First-timer questions
Jun 14, 2009 | 11:45 am
#16
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Uncertain
Programs: Korean Air, Lufthansa M&M, SPG ,United Mileage Plus
Posts: 908
Legal Connection time?
I am in the process of looking up flights for 24-Dec. outbound MSP-IAH-CUN
and inbound CUN-IAH-MSP on 8 Jan.
I have a question regarding the outbound legs.
Theres two flight options that CO is trying to sell to me...
CO1517 dep 650am arr. IAH 945am
connect to:
CO364 dep. 1040 am arr. CUN 105pm
(which means theres only 55 minutes for connection time in IAH)
Is that option ok, is it doable, or is it too tight of a schedule?
The other option is:
CO1517 dep 650am arr. IAH 945am
connect to:
CO664 dep 1155am arr. CUN 220pm
(which means theres 2 hrs 10 minutes for connection time in IAH)
Which one would you do If you were me?
and inbound CUN-IAH-MSP on 8 Jan.
I have a question regarding the outbound legs.
Theres two flight options that CO is trying to sell to me...
CO1517 dep 650am arr. IAH 945am
connect to:
CO364 dep. 1040 am arr. CUN 105pm
(which means theres only 55 minutes for connection time in IAH)
Is that option ok, is it doable, or is it too tight of a schedule?
The other option is:
CO1517 dep 650am arr. IAH 945am
connect to:
CO664 dep 1155am arr. CUN 220pm
(which means theres 2 hrs 10 minutes for connection time in IAH)
Which one would you do If you were me?
Jun 14, 2009 | 11:53 am
#17
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Uncertain
Programs: Korean Air, Lufthansa M&M, SPG ,United Mileage Plus
Posts: 908
Jun 14, 2009 | 12:14 pm
#18
Join Date: Jun 2007
Programs: CO-plat, SPG-plat
Posts: 1,658
Christmas Eve may be slightly busier than the usual travel days. If your connecting IAH-CUN is oversold and your MSP-IAH delayed, the GA may be very eager to process stand-by passengers at T-15 minutes. The subsequent IAH-CUN flight could be full.
This could be one of the times where you might benefit from the longer connection time, but if potential one-day delay doesn't bother you (no prepaid hotel, etc), then you can stick with the shorter connection time.
This could be one of the times where you might benefit from the longer connection time, but if potential one-day delay doesn't bother you (no prepaid hotel, etc), then you can stick with the shorter connection time.
Jun 16, 2009 | 8:20 pm
#19
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Uncertain
Programs: Korean Air, Lufthansa M&M, SPG ,United Mileage Plus
Posts: 908
Well, good idea. I went ahead and booked the later connection time on the outbound.. AI for $366.99 MSP-CUN R/T., reasonable fare, dont you think
Christmas Eve may be slightly busier than the usual travel days. If your connecting IAH-CUN is oversold and your MSP-IAH delayed, the GA may be very eager to process stand-by passengers at T-15 minutes. The subsequent IAH-CUN flight could be full.
This could be one of the times where you might benefit from the longer connection time, but if potential one-day delay doesn't bother you (no prepaid hotel, etc), then you can stick with the shorter connection time.
This could be one of the times where you might benefit from the longer connection time, but if potential one-day delay doesn't bother you (no prepaid hotel, etc), then you can stick with the shorter connection time.
Last edited by BIMMERKID2; Aug 23, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Jun 17, 2009 | 10:33 am
#20
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 2
Thanks to everyone who responded!
Although a little bit of bad news: I checked the PDA site today to see what my in-flight amenities are. If I'd flown this flight on Wednesday I would have had the full-blown new updates in the plane, DirectTV in each seat and all. Thursday would have at least had SOME in-flight entertainment with the drop-down TVs and the 12 audio channels. But the flight for Friday lists "Inflight Entertainment: Not offered on this flight".
Balls.
Although a little bit of bad news: I checked the PDA site today to see what my in-flight amenities are. If I'd flown this flight on Wednesday I would have had the full-blown new updates in the plane, DirectTV in each seat and all. Thursday would have at least had SOME in-flight entertainment with the drop-down TVs and the 12 audio channels. But the flight for Friday lists "Inflight Entertainment: Not offered on this flight".
Balls.
Jun 27, 2009 | 9:52 pm
#21
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Portland, Maine
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, HYATT Globalist, HH Diamond, AA Plat Pro, MR Lifetime Plat
Posts: 1,195
I also have kind of first timer question.
I am a new Gold CO member.
I am familiar with DL Gold auto upgrades from DL.com.
You book a flight and link your FF# and presto on line it shows you that an upgrade has been requested and 3 days out shows you your status and place in line for upgrade.
I booked 2 different trips on CO.com, and I see where the upgrade box is set to on.
When and how do you get informed about the upgrade?
Please advise - THX.
I am a new Gold CO member.
I am familiar with DL Gold auto upgrades from DL.com.
You book a flight and link your FF# and presto on line it shows you that an upgrade has been requested and 3 days out shows you your status and place in line for upgrade.
I booked 2 different trips on CO.com, and I see where the upgrade box is set to on.
When and how do you get informed about the upgrade?
Please advise - THX.
Jun 28, 2009 | 4:57 am
#22
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: IAD
Programs: UA Gold, Marriott Rewards - LTPP
Posts: 4,242
I also have kind of first timer question.
I am a new Gold CO member.
I am familiar with DL Gold auto upgrades from DL.com.
You book a flight and link your FF# and presto on line it shows you that an upgrade has been requested and 3 days out shows you your status and place in line for upgrade.
I booked 2 different trips on CO.com, and I see where the upgrade box is set to on.
When and how do you get informed about the upgrade?
Please advise - THX.
I am a new Gold CO member.
I am familiar with DL Gold auto upgrades from DL.com.
You book a flight and link your FF# and presto on line it shows you that an upgrade has been requested and 3 days out shows you your status and place in line for upgrade.
I booked 2 different trips on CO.com, and I see where the upgrade box is set to on.
When and how do you get informed about the upgrade?
Please advise - THX.
Jun 28, 2009 | 6:39 am
#23
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: SAT
Programs: UA Premier Silver
Posts: 3,682
You should get an email. The upgrades process for gold beginning at T-3 days. Many people report, and I've experienced as well, that the upgrades process very close to the time of the flight at T-3, T-2, t-1 and T-3hrs. You can also log into your CO acct, view the reservation and see CU for the complimentary upgrade. Once you're within 2 days of the flight, you can start to track it on pda.continental.com . Look for upgrade standby list. At T-24hrs and you check in, you'll see your place on the list. Check out this post for more info on EUAs