New Year Trip 2007/2008 :Seattle-Tacoma International, WA (SEA) to Anchorage International, Anchorage, AK (ANC)

CO667 31DEC07 Seattle-Tacoma International, WA (SEA) to Anchorage International, Anchorage, AK (ANC) 9:17p 11:54p 753 N??858

The boarding process was smooth; as I boarded I noticed someone sitting in 8C and 8A was empty. The flight attendant reminded him that he has to store his bag above his head and he acknowledged. One of the reasons I hate sitting in that row unless I absolutely have to do so.

I made my way back to my seat without any issues. The back of the plane is sparse, but still not totally empty.

The captain came on the PA and said temp is -6C, O.K. that is cold! To minimize the amount of stuff I am carrying, I carried only a light sweat shirt since I did not plan on going outside tonight. Flying time is 2:51 he continued.

Two guys had switched to another seat and then the folks for that seat showed up so they had to move over to their old seats. If you are going to move, don’t do it until the door is closed or you’ve asked a flight attendant. I did notice a guy eyeing the two empty seats next to me, I think he is deterred now :-).

The take off was smooth at 9:36p into the dark night. It was a beautiful sight to see all the lights below. We headed north following I-5 as we did so. Once could see downtown Seattle, the football stadium with the majority of the lights turned off and also the Space Needle before turning left and out across the Puget Sound.

The movie today is “Hairspray;” headsets were offered at a price of $1. I had seen parts of “Hairspray” already and don’t really like it so I won’t be watching it tonight although I do like musicals. After the headsets were handed out, the movie started.

At 34,000’ the first office came on and gave her welcome aboard. 11:25p is the expected arrival time she said and the wind is at 6 miles/ 21F is the temp. We will be updated with an arrival time when we are closer to Anchorage. I always wonder about the reason for giving the wind direction and speed? Does it really matter to the passengers on board? Just a random though; if you know leave a comment please.

One of the flight attendants handed out two packets of peanuts each; I guess no sandwich on this late night fight. Beverages followed soon after as the movie played on the overhead screen. Luckily, I have some cheese and crackers from the airport Lounge to tide me over.

Round about now, 12:21a in Houston, my low battery light came on; I had 22 minutes left, strange as a few minutes ago, it said 1:11 :-(.

About 10 minutes from the end of the movies, the flight attendant made an announcement asking for a Doctor in the house as someone had fallen ill; a call button rang so there was one. Just a few rows from me another person took ill as I hear them scream. Someone else rushed to their aid and one of the flight attendant produced what I think was a defibrillator.

Wow, now two persons are sick. There was quite a commotion in the walkway as all this continued. Luckily everyone was fine. As we landed, it was a beautiful view of the city of Anchorage. The city just sat at the end of the mountain chain in all its lights. You could see fireworks going off all over the city in little spurts. I could also make out the runway.

We had a smooth but loud landing as we slowed down on the runway. There was snow everywhere and it just looked cold as it 21F as the First Officer had said.

The flight attendant welcomed us and advised that we should remain seated and allow the sick passengers to be taken off by the paramedics. I looked out the window and there were two paramedic trucks and a fire truck. Not sure why we needed the fire truck, but oh well.

As soon as that was all done, we deplaned about 11:30p after arriving way early at 11:15p.

New Year Trip 2007/2008 : Ted Stevens Anchorage International, Anchorage, AK (ANC)

I just arrived in Anchorage and I'm going to find the Alaska Boardroom which is in the other terminal. There is free public WiFi here.

New Year Trip 2007/2008 : Houston-Intercontinental, Houston TX (IAH) to Seattle-Tacoma International, Seattle WA (SEA)

CO667 31DEC07 Houston-Intercontinental, Houston TX (IAH) to Seattle-Tacoma International, WA (SEA) 5:20p 8:20p 753 N??858

When we got to the first open seat, it was also a middle seat as apparently the person in the middle had moved over to the aisle. She moved out of the way and allowed the guy to sit in the middle without saying a word. I then continued on to my middle seat between an elderly lady and a younger lady who was knitting.

I got settled in and it was soon time for push back, two minutes early, I think. Oh, this aircraft has a 3-3 configuration in Economy class with a total of 192 seats as well as 24 First class seats in a 2-2 configuration. The entertainment system uses overhead monitors.

