​​​AC, if your reading, in VIE lounge working on booking YVR-MCT in Biz for later in April - client wants flexibility as may go straight to CGK afterward but won’t decide till project sequence issues firm up later on.

will mean likely Z or even full fare J - looking at +$15k not insignificant, although in overall project budget barely noticeable as variance of project variance - but i’m accountable to spend clients’ money effectively.

As client let’s me book, as long as I provide 2 comparables for audit purposes, little reason to consider AC on long haul overnight even if fares comparable.

Not sure motivation of others to book park benches, at least on long hauls where it matters, IMHO.

@jasdou
And since their appears to be a near absence of willingness to hold AC feet to fire with nonsense such as continuing to accept pitiful compensation or worse travelers on this Forum directly enabling AC with carry-on mattress, then I consider a parallel forward looking approach also needed - nothing inconsistent about adding new tools to deal with this, and if risk of loss of future revenue helps me get compensation for failed past AC service, works for me. And if folks are not sharing their efforts here with AC - why???

and if you read my post again , it started with message directed to AC - you can choose to ignore the rest because not meant for you.

And before you criticize my broadening of actions in the face of lack of evidence herein of change by those who post here - how about you specifically explain what actions you are taking to help fellow AC travelers resolve this matter with AC.

I have done considerable research, translated into advocacy sent to AC, shared excerpts on this Thread for debate (and I’m grateful), and have openly sent draft letter to those who PM me.

Will I be successful- have NO idea? Will I sit on my butt just complaining about AC or taking AC breadcrumb handouts - NO way...

And I put sure AC money where my mouth states - I have written to AC and outright rejected $1,000 offer..and have advised my client that should I get full refund- this cheque goes to them, and if I get compensation for hassle that goes to me.

thank you for your challenge as reminds me how many folks here have employer/client paid travel, but pocket all AC compensation???.too painful/dangerous question I suppose?

So you want to call me out - fair enough, but before you do so, lay out here for everyone to see how you are helping every AC traveler facing buying J who may NOT know about deflation ...only so much I do on my own...and actions are all that count so criticize away.