Free Limo between JFK/LGA for J
Oct 18, 2016, 11:47 pm
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Oct 19, 2016, 2:11 pm
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I'd bet DL puts pax in a shuttle bus in these circumstances, not a limo.
Yes delta air lines, international ticket, domestic to transatlantic or vice versa, as stated in the contract of carriage rule 30 ground transfer service
EXCEPTIONS:
Except for passengers traveling on
award tickets
or
free tickets, Delta will provide ground transfer
services at no additional charge in the following circumstances:
1).
Transatlantic Flights
--
New York area airports
Delta or Delta Connection passengers making connections between LaGuardia Airport
(LGA)
or Newark International Airport (EWR) and John F. Kennedy International Airport
(JFK) to or from Delta transatlantic flights will be provided ground transportation between
JFK airport and LGA/EWR airports at no additional charge, if the passenger's connec
ting
flight is scheduled to depart the same calendar day of
the scheduled arrival of the
passenger's flight at LGA/EWR/JFK airports.
Both the arriving and departing flights to/from
JFK/LGA/EWR must be on the same ticket
EXCEPTIONS:
Except for passengers traveling on
award tickets
or
free tickets, Delta will provide ground transfer
services at no additional charge in the following circumstances:
1).
Transatlantic Flights
--
New York area airports
Delta or Delta Connection passengers making connections between LaGuardia Airport
(LGA)
or Newark International Airport (EWR) and John F. Kennedy International Airport
(JFK) to or from Delta transatlantic flights will be provided ground transportation between
JFK airport and LGA/EWR airports at no additional charge, if the passenger's connec
ting
flight is scheduled to depart the same calendar day of
the scheduled arrival of the
passenger's flight at LGA/EWR/JFK airports.
Both the arriving and departing flights to/from
JFK/LGA/EWR must be on the same ticket
Oct 19, 2016, 2:20 pm
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Whatever side of the bed you got out of the other morning, try the other side next time...
Oct 19, 2016, 4:22 pm
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Would it be rude to ask the 'Captain Obvious' question : if someone is flying in C/F, would they not be able to easily afford the rather small fee of such a ride?
Oct 19, 2016, 4:43 pm
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If someone is in a premium cabin, would they not be able to afford the rather small fees for baggage, lounge access, or onboard food and beverage?
Oct 20, 2016, 12:33 am
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There was a time when most major carriers provided helicopter transfers between LGA and JFK, even for coach passengers. I remember doing this on LH and TWA.
Oct 20, 2016, 12:39 am
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It's a courtesy versus having HVCs feeling that they're being nickel and dimed. Classy. In the case of limo or helicopter service, it can be an advantage for the carrier to know whether someone is on the way to the airport or planning to no show on a fully refundable premium cabin ticket. Moreover, the airline can negotiate contracts for these services at lower rates than the typical individual traveler can obtain.
Oct 20, 2016, 4:22 am
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Then can't you say the same thing about the limo rides to and from the airports that are provided by some airlines such as the Mideast carriers?
It's a courtesy versus having HVCs feeling that they're being nickel and dimed. Classy. In the case of limo or helicopter service, it can be an advantage for the carrier to know whether someone is on the way to the airport or planning to no show on a fully refundable premium cabin ticket. Moreover, the airline can negotiate contracts for these services at lower rates than the typical individual traveler can obtain.
It's a courtesy versus having HVCs feeling that they're being nickel and dimed. Classy. In the case of limo or helicopter service, it can be an advantage for the carrier to know whether someone is on the way to the airport or planning to no show on a fully refundable premium cabin ticket. Moreover, the airline can negotiate contracts for these services at lower rates than the typical individual traveler can obtain.
Thank you. This was a helpful answer.
Oct 20, 2016, 6:06 am
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Oct 20, 2016, 7:30 am
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Maybe we should get Air Canada to resurrect their YYZ helicopter service for him:
http://gofar.aircanada.com/en/popula...nds-of-flight/
http://gofar.aircanada.com/en/popula...nds-of-flight/
Oct 20, 2016, 7:47 am
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I do recall the last time I did this transit I arrived at JFK on SQ in F Class, and departed
LGA on AC in J class.
I took a cab.
Never even occurred to me to ask someone else to pick up the tab.
LGA on AC in J class.
I took a cab.
Never even occurred to me to ask someone else to pick up the tab.
Oct 20, 2016, 7:52 am
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Since we know the answer is "no," should this thread not have been closed a long time ago?
Plus, the title of the thread is misleading. At the very least, it should include a "?"
Plus, the title of the thread is misleading. At the very least, it should include a "?"