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Received the email re: China APEC which is good news. Shame Vietnam is still stuck in the covid-era and no one has thought just maybe they should re-enact APEC Note: Those that renewed during Covid period are still waiting on VN renewal, as crazy as it may seem.

I can assure you no bikinis are on VJ these days! As a matter of fact, their uniform is probably the worse of all the Vietnamese carriers.

That's pretty typical of Vietjet to be honest. They are only really good as a budget carrier, even their domestic skyboss is often comparative to Vietnam Airlines or Bamboo who provide a legititamte domestic business product, not just a blocked seat.

Not I, and others I know have still not approved. I'm in VN now and not sure why it's taking so long - They did do a big clean up of Visa's etc but surely approving APEC would be a very simple process.

Following up on the above. I received notice that it was approved last week through the Australian govt. It was quicker than I expected to be fair. Obviously need to wait for the rest of the countries to add me but already have AUS, NZD, PHL, SIN and CHL - Not the countries I want just now but...

I emailed the ABTC office for some clarification on my question a week ago. However, did not receive anything back so who knows... Guess I'll just submit what I can and see what happens. As the previous post suggested, virtual does make it a lot easier in issuance.

Just keep in mind Blondie is definitely pro-China so you generally won't hear anything bad on her channel. Not knocking her but just something to keep in mind. For reference, here in Vietnam, they're talking about 7 days quarantine for fully vaccinate people coming in. But as with this...

Has anyone been through the renewal process recently? My ABTC expires in December this year but trying to get on top of it, however, I am in Vietnam currently and have been since Covid - I can't afford 2 weeks quarantine either end with work etc I know I can do it online and I just went...

Interesting discussion on APEC and supplier lead times on previous page. I was doing China 5-6 times a year from 2013-2018 but ended up leaving that job and moved to Vietnam in 2018. There has been a massive shift of production over here and it reminds me of China back in 2013-2014 but maybe...

What's the deal with Vietnam? I'm approved on my APEC card but will be going on holiday there over Christmas. My wife will need a visa but unsure if I need one? I think the sticking point may be that it's not business related?

No, pick one or the other.

Might have to check my booking, I've got TG462 on the 27th.. Edit: No change.. that would be logical on the overnight flight :)

Likewise, I'm on TG462 at Christmas time - I'll believe when I actually am sitting onboard. :)

That's a shame!

I ticked over to SG earlier this week and it said I already opted-in to my HH Gold... even though I haven't. ( have HH Gold on nights alone... Do we no longer get 2 goes at opting-in? I dropped to silver last year and then back up to Gold.