TAP and Star Alliance Gold benefits when travelling on cheapest Economy ticket
Jan 27, 2017, 3:41 am
#31
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Have you considered bidding for an upgrade?
In my [limited] experience, they ram the J cabin comletely full with upgraders!
In my [limited] experience, they ram the J cabin comletely full with upgraders!
Jan 27, 2017, 7:01 am
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Yes, no seat allocation. I spoke to TAP and the agent told me that the system allocates the seat and that if you like change it at OLCI. Seats can only be selected by their Victoria Gold members. As per luggage I was told by TAP twitter that Star Gold gets 2 pieces regardless of fare type.
Jan 27, 2017, 7:02 am
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I can understand a discount fare does not allow advanced seat selection, however even during check-in I could not change my seat, even within the same category! Now stuck in a middle seat which is pretty crap as *G.
What are the chances they allow an exit row seat or comfort seat for free at the airport?
What are the chances they allow an exit row seat or comfort seat for free at the airport?
Jan 27, 2017, 7:14 am
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Just out of curiosity I went into my booking, this was an award booking from ZRH to LIS made with Lifemiles. I was able to select 2 seats without any cost. Now we have a paid booking as well from LIS to VLC and for that flight which is an ATR all seats are blocked maybe its too early.
Jan 27, 2017, 8:51 am
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I can understand a discount fare does not allow advanced seat selection, however even during check-in I could not change my seat, even within the same category! Now stuck in a middle seat which is pretty crap as *G.
What are the chances they allow an exit row seat or comfort seat for free at the airport?
What are the chances they allow an exit row seat or comfort seat for free at the airport?
I guess better pray that the flight is full and you can ask very nice during check-in for the comfort or exit row seat. And if the flight is not full, I guess you can talk to a senior cabin staff when you board if you can (I know - play a bit of DYKWIA)
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Feb 2, 2017, 3:14 pm
#38
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To come back about this issue; I kept checking KVS and noticed that at T-3h from departure, all seats were de-blocked and without charge, including the premium ones. That way I was able to get exit row seats on the first flight (new config, very nice) and comfort seats on the way back (old config).
Feb 19, 2017, 7:56 pm
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ECONOMY: Victoria Gold or Star Alliance Gold(1) + 1 item up to 23kg
(1) Victoria Gold (or Star Alliance Gold) travelling with BRAND DISCOUNT will be permitted 1 extra piece up to 23 kg/ 50 lbs
I recalled asking this question before, so this means Star Alliance Gold is allowed 2 bags, thats what +1 means.
(1) Victoria Gold (or Star Alliance Gold) travelling with BRAND DISCOUNT will be permitted 1 extra piece up to 23 kg/ 50 lbs
I recalled asking this question before, so this means Star Alliance Gold is allowed 2 bags, thats what +1 means.
Feb 20, 2017, 5:45 am
#41
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ECONOMY: Victoria Gold or Star Alliance Gold(1) + 1 item up to 23kg
(1) Victoria Gold (or Star Alliance Gold) travelling with BRAND DISCOUNT will be permitted 1 extra piece up to 23 kg/ 50 lbs
I recalled asking this question before, so this means Star Alliance Gold is allowed 2 bags, thats what +1 means.
(1) Victoria Gold (or Star Alliance Gold) travelling with BRAND DISCOUNT will be permitted 1 extra piece up to 23 kg/ 50 lbs
I recalled asking this question before, so this means Star Alliance Gold is allowed 2 bags, thats what +1 means.
My upcoming flights MAD-LIS, LIS-BCN are all 0 checked bags, so I plan to use my *A Gold to check my +1 bags
Feb 20, 2017, 6:25 am
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Jerry, TAP told me its 2 bags for Star Gold by twitter after they looked at my PNR. I bought the Discount fare.
Feb 20, 2017, 9:00 am
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So +1 means just that +1.
WITHIN EUROPE - the cheapest TAP fares come with 0 bags. Adding *G adds 1 bag.
TATL to the US is 1 bag. *G adds another => 1+1 = 2
Brazil is 2 bags *G adds another 2+1 = 3
WITHIN EUROPE - the cheapest TAP fares come with 0 bags. Adding *G adds 1 bag.
TATL to the US is 1 bag. *G adds another => 1+1 = 2
Brazil is 2 bags *G adds another 2+1 = 3
Feb 20, 2017, 9:30 am
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Hi djjaguar64,
on the ticket you have the allowance of 1 piece of luggage (up to 23jgs). For being a Star Alliance Gold Member, you have the right to travel with an additional one (up to 23 kgs as well).
Feb 20, 2017, 10:48 am
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