Routings to SIN w/WiFi; tips on using a Syswide Upgrade
Dec 17, 2014, 7:13 pm
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Routings to SIN w/WiFi; tips on using a Syswide Upgrade
Howdy all,
Two questions:
Routing to SIN expected mid-to-late JAN or early FEB, depart east coast, RT west coast:
1) Looking to have internet on the intercon segment. Looks like possible on some 747s DTW-NRT, but no on MSP-NRT routings. Any other options or advice?
2) Have a remaining Systemwide upgrade. Any tips on searching for a compatible fare, tools to use other than Delta.comb ?
TIA, Ken
Two questions:
Routing to SIN expected mid-to-late JAN or early FEB, depart east coast, RT west coast:
1) Looking to have internet on the intercon segment. Looks like possible on some 747s DTW-NRT, but no on MSP-NRT routings. Any other options or advice?
2) Have a remaining Systemwide upgrade. Any tips on searching for a compatible fare, tools to use other than Delta.comb ?
TIA, Ken
Last edited by kthomas; Dec 17, 2014 at 7:26 pm
Dec 18, 2014, 8:06 am
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Pretty much you'd have to take the DTW-NRT on the 744 to be almost guaranteed gogo internet. I think there is still 1 ship out there (N661US) that doesn't have it, but the rest do. Otherwise, the 777s don't which means ATL/JFK/MSP are a no-go.
For fares, unfortunately since DL killed all flight info/data from Expertflyer, you are stuck using the crappy DL website and calling to check if there is upgrade availability. For an old school SWU, you need an M fare or higher, which is going to run 5k+ from the east cost last time I checked.
For fares, unfortunately since DL killed all flight info/data from Expertflyer, you are stuck using the crappy DL website and calling to check if there is upgrade availability. For an old school SWU, you need an M fare or higher, which is going to run 5k+ from the east cost last time I checked.
Dec 18, 2014, 8:16 am
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Are you stuck flying DL? Airlines such as NH, JL, and SQ have wifi on some aircraft and routes, and some offer W cabins, which may be a more price efficient option than using a SWU.
Dec 23, 2014, 7:58 pm
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Any AK partner airlines with WiFi?
Secondary Q: Any JKF-NRT on DL with Gogo? (About to check...)
Dec 23, 2014, 10:35 pm
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Specifically search for Z Class fares for BE.
Use search engines .... plenty to choose from.
Usually these are in the range of $2500-$3500.
Let the SWU expire.
Use search engines .... plenty to choose from.
Usually these are in the range of $2500-$3500.
Let the SWU expire.
Dec 24, 2014, 1:10 am
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