- Different Travel Preferences, Introduction
- Different Travel Preferences, Part I (Pam Pastor)
- Different Travel Preferences, Part II (Pam Pastor, cont.)
- Different Travel Preferences, Part III (D. Brinkmann)
Tim shuttles between the USA and Japan for work.
I suggest that you read his preferences in detail as these could prove to be valuable information which could be used in the future.
Preferred Airline: Continental
"They seem to have the youngest fleet and the airplanes are well maintained. Since I'm out of Cleveland, we have a Continental hub here and, with all my traveling I have yet to experience a significant delay. Their service, though sometimes lacking, have been better than most other airlines I have used and, for international flights to Asia, the fact that they fly 777s with 3/3/3 seating makes even long flights somewhat bearable.
They are also one of the few airlines that have maintained their full
drink and food services. Drink service is especially important. Too
many airlines, especially for long international flights, have cut
down on the drink service in coach to just one at the beginning and
the rest are the occasional "shots" of stale water. This became
unbearable during the liquid ban. Small things like this, even though
it probably saves the airline money, will drive the customers away."
Preferred Hotel: "Since my recent trips have all been to Japan and specifically Tokyo, I will focus there. For the typical business traveller and not a high level exec, I really like the Shinagawa Prince Hotel and the Meridian Pacific Hotel.
They are both in Shinagawa at the southern end of Tokyo, and are both across the street from the Japan Rail station. That makes it very convenient in terms of commuting. Each hotel is a good size with convenience stores, shops, and restaurants inside. In terms of the language barrier, it seems every employee at the hotel can speak decent English. The rooms are a decent size for Japan (around 25 sq. meters) and the prices are reasonable.
From Narita Airport, a limousine bus will take you straight to the
hotel. Very convenient if you have a good amount of luggage as the Narita Express, the express train, is faster but without the luggage space. That and lugging heavy luggage through Tokyo Station during rush hour is not recommended....
There is another hotel outside of Tokyo that is purely a business
hotel that is cheap and small and convenient but as this isn't a Japan Business guide, I can talk about that another day."
Next UP: Tim Arai's views on the Best Airport Lounge, the Pros and Cons of Business Travel and a very interesting story about culture and travel.
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