'Stopping' flight.

[sddsddean]

Going to Oz next year and will (obviously) have to refuel half way. According to timetables we will be on the ground for 2 to 3 hours. Are you allowed off the plane at this time to stretch your legs, or do you have to stay on like sheep!? This is a really naff question which I feel I should know the answer to, but what with all the extra security etc, I was wondering.

[redcrx]

ive had to stop on a flight to the USA for refueling and we were all herded off the plane and into a departure lounge until ready to take off again so no shopping.

Maybe you should ask the airline involved.

[sddsddean]

No shopping? Result!!!

[Trotbot]

You will be kicked off for cleaning (the plane, not you). What happens depends where you are. Singapore (the best airport in the world by far) has loads of shopping, gardens, bars, TV areas, massage.

If it is Bangkok, it will be the new airport (a long as they finally get it open) and it will be similar - shopping and shopping.

KL - shopping and shopping and Burger King

[Big Al1st]

Dubai you can get into the airport shopping complex.
Singapore is excellent but I think Dubai beats it by a nose Rgds Al

[chazza]

Sometimes you are and sometimes you aren't. I can only assume it depends on the airline.

I remember once being told that either all the passengers had to get off or we all had to stay on!

[sddsddean]

We'll be going via Bangkok or Singapore (depends which flight we choose). At least we'll be able to stretch our legs! Thanks

[sam100]

Hi

When i did oz we stopped at canada for two hours. were allowed off the plane to wander round the airport for an hour or so...

[sam100]

sorry it was bankok not canada!

[auntiebertie]

Singapore airport Changi is awesome - fountains and flowers and spotless...don't think that much of the prices. Bangkok has more character but they are gearing up on the designer shops - v cheap ciggies and booze.