You're also allowed an open jaw. Some interesting routings can be managed, given an agent willing to type them in and CO's computer system not tossing an error on it.

Does no SkyTeam carrier fly into SPU? :mad:

One of the reasons I went from Star to Sky was the ability to get to SEZ. Unfortunately, I won't hit the necessary mileage requirements until next summer, which is when we're fixin to go. And, I can't go more than a year without some pseudo exotic vacation.

(rough life, I know)

On Skyteam, it doesn't matter whether it is a hub - you can do one stopover along the most direct route, and one open jaw. Plus, stays of less than 24 hours do not count as stopovers.

So, not only could you do NYC-CDG (stopover)-ZAG, you could do something like NYC-LHR(overnight)-AMS(overnight)-CDG(stopover)-FCO-ZAG//PRG-CDG(overnight)-LHR-JFK.

The itinerary must be 100% on DL to get the 90k rewards, although I think that the 90k reward has gone the way of the dodo now. KL J rewards at 80k still exist; however, all segments must be operated by KL.

Here is the back-up plan. What would you all need to give up a 16 hour nonstop and take a voucher and loose out on a night in HKG?

I am thinking I need to be offered at least a grand. All bets are off if my upgrade clears though.

EDITED TO ADD even more fun routings. :)

Depends if I had anything planned for that night, and how flexible my hotel is. I don't think you'll get a VDB that has a comma in it. And indeed, if BF clears then scrub the whole idea. Solid flight planning, by the way.

ETA: Post 3,900. ^

Given the pile of steamy doodoo known as european biz class, look at one of the LCCs to get you to where you need to go. Croatia is still a tough destination beyond Zagreb.

Easyjet will be flying top Split from LGW and GVA (a nice train trip from Paris) and to Dubrovnik from LGW.

I will accept any volunteers that come and see me. I hold all boarding passes, number them as I take them and then use those seats as I need them. If any volunteers have connections it might get you eliminated from getting bumped unless I can rebook you without any major issues and/or you are willing to spend the night if need be. If you are sitting in F and wish to volunteer, I will ask and ask again that you understand that I might only be able to rebook you into Y class and if you agree then I will accept your seat for consideration.

If you are wondering why I hold your boarding pass, it's so you can't get on board and change your mind. With our automative oversale manager you are asked at checkin if you would like to be a volunteer but until you actually speak with me, I don't consider you as one. I like to ask what you are willing to do with regards to rebooking and if you are willing to spend the night, if need be. I also will want to keep you on CO if at all possible.

As much as I would love FT to land me notice from a newspaper, if it was the Times calling I would tell them that my name was Pandy Reterson.

Dumb question, but I'm assuming (?) that your screen jives with the oversale manager and you can see in advance who has indicated themselves at OLCI? Then should the need arise, the people who indicated themselves but do not come to see you are not considered?

I have been interviewed by the WSJ though I do not know if it made print. It was one of my rants about hotels putting in nice flat screens and not providing HiDef service. To this day I rarely turn on the TV in hotel rooms.

HD was in the room Sunday for me to watch much football at the Fairview Park Marriott in Virginia.

Also, it is a good practice not to talk to reporters about this sort of stuff. All they are looking to do is to validate their preconceptions about traveling and will twist and turn whatever you say into something you may not recognize.

Right now I get in 8pm on Sat night. Looks like all the other options would get me in 12 hours later, for a 12 hour delay I would like to get as close to a grand a possible. If the upgrade clears, of course I am flying the nonstop, I aint no fool, but if I am going to be stuck in coach, I might as well make it fun and try to get myself on a 747 ^ or maybe even business class ^on another carrier.

I try to be as thorough as possible when presenting my offer to the agents; I would do no less with you guys.

and I found a new route to get me there. EWR-LHR-HKG
CO28 EWR 6:50PM LHR 6:45AM +1
CX252 LHR 11:30AM HKG 7:05AM (12/28)

BA184 EWR 6:50PM LHR 6:45AM +1
CX252 LHR 11:30AM HKG 7:05AM (12/28)

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one with that pet peeve.

I deal with reporters all the time -- so hopefully I held my own. My hesitation on the photo is I don't necessarily need my coworkers knowing I'm on FT. :o

I just got award availability to Zagreb with a 6 days in France along the way.

The only problem is the flight home is on a Czech a310 via Prague. ... I didn't even know the a310 still flew. :confused:

Anyone ever done that route before?