Alchohol on LAX-FCO-IST
Mar 19, 2012, 10:18 am
#1
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Alchohol on LAX-FCO-IST
Hello,
I am a Delta Skymiles Gold doing a mileage run soon on Alitalia to get to Delta Platinum. I have searched Alitalia's site and google, and can't find answers to these questions:
1. On transatlantic, is all alchohol free in coach? How about the FCO-IST parts?
2. What seats should I be going for as a SkyTeam Elite Plus? The seat guru seat configuration looks wrong for my 777-200 as it only has 9 seats per row, where Orbitz is showing me 10 per row.
Any other tips on flying Alitalia is much appreciated!
I am a Delta Skymiles Gold doing a mileage run soon on Alitalia to get to Delta Platinum. I have searched Alitalia's site and google, and can't find answers to these questions:
1. On transatlantic, is all alchohol free in coach? How about the FCO-IST parts?
2. What seats should I be going for as a SkyTeam Elite Plus? The seat guru seat configuration looks wrong for my 777-200 as it only has 9 seats per row, where Orbitz is showing me 10 per row.
Any other tips on flying Alitalia is much appreciated!
Mar 19, 2012, 1:07 pm
#2
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Maybe seatguru shows the configuration of those 777 not upgraded, while orbitz retrieves the map of the new configuration.
If economy has 10 seats /rows and there's the eco+ available, then it's a 777 with the new configuration.
Yes, free. I've never flown the FCO-IST segment, but I believe there's no restriction.
If economy has 10 seats /rows and there's the eco+ available, then it's a 777 with the new configuration.
Yes, free. I've never flown the FCO-IST segment, but I believe there's no restriction.
Mar 19, 2012, 1:53 pm
#3
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You can get alcohol (wine, beer) free of charge on all international flights of any length, and probably on FCO-LIN also. So the alcohol will be available on all of your flights. I'm not sure if it will be available in the open bar on the LAX-FCO flight, but in any case during the drinks service you can ask for one.
All but one 777's are still in the 9-abreast config., however the rest are to be reconfigured over this year, so watch out!
All but one 777's are still in the 9-abreast config., however the rest are to be reconfigured over this year, so watch out!
Mar 19, 2012, 2:21 pm
#4
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You can get alcohol (wine, beer) free of charge on all international flights of any length, and probably on FCO-LIN also. So the alcohol will be available on all of your flights. I'm not sure if it will be available in the open bar on the LAX-FCO flight, but in any case during the drinks service you can ask for one.
All but one 777's are still in the 9-abreast config., however the rest are to be reconfigured over this year, so watch out!
All but one 777's are still in the 9-abreast config., however the rest are to be reconfigured over this year, so watch out!
Mar 19, 2012, 2:29 pm
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Alcohol is free - yes. You'll find food better in Y than with DL too
What we don't know is if you will already have a refitted 777, with new seats and better AVOD
All flights are fine on AZ 777 though so whether old or refitted you'll enjoy
What we don't know is if you will already have a refitted 777, with new seats and better AVOD
All flights are fine on AZ 777 though so whether old or refitted you'll enjoy
Mar 20, 2012, 11:38 am
#7
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Hello,
I am a Delta Skymiles Gold doing a mileage run soon on Alitalia to get to Delta Platinum. I have searched Alitalia's site and google, and can't find answers to these questions:
1. On transatlantic, is all alchohol free in coach? How about the FCO-IST parts?
2. What seats should I be going for as a SkyTeam Elite Plus? The seat guru seat configuration looks wrong for my 777-200 as it only has 9 seats per row, where Orbitz is showing me 10 per row.
Any other tips on flying Alitalia is much appreciated!
I am a Delta Skymiles Gold doing a mileage run soon on Alitalia to get to Delta Platinum. I have searched Alitalia's site and google, and can't find answers to these questions:
1. On transatlantic, is all alchohol free in coach? How about the FCO-IST parts?
2. What seats should I be going for as a SkyTeam Elite Plus? The seat guru seat configuration looks wrong for my 777-200 as it only has 9 seats per row, where Orbitz is showing me 10 per row.
Any other tips on flying Alitalia is much appreciated!
Mar 20, 2012, 12:55 pm
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When are you planning to do this run? AZ will have the new 777-200 config in June according to what I've read and what booked for my trip from LAX-FCO (I booked in Y+ - A on AZ's site). If you check the flights through DL's site (SkyTeam partner) this will show you if your flight is expected to be the upgraded 777 or the old config.
Mar 20, 2012, 1:33 pm
#9
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You're going to have to call their U.S. operations and request the upgrade - not sure what the fee will be. My Y+ ticket was about $500 more than Y. But this was for a June travel date, so who knows what it will be like for November.
Mar 20, 2012, 1:48 pm
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I have time on my side.....
Mar 20, 2012, 2:36 pm
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I wouldn't hold your breath on that. Hasn't done a thing for me, so I would say it is doubtful it will do anything for you either. But you are right, you have time. Best of luck. Hope your status can help you. Safe travels.
Mar 20, 2012, 3:04 pm
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For the record, I am not very hopeful, but who knows, a new benefit could roll out as economy comfort is in place in all of Skyteam. If I could get it for $40 each way like on Delta, I would pay it in a heart beat, and still not break 4 cpm....
Mar 20, 2012, 5:06 pm
#13
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From what I know, that $40 each way is only domestic and not sure how that applies to Alitalia. In fact, given recent rumors that AF is going to buyout AZ in 2013, I think you would want to look at their Y+ pricing to give you a better idea. I'll tell you this, from everything I've read - AZ's Y+ is identical to AF's - which is a far superior product in every way compared to DL.
Mar 20, 2012, 5:46 pm
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From what I know, that $40 each way is only domestic and not sure how that applies to Alitalia. In fact, given recent rumors that AF is going to buyout AZ in 2013, I think you would want to look at their Y+ pricing to give you a better idea. I'll tell you this, from everything I've read - AZ's Y+ is identical to AF's - which is a far superior product in every way compared to DL.
Mar 20, 2012, 11:29 pm
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Hello,
I am a Delta Skymiles Gold doing a mileage run soon on Alitalia to get to Delta Platinum. I have searched Alitalia's site and google, and can't find answers to these questions:
...
2. What seats should I be going for as a SkyTeam Elite Plus?
...
Any other tips on flying Alitalia is much appreciated!
I am a Delta Skymiles Gold doing a mileage run soon on Alitalia to get to Delta Platinum. I have searched Alitalia's site and google, and can't find answers to these questions:
...
2. What seats should I be going for as a SkyTeam Elite Plus?
...
Any other tips on flying Alitalia is much appreciated!
I hope this problem is fixed by now but I doubt it.