UA Y Reward trip to FRA
May 4, 2013, 1:04 pm
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UA Y Reward trip to FRA
Looking to do a reward trip to FRA this summer and having a stop over in ATL to visit family. Flying out of EWR-ATL. The flight options from ATL-FRA are limited to only 4 options while in the "Multiple Destination." While searching ATL-FRA round trip, there are many different options.
What would be the best experience in Y to FRA from the following:
AC: via YYZ on CRJ700 and 77W
UA: via ORD on 737-800 and PMUA 772
via IAH on CRJ700 and PMCO 772
On the return, was hoping to fly LH into EWR. But there are no seats, is it still possible for reward seats to open, or too late?
Dates: 7/2-7/24
Thanks!
What would be the best experience in Y to FRA from the following:
AC: via YYZ on CRJ700 and 77W
UA: via ORD on 737-800 and PMUA 772
via IAH on CRJ700 and PMCO 772
On the return, was hoping to fly LH into EWR. But there are no seats, is it still possible for reward seats to open, or too late?
Dates: 7/2-7/24
Thanks!
May 4, 2013, 2:30 pm
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Though if you want to have a chance to sleep some prefer the longer flight time.
If there are options showing on a regular search which aren't showing on the multi-city you should be able to get them booked over the phone. Might be worth it if it is a better flight option.
If there are options showing on a regular search which aren't showing on the multi-city you should be able to get them booked over the phone. Might be worth it if it is a better flight option.
May 4, 2013, 3:23 pm
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Definitely still time for LH seats to open up - maybe book a UA connection routing and keep watching for one of the three LH options (or UA) n/s into JFK/EWR.
May 4, 2013, 9:08 pm
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Thanks for the responses everyone! Would I have to buy up to E+, or would Premier Silver status cover this? Not sure if reward tickets include the comp. upgrade?
On the return the only flights available are AC thorough YYZ, or LH/UA through BOS. I'll take the 77W over the A340 any day!
On the return the only flights available are AC thorough YYZ, or LH/UA through BOS. I'll take the 77W over the A340 any day!
May 4, 2013, 10:08 pm
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Thanks for the responses everyone! Would I have to buy up to E+, or would Premier Silver status cover this? Not sure if reward tickets include the comp. upgrade?
On the return the only flights available are AC thorough YYZ, or LH/UA through BOS. I'll take the 77W over the A340 any day!
On the return the only flights available are AC thorough YYZ, or LH/UA through BOS. I'll take the 77W over the A340 any day!
Be careful on those AC 777s. They are going 3-4-3, which is a lot tighter than the 2-4-2 on the A340s. Not sure how quickly the rollout is happening but you could be in for an unpleasant surprise (I spent ORD-AUH on a Etihad 777 in 3-4-3 and it was miserable).
May 4, 2013, 10:43 pm
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LH Y is horrible- 31" pitch and hot cabins with no individual air nozzles. I wouldn't go out of my way to switch to it (I would cheerfully take DL Y over LH Y longhaul any day of the week). There is no amount of decent German beer to make up for this.
May 5, 2013, 8:17 am
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With E+, though.
OP is talking about an A340. I've been on that (an A388 for me means going to SFO or IAH and removes the nonstop). I stand by my assessment.
OP is talking about an A340. I've been on that (an A388 for me means going to SFO or IAH and removes the nonstop). I stand by my assessment.
May 5, 2013, 9:47 am
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Out of the 3 nonstops to EWR from FRA. The options are UA: 752, 763 or LH 744. Would not like to do another TATL in the 752...Should they not be able to fill something larger, as it is a big Star Alliance hub to hub route?
Last year for a few months UA had 2x 777's to FRA from EWR. I think a sUA 777 is entering in August.
May 5, 2013, 9:52 am
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May 5, 2013, 10:16 am
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May 5, 2013, 12:32 pm
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You'll be able to get E+ at checkin, just as with a paid ticket.
Be careful on those AC 777s. They are going 3-4-3, which is a lot tighter than the 2-4-2 on the A340s. Not sure how quickly the rollout is happening but you could be in for an unpleasant surprise (I spent ORD-AUH on a Etihad 777 in 3-4-3 and it was miserable).
Be careful on those AC 777s. They are going 3-4-3, which is a lot tighter than the 2-4-2 on the A340s. Not sure how quickly the rollout is happening but you could be in for an unpleasant surprise (I spent ORD-AUH on a Etihad 777 in 3-4-3 and it was miserable).