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ssullivan Sep 9, 2009 11:20 pm


Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 12357676)
Given the age of the systems they use, it wouldnt surprise me that its a bad record.

Yep. I'm still amazed CO manages to do as much as it can with the systems it has — CO.com has a lot more functionality than most other airline websites I regularly use, and it's not like CO is running start of the art systems on the back end.

fozz Sep 9, 2009 11:49 pm


Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 12357676)
Given the age of the systems they use, it wouldnt surprise me that its a bad record.

Normally I'm the culprit that breaks it. :D

It does amaze me what they have and use but having been in the data center of a few other airlines, they are all just as bad. Some of those data centers should just be handed to the Smithsonian given the antiques they are using.

belynch Sep 10, 2009 12:24 am


Originally Posted by ssullivan (Post 12357656)
CO Insider just posted regarding the issues with EUA not running lately, and a ton of upgrades being processed at the gate. Hopefully he's correct, and this is more a technical issue than anything else.

Yet WE-:rolleyes: tells you it's your fault. :rolleyes:

Almost done with SMF. Almost.

Steve GadFly Sep 10, 2009 2:52 am

Good morning Box.....up early to fly PHL-IAH-SNA and meet up with Ms. GadFly (who's already on the left coast). Will anyone be in the P-Club today at around 10:30 AM?? PM me if you will be and want to meet up.

sdm1130 Sep 10, 2009 6:24 am

Wait - can it be that the 2010 OnePass changes aren't actually all that bad? :eek: Hopefully there are no bombs that they're waiting to drop...

Xyzzy Sep 10, 2009 6:25 am

Morning, b:rolleyes:x!

rolov Sep 10, 2009 6:36 am


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12358532)
Wait - can it be that the 2010 OnePass changes aren't actually all that bad? :eek: Hopefully there are no bombs that they're waiting to drop...

the drop to 125 % is kinda :rolleyes: especially if it applies to EQMs

sdm1130 Sep 10, 2009 6:39 am


Originally Posted by rolov (Post 12358579)
the drop to 125 % is kinda :rolleyes: especially if it applies to EQMs

Agreed. But, dropping fees for Plats and allowing 100% EQMs through all channels are nice changes. Additionally, the Star reward chart doesn't look nearly as scary as I had thought it would.

rolov Sep 10, 2009 6:46 am


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12358593)
Agreed. But, dropping fees for Plats and allowing 100% EQMs through all channels are nice changes. Additionally, the Star reward chart doesn't look nearly as scary as I had thought it would.

I was not expecting it to be that bad, most of the *A charts are very similar with variations on some sectors. The 100% EQM is nice , although most of my CO travel seems to be booked on co.com lately.

sbm12 Sep 10, 2009 6:47 am


Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 12357206)
Other thoughts:

1) Calling NRT a Tokyo airport is like calling PIT part of Cleveland.

3) It is stunning to see Korean fill a 744 for a flight to NRT on a Saturday afternoon.

ICN/Seoul is not quite as bad as NRT/Tokyo, but only about 15 minutes different. Both are pretty ridiculous.

And I don't get how the Koreans can load a PACKED 744 faster than a US-based domestic carrier can load a 75% full 737. So annoying.

Originally Posted by fozz (Post 12357464)
That works too, though I have to say I like the speed of the LIRR trains.

It'll be faster to take the E from JFK since you don't have to back-track.

Originally Posted by ssullivan (Post 12357608)
The E train finally got new cars?

Yup. They are phenomenal.

Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12358532)
Wait - can it be that the 2010 OnePass changes aren't actually all that bad? :eek: Hopefully there are no bombs that they're waiting to drop...


Originally Posted by rolov (Post 12358579)
the drop to 125 % is kinda :rolleyes: especially if it applies to EQMs

I actually like the looks of things, for the most part. Europe and Hawaii both went up a bit, but not too bad. RTW staying the same is a huge boon. Ditto for 2-cabin pointy end being business across the board (other than VS to Africa) if I'm reading it correctly.

COFlyerCLE Sep 10, 2009 6:57 am


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12358593)
Agreed. But, dropping fees for Plats and allowing 100% EQMs through all channels are nice changes. Additionally, the Star reward chart doesn't look nearly as scary as I had thought it would.

Yea!!! No more getting screwed by having to use AMEX Travel for work :)

Olton Hall Sep 10, 2009 7:10 am


Originally Posted by ssullivan (Post 12357608)
The E train finally got new cars?

I remember when the E train had the newest stuff around before. Then they put the refurbished old stuff, some of which is older than me, on the line. Now back to new w/ the LCD panels showing the remaining station stops. They still have a complete lack of subway maps in the cars of course.

Hartmann Sep 10, 2009 7:14 am


Originally Posted by ssullivan (Post 12357691)
Yep. I'm still amazed CO manages to do as much as it can with the systems it has — CO.com has a lot more functionality than most other airline websites I regularly use, and it's not like CO is running start of the art systems on the back end.

After talking to Scott about some of the setup, I'm surprised, but on the other hand, they've got some smart folks working for them.

As for the 2010 changes, they look alright, I'm a little disappointed to see earning on US Helicopter and Emirates going away.

sdm1130 Sep 10, 2009 7:21 am


Originally Posted by Hartmann (Post 12358732)
As for the 2010 changes, they look alright, I'm a little disappointed to see earning on US Helicopter and Emirates going away.

Yeah, that is a shame. I was hoping to try USH on the way to JFK in December and was thinking of using Emirates to CPT next year. :(

Now, I need to book a USH flight before October 27...

sbm12 Sep 10, 2009 7:22 am


Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 12358714)
They still have a complete lack of subway maps in the cars of course.

Two in every car on every train on every line. The new E trains are no different. :confused:


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