FlyerTalk Forums - Other European Frequent Flyer Programs http://www.flyertalk.com/forum en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:30:45 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg FlyerTalk Forums - Other European Frequent Flyer Programs http://www.flyertalk.com/forum Air Lingus and connecting time at DUB http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1018965-air-lingus-connecting-time-dub.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30:41 GMT Wandering what the opinions on here are about flying EI AMS-DUB-MCO with a connecting time of 1.40 hours on the inbound flight. I'm doubting if it's enough time to make the connection but on the other hand are used to connection times at the US with also having to clear customs etc. Seeing as I'm travelling with a wheelchair, it does take a bit longer but according to EI special services 1.40 should be more than enough time.

What are the experiences of others on here? ]]> Other European Frequent Flyer Programs flyingwheels http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1018965-air-lingus-connecting-time-dub.html Experience with IB upgrade at check-in http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1018251-experience-ib-upgrade-check.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:21:09 GMT We're flying on IB from Miami to Madrid next week. Has anyone had any success upgrading at check-in?? If so how much was the uprade?? I'm platinum with sky team so that won't help on IB :( ]]> Other European Frequent Flyer Programs betonic http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1018251-experience-ib-upgrade-check.html Aer Lingus announcement 18th Nov at 0700 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1018080-aer-lingus-announcement-18th-nov-0700-a.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:22:51 GMT I am hearing that Aer Lingus will make an announcement, I believe to the Irish Stock exchange at 7AM on Wed 18th November. I have no further information, but it could be very interesting I am hearing that Aer Lingus will make an announcement, I believe to the Irish Stock exchange at 7AM on Wed 18th November. I have no further information, but it could be very interesting ]]> Other European Frequent Flyer Programs flame http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1018080-aer-lingus-announcement-18th-nov-0700-a.html air baltic first? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1017911-air-baltic-first.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:28:50 GMT I have booked ARN-RIX-DXB for €255. According to Mytripandmore ARN-RIX-DXB is coach, but DXB-RIX-ARN is FIRST. let me paste it here Class: FIRST and one another thing i noted its says also says that hot meal is served DXB-RIX-ARN, but in... I have booked ARN-RIX-DXB for €255. According to Mytripandmore ARN-RIX-DXB is coach, but DXB-RIX-ARN is FIRST. let me paste it here

Class: FIRST

and one another thing i noted its says also says that hot meal is served DXB-RIX-ARN, but in ARN-RIX-DXB it says meal at cost

:S what does first mean ? ]]> Other European Frequent Flyer Programs Sags http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1017911-air-baltic-first.html Iberia - strike, no service on the plane. Worth writing letters? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1017577-iberia-strike-no-service-plane-worth-writing-letters.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:37:54 GMT Anyway. WE got stuck on Iberia flight on Oct. 26th and had no food, drinks served the whole time. It wasn't $184.00 ticket deal ... It was award travel thru AA. Now, is it worth writing letter to Iberia and ask for bonus or noy? Or should we write to AA? From what I can tell Iberia is not the nicest bunch and will blow you off... So should I? ]]> Other European Frequent Flyer Programs Bored_Russian http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1017577-iberia-strike-no-service-plane-worth-writing-letters.html babies and EI Lounge - the last straw http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1017496-babies-ei-lounge-last-straw.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:48:17 GMT Please consider this no more than my personal rant.... but, despite giving up on EI longhaul I (until today) continued to take them weekly DUB-LHR return. Liked the lounge and the larger aircraft compared to cityjet. Tonight, I have had enough. ... Please consider this no more than my personal rant.... but,

despite giving up on EI longhaul I (until today) continued to take them weekly DUB-LHR return. Liked the lounge and the larger aircraft compared to cityjet. Tonight, I have had enough.

EI has always been a baby/child friendly airline. Don't get me wrong I like babies/kids - but NOT in a SMALL lounge, such as the gold circle lounge in LHR. Sitting here listening to a screaming, out of control baby with mom doing nothing.

