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Price will definitely increase under 14 and under 7 days.

Also, there's an Ask Garcia about Hong Kong thread in EDF. He can probably help more regarding the ferries, etc.

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Ok so I have another question that probably has an obvious answer lol.

As of now I can get a plane ticket from Grand Forks, ND to HK for $1200 after all taxes and fees. Say I wait until I have received my passport for sure, how much will the price increase? I have always believed that the earlier the better when it comes to ticket prices but does anyone have any experience in what prices to expect if you book a week or less before your trip? thanks

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Conservatively I would say at least 50% if not 100% or more.

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FWIW, me and Travis Rice booked tickets today since apparently it's the last day of the fare sale on united.com.

Travis's itinerary is:

Tue, Nov 20, 2007 - Fort Worth, TX (DFW) to Hong Kong, Hong Kong (HKG)
United 1247
Depart: DFW 08:00 AM
Arrive: SFO 09:54 AM Non-stop
3h 54m
Airbus A320
1,464 miles traveled Fare basis code:
SXLAX7
Booking class: S
Economy
1,465 Award miles
No Meal Service

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United 0869
Depart: SFO 11:54 AM
Arrive: HKG 06:45 PM
Next day
Nov 21 Non-stop
14h 51m
Boeing 747-400
6,913 miles traveled Fare basis code:
SXLAX7
Booking class: S
Economy
6,914 Award miles
Lunch, Lunch

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Wed, Nov 28, 2007 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong (HKG) to Las Vegas, NV (LAS)
United 0856
Depart: HKG 12:20 PM
Arrive: LAX 08:35 AM Non-stop
12h 15m
Boeing 747-400
7,246 miles traveled Fare basis code:
SXLAX7
Booking class: S
Economy
7,247 Award miles
Lunch, Breakfast

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Operated by: United For Ted
Depart: LAX 10:41 AM
Arrive: LAS 11:57 AM Non-stop
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Airbus A320
236 miles traveled Fare basis code:
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Economy
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Mine is:

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Tue, Nov 20, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV (LAS) to Hong Kong, Hong Kong (HKG)
United 1505
Operated by: United For Ted
Depart: LAS 06:14 AM
Arrive: SFO 07:49 AM Non-stop
1h 35m
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414 miles traveled Fare basis code:
SXLAX7
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Economy
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United 0869
Depart: SFO 11:54 AM
Arrive: HKG 06:45 PM
Next day
Nov 21 Non-stop
14h 51m
Boeing 747-400
6,913 miles traveled Fare basis code:
SXLAX7
Booking class: S
Economy
6,914 Award miles
Lunch, Lunch

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Wed, Nov 28, 2007 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong (HKG) to Las Vegas, NV (LAS)
United 0856
Depart: HKG 12:20 PM
Arrive: LAX 08:35 AM Non-stop
12h 15m
Boeing 747-400
7,246 miles traveled Fare basis code:
SXLAX7
Booking class: S
Economy
7,247 Award miles
Lunch, Breakfast

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Operated by: United For Ted
Depart: LAX 10:41 AM
Arrive: LAS 11:57 AM Non-stop
1h 16m
Airbus A320
236 miles traveled Fare basis code:
SA14AN
Booking class: S
Economy
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I think this is the same flight(s) that olivert and a couple other people have. Gotta run but booking the same 10pm ferry thing too later.


Alan

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Do you have to book the ferry? I figured I could just buy a ticket when I got to the airport.

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Hi, if I do recieve a passport in time my flight will arrive in Hong Kong at 10:05pm. Are their any ferries that will be running this late at night so I can arrive in Macau that night?


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If you were to arrive in HKIA after the last TurboJet ferry leaves the HKIA ferry terminal at 10pm, you have two options:

1. Stay overnight at a lounge at HKIA. You can rent a "napping" chair and a shower at the 24-hour lounge on Level 7, West Departure Hall, near Gate 36. Spend the night in the lounge until the next morning to catch the first ferry, which leaves the HKIA ferry terminal at 10:50am.

enquiry.pplhk@plaza-asia.com

http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/tbu/shower.htm

This method does NOT require you to clear customs and immigration in Hong Kong, and does NOT require you to use public transportation in Hong Kong late at night to get to the Sheung Wan ferry terminal.

