Morning JFK flight (BA178) - check-in, etc. advice?
Apr 14, 2006, 5:34 am
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Very good report Phil . ^
Such a coincidence as I booked this same flight for July only an hour ago !
This is still time-tabled as the first flight out of JFK in July, although there is one earlier from EWR.
BTW, what does RDUG and FQTV stand for ?
Thanks.
Such a coincidence as I booked this same flight for July only an hour ago !
This is still time-tabled as the first flight out of JFK in July, although there is one earlier from EWR.
BTW, what does RDUG and FQTV stand for ?
Thanks.
Apr 14, 2006, 6:04 am
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No problems swissytrader. RDUG = Redemption Upgrade, i.e. people who have MFUd. I assume FQTV = Frequent Traveller (like I used to see on old paper tickets our TA issued before my FF numbers), but as I said, I couldn't spot any pattern as to why some Blues would have it and other Gold/Silvers wouldn't, unless it was route-specific 
Enjoy the flight
I think it re-times to after 9am by then perahps, but I'm sure the service, etc. will be similar from other threads I've read.
Phil
Enjoy the flight
I think it re-times to after 9am by then perahps, but I'm sure the service, etc. will be similar from other threads I've read.Phil
Apr 15, 2006, 8:02 am
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phil,
thanks for the report - will certainly try the day flight this summer as sounds a most enjoyable and relaxing way to do the return leg.
The flight (as others advised in other threads I searched first) was certainly heavier than most I’ve been on - lots of shiny metal dangling around. The manifest in the UD galley I saw whilst having a cuppa had 6 Golds, 1 Silver and 1 MVCC (a MegaBank).
got a question on the MVCC: have seen this a few times when looking at the pax manifest during chats with the crew - unfortunately always when travelling on personal flights rather than business flights. working for a "'we-regard-ourselves-mega'-bank" myself, and was wondering whether it would be a safe option to assume that our corporate travel agent would make sure a similar note is added there ?
have seen myself marked as similar on the Hilton 'manifest' though I don't think that means anything.......
thanks for the report - will certainly try the day flight this summer as sounds a most enjoyable and relaxing way to do the return leg.
Originally Posted by G-BOAC
The flight (as others advised in other threads I searched first) was certainly heavier than most I’ve been on - lots of shiny metal dangling around
. The manifest in the UD galley I saw whilst having a cuppa had 6 Golds, 1 Silver and 1 MVCC (a MegaBank). have seen myself marked as similar on the Hilton 'manifest' though I don't think that means anything.......
Apr 15, 2006, 8:16 am
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Originally Posted by chris1979
got a question on the MVCC: have seen this a few times when looking at the pax manifest during chats with the crew - unfortunately always when travelling on personal flights rather than business flights. working for a "'we-regard-ourselves-mega'-bank" myself, and was wondering whether it would be a safe option to assume that our corporate travel agent would make sure a similar note is added there ?
BA has its defined list of the 10 (IIRC from this board, but don't quote me on that) MVCCs and I assume some matching is done during bookings at their special negotiated rate/code and/or via some OnBusiness-esque number they have so that it appears on the manifest and to other relevant parts of the chain (e.g. check-in?). Maybe they also flag EC accounts of employees too so they still show MVCC on private trips? Not sure how it works to be honest!
This particular bank would have rhymed with the word (which I have just made up) Parklays
Phil
Apr 15, 2006, 9:19 am
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Originally Posted by G-BOAC
Just found the menu from this flight during a clear out of my rucksack. [edit] The menu this time was:
--==--
BRUNCH
STARTERS
Chilled fruit juice
An energising fruit smoothie
Fresh fruit plate
Smoked salmon with cream cheese
MAIN
Full English brunch of scrambled eggs, grilled fillet steak, bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes and hash-brown potatoes
Cheese omelette
Spinach and roast garlic tortellini with pomodoro sauce and grated parmesan cheese
Duck confit and foie gras on fresh salad leaves with orange dressing
DESSERT
Key lime pie
Aged Cheddar and Danish blue cheese
--==--
--==--
BRUNCH
STARTERS
Chilled fruit juice
An energising fruit smoothie
Fresh fruit plate
Smoked salmon with cream cheese
MAIN
Full English brunch of scrambled eggs, grilled fillet steak, bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes and hash-brown potatoes
Cheese omelette
Spinach and roast garlic tortellini with pomodoro sauce and grated parmesan cheese
Duck confit and foie gras on fresh salad leaves with orange dressing
DESSERT
Key lime pie
Aged Cheddar and Danish blue cheese
--==--
Apr 15, 2006, 10:17 am
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Originally Posted by G-BOAC
I don't think the TA has any control over adding this...or they all would
BA has its defined list of the 10 (IIRC from this board, but don't quote me on that) MVCCs and I assume some matching is done during bookings at their special negotiated rate/code and/or via some OnBusiness-esque number they have so that it appears on the manifest and to other relevant parts of the chain (e.g. check-in?). Maybe they also flag EC accounts of employees too so they still show MVCC on private trips? Not sure how it works to be honest!
This particular bank would have rhymed with the word (which I have just made up) Parklays
Phil
BA has its defined list of the 10 (IIRC from this board, but don't quote me on that) MVCCs and I assume some matching is done during bookings at their special negotiated rate/code and/or via some OnBusiness-esque number they have so that it appears on the manifest and to other relevant parts of the chain (e.g. check-in?). Maybe they also flag EC accounts of employees too so they still show MVCC on private trips? Not sure how it works to be honest!
This particular bank would have rhymed with the word (which I have just made up) Parklays
Phil
Might have to check with the CSD on next bus trip or quiz the TA (who have dedicated letter-head etc for booking we make, i.e. I think we are their reason d'etre (ish)).
Last edited by chris1979; Apr 16, 2006 at 3:51 am
Apr 15, 2006, 11:46 am
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Originally Posted by chris1979
interesting. 10 seems low (but I aint going to quote you) as the manifest I saw had 2 MVCC pax from a German Bank that rhymes with Teutsche Rank - and would surprise me if they made BA's "Top 10". If Parklays was down as a MCVV, then my "we-like-to-regard-ourselves-as-Mega-Bank" employeer ought to be down as well.