I was really tired, so I kept dozing off and really had no idea when were airborne. I awoke and saw “Stardust” playing on the screen; I had already seen it, so it was O.K.; it is a good movie by the way. The crew then came around with today’s meal service.

After the meal, I fell asleep again although I tried to do some writing. Next thing I knew, we were descending into Seattle and “Frasier” was on the overhead monitors. I had slept the majority of the 4:17 flight. I pulled my seat forward and put the computer and newspapers away and went back to sleep. I was actually parched so I drank the rest of the water that sat on my table.

We landed pretty hard, but very quiet and taxied up to the gate. As the flight was pretty full, I just sat there for a while until it was almost my turn to get off. It was odd as when I was in Asia, the people would not allow me to get off when it is my turn; basically if you are already in the aisle they won’t let you get out of your row, one has to be a little aggressive; not so tonight as we got off without any issues. The passengers going to Anchorage were told that they could either stay on board or place “Occupied” signs (the back of the barf bags) on their seats and deplane with their carry-ons. I had to get off as I did not know what was my seat assignment for the next leg of the journey.

New Year Trip 2007/2008: In Seattle, WA (SEA)

Seattle, WA (SEA)

Spoke to the agent to get a boarding pass for the rest of the trip since I was just told to take an empty seat.

I got the standby boarding pass now for the Seattle to Anchorage segment. I then entered the Presidents Club and made my self comfortable. I had a lot to do in less than an hour.

I heard my name being paged and went to collect my boarding pass. The agent had given me 8A which is the Exit row by the door, but I hate that seat as people tend to congregate there a bit and also there is no place to store your bag. She offered 11A and finally 38D which had the row empty; sweet!

I returned to teh Club as the boarding process continued. First the Elite members, persons needing assistance. Then the transit passengers from Houston.

I'll board soon...See you in Anchorage, AK.

Happy New Year to you all!

New Year Trip 2007/2008: Houston-Intercontinental, TX (IAH) to Seattle-Tacoma, WA (SEA)

CO667 5:20p 8:00p Houston-Intercontinental, TX (IAH) to Seattle-Tacoma, WA (SEA) 753 N??858

On the flight, they had a beef pizza, a Twix, carrots and sauce. I ate only a small piece of the pizza as it was too cheesy and had some pieces of carrots as well.

I ate the carrots carefully, but heartily.

The movie was Stardust and then some TV shorts; I then fell asleep despite trying to work.

We had a hard but quiet landing and taxied up to the gate.

New Year Trip 2007/2008: Houston-Intercontinental, Hosuton TX (IAH)

Houston-Intercontinental, Houston, TX (IAH)

I arrived at the airport at 4:29p, cleared security and then looked for my gate. The first two screens with the “As” were blank so as I had received my TripAlert and it said gate 43, I went in that direction. I found another set of Flight Information Displays at the crossroads and looked for “Anchorage.” I only saw the non-stop flight that was leaving at 5:25p from gate E8. I wondered where was flight 667? Then I thought, “I bet it is under ‘Seattle?’” Sure enough it was as the flight made a stop in Seattle, WA on its way to Anchorage, AK. But what about those passengers were going to Anchorage? I think they may be a bit confused.

I headed for the Presidents Club, showed my documents and entered. The two ladies at the desk, greeted me with a Happy New Year, to which I responded in the same fashion. I needed to make a quick lavatory stop so I did. Next, I went to the bar and had a complimentary glass of white wine after I had picked up some cheese and crackers. They also had some fruits (apples and bananas) and some corn chips.

I logged on and did an online order that had to be done before midnight and also read some work and personal e-mails. I was checking flight and it did not look very good for getting a seat as it was checked in full.

I went over to the gate as the agents made a final boarding call message for the flight. As I was heading out, I grabbed a banana and took it with me.

At the gate, there were a few people waiting around, but the majority had boarded. The red coated agent gave two boarding passes to this one girl and then he was called away to another gate. The agent made two final boarding calls before returning two tickets to a couple who had apparently volunteered to be on a later flight. I assume they were only going to Seattle as there were no more flights to Anchorage for the day.

Then she called one passenger’s name and told three others that only one seat is left. They said they would just wait for their originally scheduled flight then since they don’t want to split up. So my name was called and the other guy and I were told to follow the agent down.

