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Flight Schedule
Best of Vietnam

Please refer to this information when making your domestic flight arrangements to your selected international China Airlines flight. The flight information is correct as of February 18, 2010. Please do not book domestic flights before receiving final flight schedules from us. Since schedules can change, we strongly suggest that you leave plenty of connecting time—at least 3½ hours—between flights. Even after flights have been confirmed, changes might still occur. These changes in schedules are beyond our control and solely at the discretion of the airlines.

One way to avoid problems with schedule changes is to try and arrive in your gateway city early in the day of your departure. Even better, if your schedule and budget permit the extra time and extra cost, schedule your arrival for the day before your scheduled departure. You can relax knowing you are protected against most connection complications that might arise. You will need the time to navigate the various lines, security checks and duty free shops you'll encounter, and you can use the extra time once you've checked in for your flight to meet fellow Friendly Planet travelers at the gate. (Wear your Friendly Planet button so others can easily spot you as a member of the group.)

If you are traveling during the month of March or mid-October to mid-November, please note that each year the airlines traditionally undergo flight schedule changes during this time, when Daylight Savings Time begins and ends. We may only be notified of these schedule changes 60 days or less prior to your tour departure. If you are booking flights separately from your home city to connect with the included flights, we strongly suggest that you allow a 5 - 5½ hours connection time between these flights. This can help prevent any problems that may arise from unexpected airline schedule changes and prevent the unlikely event of missing your flight.

Friendly Planet Travel recommends that you make no payments for connecting airfare, or any other services related to this tour, until your final payment is made. Airline schedules and flights are subject to change at anytime without notice. Friendly Planet Travel is neither responsible nor liable for any costs resulting from a change in airline schedules. This includes, but is not limited to: change or cancellation penalties incurred for tickets, international or domestic, not issued by Friendly Planet Travel; additional nights of hotel before, during, or after one of our tours; and additional airport transportation. Under no circumstances shall Friendly Planet Travel be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages arising from the foregoing. Friendly Planet Travel recommends that passengers reconfirm their flight times 72 hours prior to departure for all flights. Please review our Terms and Conditions.

Friendly Planet's toll-free number is 800-555-5765. The direct extension for our air department is 208.

China Airlines Toll-Free Number is 800-227-5118.

Los Angeles (LAX) Schedules
Same schedule for Basic tour and Extensions

Flight schedules for Feb 16, 2010 departures

For the February 23 departure from Los Angeles, you must arrive at LAX by 9:30 PM on your scheduled departure date. Your flight will depart just after midnight of the following day. For example, if you have reserved the February 16 departure, you must arrive at LAX by 9:30PM on February 16. Your flight will depart shortly after midnight on February 17 and arrive to Vietnam on February 18.

DEPARTURE
Flight From To Depart Arrive Flight Time
CI 007 Los Angeles (LAX) Taipei (TPE) 11:25 AM 6:00 AM (next day) 13:55 hrs
CI 781 Taipei (TPE) Saigon (SGN ) 7:30 AM 10:05 AM 3:20 hrs
RETURN
Flight From To Depart Arrive Flight Time
CI 792 Hanoi (HAN) Taipei (TPE) 11:35A M 3:05 PM 2.35 hrs
CI 006 Taipei (TPE) Los Angeles (LAX) 4:30PM 11.55AM 11:45 hrs

Flight schedules for Feb 23, 2010 departures

For the February 23 departure from Los Angeles, you must arrive at LAX by 9:30 PM on your scheduled departure date. Your flight will depart just after midnight of the following day. For example, if you have reserved the February 23 departure, you must arrive at LAX by 9:30PM on February 23. Your flight will depart shortly after midnight on February 24 and arrive to Vietnam on February 25.

DEPARTURE
Flight From To Depart Arrive Flight Time
CI 007 Los Angeles (LAX) Taipei (TPE) 1:15 AM 6:10 AM (next day) 14:35 hrs
CI 781 Taipei (TPE) Saigon (SGN ) 7:30 AM 9:50 AM 3:35 hrs
RETURN
Flight From To Depart Arrive Flight Time
CI 792 Hanoi (HAN) Taipei (TPE) 11:35 AM 3:10 PM 2.35 hrs
CI 006 Taipei (TPE) Los Angeles (LAX) 4:30 PM 11.55 AM 11:25 hrs

Flight schedules for March 2, 2010 departure

For the March 2, 2010 departure from from Los Angeles, you must arrive at LAX by 8:00 PM on your scheduled departure date. Your flight will depart just before midnight and will arrive to Vietnam on March 4. See sample schedule below.

DEPARTURE
Flight From To Depart Arrive Flight Time
CI 007 Los Angeles (LAX) Taipei (TPE) 11:25 PM 6:00 AM (2 days later) 13:55 hrs
CI 781 Taipei (TPE) Saigon (SGN ) 7:30 AM 10:05 AM 3:20 hrs
RETURN
Flight From To Depart Arrive Flight Time
CI 792 Hanoi (HAN) Taipei (TPE) 11:35 AM 3:15 PM 2.35 hrs
CI 006 Taipei (TPE) Los Angeles (LAX) 4:30 PM 12.55 PM 11:45 hrs

Flight schedules for March 16, 2010 departure

For the March 16, 2010 departure from from Los Angeles, you must arrive at LAX by 9:00 PM on your scheduled departure date. Your flight will depart just after midnight of the following day and will arrive to Vietnam on March 18. See sample schedule below.

DEPARTURE
Flight From To Depart Arrive Flight Time
CI 007 Los Angeles (LAX) Taipei (TPE) 12:25 AM 6:00 AM (next day) 13:55 hrs
CI 781 Taipei (TPE) Saigon (SGN ) 7:30 AM 10:05 AM 3:20 hrs
RETURN
Flight From To Depart Arrive Flight Time
CI 792 Hanoi (HAN) Taipei (TPE) 11:35A M 3:10 PM 2.35 hrs
CI 008 Taipei (TPE) Los Angeles (LAX) 4:40PM 11:20 PM 11:45 hrs

Flight schedules for April 7, 2010 departure

For the April 7, 2010 departure from Los Angeles, you must arrive at LAX by 9:00 PM on your scheduled departure date. Your flight will depart just after midnight of the following day and will arrive to Vietnam on April 9. See sample schedule below.

DEPARTURE
Flight From To Depart Arrive Flight Time
CI 007 Los Angeles (LAX) Taipei (TPE) 1:15 AM 6:10 AM (next day) 13:55 hrs
CI 781 Taipei (TPE) Saigon (SGN ) 7:30 AM 9:50 AM 3:20 hrs
RETURN
Flight From To Depart Arrive Flight Time
CI 792 Hanoi (HAN) Taipei (TPE) 11:35 AM 3:10 PM 2.35 hrs
CI 006 Taipei (TPE) Los Angeles (LAX) 4:40 PM 1:25 PM 11:45 hrs

 

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