2. Clear customs and immigration in Hong Kong, take the Airport Express train to the Hong Kong terminal, hire a taxi to the Hong Kong-Macau ferry terminal in Sheung Wan, and take the ferry to Macau Ferry Terminal, where you will have to hire a taxi to get you to the hotel (last shuttle bus leaves at 11:45pm, so you will miss that as well).

I do NOT recommend this option if you are traveling on your own and you don't speak any Cantonese.

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My advice: try to book something other than Northwest through Tokyo for evening arrival if you can because your connection to Hong Kong will get there very late. (Morning arrival in Tokyo is OK, as you can then connect to a flight to Hong Kong for early afternoon arrival.)

United has 1 nonstop flight to HKIA each from Chicago O'Hare, Los Angeles and San Francisco each day for evening arrival, in time for the 10pm ferry. A number of us will arrive on Tuesday between 6pm and 8pm and will meet up at the HKIA ferry terminal.

Cathay Pacific offers 3 nonstop flights from Los Angeles and 2 nonstop flights from San Francisco, with your choice of early morning arrival (in time for the 10:30am ferry) or
evening arrival (at 7pm, in time for the 10pm ferry). Cathay Pacific has a code-sharing agreement with American Airlines if frequent-flyer miles is an issue.

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Ok so I have another question that probably has an obvious answer lol.

As of now I can get a plane ticket from Grand Forks, ND to HK for $1200 after all taxes and fees. Say I wait until I have received my passport for sure, how much will the price increase? I have always believed that the earlier the better when it comes to ticket prices but does anyone have any experience in what prices to expect if you book a week or less before your trip? thanks

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United offers service from Fargo, which is 80 miles south of Grand Forks.

Fargo to Hong Kong requires only one plane change on United at Chicago O'Hare and you will get to HKIA by 5pm, with plenty of time to spare before the 10pm ferry.

$1098.20 if booked at united.com.

You do have to depart Fargo very early, i.e. 6am departure.

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United.com's fare sale from the U.S. to Hong Kong has been extended to November 13.

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Ok so I have another question that probably has an obvious answer lol.

As of now I can get a plane ticket from Grand Forks, ND to HK for $1200 after all taxes and fees. Say I wait until I have received my passport for sure, how much will the price increase? I have always believed that the earlier the better when it comes to ticket prices but does anyone have any experience in what prices to expect if you book a week or less before your trip? thanks

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United offers service from Fargo, which is 80 miles south of Grand Forks.

Fargo to Hong Kong requires only one plane change on United at Chicago O'Hare and you will get to HKIA by 5pm, with plenty of time to spare before the 10pm ferry.

$1098.20 if booked at united.com.

You do have to depart Fargo very early, i.e. 6am departure.

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Thanks for the information! I had been looking and I don't know how I completely forgot about Fargo, I was worried about what I was going to do after reading about the ferry service after 10pm.

P.S. I see that the plane on the return flight leaves Hong Kong at 11:40am, will I be able to catch a ferry early enough to arrive at HK to go through inspection and board the plane?

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P.S. I see that the plane on the return flight leaves Hong Kong at 11:40am, will I be able to catch a ferry early enough to arrive at HK to go through inspection and board the plane?

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Yes. First ferry from Macau to HKIA leaves at 8:15am. You should be inside the airport terminal by 9:45am.

Note that you can check your luggage straight through from the Macau ferry terminal onto your United flight. There is no need to reclaim your luggage when you get off the ferry at the HKIA skypier.

Note that you will need to hire a taxi from the hotel at 6:30am to get to the Macau Ferry Terminal by 7am in order to board the 8:15am ferry. TurboJet Sea Express recommends that you arrive at the Macau Ferry Terminal 75 minutes before your ferry departs.

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you can pay by credit card when you register online even if you don't have a ps a/c. pls check the official website: www.asianpokeropen.com
or you can pay at the venue in the casino.

