Flight in September
#1
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: SEA, FLL, Martha’s Vineyard
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Flight in September
Everyday I hear more bad news about AB on the blogs and in the community.
I'm suppose to go to Oktoberfest, September 20-25 from SFO-MUC. In peoples opinions, Do you think I'll sneak in, and make it before total AB implosion?
I'm suppose to go to Oktoberfest, September 20-25 from SFO-MUC. In peoples opinions, Do you think I'll sneak in, and make it before total AB implosion?
#2
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Berlin
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Did you book your flights before AB officially filled for insolvency?
If so, your ticket would be considered old debit and they won't have to reimburse you, iirc.
Did you book with an American credit card? If so, check to see what your coverage is there, there are some other posts on this form talking about US law regarding situations like these.
#3
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Hard to tell honestly,
Did you book your flights before AB officially filled for insolvency?
If so, your ticket would be considered old debit and they won't have to reimburse you, iirc.
Did you book with an American credit card? If so, check to see what your coverage is there, there are some other posts on this form talking about US law regarding situations like these.
Did you book your flights before AB officially filled for insolvency?
If so, your ticket would be considered old debit and they won't have to reimburse you, iirc.
Did you book with an American credit card? If so, check to see what your coverage is there, there are some other posts on this form talking about US law regarding situations like these.
#4
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: TXL,KIX,NRT
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Posts: 121
I think your chances are pretty good. I will fly on the 30th of August TXL-SFO and on the 12th of September LAX-TXL and I have no doubt that both flights will happen. I assume flights in September are still pretty safe.
#6
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 286
So far the loan does not have final sign-off and has not been paid out. According to news sources AB's current cash will last approximately into the second half of September (6 weeks after insolvency filing). Moreover, by then they should have achieved the 80% utilization rate for their slots during the present summer season required to keep them (for a buyer), so I would not be surprised if they were to start phasing out operations right after the elections.
Keep an eye on whether that loan will actually be paid out.
Keep an eye on whether that loan will actually be paid out.
#8
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: HKG, TXL
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Posts: 566
I just did a big gamble by buying AB positioning flights TXL-ARN connecting on to a separate long-hault ticket in September. No risk, no fun!
#10
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Berlin
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#13
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 286
As of today, you should be able to check for what date your particular flight is slated for termination.
If you read German, try the following article: http://svenblogt.boardingarea.com/et...erlin-fluegen/
If you read German, try the following article: http://svenblogt.boardingarea.com/et...erlin-fluegen/
Last edited by geosch; Aug 29, 2017 at 1:24 pm
#14
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Tokyo, Japan
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Looks like my flight in Sept 18 is the one they are canceling. The other flight leaves maybe 10 hours later. I wonder what they'll do. I booked direct thru AB.