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Author Topic: VIP service at Borispol  (Read 11188 times)
BrianN
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« Reply #15 on: April 07, 2002, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Re: Re: Thanks guys!, posted by Quasimoto on Apr 3, 2002

Never thought of pearls... that's a good one.
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Richard
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« Reply #16 on: April 03, 2002, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Re: Re: Thanks guys!, posted by Quasimoto on Apr 3, 2002

If you don't want to deal with Rostick, maybe you could make use of one of the other interpreters / guides that have been mentioned on this board. I think you would  find 4 or 5 names if you searched on interpreters in the archives. You may be bringing some things with you that make the VIP service worthwhile.
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Quasimoto
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« Reply #17 on: April 03, 2002, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Re: Re: Re: Thanks guys!, posted by Richard on Apr 3, 2002

Thanks Richard,

I have been to Kiev 4 times, so I know interpreters there. I have 2 good friends who speak excellent English, and my fiancees best friend is an English teacher. But none of them are experienced with VIP. I simply don't know who to process it through. The last time I tried to get an international train ticket in Moscow, I was more confused every time I asked a government official for directions. It seems that it is not anyone's responsibility to know what the other hand is doing!

Steve
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DE
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« Reply #18 on: April 03, 2002, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Thanks guys!, posted by Quasimoto on Apr 3, 2002

Just have your interpreter call the number in the link to reserve it for you.  You pay upon arrival after clearing everything.  Not difficult.  Here is the link:  http://www.kpnews.com/main.php?arid=2456
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Quasimoto
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« Reply #19 on: April 04, 2002, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to Here is the link I have for VIP services, posted by DE on Apr 3, 2002

You mean you go through Customs first, and then VIP? I am not sure that will serve my purpose, as I am trying to avoid declaring my handheld HP Jornada, and some clothes and pearl jewelry for my fiancee.

Steve
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Dan
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« Reply #20 on: April 04, 2002, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: I just read it, Thanks, it was a big..., posted by Quasimoto on Apr 4, 2002

The VIP agent will intercept you immediately upon exit from the aircraft. You are then whisked over to Terminal C (air-conditioned and quite comfortable) in a small mini-bus - a short distance away. You then crack a soda or a beer and calmly wait for the Customs folks to process your Declaration form and for your luggage to arrive - hand-carried by the porters. All of this is managed by your personalized VIP escort who will walk you through each step of the way.

The nicest thing about VIP is the authorities understand that the reason you pay for the premium service is you want a relaxed and care-free process through arrival or departure (as the case may be). They try hard NOT to give you a hassle - especially as an American.

- Dan
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amerikanka99
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« Reply #21 on: April 04, 2002, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to Nope - Not Quite . . ., posted by Dan on Apr 4, 2002

Based on your description, it sounds like the perfect way to arrive.  I don't mind the departure process, buy the arrival terminal, and waiting to get through immigration is painful most afternoons.  Often two large international flights arrive at the same time.

Getting out is relatively simple.  But I've had a "service card" that was supposed to prevent them from opening my bags.  The only thing it did for me on arrival was allowed me to always use the green line no matter what I was carrying.
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Dan
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« Reply #22 on: April 05, 2002, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to I've never used it but..., posted by amerikanka99 on Apr 4, 2002

It seems that all the inbound international flights are scheduled to arrive at Boryspil within an hour (or so) of one another. When you consider that it includes Austrian, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, British Airways and a few others - it only takes a delay or two to fall in behind the other arrivals and then the arrival hall is a madhouse.

I've had some VERY slow queues on arrival and the result was a 2-hour (or more) process from getting off the airplane till I finally made it through the exit doors. VIP service - even with lost baggage - was never more than 40 minutes, and has been as little as 15.

It's definitely worth the cost to me.

- Dan
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Richard
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« Reply #23 on: April 04, 2002, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to Nope - Not Quite . . ., posted by Dan on Apr 4, 2002

Would  you recommend VIP Inbound to Kyiv if you do not have any fancy electronics or anything else to declare / worry about?
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Dan
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« Reply #24 on: April 04, 2002, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Nope - Not Quite . . ., posted by Richard on Apr 4, 2002

n/t
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Quasimoto
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« Reply #25 on: April 04, 2002, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to I Like It a LOT, so Yes  n/t, posted by Dan on Apr 4, 2002

Dan,

Can you give me an idea of how much it costs?

Steve
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Dan
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« Reply #26 on: April 04, 2002, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Dan, What's the Cost?, posted by Quasimoto on Apr 4, 2002

n/t
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