Change of gauge with the same type of aircraft?
Apr 18, 2009 | 1:36 pm
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Change of gauge with the same type of aircraft?
I wanted to book ANC to EWR for early september, I noticed they had a direct flight that stopped in SEA online, no change in gauge. When I contacted the Onepass Elite Desk they told me that they noted a change in gauge but both segments were recorded as a 737-800 and while he could not confirm that there would be no change of planes he thought it would be very irregular. Is this likely an error or does Continental really want to change from one 737-800 to another?
Apr 18, 2009 | 2:04 pm
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It is the same plane 99% of the time. But there is always the chance of a mechanical or some other event happening where CO can swap in a replacement aircraft if they had to by flying one up from IAH, I suppose.
If you book it as ANC-EWR you'll likely run in to trouble with EUAs and seat assignments. And you'll be credited with fewer miles. Book as ANC-SEA-EWR for better results on all three fronts, in exchange for a couple dollars in additional taxes.
If you book it as ANC-EWR you'll likely run in to trouble with EUAs and seat assignments. And you'll be credited with fewer miles. Book as ANC-SEA-EWR for better results on all three fronts, in exchange for a couple dollars in additional taxes.
Apr 18, 2009 | 3:54 pm
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I wanted to book ANC to EWR for early september, I noticed they had a direct flight that stopped in SEA online, no change in gauge. When I contacted the Onepass Elite Desk they told me that they noted a change in gauge but both segments were recorded as a 737-800 and while he could not confirm that there would be no change of planes he thought it would be very irregular. Is this likely an error or does Continental really want to change from one 737-800 to another?
Apr 18, 2009 | 4:33 pm
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I'd strongly recommend getting up and walking around as much as possible for health reasons, although to keep out of the cleaners' way you should deplane and reboard.
