Comments for 2010 Worldwide Conference http://conference.crmleaders.org a gathering of CoNext partners Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:36:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Travel by Peter Schrock http://conference.crmleaders.org/travel/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Peter Schrock Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:36:23 +0000 http://conference.crmleaders.org/?page_id=310#comment-30 <b>LCCT vs. KUL at Kuala Lumpur</b> For people coming through Kuala Lumpur airport, be aware that there is a difference between the international terminal (KUL) and the low cost terminal (LCCT). There are several transit options between the two terminals, but it will take a little more time to make the switch than you might expect. This is especially important to note if you are using AirAsia to get to Langkawi as AirAsia only flies out of the LCCT terminal. Any international flights coming in will likely drop you off at KUL which will require you to plan for a little more time in transfer. It's highly recommended that you check out <b>Malaysia Air</b> for flights from KL to Langkawi. Two reasons for this: Malaysia Air flies out of the international terminal (KUL) and allows a free 20kg checked bag. In contrast, AirAsia is in the LCCT terminal and it charges a fee for all checked bags. LCCT vs. KUL at Kuala Lumpur

For people coming through Kuala Lumpur airport, be aware that there is a difference between the international terminal (KUL) and the low cost terminal (LCCT). There are several transit options between the two terminals, but it will take a little more time to make the switch than you might expect.

This is especially important to note if you are using AirAsia to get to Langkawi as AirAsia only flies out of the LCCT terminal. Any international flights coming in will likely drop you off at KUL which will require you to plan for a little more time in transfer.

It’s highly recommended that you check out Malaysia Air for flights from KL to Langkawi. Two reasons for this: Malaysia Air flies out of the international terminal (KUL) and allows a free 20kg checked bag. In contrast, AirAsia is in the LCCT terminal and it charges a fee for all checked bags.

]]> Comment on Travel by Peter Schrock http://conference.crmleaders.org/travel/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Peter Schrock Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:28:31 +0000 http://conference.crmleaders.org/?page_id=310#comment-29 <b>Layover Accommodations in Kuala Lumpur</b> There are two options for getting some rest at the KL airport. For shorter term layovers, there is a transit hotel inside KUL which costs $42 (US$) per 6 hrs. Great because you don't have to go through immigration to get some sleep. The website for the transit hotel booking is http://www.klia.com.my/index.php?ch=95&pg=291 The second option, if you have an overnight stop, is at the AirAsia-operated hotel at the airport. It is 7 min walk from the low cost terminal (LCCT) and 15 min walk from the international terminal (KUL). Very cheap and very convenient if all you need is a bed and a shower (apparently the rooms are VERY small). The website is http://www.tunehotels.com/lccttransit_kualalumpur_malaysia.aspx Layover Accommodations in Kuala Lumpur

There are two options for getting some rest at the KL airport.

For shorter term layovers, there is a transit hotel inside KUL which costs $42 (US$) per 6 hrs. Great because you don’t have to go through immigration to get some sleep. The website for the transit hotel booking is http://www.klia.com.my/index.php?ch=95&pg=291

The second option, if you have an overnight stop, is at the AirAsia-operated hotel at the airport. It is 7 min walk from the low cost terminal (LCCT) and 15 min walk from the international terminal (KUL). Very cheap and very convenient if all you need is a bed and a shower (apparently the rooms are VERY small). The website is http://www.tunehotels.com/lccttransit_kualalumpur_malaysia.aspx

]]> Comment on Travel by Jean Gill http://conference.crmleaders.org/travel/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Jean Gill Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:52:35 +0000 http://conference.crmleaders.org/?page_id=310#comment-28 In regard to finding good pricing on hotels in Asia (for pre and post conf) I’d suggest you get up on the Agoda.com website. Agoda is a safe, reliable Asia-based discount website. Lots of us in Asia use it for booking hotels and I’ve never had a problem. Folks can get a very nice hotel for a great price through this website. In regard to finding good pricing on hotels in Asia (for pre and post conf) I’d suggest you get up on the Agoda.com website. Agoda is a safe, reliable Asia-based discount website. Lots of us in Asia use it for booking hotels and I’ve never had a problem. Folks can get a very nice hotel for a great price through this website.