I have had enough - the 'business' feel of LCY and Cityjet here I come. ]]> Other European Frequent Flyer Programs sgm http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1017496-babies-ei-lounge-last-straw.html IB strike? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1017122-ib-strike.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:49:25 GMT http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20091111...ecompanyiberia

Any "special" us phone#s for either Priceline or IB to cancel nonrefundatble jfk-bcn tix ?



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Thank you for taking the time to send Priceline an e-mail. We understand that
you would like us to cancel your airline reservation because of airline strike.

Our records indicate that you have already spoken with a Customer Care
Representative and have been advised we did not receive any information
about upcoming strike and the only option is to exchange your ticket for
future travel with airline imposed exchange fees ranging from $100 to
$150 ]]> Other European Frequent Flyer Programs vickh http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1017122-ib-strike.html Malev - Welcome to the network, Belgrade! Europe 99EUR rt, Middle East 199EUR rt http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1016664-malev-welcome-network-belgrade-europe-99eur-rt-middle-east-199eur-rt.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:23:30 GMT

Malév launches daily flights from Belgrade to Budapest, city of fascinating sights and cultural programmes. [...]

Services from Belgrade are timed to provide smooth connections through Budapest to and from Malév's network spanning Europe.





Conditions:

*Return fare, including taxes, charges and internet service fee in case of own bookings for e-tickets made at malev.com.

* Terms and conditions apply.
* Full details of ticket conditions can be viewed before and during the booking process at malev.com.
* The number of seats is limited and seats are subject to availability.
* Total prices may change due to exchange rate fluctuations.
* Sales period: until 14 December 2009.
* Travel period: 14 December 2009 - 27 March 2010.
* Minimum stay: a Saturday night or 3 nights
* Maximum stay: 1 year
* Promotional fare is valid exclusively for Malév operated scheduled flights.
* No modifications or refunds are permitted on special offer fares.
* Terms and conditions apply. Offer subject to change without prior notice.
* Group booking (more than 9 persons) is not permitted.


http://www.malev.com/offers/welcome ]]> Other European Frequent Flyer Programs FlyingSerb http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1016664-malev-welcome-network-belgrade-europe-99eur-rt-middle-east-199eur-rt.html FlyBe FRA Check In http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1016244-flybe-fra-check.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:32:29 GMT I'm scheduled to fly FRA-BHX on FlyBe next month. I'm arriving from ORD at
11 am, going to a meeting, and then heading to the UK at 1750. Can I get my boarding pass after I land in Frankfurt? What is the cut-off time for check-in in case the desk is closed in the morning? Thanks. ]]> Other European Frequent Flyer Programs glenngpr http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1016244-flybe-fra-check.html Ryanair to close Basel base http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1016053-ryanair-close-basel-base.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:39:03 GMT From their own website:

http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/news....=rte-en-101109

Quote:
LOSS OF 18 WEEKLY FLIGHTS AND 250,000 PASSENGERS FROM 2nd DEC

Ryanair, the World’s favourite airline, today (10th Nov) announced that it will close its six Basel routes (from 2nd Dec) after Basel Airport refused to lower its high airport charges to reflect the lower fares being paid by passengers in the current recession. This move will result in the loss of 18 weekly Basel flights, 250,000 passengers p.a. and up to 250 local jobs.

Ryanair had offered Basel an additional 13 weekly flights and 200,000 new passengers which would have created 200 new jobs if the airport reduced its high charges. Basel rejected this offer and Ryanair’s routes to/from Alicante, Cagliari, London (Stansted), Marseille, Porto and Stockholm (Skavsta) will cease from 2nd Dec.

Passengers affected will be emailed directly by Ryanair and provided with a full refund.
Ryanair’s Stephen McNamara said:

“Ryanair continues to lower fares to encourage travel, but with passengers paying lower fares airports must lower their charges – particularly high cost airports like Basel, London (Stansted) and Dublin. Ryanair had offered new routes, traffic and growth to Basel Airport but since they prefer to preserve their high cost base than to grow, Ryanair will now close all its Basel routes resulting in the loss of 250,000 passengers p.a. and up to 250 jobs at Basel.

