Aug 17, 2018, 12:24 am
Last edit by: dakaix
PHX or Bust
It can not have escaped your notice that there are a number of FTers traveling over the next 12 days from OTP - PHX and back
Here is a space where you can read it all as it happens (255 People Flights between 16th August and 28th August)
Please keep this for trip reporting an not general chatter
Itineraries (Bold OTP- PHX run routing, Italic Positioning)
Swissbobby GVA-LHR-OTP-LHR-JFK-LAX-PHX-LAX-JFK-LHR-OTP-LHR-GVA
PHX Mini Do Thread
(Mods Please move after trips finish)
Get there any way you can.It can not have escaped your notice that there are a number of FTers traveling over the next 12 days from OTP - PHX and back
Here is a space where you can read it all as it happens (255 People Flights between 16th August and 28th August)
Please keep this for trip reporting an not general chatter
Itineraries (Bold OTP- PHX run routing, Italic Positioning)
Swissbobby GVA-LHR-OTP-LHR-JFK-LAX-PHX-LAX-JFK-LHR-OTP-LHR-GVA
PHX Mini Do Thread
(Mods Please move after trips finish)
Live Trip Report OTP- PHX
Aug 24, 2018, 5:50 pm
#31
Moderator: Hyatt Gold Passport & Star Alliance
Join Date: May 1998
Location: London, UK
Programs: UA-1K 3MM/HY- LT Globalist/BA-GGL/GfL
Posts: 12,087
I managed to get AA to switch me to an earlier flight when my LHR-JFK got in around 30 mins early. So I got to PHX - despite a lot of flying around to avoid the clouds around the PHX Airport.
Lyft was easy to the Hyatt - where I have a large corner room. So probably room service and a nap this evening.
Lyft was easy to the Hyatt - where I have a large corner room. So probably room service and a nap this evening.
Aug 24, 2018, 6:06 pm
#32
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol
Programs: BA GGL, UA Plat, DL Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,380
Just said hello to Taryn Manning in Flagship First dining at JFK. Made my day 
Aug 24, 2018, 9:03 pm
#33
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 8,769
Just said hello to Taryn Manning in Flagship First dining at JFK. Made my day
Aug 25, 2018, 2:43 am
#35
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: SYD
Programs: BAEC GGL, HH D, QFF, EB
Posts: 404
Well I have made it safe and sound to the Courtyard Marriott JFK for the evening - it is funny to see and hear of FTers scattered across the Northern Hemisphere - one of which started in the Southern Hemisphere!!
Next stop LAX then PHX for a few hours kip before returning - I can see why my family think I am mad!
Safe travelling folks
Regards
aks120
Next stop LAX then PHX for a few hours kip before returning - I can see why my family think I am mad!
Safe travelling folks
Regards
aks120
Aug 25, 2018, 2:44 am
#36
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Cumbria
Programs: BAEC GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 4,510
Just said hello to Taryn Manning in Flagship First dining at JFK. Made my day
Aug 25, 2018, 2:48 am
#37
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Cumbria
Programs: BAEC GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 4,510
On the basis of immigration at T7 JFK, I thought the last time I arrived and was escorted to the front of the queue by SS, that I would struggle this time. Imagine my disbelieve when arriving on the BA115 yesterday to a completely empty immigration hall. I even beat out a GE passenger despite also having to do secondary customs screening. I think they were bored and wanted to do a random
check.
check.
Aug 25, 2018, 2:56 am
#39
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Lausanne Switzerland
Programs: BA Gold; Swiss Blue
Posts: 1,244
update from the Hilton JFK:
Flight BA177 great crew great food great flight
Had a bit of a fright when walking to the gate and the Turnaround manager came up to me and said "Mr Swissbobby",
"Yes"
"There is an issue with your seat" I thought hold on this has to be a wind up today.
"Ah"
"It is ok as 3A is free so you use it"
"Phew"
On board crew were excellent, and food was great
The prawns soup and lamb were all excellent.
Landed 20 mins ahead of schedule 10 min taxi off from door 1L
Border for no GE first class too about 40 mins.
Great flight great food.
Flight BA177 great crew great food great flight
Had a bit of a fright when walking to the gate and the Turnaround manager came up to me and said "Mr Swissbobby",
"Yes"
"There is an issue with your seat" I thought hold on this has to be a wind up today.
"Ah"
"It is ok as 3A is free so you use it"
"Phew"
On board crew were excellent, and food was great
Menu
Starters
Medley of beetroot with quinoa salad and Greek yoghurt
Warm crispy coated king prawns with Cajun mayonnaise
Aritchoke and Parmesan soup, cripy artichokes
Fresh seasonal salad
Main
Braised Welsh lamb shank, celeriac mousseline, rosemary jus
Grilled Dover sole, lemon butter, fresh asparagus and smoked tomatoes
Kashmiri-style chicken supreme, mango pilaf and broccoli saag
Handmade mozzerella ravioli, rucola, slow roasted tomatoes
Maind course salad featuring fillet of Loch Fyne salmon and cauliflower tabbouleh
Desert
Fresh raspberry and vanilla sponge with Chanitlly cream
Warm cinnamon doughnuts, crčme anglaise
Vanilla ice cream
Starters
Medley of beetroot with quinoa salad and Greek yoghurt
Warm crispy coated king prawns with Cajun mayonnaise
Aritchoke and Parmesan soup, cripy artichokes
Fresh seasonal salad
Main
Braised Welsh lamb shank, celeriac mousseline, rosemary jus
Grilled Dover sole, lemon butter, fresh asparagus and smoked tomatoes
Kashmiri-style chicken supreme, mango pilaf and broccoli saag
Handmade mozzerella ravioli, rucola, slow roasted tomatoes
Maind course salad featuring fillet of Loch Fyne salmon and cauliflower tabbouleh
Desert
Fresh raspberry and vanilla sponge with Chanitlly cream
Warm cinnamon doughnuts, crčme anglaise
Vanilla ice cream
Landed 20 mins ahead of schedule 10 min taxi off from door 1L
Border for no GE first class too about 40 mins.
Great flight great food.
Aug 25, 2018, 3:54 am
#41
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2014
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 12,255
Just off the 885 and the crew must have served a load of you yesterday! She was explaining to the passenger next to me about it and how everyone saved money and got “points for gold” doing the flights
Turns out there were 4/5 runners in board - including Number 46
Turns out there were 4/5 runners in board - including Number 46
Aug 25, 2018, 4:01 am
#42
Join Date: Dec 2016
Programs: BAEC GGL/CR; Hilton Diamond; Mucci des Puccis
Posts: 5,609
Aug 25, 2018, 12:35 pm
#45
Join Date: Dec 2016
Programs: BAEC GGL/CR; Hilton Diamond; Mucci des Puccis
Posts: 5,609
First minor hitch of the trip. Delayed AA003 because of a sick captain who was replaced by a very pissed off sounding new one they fetched from his kid's hockey game. But enroute now with the wonderful Elizabeth in the flagship lounge looking after travellingscotsman and my connections as we speed westwards. Apparently the flights to Phoenix today have very low F and J availability. Wonder why.
possible celeb In 1A. 2K very comfortable.