At the airplane, we waited a bit; the guy was asking me what I did and if Seattle was home for me. I answered him that I was a travel writer and that I lived n Houston. He said, kind of interesting huh, since I may not get on the flight, I chuckled. The agent then came back and said to take the only two open seats on the plane; one aisle for the other guy and the middle for me.

Christmas Trip 2007: The other Club in Narita (NRT)

This Club has better food than the other one, but it is more crowded. It was pretty much cheese and crackers at the other one. It is 3:48p, so we will be boarding soon.

Christmas Trip 2007: Changing Clubs in Tokyo

I'm heading over to the Club nearer to the gate now. It's been fun watching planes; this airport is quite busy. Just think almost every take off and landing has been a wide body and they keep coming and going...Incredible I think.

A Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300 just landed, before that was a Northwest Boeing 747 cargo and prior to that a Northwest Airlines Boeing 747-400 took off and prior to that one a Korean Airlines Boeing 777-300 took off... A Dragonair A330 is on the runway and a United Airlines Boeing 777-200 in the new colors is behind that one.

Christmas Trip 2007: Arriving in Tokyo-Narita (NRT) Terminal 1

I deplaned and followed the crowd. I saw a sign that directed me through security and to a bus for Terminal 2. I took that way and while I waited, I was paged. Apparently, I do have to go through immigration first and then re-enter the secured area once I am in Terminal 2.

I followed the lady and went through immigration where she told me to fill out yet another form. As I was almost done an officer told me not to and to just go to the immigration officer. I did got them stamped and then went to customs, where the officer too the form and said go ahead.

Outside I found the bust to Terminal 2 and boarded it. Within a few minutes I was there. I picked up my boarding pass and entered security. But before I did, I had to do a waiver of departure tax since I had already paid it in Nagoya.

I found the WorldClub that I had not checked out and hang out there so I could catch up with the blogging. It was fun to watch planes come and go.

Christmas Trip 2007: Nagoya (NGO) to Tokyo-Narita, Japan (NRT)

14 JL54 30DEC Nagoya Chubu International, Nagoya Japan (NGO) to Tokyo-Narita International,Narita Japan (NRT) 8:35a 9:30a 744 JA8913

Flying Time: 0:45
Departure Time: 8:31a
Arrival Time: 9:31a

It was funny to hear all the different codeshared flight numbers as this flight was codeshared with American, Air France and British Airways. Rows 1-12 boarded through the first jetway and everyone else through the other one on the right. I was greeted by the flight attendant and told to head upstairs for my seat. I did notices that Business Class was right by the door with a 2-3-2 configuration and way in the nose I caught a glimpse of the First Class cabin. I was seated in the last row and the guy whom I was standing behind at check-in was sitting in 81C.

I know that the overheads are smaller on the upper deck, so I thought that my backpack would not fit, but it did. I settled into my seat, high above the ground in this 3-3 configuration from rows 71-81.

The flight attendant came by and offered blankets and pillows followed by newspapers and magazines. The guy next to me was going to Delhi for a week and was astonished that I only stayed in Nagoya one night. He apologized for his bad English, but his English is by far better than my Japanese as I only know about four words in Japanese.

The lead flight attendant thanked us for boarding orderly so that we could have an early departure, then the safety announcement played in both English and Japanese at the same time.

Our taxi and take off was swift and we were airborne in no time. It was a beautiful morning and as we turned left, once could see the entire island; pity the camera's battery was dead...

As we leveled off, we had a beverage service. Then it was time to descend into Narita on this short 0:45 flight.

We landed without incident and took quite a while to get to our gate as it was on the other side of the airport and occupied. Not an issue as I got a chance to see the planes and my connection was not until much later during the day. We got to our gate at 9:31a. There was a short delay before we deplaned however.

Christmas Trip 2007: Arrived home

Finally I'm home now...it was a great trip; more later

Christmas Trip 2007: Nagoya Chubu, Nagoya (NGO)

Central Japan International Airport Centrair, Nagoya Japan (NGO)

After the complimentary breakfast at the hotel (soup, bread and croissant), I went outside before dawn (6:20a) and started to walk to the airport. I noticed that the shuttle van was ready, so I jumped in. I arrived at the terminal at 6:30a after waiting for some other passengers.

I went upstairs and found the Japan Airlines counter to check in for JL54. This flight arrives in the international terminal although it does a domestic routing. The aircraft is used on an international route. You can only take it if you have an international connection out of Narita.

