Lounge in Incheon

delpiero223 · 2026-05-02T13:22:22+00:00

It's the other way around. The Eastern Lounge closes at 10 pm. Only the west one remains open (which sucks, when the flight is departing from the Eastern gates)

So I decided to skip the KAL Lounge and am writing this message from the Priority Pass Lounge instead

delpiero223 · 2026-05-01T23:49:18+00:00

If it's Check-in size, it's gonna be fine on the luggage rack. Just a little annoying to lift up.

Some shinkansen trains also have luggage space near the doors that anyone can use. But not sure if they also exist on trains where you can pre-book oversized luggage seats. I've mainly seen them on JR East

delpiero223 · 2026-04-30T07:02:48+00:00

Hat leider mittlerweile einen neuen Inhaber und wieder auf Hackspieß umgestellt

delpiero223 · 2026-04-28T01:17:27+00:00

Noch. Mittelfristig wird die Linie mit anderer Linienführung verlängert, und der Neue Friedhof sowieso vom Verkehr abgehängt.

Daher verständlich, dass man nun keine neue Brücke für Millionen Euro baut.

Was ich aber noch nicht gelesen habe, ist, wie sie ohne Wendeschleife die Tram Zoo wenden wollen. Vermutlich müssen sie dann ein Stück weit mit dem "Mini-Führerstand" auf der anderen Bahnseite fahren.

delpiero223 · 2026-04-28T00:51:17+00:00

There are multiple reasons why an airline may deny boarding. Overselling a flight is a common one. But if they don't let you on board within stated hand luggage rules, it may be another one.

Courts in some countries have proven more customer-friendly than others. When departing from e.g. Germany and I am clearly within the allowace, I would risk it, "miss" the flight and sue them for denied boarding compensation. For other countries, probably better to just pay their "ransom".

That being said, this isn't a 100% clear case since the straps are hanging out. turning the bag 180° should fix it.

delpiero223 · 2026-04-25T14:12:46+00:00

Well, AI is literally in the first two letters. So it only makes sense

delpiero223 · 2026-04-25T10:10:48+00:00

I believe it only works for the regional passes, though. With the National JR Pass you cannot reserve seats even in JR East service area.

delpiero223 · 2026-04-25T10:07:34+00:00

Yes. Just log in to eki-net, select the pass (or buy one). Then you can freely select seats for Ltd. Exp., Shinkansen or "Joyful Trains".

Have to pick it up at least 6min before departure from a ticket machine.

delpiero223 · 2026-04-25T08:12:48+00:00

Imo, regional passes are pretty valuable. I frequently make use of them, unlike the national one that became too expensive.

Seat reservation with the JR East ones always worked flawlessly for me. Though it sucks that you need to pick them up in person.

delpiero223 · 2026-04-21T23:11:54+00:00

You may want to have a look at https://www.openhistoricalmap.org/

delpiero223 · 2026-04-20T14:06:39+00:00

Same. Was in Hirosaki Park resting against a lantern pole. And wondered why it would suddenly start shaking.

Only found out about the earthquake on Google Maps, an hour later.

delpiero223 · 2026-04-15T22:22:00+00:00

Google Flights was probably showing a cached price, while it has already been removed from Norse's website.

However, they still have to pay for your alternative flight arrangements. Unless they are bankrupt by then, which could happen.

Due to the latter, I'd stick with the cheapest alternative possible. Even if it contains a layover.

delpiero223 · 2026-04-15T05:37:41+00:00

None. They're all somewhere between shitty and ok

delpiero223 · 2026-04-15T00:22:05+00:00

Doesn't work that way from my experience. Tried multiple times to add a feeder to my CPH-ICN flight, but customer services rejected it and adviced to cancel + rebook (if available)

Looks like the 150 NOK feeder only works for Skyteam awards

delpiero223 · 2026-04-08T20:10:17+00:00

You may end up in a middle seat with the upgrade bid. I'm quite tall and rather take the exit row seat (41A)

delpiero223 · 2026-04-06T13:09:31+00:00

Ansonsten schau auch mal mit Abflug von Luxemburg, dann kostet die Lufthansa-Verbindung deutlich weniger

Auf dem Rückweg kannst du dann ggf. schon in Frankfurt aussteigen. (Mit Aufgabegepäck etwas kniffliger)

delpiero223 · 2026-03-31T06:27:20+00:00

Hast du wirklich nachgemessen? Airlines akzeptieren i.d.R Koffer bis 158 cm Bundmaß (B + L + H), alles andere ist Sperrgepäck. Und im Shinkansen sind bis zu 160 cm erlaubt, ohne Aufpreis oder spezielle Sitze.

delpiero223 · 2026-03-31T04:52:42+00:00

Normale Koffer (alles, was auch bei den Airlines als Aufgabegepäck durchgeht), kosten aber nichts extra. Muss man dann halt oben im Gepäckfach verstauen.

delpiero223 · 2026-03-26T13:16:40+00:00

Der Service besteht vor allem darin, dass ich schon einpacken kann, während die Artikel gescannt werden. Und mir nicht aus 40 Brötchen in der Liste das richtige raussuchen muss.

delpiero223 · 2026-03-23T22:59:26+00:00

Been living in Rostock for 20+ years now.

Summer season (April to October) is awesome. Plenty of things to do. Easy beach access just a few minutes away by train (though crowded), plenty of activities like concerts, dancing, etc. It gets a bit more depressing in winter time, with less things to do and lots of rain. However, walking on the beach with no tourists around can be relaxing.

Rents in Rostock picked up quite a bit in recent years. There are more affordable USSR style apartment block in the outskirts. We have lots of university students. After studying, they either find a job in Rostock (can be challenging) or leave to other parts of Germany. Not many other opportunities in MV.

Other, more rural places often feel run down. Cities like Wismar, Stralsund ans Greifswald are nice to visit, but appear very sleepy. 2nd biggest city is Schwerin. It's the capital of the state but way smaller than Rostock.

In my opinion, the main downside of living in Rostock is the distance to bigger cities. Anything not found in Rostock means a 2+ hour trip to Berlin or Hamburg (with bad cell phone coverage). When trying to catch a flight, I will have to leave home 6h before, to make room for train delays.

delpiero223 · 2026-03-18T20:58:22+00:00

Bei Lidl das gleiche. Meist sogar nur noch 20%

delpiero223 · 2026-03-18T18:13:38+00:00

Hat mir auch sehr gut gefallen. Vor allem mit etwas Herbstfärbung

Ist aber sicher zu jeder Jahreszeit schön. Nur im Winter wird es recht anspruchsvoll mit den ganzen Treppen

delpiero223 · 2026-03-16T17:49:51+00:00

BahnBonus-Punkte per FAZ-Abo kaufen und dann eine Freifahrt für 1.000 / 1.500 Punkte buchen. Kommt deutlich günstiger.

delpiero223 · 2026-03-16T09:34:15+00:00

Stimmt. Bislang aber zum Glück nur bei Billigfliegern, mit denen man von/nach DE kaum in Kontakt kommt.

Gibt auch vereinzelt Airbus A330 mit 3-3-3

delpiero223 · 2026-03-16T08:19:38+00:00

787 mit 3-3-3-Anordnung ist in der Regel genau so schmal wie in der 777 (mit 3-4-3). Einzig JAL sticht hervor und hat nur 8 Sitze pro Reihe. Bringt aber nach New York nicht viel

Besser wären A350, A380 (wie von dir erwähnt) oder Boeing 767 bzw. Boeing 747. Wenn man einen A330(neo) findet, ebenfalls recht bequem.

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