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Originally Posted by AMF in NJ (Post 9968577)

I'm obsessing over getting this exit row and I see some took the window seat of the row that was empty. Presumably they're gold or plat, but it's weird that with F seats open no one is on the upgrade list. I'm puzzled. :confused: I haven't seen movement in the 'premium' section, so I'm pretty sure it's a new fare. Hrm. Barring the exit row are you still able to move up at checkin? I see that row 7a-c is empty, and if we have to sit next to someone I'd rather be closer to the exit.

Simplest explanation is a Gold or Plat award.

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More impression of the LAX PC:

- It seems a little worn, but not too bad. I think the restroom may need work first. The sink faucet leaks, so they put a whole bunch of paper towels around the faucets. Just look horrible.

- I didn't try to use any of outlets, but I saw in each "work booth" is an old fashioned telephone. They are touchtone ones, but they are the type that looks like, er, a telephone.

- They don't have taps. And only 4 beer choices. I said to the bartender "Oh, you don't have taps here", and she moaned. :)

- At around 10:30p, they announced pre-boarding for the 11:00p EWR red-eye. At 11:45p, I went up and asked what's the boarding situation with my 12:30a IAH, the agent said boarding would start at midnight. But they did not annouce it again! Very strange.

I was still sitting there, half asleep, until at around 12:10a, they announced "everybody on 1094 to IAH needs to go to the gate now!" I went to bathroom, went across to Gate 62 (directly across from PC), and they've actually boarded everybody already.

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CO 1E - Think about this. A 40D is a lot cheaper than that bike!

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Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 9971197)

ALCO - It looks like some of your kin have been busy. Nice of you to start the young 'uns off well with a quick pub crawl.

http://www.petaluma360.com/article/2...template=ptart

Well trained, those two. Straight to the tavern. :D

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Originally Posted by belynch (Post 9971261)

For the 1A / 3A debate, I'll take 3A any day. Chances are at least one person will select the "other" option, so the food choice should still be relevant by the time the F/A gets back to you.

And I'd rather the underseat storage for my laptop and my feet. I find bulkheads, even with the cut-out, too restricted in terms of space.

I'm with you, I would take 3A -- because of the reduced legroom, claustrophobic feelings start to set in quickly for me in 1A.

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Originally Posted by Hartmann (Post 9971200)

1E and F have the cutout on the 738s with four rows? This is where SeatGuru needs to improve.

Actually, no, I think I was wrong, and 1E and 1F do not have cutouts on the 738 with four rows. They still feel roomier, though.

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Originally Posted by rkkwan (Post 9971372)

CO 1E - Think about this. A 40D is a lot cheaper than that bike!

I dunno about that, especially in pairs.

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Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 9971145)

Feel free to send me a PM with prices. ^

While I don't want to go too budget/low-end, I'm not sure I can justify a 40D for my first DSLR.

You have PM, sir. For a beginner DSLR user, I think I put together a pretty good package.

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Originally Posted by carpboy (Post 9971591)

I dunno about that, especially in pairs.

What joke am I missing about "40D"? :confused:

I am getting more and more excited about my vacation. I am finally taking a real trip to somewhere. Our large group of soccer parents and 14 yr old boys are off to Ireland and Sweden for a tourney. We will be using Aer Lingus, SAS and RyanAir, departing SFO on July 4....should be quite an experience.

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 9971604)

What joke am I missing about "40D"? :confused:

Dunno

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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 9971642)

Dunno

I figured that was it, but I didn't want to admit it.

Do I take the non-stop from EWR - SFO and sit in the middle seat of the exit row with an unlikely shot at an upgrade (although I will be a Plat on an H fare) and pay $100 more.

Or, do I fly out of LGA, switch in IAH and get almost guaranteed EUA's for all 4 legs and save my company some scratch.

Oh what a dilemma.

I'm flying out a day early to visit a friend, so I'm not on a tight timeline and on the return, it's an all-day event anyway (I don't do redeyes when possible) so the extra time via IAH won't kill me.

Also - any Le Meridien San Fran reviews post renovation?

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Originally Posted by belynch (Post 9971777)

Or, do I fly out of LGA, switch in IAH and get almost guaranteed EUA's for all 4 legs and save my company some scratch.

Oh what a dilemma.

More miles, being up front, save the company money. How do you say no?

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Originally Posted by sfogate (Post 9971607)

Sounds great. I'm particularly interested to hear your impressions of RyanAir and the newly LCC-ified Aer Lingus. Have a great time!

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Originally Posted by belynch (Post 9971777)

Hardly a dilemma in my mind. Take the upgrades as long as you're not doing anything else otherwise. Normally I'd say non-stops, but since you have some time to work with the upgrade would be better, IMO. Plus more LFMs; you won't need the EQMs for this year since you're going to hit Platinum, but they add up over a lifetime.

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 9971811)

How do you say no?

How many posts have I made in the box about being unexpectedly stuck in IAH for the night this year? ... ;)

... Or I could take Virgin out of JFK (ARGH) for half the price of the LGA connecting flights.

Ryanair is fine as long as you know what to expect. They are a reliable airline that runs a tight ship.