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18 is the legal age to play in casinos in macau [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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it is estimated that there are over 250 players for the main event.
yes, you can pay by credit card online. and you can buy in at the booth at the venue. [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

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Um, it's Mr. Elton Tsang, not Sang.

Thank you.

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ferries run 24/7. the biggest gap is 4am to 6am, otherwise, ferries run every 15 -30 minutes from HK to Macau.

One of the option is to just take the taxi straight from the airport to the HK ferry terminal, then take the ferry to Macau, and cab to the hotel.

It'd be a nice little adventure.

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Matt, Congrats for making this tournament happen so quickly. This is great for poker.

Wow I hate flying. I'm going to have to figure this one out. Seems like it may be worth it. I can't imagine that a private plane is a serious suggestion. Isn't there an Owning Mahoney character out there who has a few hundred k in comps and a desire for a quick LA to Wynn Macau jaunt?

So it looks like it's about 20hrs from LA no matter how you do it. Pretty brutal. Anyone have sidetrips planned before or after?

BA

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Matt, Congrats for making this tournament happen so quickly. This is great for poker.

Wow I hate flying. I'm going to have to figure this one out. Seems like it may be worth it. I can't imagine that a private plane is a serious suggestion. Isn't there an Owning Mahoney character out there who has a few hundred k in comps and a desire for a quick LA to Wynn Macau jaunt?

So it looks like it's about 20hrs from LA no matter how you do it. Pretty brutal. Anyone have sidetrips planned before or after?

BA

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I looked into a jet, but it was ridiculous. The United LAX - HK flight is 15.5 hours there, 12.5 back. United has/had a deal for $2,700 for business ($25,000 for first if you dont like money).

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I dont see the credit card payment option anywhere on the website.

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you can pay by credit card when you register online even if you don't have a ps a/c. pls check the official website: www.asianpokeropen.com
or you can pay at the venue in the casino.

[/ QUOTE ]no. credit cards are not one of the payment methods! the only payment methods are using money from your poker star's account, wire transfer, and cash on site.

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18 is the legal age to play in casinos in macau [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[/ QUOTE ] except for locals which is 21

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Seems that you can only sign up for a 6 night package to take advantage of the $100 a night hotel deal. Which sucks somewhat. I'm only going over from HK to play - wanted a few nights only (4)- yet it seems unpossible to arrange.

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Is there internet access in Grand Waldo´s rooms?

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Yes

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Matt, Congrats for making this tournament happen so quickly. This is great for poker.

Wow I hate flying. I'm going to have to figure this one out. Seems like it may be worth it. I can't imagine that a private plane is a serious suggestion. Isn't there an Owning Mahoney character out there who has a few hundred k in comps and a desire for a quick LA to Wynn Macau jaunt?

So it looks like it's about 20hrs from LA no matter how you do it. Pretty brutal. Anyone have sidetrips planned before or after?

BA

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Thanks Brandon, I would imagine that there will be many people looking into side trips and I information will be available there on site.

Matt

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I'm from Boston, but I'll be coming directly from Bangkok. Anyone going to be in Thailand before/after the tournament?

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I arrive in HK at 18:05. The ferry is at 19:10
Will I have time? with the luggage... or i need to wait till 22

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Hi,

DontTap, I'm leaving from Bangkok on the 21st< I'll be here before and after the tourney.

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I arrive in HK at 18:05. The ferry is at 19:10
Will I have time? with the luggage... or i need to wait till 22

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Based on others posts I would guess not. I get in at 17:15 and would love to catch the same one myself.

I think everyone should post when they are getting in.

Here is my arriving flight getting in Wed evening HKG time:

United 0895
Depart: ORD 12:16 PM
Arrive: HKG 05:55 PM
Next day
Nov 21 Non-stop
15h 39m
Boeing 747-400
7,786 miles traveled
Booking class: Q
Economy
7,787 Award miles
Lunch, Lunch


Anyone else on my flight?

Re: The APPT Macau: The First Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament in China!
 