]]> Comment on Travel by Sara S http://conference.crmleaders.org/travel/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Sara S Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:42:49 +0000 http://conference.crmleaders.org/?page_id=310#comment-27 Those of you traveling with non-paying lap infants may want to note that when traveling abroad you can request the infant cot seats. This allows for the baby to sleep and play in a cot that comes down in front of you off of the divider wall. It's very convenient, but you must ask for it ahead of time. As well, although the child is not paying for a seat, you still have to pay taxes to travel with them out of the country - typically a couple of hundred dollars. Those of you traveling with non-paying lap infants may want to note that when traveling abroad you can request the infant cot seats. This allows for the baby to sleep and play in a cot that comes down in front of you off of the divider wall. It’s very convenient, but you must ask for it ahead of time. As well, although the child is not paying for a seat, you still have to pay taxes to travel with them out of the country – typically a couple of hundred dollars.

]]> Comment on Travel by Mark Smith http://conference.crmleaders.org/travel/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Mark Smith Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:59:44 +0000 http://conference.crmleaders.org/?page_id=310#comment-21 For those with a bit of adventurous spirit, consider flying into KL and then taking the train to Penang (about 6 hours, google train Kuala Lumpur to Penang). From Penang you can take a ferry across to Langkawi (about 2.5 hours, google Langkawi ferry). Or do this route on the back end after conference. This kind of transport in Malaysia is pretty cheap. If you do go through Penang I recommend stuttering there for a few days, and seeing the Penang Bird Park www.penangbirdpark.com.my (where I was menaced by a wandering emu). The Penang Butterfly Farm www.butterfly-insect.com is also pretty famous though I haven't visited it (doubtful that any butterfly will menace you there). Mark For those with a bit of adventurous spirit, consider flying into KL and then taking the train to Penang (about 6 hours, google train Kuala Lumpur to Penang). From Penang you can take a ferry across to Langkawi (about 2.5 hours, google Langkawi ferry). Or do this route on the back end after conference. This kind of transport in Malaysia is pretty cheap.

If you do go through Penang I recommend stuttering there for a few days, and seeing the Penang Bird Park http://www.penangbirdpark.com.my (where I was menaced by a wandering emu). The Penang Butterfly Farm http://www.butterfly-insect.com is also pretty famous though I haven’t visited it (doubtful that any butterfly will menace you there).

Mark

]]> Comment on Travel by Kevin Brown http://conference.crmleaders.org/travel/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Kevin Brown Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:11:47 +0000 http://conference.crmleaders.org/?page_id=310#comment-19 Troubles booking on Air Asia! We have received word that several of you have had issues using your credit card on the Air Asia website. It is happening to me also. Based on some threads I have seen on the internet it looks as if it is some sort of incompatibility between Air Asia and many US based VISA cards. I was able to get my reservation to work by using an AMEX card. I have read of others having success with select VISA card companies, so try another if you have it and I have also heard of some people having success with their ATM/Debit card (though this did not work for me). Good Luck! Kevin Troubles booking on Air Asia! We have received word that several of you have had issues using your credit card on the Air Asia website. It is happening to me also. Based on some threads I have seen on the internet it looks as if it is some sort of incompatibility between Air Asia and many US based VISA cards. I was able to get my reservation to work by using an AMEX card. I have read of others having success with select VISA card companies, so try another if you have it and I have also heard of some people having success with their ATM/Debit card (though this did not work for me).

Good Luck!
Kevin

]]> Comment on Travel by Rob George http://conference.crmleaders.org/travel/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Rob George Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:18:37 +0000 http://conference.crmleaders.org/?page_id=310#comment-10 FYI! We just found out last week that our Tiger Airways flights were cancelled and they no longer fly from Singapore to Langkawi. Big disappointment bc those were cheapest tickets available. But we did find next cheapest SIN-LGK with Air Asia at about $110 roundtrip. Next option was $250+ with Silk Air and others. Rob FYI! We just found out last week that our Tiger Airways flights were cancelled and they no longer fly from Singapore to Langkawi. Big disappointment bc those were cheapest tickets available. But we did find next cheapest SIN-LGK with Air Asia at about $110 roundtrip. Next option was $250+ with Silk Air and others. Rob

]]> Comment on Travel by Carolyn Laurin http://conference.crmleaders.org/travel/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Carolyn Laurin Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:22:41 +0000 http://conference.crmleaders.org/?page_id=310#comment-9 For anyone interested in extending their trip before or after the conference, Air Asia also offers an "Air Pass" if traveling to multi-city destinations. We were able to get unbelieveable prices for a trip to Thailand prior to the conference. We will be flying from Bangkok to Chang Mai to Phuket to Kuala Lumpur and finally to Langkawi and back to Kauala Lumper. We used Agoda.com for VERY inexpensive hotel prices. For anyone interested in extending their trip before or after the conference, Air Asia also offers an “Air Pass” if traveling to multi-city destinations. We were able to get unbelieveable prices for a trip to Thailand prior to the conference. We will be flying from Bangkok to Chang Mai to Phuket to Kuala Lumpur and finally to Langkawi and back to Kauala Lumper. We used Agoda.com for VERY inexpensive hotel prices.

