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Something pretty lame: UA new C (763) IAD-FRA, then LH C FRA-LHR. At least I'll get to try the new UA C seats. I need to work a full day on Wednesday because I decided to extend my trip for a day, so I am basically limited to flying out of IAD. I would have gone on IAD-LHR directly, but UA is only running 777s that day. The LH IAD-FRA flight didn't have any C availability at the time I booked it, but leaves a bit too early anyway.

What time do you get to FRA, I may still be there when you arrive.

CO 1E

Nov 23, 2009 8:40 am

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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12866171)

belynch, I would strongly suggest looking at LX availability via ExpertFlyer (or Aerocanuck.com). From what I've read, their C and F products outclass LH in every aspect (except FCT).

LX F at ZRH still offers private checkin, including a valet parking service for those who drive themselves to the airport, a lounge that is comparable to the FCT, and limo service to the aircraft (although, from what I can gather, then often just take people in a van and dump them into the terminal if the flight departs from Terminal E). The ZRH Business Lounge apparently has a Senator component, as well, which I will sample next week.

CO 1E

Nov 23, 2009 8:41 am

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Originally Posted by rolov (Post 12866372)

What time do you get to FRA, I may still be there when you arrive.

9:15 am.

sdm1130

Nov 23, 2009 8:42 am

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Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 12866312)

Correct.

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Originally Posted by J.Edward (Post 12866361)

Yes -- just make sure it's not "peak business" and you should be fine.

Now, I wonder if CO will let me route JNB-DXB-Europe(stopover)-US. Seems like a long shot...

kingalien

Nov 23, 2009 8:42 am

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Originally Posted by xyzzy (Post 12866352)

I'm not sure it matters as this stuff is pretty much a commodity item. I've been warned, though, that leaving drives in these docks for a while causes them to get quite hot.

Thanks!

Anglo Large Clawed Otter

Nov 23, 2009 8:43 am

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Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 12866373)

LX is high on my list of airlines to fly that I've not yet sampled, along with SQ, NH and SK (which I'll get to sample in January).

CO 1E

Nov 23, 2009 8:45 am

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Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12866386)

Now, I wonder if CO will let me route JNB-DXB-Europe(stopover)-US. Seems like a long shot...

Yes. Earlier this year, I had CPT-DXB-ZRH-AMS//-IAD booked at the standard J rate.

ConciergeMike

Nov 23, 2009 8:46 am

55 minutes later, I have been told that the missing miles and segments will be in my account NLT 12/9.

colpuck

Nov 23, 2009 8:47 am

Still waiting for Saturday's flights to post.

Mackieman

Nov 23, 2009 8:47 am

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12866406)

55 minutes later, I have been told that the missing miles and segments will be in my account NLT 12/9.

That seems like an awfully long time. Do they have to confirm you didn't get miles with LH or something?

CO 1E

Nov 23, 2009 8:48 am

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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12866358)

I wouldn't classify the new UA C seat as lame, especially for an overnight flight, where flatness is key. :-:

I agree, and look forward to trying the seat. I was thinking more of the lameness of flying UA and intra-EU LH on a totally uncreative routing, but I will still be getting two new FM lines out of it.

sdm1130

Nov 23, 2009 8:48 am

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Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 12866403)

Yes. Earlier this year, I had CPT-DXB-ZRH-AMS//-IAD booked at the standard J rate.

Excellent! This could work out nicely since JNB-ZRH availability on LX seems impossible to find.

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12866406)

55 minutes later, I have been told that the missing miles and segments will be in my account NLT 12/9.

IME, Continental agents are great at picking random resolution dates for problems they are unable to fix. Hopefully you'll actually see miles before 12/9. :)

Mackieman

Nov 23, 2009 8:49 am

Checked my wife in for her AUS - PHX leg on USAirw:rolleyes:ys. Even during OLCI, they will not release exit seats and require a fee to select Y seats at the front of the cabin.

http://rolleye.com/facepalm.gif

ConciergeMike

Nov 23, 2009 8:49 am

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Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 12866417)

That seems like an awfully long time. Do they have to confirm you didn't get miles with LH or something?

They didn't give me all the details of why I was holding. All the agent said was that there was a spelling error, a rejected request for miles on at least one of the missing three, and that a supervisor was involved in getting the request for missing miles re-filed because of the name error. Of that 55 minutes, I was on hold for probably 45 of them.

Steph3n

Nov 23, 2009 8:51 am

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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12866338)

I was surprised to discover that US carries both Finlandia and Glenlivet aboard its aircraft. They also stock Tanqueray, which, though not as good as Bombay Sapphire, is perfectly drinkable.

I may have to try and catch a US flight one day then, they did not get rid of all the eJets did they, just the e90s?

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