Broke my ankle before a long haul
Jun 23, 2022, 3:06 pm
#61
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I remain very sympathetic to you, OP. I broke my ankle while hiking on vacation in Hawaii. I was very depressed by this but with good medical care at home plus the invaluable help of my partner, I got better quickly and was even able to travel again (at first with two crutches and a knee scooter, then with just one crutch, and then no crutches needed after 3 months). I was fortunate that my health insurance was valid in Hawaii, and I already had a J ticket to fly home. I was also fortunate that my doctor in Hawaii provided me with a boot rather than a cast, and the boot was good protection for my ankle. Big bonus was that the boot was removable for showering and sleeping.
The main aim is to get you home and to a good orthopedic surgeon as soon as possible for further evaluation and possible surgery. In the meantime, I suggest you order a Knee Scooter. Those are much better than crutches!
My suggestion also is that you accept whatever reasonable transport is available as soon as possible. I agree that a 9h layover is frustrating, but I am sure that the LH J lounge will try to find you a spot where you can be comfortable. Transportation providers tend to be super sympathetic to injured passengers.
The main aim is to get you home and to a good orthopedic surgeon as soon as possible for further evaluation and possible surgery. In the meantime, I suggest you order a Knee Scooter. Those are much better than crutches!
My suggestion also is that you accept whatever reasonable transport is available as soon as possible. I agree that a 9h layover is frustrating, but I am sure that the LH J lounge will try to find you a spot where you can be comfortable. Transportation providers tend to be super sympathetic to injured passengers.
Last edited by Buster CT1K; Jun 23, 2022 at 3:19 pm
Jun 23, 2022, 4:13 pm
#62
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I remain very sympathetic to you, OP. I broke my ankle while hiking on vacation in Hawaii. I was very depressed by this but with good medical care at home plus the invaluable help of my partner, I got better quickly and was even able to travel again (at first with two crutches and a knee scooter, then with just one crutch, and then no crutches needed after 3 months). I was fortunate that my health insurance was valid in Hawaii, and I already had a J ticket to fly home. I was also fortunate that my doctor in Hawaii provided me with a boot rather than a cast, and the boot was good protection for my ankle. Big bonus was that the boot was removable for showering and sleeping.
The main aim is to get you home and to a good orthopedic surgeon as soon as possible for further evaluation and possible surgery. In the meantime, I suggest you order a Knee Scooter. Those are much better than crutches!
My suggestion also is that you accept whatever reasonable transport is available as soon as possible. I agree that a 9h layover is frustrating, but I am sure that the LH J lounge will try to find you a spot where you can be comfortable. Transportation providers tend to be super sympathetic to injured passengers.
The main aim is to get you home and to a good orthopedic surgeon as soon as possible for further evaluation and possible surgery. In the meantime, I suggest you order a Knee Scooter. Those are much better than crutches!
My suggestion also is that you accept whatever reasonable transport is available as soon as possible. I agree that a 9h layover is frustrating, but I am sure that the LH J lounge will try to find you a spot where you can be comfortable. Transportation providers tend to be super sympathetic to injured passengers.
Jun 23, 2022, 4:31 pm
#63
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Jun 23, 2022, 4:49 pm
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Jun 23, 2022, 5:19 pm
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I have two LH lounge passes that expire August 8, 2022. I am assuming they are transferrable and I would be happy to give you one (or both) for your girlfriend. They are .pdf so easy to email. I will be out for the next 2-3 hours but can send them when I get back if this is the route you decide to take.
This Lufthansa Business Lounge Voucher is valid for the primary member or 1 travel companion for 1 visit to Lufthansa Business Lounges worldwide. Each lounge voucher will be valid for 12 months from the date of issuance to the cardmember's personal Miles & More account in "My Inbox" or until redeemed for a single entry. For admittance to the Lufthansa Business Lounges, your valid lounge voucher (printed or online) and your boarding pass for a same-day departing flight operated by a Lufthansa Group Carrier (Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, SWISS, Eurowings) must be presented. The sale as well as the offer for auction of the lounge voucher to a third party is prohibited. The lounge voucher cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. All Lufthansa Business Lounge rules will apply.
This Lufthansa Business Lounge Voucher is valid for the primary member or 1 travel companion for 1 visit to Lufthansa Business Lounges worldwide. Each lounge voucher will be valid for 12 months from the date of issuance to the cardmember's personal Miles & More account in "My Inbox" or until redeemed for a single entry. For admittance to the Lufthansa Business Lounges, your valid lounge voucher (printed or online) and your boarding pass for a same-day departing flight operated by a Lufthansa Group Carrier (Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, SWISS, Eurowings) must be presented. The sale as well as the offer for auction of the lounge voucher to a third party is prohibited. The lounge voucher cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. All Lufthansa Business Lounge rules will apply.
Jun 23, 2022, 7:02 pm
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Jun 25, 2022, 4:04 am
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I flew with KL back in J in a B78X, great product, amazing crew and catering was beyond expectations and nearly on AF level which is for me the best caterer of the European carriers.
Now waiting on the connecting flight to BLL, unfortunately a long layover of more than 12 hours.
Thanks again for all the help. Truly appreciate it.
Now waiting on the connecting flight to BLL, unfortunately a long layover of more than 12 hours.
Thanks again for all the help. Truly appreciate it.
Jun 25, 2022, 5:10 am
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I flew with KL back in J in a B78X, great product, amazing crew and catering was beyond expectations and nearly on AF level which is for me the best caterer of the European carriers.
Now waiting on the connecting flight to BLL, unfortunately a long layover of more than 12 hours.
Thanks again for all the help. Truly appreciate it.
Now waiting on the connecting flight to BLL, unfortunately a long layover of more than 12 hours.
Thanks again for all the help. Truly appreciate it.
Jun 25, 2022, 5:37 am
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In LAX the assistance service was very lackluster and chaotic. In AMS there was someone waiting for me and brought me to lounge 52. But I found out there is only assistance from lounge 25 to the connecting flight so the leg from lounge 52 to lounge 25 is something I have to find out myself and it’s quite a distance on crutches. I see if we can arrange a wheelchair at T6 desk to overcome that distance.
Jun 25, 2022, 5:46 am
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It took the insurance 4 days to issue a ticket. Way too long. In their defense there weren’t a lot of seats available but still it took too long and only because I really pushed them to the limit. If I wouldn’t have done this then I would have still been in Los Angeles.
In LAX the assistance service was very lackluster and chaotic. In AMS there was someone waiting for me and brought me to lounge 52. But I found out there is only assistance from lounge 25 to the connecting flight so the leg from lounge 52 to lounge 25 is something I have to find out myself and it’s quite a distance on crutches. I see if we can arrange a wheelchair at T6 desk to overcome that distance.
In LAX the assistance service was very lackluster and chaotic. In AMS there was someone waiting for me and brought me to lounge 52. But I found out there is only assistance from lounge 25 to the connecting flight so the leg from lounge 52 to lounge 25 is something I have to find out myself and it’s quite a distance on crutches. I see if we can arrange a wheelchair at T6 desk to overcome that distance.
Jun 25, 2022, 1:41 pm
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Jun 25, 2022, 3:20 pm
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I flew with KL back in J in a B78X, great product, amazing crew and catering was beyond expectations and nearly on AF level which is for me the best caterer of the European carriers.
Now waiting on the connecting flight to BLL, unfortunately a long layover of more than 12 hours.
Thanks again for all the help. Truly appreciate it.
Now waiting on the connecting flight to BLL, unfortunately a long layover of more than 12 hours.
Thanks again for all the help. Truly appreciate it.
Jun 27, 2022, 12:11 pm
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