Oasis Airlines

Edgar Davids Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 3552

Cheers GDG - I have a look tomorrow.

Actually, we did reserve flights with Oasis direct.

HCM eh ? I know that city very well. Usually go three times a year on business - have done so for the past 8 years. Where you staying ?

Edgar Davids Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 2576

Haven't booked the hotel yet - any suggestions, bearing in mind I have three small kids and need to fairly central?

Edgar Davids Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 3552

I use to stay in the Duxton but only cos our agent had a decent rate and was close to their office.

Last trip ( June 07 ) I stayed at the Sheraton. Good location - decent enough pool. It's very central - walking distance to a number of restaurants. Expensive though.

How many days you staying in HCM ? You going somewhere else in Vietnam ?

Edgar Davids Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 2576

Four days, three nights. Flights work well so we arrive at lunchtime on the first day and leave early evening on the fourth. Not sure why I'm worrying baout hotels really, my wife will decide.

Edgar Davids Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 3552

Having flown with Oasis to UK I can strongly recommend them, especially for those living in S.E. England who benefit from flying to Gatwick.

Leg room is superior to Virgin / B.A. ( 32" v's 30"/31" ) and not having the entertainment box directly under the seats, as opposed to CX, gives you a little extra space for those who want to stretch out.

Entertainment was okay - films were about 6-12 months old.

Departure times were on schedule.

Food was below par, especially the return flight, when compared to normal fair paying airlines.

Overall, I'd definitely use them again for any direct flights to UK.

Founding Father Joined : 05 Jun 2007 Posts : 3522

I cannot fly long haul on a budget. I start twitching like a French Football manager next to a playground. I'll pay the extra for peace of mind and a wing that isn't held on by sticky tape...

Edgar Davids Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 3552

Founding Father Joined : 05 Jun 2007 Posts : 3522

did it feel like a budget airline on board? I can tolerate it for a couple of hours but long haul is a killer. I speak as someone that flew to the US on Laker Air when you had to bring your own food and entertainment. Happy days...

Edgar Davids Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 3552

Not a bit. Even had own personal entertainment unit. More space than most regular airlines. Only 'budget' feel was no free alcohol and below par food on the return leg.

Gary Stevens Age : 30 Joined : 24 Jul 2007 Posts : 1798

I agree with Jez. I flew thm back to HK on Sunday, cost me 150 quid one way, taxes included.

You have to pay for booze, food is OK (always go for the Chinese options) and the films are old (I watched Casino Royale) but the service is fine, the seats are fine and for that amount of money you can't complain.

I think you can often get 2 for 1s on business class which work out around 700-800 quid return for one business class flight London to HK return.
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Edgar Davids Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 3552

Gary Stevens Age : 30 Joined : 24 Jul 2007 Posts : 1798

No fear Jezza, I took my own magnum of Moet on board and quaffed it during the flight, just to keep up appearances
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The great fallacy is that the game is first and last about winning. It is nothing of the kind. The game is about glory. It is about doing things in style, with a flourish, about going out and beating the other lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom.

Edgar Davids Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 3552

Too late....

" Gypo, Gypo, Gypo "

Gary Stevens Age : 30 Joined : 24 Jul 2007 Posts : 1798

Edgar Davids Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 3552

oi oi oi.

Nothing wrong with sarf london ! HongKongyid, Stew and Ozpsur all grew up south of the river. We ain't scared of ya Janek. Watch your back !