Future of CO/VS codeshare?
Mar 14, 2011 | 9:00 pm
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Future of CO/VS codeshare?
Apologies if this has been covered before, but I'm wondering if there's any official word if the CO/VS codeshares will continue post-merger? Along those lines, can CO passengers on VS flights collect Mileage Plus miles today?
Thanks,
Dave
Thanks,
Dave
Mar 14, 2011 | 9:04 pm
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Welcome to FT!
No word yet.
You can COllect CO miles then transfer them to your MP account if you'd like. So indirectly you can earn MP miles on VS flights.
No word yet.
You can COllect CO miles then transfer them to your MP account if you'd like. So indirectly you can earn MP miles on VS flights.
Mar 14, 2011 | 9:53 pm
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Interestingly enough, I've searched for C flights to LHR and have found .bomb selling a CO 9*** "operated by VS" or "operated by Virgin Atlantic"
Mar 14, 2011 | 10:49 pm
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It's very unlikely that VS has a long-term future with the Star Alliance. Branson has talked about starting a fourth alliance with the world's top unattached players: all the Virgins, AS, B6, MH, EK, FI, etc.
Mar 14, 2011 | 11:23 pm
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Mar 15, 2011 | 3:57 am
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Mar 15, 2011 | 5:25 am
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I hope that you are right. I use VS for my flights to LHR. It's usually a bit more pricy than the CO BF alternative but I think it is a nicer experience. Getting EQMs on CO has been important to me.
Mar 15, 2011 | 5:55 am
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Side topic -
They code-share the VS flight from NYC to LHR, but not the LAS -> LGW flight. I'd like to book the direct from LAS, but get the elite qualification miles. But I guess they don't code-share that flight.
Or am I missing something?
They code-share the VS flight from NYC to LHR, but not the LAS -> LGW flight. I'd like to book the direct from LAS, but get the elite qualification miles. But I guess they don't code-share that flight.
Or am I missing something?
Mar 15, 2011 | 7:04 am
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I'm at least hoping the CO/VS relationship stays around long enough to book an award seat in C, so I can try out a different TATL carrier.
I've been in the VS-style seat on NZ, but I'm curious to see how the soft product compares.
I've been in the VS-style seat on NZ, but I'm curious to see how the soft product compares.
Mar 15, 2011 | 7:19 am
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Mar 15, 2011 | 7:44 am
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It's such a bizarre relationship: last week I needed 3 award tickets to LHR, and one paid. All the saver pass award availability from the DC area was on VS. When you added the revenue ticket, it priced out at over $2K higher than ANY other airline flying non-stop from either DC or New York. Why anyone would fly VS in economy is beyond me, and why anyone would pay 2K more than BA, UA, CO, DL, or AA for that product begs sanity. It just amazes me that VS economy always prices out much higher. Power of marketing IMHO.
Mar 15, 2011 | 7:59 am
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Badly, IME. The food is horrible and the Clubhouse is nice enough, but that's 1-2 hours of a 10 hour experience. It doesn't make up for the other shortcomings.
Mar 15, 2011 | 7:59 am
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https://secure.unitedmileageplus.com/MP1101OPTM.jsp
Mar 15, 2011 | 8:32 am
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I ask because I'm generally content with a simple dish, like chicken and potatoes, as long as it's well prepared. But to hear some other people criticize food in int'l F, if it's not lobster and caviar, it's trash.
If VS isn't worth it, I may try AC instead. It's supposed to be better, and same style seats, too.