FCO-ATH-LIS long layover in ATH
May 12, 2021, 11:35 am
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FCO-ATH-LIS long layover in ATH
I am trying to use a "large value" A3 voucher from last year. I can get LIS-ATH-FCO in a relatively short period of time in early Sept. BUT a few weeks later I would have an overnight return (nothing possible daytime) in ATH. Would A3 pay for that overnight? I cannot find layover policy. C-19 may have changed everything. I am trying to keep my A3 G status as well, so these sectors will help.
As I have not flown for nearly a year due to this pandemic, would it be worth flying Bus class on all 4 sectors to max the miles/points? Have not checked, but wondering if the expertise of other readers could provide "guidance". By June I will have 2 vax jabs - if that is useful info.
As I have not flown for nearly a year due to this pandemic, would it be worth flying Bus class on all 4 sectors to max the miles/points? Have not checked, but wondering if the expertise of other readers could provide "guidance". By June I will have 2 vax jabs - if that is useful info.
Last edited by tmac100; May 12, 2021 at 12:36 pm
May 12, 2021, 12:20 pm
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I don't think A3 would pay for that overnight. IMO this is not usual for flights within Europe. Might be possible for an intercontinental flight, depending on the company and reservation class (ie : Turkish airlines)
May 13, 2021, 3:08 am
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Unfortunately Aegean would not arrange accommodation if you choose that schedule yourself. When there is a schedule change and a short layover becomes a long/night one, perhaps, but not when you book that by choice.
May 14, 2021, 5:09 pm
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And such is life. I have over nighted at airports (pre-pandemic) before, so if an overnight at ATH is allowed in September, than that seems the way to go. Otherwise timings to hotels will be a pain, etc.
May 15, 2021, 2:26 am
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There is an area with reclined seats near the lounge. I have spent the night there a couple of times pre-pandemic and never had a problem. Actually it is easy to get a bit of sleep if you bring eyemask and headphones.