Interview with CO Insider
May 27, 2009 | 8:32 pm
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You could even go so far as to say that "free, unlimited upgrades" is an unredeemable perk when marketed to those in California. That doesn't mean the perk should not exist.
May 27, 2009 | 8:50 pm
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A great listen even if all of my questions weren't answered 
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May 27, 2009 | 8:57 pm
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May 27, 2009 | 9:18 pm
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It was a good interview -- thanks to the guys for setting it up.
And thanks to Scott for providing some substantive answers and frank views on what they do and don't know.
Looking forward to the expanded online partner rewards. It's a relatively cheap enhancement that dramatically increases the value of miles for reasonably savvy travelers.
And thanks to Scott for providing some substantive answers and frank views on what they do and don't know.
Looking forward to the expanded online partner rewards. It's a relatively cheap enhancement that dramatically increases the value of miles for reasonably savvy travelers.
May 27, 2009 | 9:41 pm
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I can not get the audio to play. Do you need to register to be able to play the audio? If so, I guess I will skip it.
May 27, 2009 | 10:03 pm
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May 27, 2009 | 10:45 pm
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Depends on when you are trying to book. As noted in the interview many more seats open up closer to departure (and not necessarily within 6 weeks but even at the 6 months-ish window) so it can be gamed a bit.
May 27, 2009 | 11:19 pm
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Chances of EWR-Europe opening in BF = Fair to Good
Chances of SFO-EWR opening up in F = Near Zero
Chances of a matching SFO-EWR-Europe opening up in F/BF = Even Closer to Zero
This is another one of those examples where CO works well for people in hubs, but for non-hub dwellers, CO doesn't always work out so well.
May 27, 2009 | 11:34 pm
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He gave a long-winded answer about Starnet blocking, an answer that, to be honest, made me pause.
Sure, there are no Starblocking plans - FOR NOW. But who knows what the future will bring.
Sorry to be a killjoy.
Sure, there are no Starblocking plans - FOR NOW. But who knows what the future will bring.
Sorry to be a killjoy.
May 28, 2009 | 4:51 am
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May 28, 2009 | 5:11 am
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Then again, this is the airline that brought you the more than doubling in price of a QF F award last year..
May 28, 2009 | 5:14 am
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Fantastic interview! Thanks CO Insider and fozz!
I've had the turkey dog a couple of times now and my only qualm is with CO Insider suggesting that it is somehow related to a kolache. When FAs starting handing them out saying "they're like kolaches", I stop telling people I'm Czech.
I've had the turkey dog a couple of times now and my only qualm is with CO Insider suggesting that it is somehow related to a kolache. When FAs starting handing them out saying "they're like kolaches", I stop telling people I'm Czech.