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Apr 8, 2009, 5:19 pm

#106

kokonutz

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NoVaRS

I'm in! As long as UA gets me to DME on the 2nd, either evening would be great.

Looks like you are on our flight! Are you in Y or C?

As for a get-together, have plans for the 2nd but could do drinks, I suppose. 3rd would work.

Apr 8, 2009, 6:36 pm

#107

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Originally Posted by GreenFireflyer

ozstamps, thanks for the info about row 20 on the reconfig 767. ^

When I booked, I chose row 20 for both my IAD-DME & DME-IAD, and was wondering about legroom.

Yes as I reported there is a TON of space in row 20 on the new UA 3 class 767s. Also has the Biz class stype pop up PTV screens etc.

Also as FA's keep everyone out of E+ unless they pay for it, all the forward rows are near empty .. or they were on my flights. As you can see.

A tip .. as I has no seatmate both ways clearly I could sit wherever I wanted.

HOWEVER the window seat IS a lot colder than the aisle as I quickly discovered!

Apr 8, 2009, 9:18 pm

#108

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kokonutz

Looks like you are on our flight! Are you in Y or C?

As for a get-together, have plans for the 2nd but could do drinks, I suppose. 3rd would work.

Excellent! I am in C. Are you Y or C?

Apr 9, 2009, 7:03 am

#109

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Originally Posted by NoVaRS

Excellent! I am in C. Are you Y or C?

7j/k currently. As I told Ozstamps at lunch the other day, I dont care if he had a nice time in 20, if it's over a sea its got to be C. ^

Apr 9, 2009, 8:50 am

#110

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kokonutz

7j/k currently. As I told Ozstamps at lunch the other day, I dont care if he had a nice time in 20, if it's over a sea its got to be C. ^

I'm currently back a row in the middle in 8C. I'm with you on C vs. Y (I'm going to have to borrow that quote).

Apr 9, 2009, 12:58 pm

#111

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Originally Posted by NoVaRS

I'm currently back a row in the middle in 8C. I'm with you on C vs. Y (I'm going to have to borrow that quote).

I love Oz, but he's mad if he thinks I'm going to spend 20 hours in Y...even 1/4 full Y!!!!

Apr 10, 2009, 12:36 pm

#112

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IAD-DME-IAD 4/25-4/26

Stuck in Y. Would appreciate any generous sponsorship for RCC or E+

Apr 10, 2009, 1:53 pm

#113

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Get roubles - the operative word is "some". Most places would not accept USD, or if they would, it would be at a horrible exchange rate.

Assuming you have a debit card, you can easily get cash on arrival from any ATM.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JenGal

Anyone who has been to Moscow already: I read on other websites that some vendors in Russia like the USD ($). Is this true, or should I get out roubles for all purchases (soverniers and such??). Thanks!

Apr 10, 2009, 4:33 pm

#114

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Quote:

Originally Posted by yevlesh2

Get roubles - the operative word is "some". Most places would not accept USD, or if they would, it would be at a horrible exchange rate.

Thanks. There doesn't appear to be any big desire for USD, as there is in other countries. I will get my roubles!

Apr 10, 2009, 6:13 pm

#115

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April 23-27, looks like there is a group of us staying at the Sokolniki. I'm thinking of putting together a meet/greet meal, or another FT activity.? PM me if interested.

JenGal - I look forward to meeting you and your +1.

Green

Apr 11, 2009, 12:59 pm

#116

neuf

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Refused a boarding pass!

OK, so I had booked this itinerary:

Flight information

Sat, Apr 11, 2009 - BOS to DME
United 0823
Depart: BOS 14:31
Arrive: IAD 16:11 Non-stop
1h 40m
733
413 miles traveled Fare basis code:
TLWAXZ87
Booking class: NF
First
413 Award miles
No Meal Service
Flight: Confirmed
Upgrade: Confirmed
Seats:01D
Download to calendar
<<< connecting to >>>
United 0964
Operated by:
Depart: IAD 16:50
Arrive: DME 10:45
Arrives next day
Apr 12 Non-stop
9h 55m
763
4,907 miles traveled Fare basis code:
TLWAXZ87
Booking class: T
Economy
4,907 Award miles
Dinner, Snack
Flight: Confirmed
Seats:20C
Download to calendar
Sun, Apr 12, 2009 - DME to IAD
United 0965
Depart: DME 12:35
Arrive: IAD 15:30 Non-stop
10h 55m
763
4,907 miles traveled Fare basis code:
TLWAXZ87
Booking class: T
Economy
4,907 Award miles
Lunch, Snack
Flight: Confirmed
Seats:20C
Download to calendar
Sun, Apr 12, 2009 - IAD to BOS
United 0898
Depart: IAD 22:00
Arrive: BOS 23:32 Non-stop
1h 32m
752
413 miles traveled Fare basis code:
TLWAXZ87
Booking class: NF
First
413 Award miles
No Meal Service
Flight: Confirmed
Upgrade: Confirmed
Seats:03D
Download to calendar
PenaltyNON-REFUNDABLE APEX FARE

...for the princely sum of about 454 USD. As you can see, it's a same day turnaround flight, so I should have been clear with out the visa (per the TWOV rules).

The astute readers will notice the time... supposedly I'd be on that flight now. Sadly, the front agent in BOS refused to issue me boarding passes for any part of this flight. Now what do I do?

Apr 11, 2009, 1:08 pm

#117

AMRivlin

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On what basis, you can see through out this thread, a visa is not required, per the United Rules, have her check with operations.

If they didnt let you board due to the visa, you deserve the DEQM, Miles, and your money back.

Apr 11, 2009, 1:12 pm

#118

kenny23692

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You can add me to the list also. I'll be leaving from IAD, April 29th and arriving in DEM the 30th.

Apr 11, 2009, 1:40 pm

#119

neuf

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AMRivlin

They wouldn't check me in for the going and returning legs at the same time, therefore their line of reasoning was I'd have to leave the international area of the airport (DME) to get the boarding pass, hence needing a visa. They wouldn't (couldn't?) check me in to go as far as IAD and try there, either

Edit: For clarification, my itinerary had 3 "parts": BOS-IAD-DME, then DME-IAD, then IAD-BOS (5 hour layover, figure I'd walk around DC a bit)

Last edited by neuf; Apr 11, 2009 at 1:57 pm

Apr 11, 2009, 3:43 pm

#120

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Quote:

Originally Posted by neuf

...for the princely sum of about 454 USD. As you can see, it's a same day turnaround flight, so I should have been clear with out the visa (per the TWOV rules).

The astute readers will notice the time... supposedly I'd be on that flight now. Sadly, the front agent in BOS refused to issue me boarding passes for any part of this flight. Now what do I do?

Did you ask for a refund? If so, what did the agent say?
Have you called UA for a refund/re-schedule?

This is going to get interesting.

dh