Jul 24, 2016, 12:14 am
paying for tarmac transfers
Oct 30, 2016, 1:09 pm
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sounds good, thanks! re lack of arrival queues - FT told me no queues at GVA. there were queues. so i regretted not doing VVIP there. (i guess many on FT are also first off plane in F.) doing VIP is kind of like insurance re queues.
upcoming paid at LAX will have tarmac transfer (i saw theyre hiring drivers) not sure re international
anyone booked DL's service?
upcoming paid at LAX will have tarmac transfer (i saw theyre hiring drivers) not sure re international
anyone booked DL's service?
Oct 30, 2016, 2:16 pm
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i would be a lot happier paying 'not much' for VVIP ('insurance') vs expensive J/F
Oct 30, 2016, 2:27 pm
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My long waits at GVA have been arriving right after KU, QR and EY flights as I recall - all widebody, so several hundred non-EU pax.
Oct 31, 2016, 1:46 am
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I would definitely consider that when my parents travel - since they need partial wheelchair assistance for long distances - but I wonder how often getting to the tarmac for transfer requires going down stairs at the gate? Is there always an elevator from gate level to the ramp level?
Is a tarmac transfer service available in HKG? BKK?
Is a tarmac transfer service available in HKG? BKK?
Nov 3, 2016, 8:45 am
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I use DL's service frequently when traveling with my family and have now used at most airports it is offered for arrivals, departures, and connections. It's a very smooth, well run, program. ATL is probably the weakest in my experience in terms of aligning the service with other locations.
Feb 15, 2017, 11:25 am
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Hi flyers,
this VIP service -- can anyone take advantage of it, regardless of what fare they bought? Sounds like the perfect way to turn a cattle-car ticket into a pleasant experience.
Or would seeing someone try that cause an eyebrow or two to rise up and stay that way?
this VIP service -- can anyone take advantage of it, regardless of what fare they bought? Sounds like the perfect way to turn a cattle-car ticket into a pleasant experience.
Or would seeing someone try that cause an eyebrow or two to rise up and stay that way?
Feb 15, 2017, 12:42 pm
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I'd be interested learning more about availability of tarmac and VIP transfers, especially in the Americas. No reason not to discuss in this thread which has not been overly active and, after all, the two services are somewhat related.
Feb 16, 2017, 1:21 pm
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Feb 16, 2017, 2:41 pm
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The VVIP programs offered by US Airlines generally require a J/F ticket in order to access. And many of the airlines further limit paid VVIP to high revenue corporations and travel agents. I believe AA is the only airline that openly advertises and permits passengers to directly book the service.
Feb 16, 2017, 2:53 pm
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AA's bookable is not tarmac, one reason it makes sense theyre more open
my idea for this thread was to focus on tarmac / avoiding commercial terminal
current name for upcoming at LAX - The Private Suite
even if not for international, will be first/unique in US
hopefully Signature can expand their offering including in US
my idea for this thread was to focus on tarmac / avoiding commercial terminal
current name for upcoming at LAX - The Private Suite
even if not for international, will be first/unique in US
hopefully Signature can expand their offering including in US
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Mar 22, 2017 at 12:00 am
Feb 20, 2017, 2:04 pm
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The VVIP programs offered by US Airlines generally require a J/F ticket in order to access. And many of the airlines further limit paid VVIP to high revenue corporations and travel agents. I believe AA is the only airline that openly advertises and permits passengers to directly book the service.
Mar 21, 2017, 11:44 am
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Here's a review of the new Frankfurt service, although still would prefer LH FCT Terminal.
http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.c...lounge-review/
http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.c...lounge-review/
