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sellouts posted:Hahahahah what is your flyertalk username 
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Through the end of the month, I have 21 flights spread over the big 3 and JetBlue. The year is starting fast!
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Mackieman posted:That is petty as all hell. If you're deriving that much self-worth from airline status, you may have other issues to examine. That was just a mild annoyance that put me over the edge. This was post-merger UA so the entire operation was a gong show.
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Jan 4, 2017 06:28
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i mean, whatever you gotta tell yourself man
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Jan 4, 2017 07:46
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Wrong thread, dammit.
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Jan 4, 2017 08:44
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maybe i am one of them  i was also really mad when after the AA/US merger they cut back on meals on flights. i hated that snack basket..
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Jan 4, 2017 14:42
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JetSuiteX is cool and good and is highly recommended. Parking on site looks to be a pain but aside from that.
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Jan 5, 2017 14:58
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sellouts posted:JetSuiteX is cool and good and is highly recommended. Parking on site looks to be a pain but aside from that. One of my friends has a subscription to surfair through his company. It seems pretty convenient.
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Jan 5, 2017 15:45
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Seems cool but a subscription is a non starter for me and my multiple client based work. This was a way to save a ton of money vs LAX for a last minute ces trip. 239 for the highest fare class is a no brainer. Now the client is taking a private home tonight because they're booked full.
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Jan 5, 2017 15:54
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If you can plan your trips a couple of weeks in advance and fly mid-week you can catch some great rates. edit: I already said this two pages ago. brb need more coffee
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Jan 5, 2017 17:03
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I need to fly from the East Coast to Mumbai for work. I'm a frequent flyer with United, but I hear that their business class product sucks and I should book with a partner instead. Does anyone have any recommendations for the best Star Alliance business class product? It looks like I can book United-branded flights that are operated by Swiss and Lufthansa.
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Jan 7, 2017 05:53
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Never been in business class on Lufthansa but I've heard good things. And they should be able to get you to Mumbai with just a single connection in Frankfurt.
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Jan 7, 2017 06:40
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I would recommend Brussels, SWISS or Air Canada if you are flying to India. Generally speaking, they have the nicest business class seats for sleep and privacy. Most other airlines are still flying 2-2-2 in business class, including United (pre-Polaris) and Lufthansa.
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Jan 7, 2017 06:49
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I flew home early from a trip. Clients ended up renting a phenom. It went mx, so they got a free upgrade to a G4. fml
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turing_test posted:I need to fly from the East Coast to Mumbai for work. I'm a frequent flyer with United, but I hear that their business class product sucks and I should book with a partner instead. If you want to go non-stop, United via EWR is your only real option. My guess is that route will be among those that get 773 service with the actual Polaris seat some time in late 2017 but until then it's the sCO 772 which isn't a bad seat if you get one of the bulkhead middles (row 1 or 8) where there is direct aisle access for both seats and larger footwells. If you don't mind connecting in Europe, both Lufty and Swiss are solid options, especially if you can upgrade to F.
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Jan 7, 2017 17:35
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sellouts posted:I flew home early from a trip. Clients ended up renting a phenom. It went mx, so they got a free upgrade to a G4. You're not doing it right.
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Mackieman posted:If you want to go non-stop, United via EWR is your only real option. My guess is that route will be among those that get 773 service with the actual Polaris seat some time in late 2017 but until then it's the sCO 772 which isn't a bad seat if you get one of the bulkhead middles (row 1 or 8) where there is direct aisle access for both seats and larger footwells. Hm, the United website is showing the new Polaris seat configuration (2-2-2), so I think I'm going to give it a shot. I'll be taking Lufthansa out because the United flights are 3x more. It's my first time flying international business so I'm pretty excited! I hear that the Mumbai lounge is crazy. Thanks for the suggestions!
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turing_test posted:Hm, the United website is showing the new Polaris seat configuration (2-2-2), so I think I'm going to give it a shot. I'll be taking Lufthansa out because the United flights are 3x more. It's the old UA seats with Polaris service. United 777-200's do not have Polaris seats. It's this exact plane: https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/United_Airlines/United_Airlines_Boeing_777-200_6.php Unfortunately United is (imo) jumping the gun extremely early with this whole Polaris rebranding because they have a grand total of.. one aircraft with the new seats. One. http://newsroom.united.com/2016-12-09-Uniteds-Triple-Seven-th-Heaven So yeah, fly SFO-EWR or SFO-HKG if you want to try the new seat. Otherwise, UA's old product is pretty outdated. Lufthansa's business class is slightly better, but is still inferior to many other competitors.
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Jan 7, 2017 23:30
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Anyone have any systemwide upgrades expiring they want to trade something for? I can't justify the 9k for biz with this client unfortunately
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Jan 8, 2017 07:10
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sellouts posted:Anyone have any systemwide upgrades expiring they want to trade something for? I've got some friends that might have some extra. Do you have a price/offer?
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Jan 8, 2017 16:32
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Thanks! I gotta think about it -- it likely won't clear until the gate so I really don't want to have a ton of money out there to a stranger for something that I won't use, plus a 350 copay if it does clear. Both flights are J7 though, so at least 7 seats unsold... Edit: NM, got 2 put in for me, thank you for offering to help though! sellouts fucked around with this message at 01:04 on Jan 9, 2017 |
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Jan 9, 2017 00:46
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sellouts posted:Thanks! SWUs don't have a co-pay, only mileage upgrades do. You'll only be on the hook if the SWU clears if it's not confirmable.