I produced my onward ticket as I checked in and after a few phone calls, I was given a boarding pass and some documentation in triplicate to give to the authorities as I progress. I also had to enter the country in Japan, so basically go through immigration. I was excited as i was in 81A in the Upper deck in Economy Class.

I thanked the agent and left the counter and headed for the waving gallery. Before going out there, I tried to connect to a WiFi and there were no free ones now; I guess the one I found is only available near the train station. I then headed out to the gallery.

I took out my camera and realized that the battery was dead :-(. I had forgotten to re-charge it last night. Crap! I took out the video camera and it had to make do.

I left the area and headed for the security lines which were quite long unfortunately. I heard my name being paged and wondered what now. I went back to the counter as requested and the agent said I had to pay the passenger facility charge for the airport. I said that I had only arrived last night and produced my boarding card. It was funny as she spoke to me in Japanese at first and I gave her a blank stare and she paused, thought about it for a second and then spoke to me in broken.

She got on the phone and called someone and then we waited. It was getting progressively later now and the security line was getting longer; there would be no way to get the flight ontime if I stayed in the regular line. The agent also realized this as she kept looking at her watch. Checking had already closed for my flight and they were now handling Thai Airways.

After what seemed like forever and really uncomfortable silence between the two of us, the phone rang, then she said that I have to pay the tax since I did not arrive today. The total is 2,500 YEN. She then took me over to the ticketing counter where she took me to the front of the line and told me when I was finished to head over and see her and she would get me through security.

I offered to pay in USD, but she said no, but she would accept a credit card, so I gave her one. Once done, I headed back towards the other agent who got someone else to take me to the front of the line through the crew/connecting passengers line. It is funny as I had asked before if I could use that line and the guy told me no; now we had carte blanche.

I then went through security and immigration and made it to the other side by 7:55a. Boarding was commencing at 8:05a. I saw a note on the Sakura Lounge sign that my card was accepted. I checked it out, but I needed a same day boarding pass on Continental to do it and since I was flying in JAL and had arrived on Continental yesterday, I was out of luck.

I made my way down to gate 16 where boarding on the Boeing 747-400 started promptly at 8:05a.

Christmas Trip 2007: In Tokyo-Narita, Japan (NRT) again

I arrived in Tokyo at 9:51a, just a minute after schedule. I am awaiting my flight to Houston now in the WorldClub in the airport. I'll start sending out some updates now.

Christmas Trip 2007: Leaving Hotel for the airport across the street

I got up at 5:30a on Dec. 30, 2007, is getting and will head out in 3 minutes hopefully. I had a restless night and fell asleep quite later than the time I got to bed...

Off to breakfast and the to try and catch JL54 to Tokyo.

PS: I am in room 727, which I think is so cool!

Christmas Trip 2007: Cairns, Australia

So, I have not told you what I did in Cairns as yet, so here goes.

I ended up renting a car as that was better than hanging out in the airport for 12 hours or taking a shuttle into the city.

I headed for the SkyRail that takes you over the rain forest to the town of Karunda. As it turns out, I was just in time to then take the train back. I got a got price even securing a discount for the SkyRail portion, so my total cost was 77 AUD.

The rain forest is just huge and just goes on for miles! I made the two stops on the way up to enjoy the view. Once in Karunda, I walked through the city a bit and then headed back to the train station. If you are ever in Cairns, I highly recommending visiting this town.

I made my way back to the train station making it there with 7 minutes to spare. My seat was opposite four young Japanese girls who were in Cairns for a week. They spoke some English so we were able to interact on the way down. I switched my window seats with them from time to time so they could take pictures.

The ride takes about 1.5 hours and is well worth it as the views are spectacular.

Once back at SkyRail, I drove around for a bit looking for an Australian to U.S. plug since I did not have one. I eventually found one at a store called Tandy. It was great to interact with the Australians who are so friendly.

Next I went into the city of Cairns as after talking to a young man in one of the stores, I realized that Port Douglas was too far away and would take too much time to visit.

Once I arrived in Cairns, I had to go visit a street that bore my first name. That was a special moment. As it turns out, the street is also at the corner of another street that bears the name of a colleague of mine, so of course I took pictures.