]]> Comment on Travel by Kevin Brown http://conference.crmleaders.org/travel/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Kevin Brown Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:03:13 +0000 http://conference.crmleaders.org/?page_id=310#comment-6 Great news if you are traveling from London to the Worldwide Conference this summer! Air Asia currently has a sale that is scheduled to end on February 14th. A round trip from STN (London Stansted) to KUL (Kuala Lumpur) is only 640 GBP or about $1047. USD. In addition, they are offering discounts of up to 50% on baggage. From Kulala Lumpur you can get to Langkawi in less than hour on Air Asia and at a cost of less than $52.00 or 34 GBP (round trip). http://www.airasia.com/site/kh/en/promotion.jsp?reference=rr0080510&utm_source=Homepage&utm_medium=Mainbanner&utm_content=rr008_KHEN&utm_campaign=GreatBritish I have also seen great airfares on Egypt Air, round trip from Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur for $890.00 USD. That said, I have flown Air Asia and it is a decent discount airline (all meaks and extras are at a fee), I have not flown Egypt Air. I hope this is helpful and some of you are able to take advanatge of these good fares! This one time you can say it is cheaper to live in London than the U.S. ;-) Kevin for the WWC team. Great news if you are traveling from London to the Worldwide Conference this summer!

Air Asia currently has a sale that is scheduled to end on February 14th. A round trip from STN (London Stansted) to KUL (Kuala Lumpur) is only 640 GBP or about $1047. USD. In addition, they are offering discounts of up to 50% on baggage.

From Kulala Lumpur you can get to Langkawi in less than hour on Air Asia and at a cost of less than $52.00 or 34 GBP (round trip).

http://www.airasia.com/site/kh/en/promotion.jsp?reference=rr0080510&utm_source=Homepage&utm_medium=Mainbanner&utm_content=rr008_KHEN&utm_campaign=GreatBritish

I have also seen great airfares on Egypt Air, round trip from Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur for $890.00 USD. That said, I have flown Air Asia and it is a decent discount airline (all meaks and extras are at a fee), I have not flown Egypt Air.

I hope this is helpful and some of you are able to take advanatge of these good fares! This one time you can say it is cheaper to live in London than the U.S. ;-)

Kevin for the WWC team.

]]> Comment on Travel by Keith Webb http://conference.crmleaders.org/travel/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Keith Webb Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:41:11 +0000 http://conference.crmleaders.org/?page_id=310#comment-4 I'm sending you the special "locals" information on flights for the CRM World Conference.  This is one of the discount airlines based out of Singapore where you can buy a ticket to Langkawi for the World Conference. They will offer great deals in the next 4-6 months, like the ones below. Beware, there's no changes or cancellation - you loose it all.  Air Asia also flight Singapore - Langkawi for cheap. http://www.airasia.com I prefer Tiger.  www.silkair.com flies too, it's Singapore Airline's junior partner (no miles).  Use these discount airlines (or Thai Airways) to cruise around before or after the World Conference to places like Krabi (James Bond islands), Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Kuching in East Malyasia. Have fun! Keith Webb I’m sending you the special “locals” information on flights for the CRM World Conference. 

This is one of the discount airlines based out of Singapore where you can buy a ticket to Langkawi for the World Conference. They will offer great deals in the next 4-6 months, like the ones below. Beware, there’s no changes or cancellation – you loose it all. 

Air Asia also flight Singapore – Langkawi for cheap. http://www.airasia.com I prefer Tiger. 

http://www.silkair.com flies too, it’s Singapore Airline’s junior partner (no miles). 

Use these discount airlines (or Thai Airways) to cruise around before or after the World Conference to places like Krabi (James Bond islands), Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Kuching in East Malyasia.

Have fun!

Keith Webb

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