“Ryanair will continue to grow at low cost airports which work with us to deliver the low fares required to keep passengers flying during this recession. Ryanair apologises to passengers affected by these cancellations and will contact them in the coming weeks to provide them with a full refund”.
]]> Other European Frequent Flyer Programs luvintheair http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1016053-ryanair-close-basel-base.html Air Berlin carry on bag policy http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1015873-air-berlin-carry-bag-policy.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:01:38 GMT I have a Berlin-Frankfurt Air Berlin flight (in coach) early (9 am) Saturday morning, connecting to a business class AA flight to the USA. Does anyone know how easy (or difficult) it will be for carry on my bag on Air Berlin. Being in Business class... I have a Berlin-Frankfurt Air Berlin flight (in coach) early (9 am) Saturday morning, connecting to a business class AA flight to the USA. Does anyone know how easy (or difficult) it will be for carry on my bag on Air Berlin. Being in Business class to the USA there is no problem, but I prefer not to have to check it to Frankfurt. ]]> Other European Frequent Flyer Programs dc3 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1015873-air-berlin-carry-bag-policy.html Air Berlin Lounge in TXL http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1015826-air-berlin-lounge-txl.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:44:21 GMT Air Berlin offers now at least some kind of a lounge at their homebase in Tegel for Golds, Silvers and C-Class pax. They opened the terrace above gates 2 to 3 for premium pax exclusively with a lounge dragon, two flatscreen, a vending machine, free... Air Berlin offers now at least some kind of a lounge at their homebase in Tegel for Golds, Silvers and C-Class pax. They opened the terrace above gates 2 to 3 for premium pax exclusively with a lounge dragon, two flatscreen, a vending machine, free coffee, plenty of space and power outlets. I was told, there shall be more service in future. ]]> Other European Frequent Flyer Programs Flying Lawyer http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1015826-air-berlin-lounge-txl.html Air Baltic First Class? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1015403-air-baltic-first-class.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:17:37 GMT I just looked for possible flights to OUL in business class from Paris, and most come up at €1500 or so. But Air Baltic has a First Class fare of €306! Is that an error? Do they even have a first class? I just looked for possible flights to OUL in business class from Paris, and most come up at €1500 or so. But Air Baltic has a First Class fare of €306! Is that an error? Do they even have a first class? ]]> Other European Frequent Flyer Programs stimpy http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1015403-air-baltic-first-class.html Iberia Business Class op-up http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1015236-iberia-business-class-op-up.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:40:43 GMT Flew to Malaga from JFK $231 mistake fare (now expired) on wednesday and scored an operational upgrade to Iberia Business First. Thought the service to Madrid in business was quite good. :) Flew to Malaga from JFK $231 mistake fare (now expired) on wednesday and scored an operational upgrade to Iberia Business First. Thought the service to Madrid in business was quite good. :) ]]> Other European Frequent Flyer Programs LegalEagle http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1015236-iberia-business-class-op-up.html New codeshare agreement between Air Malta and Meridiana http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1015051-new-codeshare-agreement-between-air-malta-meridiana.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:30:09 GMT the 2 airlines have set a codeshare agreement for specific routes operated by Air Malta (KM). I noticed the Meridiana (IG) code on flights between Malta MLA and FCO operated by Air Malta, on top of the routes listed in the article:... the 2 airlines have set a codeshare agreement for specific routes operated by Air Malta (KM). I noticed the Meridiana (IG) code on flights between Malta MLA and FCO operated by Air Malta, on top of the routes listed in the article:
http://www.independent.com.mt/news.asp?newsitemid=96787 ]]> Other European Frequent Flyer Programs Alice11 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-european-frequent-flyer-programs/1015051-new-codeshare-agreement-between-air-malta-meridiana.html