AA route changes announced 21 Aug 2018, inc cutting ORD-PVG
Jun 7, 2019, 10:13 pm
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I was joking about the grovel roads, I have no idea, but it looks like the vacation will start early, from the tarmac, lol...
The TXL reviews are in, and they are glowing, you have to experience this before it goes away for good. I have seen it and it is indeed all that and a bag of chips, lol:
https://www.airlinequality.com/airpo...irport/page/1/
You should actually read the reviews, most people are traumatized from the experience, lol.....
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Jun 7, 2019, 10:43 pm
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My post was meant to be a warning to people like my wife that pack their carry-on to the point that they can't lift it and wear impractical shoes because they are sexy. I'm preaching to myself...
Jun 8, 2019, 5:11 am
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Just a heads up from the local media, and the Croatian minister of tourism quoting that AAs flights to Dubrovnik are selling good that's why they have raised the high season schedule from 3 weekly to 4 weekly expecting a daily service soon.
Interesting in the article is says that AA are also negotiating with Zagreb airport regarding future New York services.
https://vijesti.hrt.hr/518679/nakon-...ew-york-zagreb
Interesting in the article is says that AA are also negotiating with Zagreb airport regarding future New York services.
https://vijesti.hrt.hr/518679/nakon-...ew-york-zagreb
But it's weird what works and doesn't work to Europe. Like AA has no flights to Brussels. You'd think that would work. They fly only one place in France. Odd. Why not more service to Spain, like Seville? In Eastern Europe, service to Poland would seem to make sense.
Jun 8, 2019, 5:45 am
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TXL is indeed embarrassing for a capital airport, but the new one will hopefully be good, it's nice to see Germany finally getting some good infrastructure, lol...
I was joking about the grovel roads, I have no idea, but it looks like the vacation will start early, from the tarmac, lol...
The TXL reviews are in, and they are glowing, you have to experience this before it goes away for good. I have seen it and it is indeed all that and a bag of chips, lol:
https://www.airlinequality.com/airpo...irport/page/1/
You should actually read the reviews, most people are traumatized from the experience, lol.....
I was joking about the grovel roads, I have no idea, but it looks like the vacation will start early, from the tarmac, lol...
The TXL reviews are in, and they are glowing, you have to experience this before it goes away for good. I have seen it and it is indeed all that and a bag of chips, lol:
https://www.airlinequality.com/airpo...irport/page/1/
You should actually read the reviews, most people are traumatized from the experience, lol.....
Jun 8, 2019, 9:00 am
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TXL is indeed embarrassing for a capital airport, but the new one will hopefully be good, it's nice to see Germany finally getting some good infrastructure, lol...
I was joking about the grovel roads, I have no idea, but it looks like the vacation will start early, from the tarmac, lol...
The TXL reviews are in, and they are glowing, you have to experience this before it goes away for good. I have seen it and it is indeed all that and a bag of chips, lol:
https://www.airlinequality.com/airpo...irport/page/1/
You should actually read the reviews, most people are traumatized from the experience, lol....
I was joking about the grovel roads, I have no idea, but it looks like the vacation will start early, from the tarmac, lol...
The TXL reviews are in, and they are glowing, you have to experience this before it goes away for good. I have seen it and it is indeed all that and a bag of chips, lol:
https://www.airlinequality.com/airpo...irport/page/1/
You should actually read the reviews, most people are traumatized from the experience, lol....
I actually like TXL - albeit it is grossly over capacity. The original hexagon is a marvelous small airport.
Jun 8, 2019, 11:04 am
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Wow! Those Skytrax posters do not like TXL. I haven't used the airport since West Berlin was an enclave in the middle of the GDR and I flew there from FRA on PanAm. I remember the hexagon structure making for an efficient airport that minimized walking. I gather it's way over capacity these days.
Jun 8, 2019, 1:52 pm
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Wow! Those Skytrax posters do not like TXL. I haven't used the airport since West Berlin was an enclave in the middle of the GDR and I flew there from FRA on PanAm. I remember the hexagon structure making for an efficient airport that minimized walking. I gather it's way over capacity these days.
Jun 8, 2019, 4:46 pm
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How is TXL in a "good location"? It lacks public transportation to/from the city (other than a bus) compared to most EU airports where there's at least a train to/from the city.
Jun 9, 2019, 7:29 pm
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Jun 9, 2019, 8:17 pm
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same experiences but the close in location to the city was nice. Security was a bit overdone and my adult daughter and I got separated in security lanes and she spent over an hour as they sent through every inch of her suitcase. I like the hex design too
Jun 10, 2019, 8:56 am
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It'd cost the same if the S/U-Bahn serves TXL as the airport is still in the A/B zone for Berlin. The X9 bus takes about 25 minutes (plus stops and traffic) from TXL to Zoologishscher Garten station (or a bus plus transfer to U6 if you want to be around Stadmitte). The distance from TXL to the city (~8-10 km) isn't far but the time involved seems long for Europe.
Jun 10, 2019, 3:27 pm
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Jun 28, 2019, 9:59 pm
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Not sure if this is the right place for this but I’ve gone through 15 pages trying to find an appropriate thread for my question.
Can anyone one tell me if PHX to MSN has been removed or just seasonal? If seasonal when does it start up?
Can anyone one tell me if PHX to MSN has been removed or just seasonal? If seasonal when does it start up?
Jun 29, 2019, 12:28 am
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It’s billed as spring/fall/winter seasonal service, so expect to see it return when the fall schedule is published.
Jun 29, 2019, 1:05 am
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Well the ORD-PVG/PEK cuts make complete sense - AA is the trash carrier of China often undercutting HU/MU/CZ/CA and leading fares down from both PoS - I have to imagine they lose upwards of $100M a year in China. They continue to file $300RT all-in fares for their LAX flights and the DFW flights have undesirably early departures and late arrivals in the US for the top O&Ds (or any connection really). I’d love to see them throw in the new 20J 788 - would be sure to lose even more as China has to only make money up front - coach fares are just too low. UA is King with their 48-50 seat cabins - recipe to success in Asia is heavy business class, reasonable sized Premium economy and less regular economy.
Curious what happens now in a challenging political environment where I’m not sure DL or UA are too keen to add capacity or start new routes for at least a year. 3 tier one frequencies now available for US carriers but who really wants them in current environment?
Curious what happens now in a challenging political environment where I’m not sure DL or UA are too keen to add capacity or start new routes for at least a year. 3 tier one frequencies now available for US carriers but who really wants them in current environment?
