchases. One is to call your credit card company and get an authorization code that you give to the airlines or you just show the CC upon check in.

Good luck,

Dave

Hey Dave, Yes it is because the origin is in the phil. I can do the same thing with Delta and I dont get that message. But you do also get a message about credit card verification from Korean Air. And I'm not using a CC, I'm using a visa debit card. Yes , you right I may have to get a travel agency to assist me. I have booked the round trip flight from ATL to Manila or Cebu several times. That has never been a problem. The difference between the round trip and one way is almost $600.00 x 2 due to K2. Oh, and the reason i just haven't seletcted Delta yet is because they have a layover in Japan which is not a problem but then changing planes in Detroit. I'm not familiar with the Detroit airport but any airport where she will have to transfer from international terminal to domestic is a bit of concern. Yes, Atlanta's new international terminal is great!

Thanks Dave for your help!

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

I agree with you about Korean Air. I myself have flown those same flights from Atlanta to Cebu and Manila. Unfortunately, when you try to book from the USA a one way flight from Manila to Atlanta with Korean Air you get a pop up message about Philippine law only allowing that booking within the Phil.

Maybe I can find another carrier with similar layover llike Korean Air who will then fly direct into ATL. Because as you said the new international terminal there is great and customs is fast and easy to for someone flying their first time.

Thanks again for your help!

Oh the old one way ticket thing..I just sent my fiancee the money and she bought it there. This an age old dilemma, that many have encountered. Some have worked around it by buying the ticket here, then sending the credit card photocopy or something like that. For me jsut sending here the money was easiest. .

This lady got us a one way from Cebu to Atl. Cheap!

know it sounds crazy that it is Virginia Beach travel and it's in Manila, but this lady really hooked us up and saved us 100's..

Virginia Beach Travel

0917-550-9980

Albie Sullano

[philippinesusa 0]

Oh the old one way ticket thing..I just sent my fiancee the money and she bought it there. This an age old dilemma, that many have encountered. Some have worked around it by buying the ticket here, then sending the credit card photocopy or something like that. For me jsut sending here the money was easiest. .

This lady got us a one way from Cebu to Atl. Cheap!

know it sounds crazy that it is Virginia Beach travel and it's in Manila, but this lady really hooked us up and saved us 100's..

Virginia Beach Travel

0917-550-9980

Albie Sullano

Hey thanks, I will make a note of that info. Thanks again!

[biaobiao 40]

Op..if she flies pagadian to manila. Why not have her take the flight from PAL MNL-lax red eye flight then lax to atl.. The layover will be about 4hrs.. Then to atl.. And she can look for travel agencies that have first time immigrant discount in pagadian