I got a parking space eventually and walked around the Night Market, which was O.K., but not spectacular. I then went to an Internet cafe and spent 10 AUD for 2 hours of time. I could have paid 15 AUD for 24 hours, but I was leaving soon enough.

Once I was done, I passed back by the night market and then had a sandwich and Fries from McDonald's and then had it in the care before driving back to the airport in the rain. I did stop and topped up the car as well.

Christmas Trip 2007: Honolulu, HI (HNL)

Honolulu, HI (HNL)

I headed for the immigration/Customs area; I had secured a ride to Waikiki so I was psyched about that as I knew that it would be perhaps taxi only at this hour. There is a local bus for a dollar, but I doubt if it was running at 3a.

I took quite a while in Immigration as there were only three agents working the U.S. citizenship line; good grief. One of them was working the crew line.

Finally, it was my time and I said hello to the agent who greeted me. He looked at the document and was like six countries huh? I said Yes. What were you doing? I said, just flying. He asked when did I leave, I told him on Christmas eve. Quite a trip he said and stamped my Customs form saying welcome home. Oh he did ask if I was heading to Houston and I told him eventually.

So, I go to the Customs lady and she asks me a bunch of questions makes some notes and send me to secondary screening; just what I need when I am in a hurry. There was only one guy doing this area so I had to wait as there as another passenger behind me. I was very irritated as I knew that my ride had already left by now.

After what seemed like forever, it was my turn. It took so long just to enter the information into his computer. Then my bag was checked, nothing was found of course and then I was sent on my way; aargh!!! Of all the times to go through secondary screening, I did not need that tonight.

I got outside and my ride had left. I checked the cost of a taxi and it was possibly 35 USD; it was a metered ride to Waikiki. I called the four airport hotels and their rates ranges from 99 USD to 129 USD. I even checked the airport shuttles for 9.00 USD, but although they said they would come immediately, I actually woke up one guy and another just rang without an answer. I guess they should post their hours of operation.

I usually take the local bus into town for 1 USD, but it did not start until 7a. the security lady told me.

So with a heavy heart, i chose the cheapest hotel. They sent a bus for me and it arrived within 5 minutes as it was already at the airport. When I got there, there was a police car pulling someone over and looks like they were being arrested.

I signed up for the room asking for a high floor; the guy said nothing and then gave me a floor on the ground floor, which I totally hate. I asked him if he had anything n a higher floor and he said no and I just felt he was lying. He then gave me a key as well as a remote for the TV. You can tell the class of a hotel when you are given the key with the remote. I also asked about Internet access and he gave me a sheet of paper with a userid and password. Oh, the guy said in a gruff voice, despite the fact that you are checking in at 3:30a, checkout was still at noon. Like I really cared since I had to leave at time anyways.

I went down to the room and it was not up to standard at all. I just felt unsafe I guess for some reason. Also there were no plugs to plug my electronic items into; there was one and it was behind the bed. So I only plugged the computer in it. It was also an almost dead spot as it pertains to cell phone coverage.

I so hated this place. Anyways, I eventually fell asleep after setting the alarm clock for 9:30a. I perished the thought of asking for a wake up call.

I was up and atom at 9:30a and did some blogging then got ready and left for the airport.

Christmas Trip 2007: Majuro (MAJ) to Honolulu, HI (HNL)

12 CS956 28DEC Majuro (MAJ) to Honolulu, HI (HNL) 8:00p 2:30a N14249

Flying time: 4:25
Estimated Arrival Time: 2:31 AM
Pushed Back: 7:50 PM

Once everyone was on board, there was a short delay (this is usually so the stairs, etc. can be clear of the plane) then the engines were started and we departed the tarmac. This is the longest segment of the trip. In the past, the next stop would have been Johnston Island another military island, but this leg was removed a few years back.

As is standard, we used the runway as a taxiway, turned the airplane around and took to the night skies. The turn radius on the 737s is amazing; we basically turned on a dime.

Once airborne, the standard announcement was made by the lead flight attendant. It was 5 USD for alcohol and 1 USD for the headsets for the movies. Finally, we would see something on the screen. I thought that although there was no movies, etc. on the other legs, we would see the Airshow, but that was not the case. Immigration documents for the U.S. were handed out as well.

For dinner, we had a choice of chicken curry with rice corn, peas and carrots or beef Stroganoff. The meal came with a brownie, a salad with pepper cream dressing and a sweet roll.

