How much more would you pay for a V fare over Z?
I am booking a visa run flight for 2 adults and a child with a seat from KMG to JHG on China Southern. It's a 50-minute flight. A V fare earns 40% of miles, Z earns none, but is 60 rmb ($10) cheaper...
View ArticleCompensation question
Dear Flyertalkers, I have a question concerning compensation: I had a business ticket going from ASU-GRU-MAD-XXX (EU airport) issued on Iberia ticket stock, the ASU-GRU part was on Gol (so in economy)....
View ArticleEVA - how early can I check-in at TPE?
Hi all I'm doing the following flight on the same day in a few months time, both in J: HKG-TPE 7:30-9:10 BR828 TPE-GUM 22:55-04:40 (+1) BR20 I purposely picked these flights because I would like to see...
View ArticleQR upgrade offer: Beware of Greeks (or, in this case, QR) bearing gifts
[To facilitate understanding of this post, today's EGP (Egyptian Pound) exchange rates are: USD = 7.13 / EUR = 9.70 / GBP = 12.21] This is a first for me. I have just received an e-mail from...
View ArticleV class on Brussels Airlines flight op by Aegean -- really no credit?
A complicated itinerary I'm planning has a best price when for one leg I fly BRU-ATH Brussels Airlines 6523 Operated by Aegean ( V). Although V class seems to be a flexible fare within Aegean, the...
View ArticleB772: refit new WBC
The refit of the B744 is complete. For past discussion see here. The refit of the B772 fleet will commence in September 2014. Please use this thread to keep track of the progress, as well as any other...
View ArticleCX removes 343 from FCO & CDG -- replaced by 77W
http://airlineroute.net/2014/07/17/cx-fcocdg-w14/ Cathay Pacific is gradually phasing out Airbus A340-300 operations on European routes, as the airline begins updating Winter 2014/15 schedule,...
View ArticleKLM to pilot "family check-in"
From 1 July - 15 August 2014 KLM is to offer "family check-in" for people flying with young children. This special check-in counter will be open from 7 AM - 11 AM (row 15). Source: TA newsletter.
View ArticleFast Track closed for Good?
In from Miami this morning so jumping from T3 to T5 to catch my NCL connection. T5 an absolute nightmare as normal this time of the morning, staff telling people in the Q that wait time was up to 2...
View ArticleBA new LGW route: FUE
British Airways is returning to the Canary Island of Fuerteventura for the first time in ten years from December 2014. The new service will operate twice a week, all year round from Gatwick. The...
View ArticleHELP!
I am new to this but I thought it would be good to get some other insight. I will be travelling to USA/America on the 1st of October hopefully till the 10th of November on the Visa Waiver Program. I've...
View ArticleBA.com online check in on codeshare - impressed
A short giddy happy, pre-trip excited thread here. I'm flying tomorrow on an AA booked/AAticketed GLA-LCY-JFK-MIA-MCO, and just was checking in on BA.com, and was impressed that BA.com both checked me...
View ArticleUse of T3 SKL
Hi guys, My parents will be departing from T3 whereas I'll be departing from T2 at about the same time. Am I able to check in at T3 and use the T3 lounge, before subsequently taking the skytrain to my...
View ArticleIs the OTA pulling a fast one? Ticket advice.
Hi all, I am trying to find out some details about the below flight I am thinking of booking, but am finding it difficult to get answers to a couple of questions: 1. Are the outbound connecting flights...
View ArticleFlights post 4th Jan release date?
Hey guys i need to fly on the 5th Jan. Does anyone know when these tickets will become available? Thanks, Deon
View Article2500 points on next visit
Hi. I've just checked out of a Doubletree in the UK, and picked up a leaflet for a promo to earn 2500 points on your next Hilton stay in Europe/Middle East/Africa (must be booked through Hilton.com)...
View Articleproblems with etihad web site
I am having problems logging on to the etihad website. this morning I tried a dozen times without success. this is not the first time I have had this problem. is it just my stupidity, my fingers like...
View Articlefully refundable ticket
Hello all, I need to apply for a schengen visa for a relative. One of the pre-requisites for the visa is a confirmed air ticket (DEL-FRA). In case the visa is not issued then this ticket would be...
View ArticleConcerned I won't make the 45 minute connection at Copenhagen. Newbie
Hello, I am flying with SAS in a few weeks from Birmingham to Gothenburg, with a 45 minute connection in between at Copenhagen. I am flying on the Thursday evening arriving eventually in Gothenburg at...
View ArticleIs the OTA pulling a fast one? Ticket advice
*MOVED FROM TRAVEL BUZZ* Hi all, I am trying to find out some details about the below flight I am thinking of booking, but am finding it difficult to get answers to a couple of questions: 1. Are the...
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