Delta wins last place for NYC-LA transcons
Oct 16, 2014, 9:09 pm
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And I, for one, recognize that the airline has the right, perhaps even the responsibility, to try to minimize the space available.
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As long as the airline publicizes complementary UGs as a benefit, I will expect that there should be some credibility behind the benefit. And, unlike the TH3 crowd, I regard UGs as having been earned... they are not gifts.
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As long as the airline publicizes complementary UGs as a benefit, I will expect that there should be some credibility behind the benefit. And, unlike the TH3 crowd, I regard UGs as having been earned... they are not gifts.
If I should happen to get no medallion upgrades because the flights I'm on are fully FCMd or have DMs on higher fares, I lose. That's life. But if there are available upgrades then they must (according to the terms of DL's program) be given out (on appropriate flights).
Oct 17, 2014, 10:05 am
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JetBlue offers a Mint lounge at JFK, if I recall correctly.
Oct 17, 2014, 11:19 am
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It must be super-secret, since they don't acknowledge it on their website. 
There are pay-for lounges available, but this would be incremental to the cost of the ticket, while it is included for their competitors.
There are pay-for lounges available, but this would be incremental to the cost of the ticket, while it is included for their competitors.
Oct 17, 2014, 12:38 pm
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Oct 22, 2014, 12:06 pm
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http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel...ight/17208981/
You can redeem TrueBlue points to get a Mint class award (starting at 35,000 points).
Runner up is JetBlue. I love their new A321 aircraft, love the new Mint "first-class" service (JetBlue doesn't call it first class, but that's what it is), love the meals from Saxon+Parole, the acclaimed New York restaurant, and the free Wi-Fi.
And you can't upgrade to Mint, at least not yet, with TrueBlue points.
Oct 22, 2014, 10:18 pm
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You misunderstand. I'm not arguing with you. You have said twice that the amenities in question are either "solidly business class" or "standard business class".
All I am asking is what amenities would raise the product to first class? I'm looking for knowledge, not a pissing match.
All I am asking is what amenities would raise the product to first class? I'm looking for knowledge, not a pissing match.
Oct 26, 2014, 12:47 pm
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