Yeah, I don't know why they didn't keep rows 12 and 14 (soon rows 20 and 21) in the elite zone.

Mmm, 50,000 UA miles credited. :)

I've flown AirAsia several times. The pitch seems like more than 29"; in fact, I found the flights rather comfortable.

In any event, AirAsia prices everything a la carte, so you can just pay your el cheapo fare and upgrade yourself to the bulkhead, exit row, or premium section for $10-$15 US at the time of booking (can't rember how much I paid for the bulkheads and exit rows). Each time I did this, I ended up with no one else in my row and plenty of legroom. I did a flight in the non-premium section, as well, and it seemed like it had at least 31" of pitch. I could dig up the photos at some point.

I keep reminding myself that. Replacing the battery as well, this thing is a PAIN to get to and I will just have the mechanic to do it.

Meh. Why fly a new plane when you can do Orient Thai Upper-Deck on an ex-JAL 747-100SR with original 1970s business-class seats?

Nice, I just used 15,000 miles and $50 to confirm upgrades for my UA flights next week (CLT - ORD - AUS). ^

Just a guess, but is there maybe some operational space (e.g., crew rest, catering stowage) that may enter the equation?

You're going to be waiting awhile for the 73Gs to be gone.

In any case, I'm not looking forward to routes previously operated with 73Gs (12 F seats) and 738s (16-20 F seats) being swapped to 319s with 8 F seats and 320s with 12 F seats.

But, but, but, they have E+ :rolleyes:

Wanna look at mine?

I need to do one of these, that or the CO Debit while Mileathon is still working,hmmm where was that link

Oh, I definitely agree wholeheartedly with that. Just saying that my AirAsia flights were fine, especially with for the price. I would chose Orient Thai over AirAsia, for sure.

The worst part about AirAsia, apart from their somewhat spotty ontime record, is the fact that they do not sell connecting flights. Each flight books as a single connection, so if you have to connect anywhere (like KUL), you have to clear immigration, claim your bag (they are very dilligent about forcing you to check even small rollaboards, for a fee, of course) and checkin at the ticket counter for your onward flight.

My car battery was dead flat yesterday morning. I've been having some intermittent problems with the electric cooling fan not kicking in, so my theory (hope) right now is that its relay stuck in 'on' overnight. I don't understand much about relays, but I don't think a 'normal off' relay is likely to stick on, but I can hope.

And can haz a EU banned airline. :rolleyes:

My wife really wants to go, but it a bit hesitant given the recent troubles in BKK. Over time that should subside, but I dunno of the allure of Classic Awesome airlines would help. :-:

Thank you, that is a very helpful post. :-: I totally spaced on the availability of exit row. I would definitely pay for that. ^ Bag fees would be :rolleyes:, but what are you gonna do.

You get to sit on zebras!