By now, I had a guy sitting next to me who said he was on a surfing trip. Eight days ago they had picked up a boat in Majuro and this morning, the boat dropped them off on Kwajalein. I knew they did not look like military types… He said that Kwajalein was an interesting place and that was all he said.

The Captain came on the PA and said we were level at 35,000’ and that he would switch off the seatbelt sign as the weather was good. He also gave some weather details; basically, it was raining in Honolulu and it was hot. It was funny as he gave the information in total pilot speak; saying that we were at flight level 350 as opposed to being at 35,000’.

The first movie was “No Reservation” and the second one was “Home Alone 2.” I saw when the first one started, but the next thing I knew after finishing dinner and brushing my teeth and reading for a bit was that we were landing in Honolulu, HI (HNL).

We taxied to the gate and the arrival time was 2:23a on Dec. 28; seven minutes early.

It was 8:22a local Guam time when I left Guam on Dec. 28, so if you do the normal math we went back in time about 5:59 :-). The total travel time is 14:01. This site helped me calculate this information.

Christmas Trip 2007: Majuro (MAJ)

Amata Kabua International Airport, Majuro (MAJ)

Arrival Time: 7:01 PM

The left side of the airplane had to deplane, so I did. It was great to visit another airport, although for a very short time. Once inside the transit lounge, I could see that they were selling arts and craft as well as another stall with alcoholic drinks and beverages. Interesting enough, they had Corona and New Zealand beers. The cost for a beer was 3 USD.

I tried to find an electric outlet and when I did, it was not working. After waiting around a bit, I saw one that high above the ground; it looks like they had installed new ones as the ones from the ground were no longer working. It was too much work to get to it, so I did not bother. I looked to my phone, but there was no signal either.

I noticed a funny sign in the transit area; one of the “Do Nots” on it read: “DO NOT write on walls and doors.” I thought that was interesting and wondered why that had to be added. Another was “DO NOT spit betel nuts and copenhagen on floors and walls,” again, someone must have been spitting nuts out; my guess is also that these are popular items on the island.

People milled around buying arts and craft as well as beer and beverages. It was actually a tranquil atmosphere as we waited for the flight to be ready once more. Boarding was announced without a PA system and the boarding process was the same as it was throughout.

Once back outside on the tarmac, I took a few night shots of the plane the operations around it. This was the last stop on the island hopper and I felt a bit nostalgic. It was also very windy and really humid.

PS: On my first trip through the Marshall Islands a few years ago, I met Imata Kabua who was then President of the Marshall Islands. He is cousin to Amata.

Christmas Trip 2007: Kwajalein (KWA) to Majuro (MAJ)

12 CS956 28DEC Kwajalein (KWA) to Majuro (MAJ) 6:15p 7:08p N14249

Flying Time: 0:45
Estimated Departure Time: 5:58 PM
Estimated Arrival Time: 7:01 PM
Pushed Back: 5:58 PM

The engines started and we taxied out to the runway. We used runway 24-06 as the taxiway and then took off on runway 6. It was very windy as the takeoff occurred; actually it was windy the entire time we were on Kwajalein. The takeoff was pretty neat as you could see the other nearby atolls. Once airborne you could definitely see the effects of the wind on the surf.

I don’t think we had any beverage service on this flight, although it might have been because I fell asleep. I awoke when we were landing in Majuro and it was already dark outside.

Christmas Trip 2007: Checking out NGO

The airport area is pretty cool. I went walking and there is a 24hur shop called Lawson downstairs where I got a can of Sapporo and one of Kirin. I also bought an inside shirt for 680 YEN, way to much, but I needed one. I bought size L, but I think that is too small :-(.

The airport has a neat shopping experience as well as an Observation Deck that is open from 7a to 9p; pity I got there at 9:05p. I'll see if I have enough time tomorrow to check it out bright and early at 7a.

You can wish yourself to Nagoya by train for 850 YEN or 1,650 YEN by high speed boat, but you have to go by 9:50p as that is the departure time of the last boat.

Last flight our of here is on Emirates to Dubai. I actually thought of taking that flight while at the airport, but the arrival time is 5:55a into Dubai and that would mean going to London-Heathrow and then to Newark or something like that. Pity that the Dubai to Houston flight does not operate on Sundays...

I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone as it is way cool.

More updates coming your way.