Why is everyone so concerned about the ferry? You can always get the Airport Express train to Central HK and catch the Turbojet Ferry - it runs 24/7. It'll take a bit longer but you'll have been flying so long it doesn't really make that much difference.

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Cause you have to go through customs twice from what I hear? Amirite or am I making [censored] up. Plus going through Hong Kong with no working Cantonese speaker can be tough.

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Cause you have to go through customs twice from what I hear? Amirite or am I making [censored] up. Plus going through Hong Kong with no working Cantonese speaker can be tough.

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I have heard this as well. I would want to make sure I can take the ferry that leaves directly from the HK airport.

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Getting a taxi from the Airport Express station to the Macau ferry terminal should be no problem even speaking English only. Possibly more confusing at the terminal itself, however all signage is in English also. Those ferries run all night so it is a viable option if you can't get the one from the airport. That however does sound more convenient and saves schleping into Hk and back out again.

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I arrive in HK at 18:05. The ferry is at 19:10
Will I have time? with the luggage... or i need to wait till 22

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Chances are you will have to wait for the 22:00 ferry.

Once you arrive at HKIA, you will need to:

1. claim your luggage

2. take your luggage over to the TurboJet Sea Express Macau ferry transfer desk and check in for your ferry

3. take the shuttle bus over to the sky pier, where you will board your ferry

You will need to allow at least 90 minutes at HKIA to transfer from your plane to the ferry.

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[ QUOTE ]
I arrive in HK at 18:05. The ferry is at 19:10
Will I have time? with the luggage... or i need to wait till 22

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Based on others posts I would guess not. I get in at 17:55 and would love to catch the same one myself.

I think everyone should post when they are getting in.

Here is my arriving flight getting in Wed evening HKG time:

United 0895
Depart: ORD 12:16 PM
Arrive: HKG 05:55 PM
Next day
Nov 21 Non-stop


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UA 895 from Chicago (17:55): "scottc25", "kirbrand"

UA 869 from San Francisco (18:45): Travis Rice, Alan "TheUsher", Oliver Tse "olivert"

UA 867 from Los Angeles (19:40): Mike O'Malley "Rzitup"

I expect at least 10 people meeting up at Sky Pier for the 10pm ferry to Macau.

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I'm taking the airasia flight from bangkok flying directly into Macau...not sure what day I'll be heading over there yet, but it's pretty sweet to not have to take the ferry from HK.

Thai Air only flies into HK.

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airasia for mi too 21nov in the morning 1005 arriving 1350.

It's much easier flying to Macau airport and it's only 10 minutes away from the Grand Waldo.

Safe trip to everyone.

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UA 895 from Chicago (17:55): "scottc25", "kirbrand"

UA 869 from San Francisco (18:45): Travis Rice, Alan "TheUsher", Oliver Tse "olivert"

UA 867 from Los Angeles (19:40): Mike O'Malley "Rzitup"

I expect at least 10 people meeting up at Sky Pier for the 10pm ferry to Macau.



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Hey I got some bad news, had some things come up and its going to be impossible for me to come down to Macau. Not happy about it because I really was looking forward to this trip. I emailed stars about my issues and they are going to set aside the $2500 buyin and the $600 for the hotel as credit for entering any other APPT event. So looks like I won't be playing any of these events until the next season. Unless I stumble upon the other $3000 or whatever I would need for the Sydney APPT tournament.

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Does anyone know the expected turn out at Macau or how many players have earned seats through PS?

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106 have qualified via Stars as of now. It's been said in this thread a couple times that 250 is the expected turnout.

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106 have qualified via Stars as of now. It's been said in this thread a couple times that 250 is the expected turnout.

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Sound about right to me. Never know about a walk up crowd. I'm not guessing much though.

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Hi, this is first time I go to an offline tourney through satellites.

I have a question about the opening party on Nov 22. Is it only for the Stars qualifiers or for all players? As a qualifier will there be a big problem if I can not attend it due to flight schedule? Also how the qualifiers register to the event? I know Stars already has my name and address but not sure how I should proceed.