DL/VS Metal swaps on LHR-LAX/ATL
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AA doesn't operate a day flight either, it codes on BA's 2x day flights.
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I would probably pick DL J on a 76x over VS J, though a DL 777 is a wash. VS does have the bar, though...
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I see why this may be exciting from a passenger perspective (ability to use upgrade certs where you previously couldn't, etc), but can someone please explain the advantage of this from the perspective of both airlines? Seems to be essentially an even swap, so what's their motivation for doing this?
And VS it gives them a slot to the busiest airport in the world. And it allows passengers with a DL or VS preference the option to both cities now.
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Currently there is no VS Clubhouse at LAX. The afternoon flight uses the KUro AIr NewZealnd lounge and the evening flt the VIrgin America lounge. The AZ lounge access ends in June or July so not sure what will happen then. Previously VS used the Air France lounge. It's not a big deal.
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Either something has changed, or the DL on-line schedule, the booking engine, as well as the downloadable timetable, are all wrong. They all show the new DL LAX flight, and also show the new VS ATL flight, BUT they have not removed the second VS flight from LAX or the third DL flight from ATL.
Like I said, I assume this is a mistake, but time will tell if something has changed.
Like I said, I assume this is a mistake, but time will tell if something has changed.
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I noticed that Delta is marketing DL 19 and DL 56 as "direct" LHR-LAX and LAX-LHR flights (with stops in DTW) on 9/2-9/30 only. The DL 19 and DL 56 flight numbers are currently used for "direct" service on LHR-MCO and FLL-LHR (both with stops in DTW), respectively, and they will return to those flights after 9/30.
Does anyone know why DL would play around with flight numbers like this before starting nonstop service on 10/26?
The corresponding DL 18 (MCO-LHR) and DL 57 (LHR-FLL) flight numbers will also be borrowed for other flights during the 9/2-9/30 period, but I haven't figured out what flights yet.
Does anyone know why DL would play around with flight numbers like this before starting nonstop service on 10/26?
The corresponding DL 18 (MCO-LHR) and DL 57 (LHR-FLL) flight numbers will also be borrowed for other flights during the 9/2-9/30 period, but I haven't figured out what flights yet.
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I was looking at some dates in 2015 and when searching for B fares, I came up with some W fares but all the flights in question are VS medal. The price is great and I would like to try VS to LHR although I have no particular complaints about DL medal to LHR.
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Is it possible this will change?
I was looking at some dates in 2015 and when searching for B fares, I came up with some W fares but all the flights in question are VS medal. The price is great and I would like to try VS to LHR although I have no particular complaints about DL medal to LHR.
I was looking at some dates in 2015 and when searching for B fares, I came up with some W fares but all the flights in question are VS medal. The price is great and I would like to try VS to LHR although I have no particular complaints about DL medal to LHR.
Also important to keep in mind VS premium economy seats (at least the ones I've seen) are similiar to domestic F, although I'd probably only book PE if I knew I was in a window or aisle since layouts include middle seats.
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Is it possible VS and DL could agree to using DL GUCs/miles to fly VS metal? Yes.
Also important to keep in mind VS premium economy seats (at least the ones I've seen) are similiar to domestic F, although I'd probably only book PE if I knew I was in a window or aisle since layouts include middle seats.
Also important to keep in mind VS premium economy seats (at least the ones I've seen) are similiar to domestic F, although I'd probably only book PE if I knew I was in a window or aisle since layouts include middle seats.