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Jan 9, 2017 01:00
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i fly airplanes posted:SWUs don't have a co-pay, only mileage upgrades do. You'll only be on the hook if the SWU clears if it's not confirmable. There's no way that they're going to clear before the gate. Last time I was charged at the gate for using a friends SWU. Edit: and it's been refunded, woo! sellouts fucked around with this message at 01:15 on Jan 9, 2017 |
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Jan 9, 2017 01:08
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sellouts posted:There's no way that they're going to clear before the gate. That's unusual. They're not supposed to charge anything for using a SWU. The only situation I can think of is LHR where there's a luxury departure tax if you move up to business class, but most carriers just eat the cost and don't charge passengers.
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Jan 9, 2017 01:31
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i fly airplanes posted:That's unusual. They're not supposed to charge anything for using a SWU. The only situation I can think of is LHR where there's a luxury departure tax if you move up to business class, but most carriers just eat the cost and don't charge passengers. Only situation I can think of is specific to UA: if you don't have a Y fare that is booked in W or higher, they'll charge you the fare difference, waive the change fee, and then process the SWU.
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Jan 9, 2017 02:44
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It was a mistake, they fixed it and refunded.
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My first trip of my first job that involves any sort of travel and the second leg flight is delayed and I'm getting drunk at MSP and trying not to think about the fact that I won't go to bed until 6am my time. Tomorrow I meet my boss! After my third overpriced drink I realized that my new Sapphire Reserve probably gets me into some lounge somewhere. Yay business travel I guess.
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don't forget to tag yourself at the Larry Craig Memorial Restroom at MSP
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Jan 9, 2017 05:48
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That time when your $400 V fare to BCN clears the upgrade.  Thursday evening's flight just got a lot better. 
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Erwin posted:My first trip of my first job that involves any sort of travel and the second leg flight is delayed and I'm getting drunk at MSP and trying not to think about the fact that I won't go to bed until 6am my time. Tomorrow I meet my boss! Yes it does! The bartender will make you really stiff drinks if you tip
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Jan 9, 2017 12:22
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Rex-Goliath posted:Yes it does! The bartender will make you really stiff drinks if you tip I know lounge tipping is a bit of a touchy subject for some fliers but I usually always leave $1 even if it's free.
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Jan 9, 2017 20:36
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Why would it be a touchy subject? You're either a piece of poo poo or you're not.
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Noctone posted:Why would it be a touchy subject? You're either a piece of poo poo or you're not. Amen, free drinks means you have money to tip.
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Noctone posted:Why would it be a touchy subject? You're either a piece of poo poo or you're not. Some travelers feel that you don't have to, because you already paid to get into the lounge, and things are included. That is, for people that bought day-passes or annual memberships. I agree with you but I wouldn't be so crass, especially since a lot of lounges are in internationally-located terminals and may have a lot of people from non-tipping cultures.
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i fly airplanes posted:Some travelers feel that you don't have to, because you already paid to get into the lounge, and things are included. That is, for people that bought day-passes or annual memberships. Those people are assholes.
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Jan 10, 2017 00:06
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Honest question, why don't you Americans tip the crew after a flight? It seems like a easy way for airlines to cut wages and just have them
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https://thepointsguy.com/2016/12/travel-tips-from-a-200k-mile-traveler/ Don't do anything on this list. Except #7, I guess. Knitting Beetles posted:Honest question, why don't you Americans tip the crew after a flight? It seems like a easy way for airlines to cut wages and just have them Because cabin crew are professionals. (And any sassy one would tell you they are there primarily for your safety, not as glorified waiters.) It's low-paying work but it's definitely not minimum wage and outsourced to contractors like a lot of lounge personnel are. I know some people have argued that they should be tipped but I wouldn't be excited about guys trying to pull "$20 tricks" to check-in agents looking for an upgrade. In a way, things like cash upgrade processes are already formalized so there's no need. If there was to be a form of tipping, it'd be something like a service charge attached to every ticket in lieu of tipping, as is the practice in some countries for restaurants. i fly airplanes fucked around with this message at 03:51 on Jan 10, 2017 |
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Knitting Beetles posted:Honest question, why don't you Americans tip the crew after a flight? It seems like a easy way for airlines to cut wages and just have them Because airline crews are paid something that generally approximates a living wage (this is not to be confused with being paid well or equitably). This has not always been true, especially for pilots, but it is starting to get better thanks to the forced attrition in pilot ranks and general growth in aviation making the demand for pilots and FAs much higher than in recent years. Bartenders and servers are paid far less than minimum wage in the US in most cases and the bulk of their income comes from gratuities. It's how the system works economically and socially in the US; I think it's stupid and those folks should be paid like it's a full time job as they do in most other parts of the world, but that isn't reality. To participate in that culture here in the US but not remunerate those people accordingly is a dick move.
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i fly airplanes posted:https://thepointsguy.com/2016/12/travel-tips-from-a-200k-mile-traveler/ I tend to do #6 asap after boarding, because I swear they only put 1 or 2 mini bottles of maker on AA flights these days.
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i fly airplanes posted:https://thepointsguy.com/2016/12/travel-tips-from-a-200k-mile-traveler/ Actually seems like a pretty solid list TBH, though some of it is overkill for the average flyer like the thing about using dry cleaner plastic to stop wrinkles.
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