TAM-More loss of domestic business class service
Jun 28, 2015, 1:30 am
#1
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TAM-More loss of domestic business class service
I have noticed more losses of business class sections in TAM( and LAN ) intra South America services.
eg GRU to LIM JJ 8066 now gone to all economy in october and on some dates in september.
Is this because of lack of a/c availability or not enough paying traffic or a computer glitch which saw the wrong ( ie Y only ) plane's seatmap attached to what was originally a C+Y configuration?
eg GRU to LIM JJ 8066 now gone to all economy in october and on some dates in september.
Is this because of lack of a/c availability or not enough paying traffic or a computer glitch which saw the wrong ( ie Y only ) plane's seatmap attached to what was originally a C+Y configuration?
Jul 1, 2015, 12:04 am
#3
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TAM-More loss of domestic business class service
We have flights originally booked in Business that have now been changed to Premium Economy. The seat map has changed from 2-2 to 3-3. Do they block the middle seat? How is cabin service differentiated from Economy?
Jul 1, 2015, 9:13 am
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I can't speak for TAM, but since they've adopted most things Mundo Lan, you'll get a blocked middle seat (with a seatback tray flipdown in the middle seat) and a meal that will be similar to the former Business meal that would have been served. No PDB. Lounge access as you would have previously had.
Jul 4, 2015, 6:51 pm
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Thanks for the input.
Flight 8066 on 9 october only shows available seating from row 5 backwards.
Does this mean the old business class config may not be converted in time to Premium Economy ?
I'm surprised TAM is not trying to sell PE seats when they obviously had business class seats occupied on this date.
Flight 8066 on 9 october only shows available seating from row 5 backwards.
Does this mean the old business class config may not be converted in time to Premium Economy ?
I'm surprised TAM is not trying to sell PE seats when they obviously had business class seats occupied on this date.
Aug 15, 2015, 8:06 pm
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My JJ8008 GRU-AEP mid-Oct got downgauged to PE. However I was able to be rebooked on the QR771 DOH-GRU-EZE instead.
Last edited by percysmith; Aug 15, 2015 at 8:28 pm
Aug 16, 2015, 2:35 pm
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What a shame: my experience in TAM First (GRU-EZE) was one of my high points traveling. I will miss it and the outstanding in-flight service and amazing ground service at GRU!!
Mar 27, 2016, 9:39 am
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I'm oddly finding the only award availability for Sao Paulo-Manaus for late July into early August is in TAM "Business Class" on a 767.
Does that mean they are using an internationally configured plane? Is food served? Or is it just a Y flight in a nice seat? It's only a 4 hour flight but willing to use the AA miles/Avios if it's a halfway decent experience.
Thanks!
Does that mean they are using an internationally configured plane? Is food served? Or is it just a Y flight in a nice seat? It's only a 4 hour flight but willing to use the AA miles/Avios if it's a halfway decent experience.
Thanks!
Mar 27, 2016, 12:04 pm
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I'm oddly finding the only award availability for Sao Paulo-Manaus for late July into early August is in TAM "Business Class" on a 767.
Does that mean they are using an internationally configured plane? Is food served? Or is it just a Y flight in a nice seat? It's only a 4 hour flight but willing to use the AA miles/Avios if it's a halfway decent experience.
Thanks!
Does that mean they are using an internationally configured plane? Is food served? Or is it just a Y flight in a nice seat? It's only a 4 hour flight but willing to use the AA miles/Avios if it's a halfway decent experience.
Thanks!