Originally Posted by akersnl
Are all of you folks upgrading on this MR?
I think those of us with eVIPs that are set to expire at the end of Feb will be burning them on these MR's.
Originally Posted by akersnl
I have been on the DFW-FRA flight several times, and there is no way I would sit in coach for 10 hours if it could be at all avoided.
C'mon, its not that bad. In 2007, I did PHX-FRA-PHX MR's for eight consecutive weekends, all in Y. This year, however, I am burning eVIPs. If you were plat or above, you would have access to the AC's showers. Having the ability to shower makes flying in Y a touch better.
Originally Posted by akersnl
Also, why has FRA become such a hot destination for this activity?
As was mentioned, the low price is the main reason. However, FRA is a great turnaround location. The lines are way shorter than in LHR, and it seems like there's less walking involved.
Also the aircraft you come in on is the aircraft you leave on, so there is no chance of missing your flight if you arrive in FRA an hour later than scheduled.