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Flex First: First on first off?
So i was just booking a first class r/t ticket MSP-LAX this weekend, and i got a F fare going out and a P returning. Then i saw something interesting. On the purchase confirmation page where it usually pushes the upgrade to first option, it shows "add flexibility to first class!" Which pushes upgrading to a fully flexible ticket, it lists the benefits:
No fees when travel plans change, Attentive service, luxurious surroundings, First on, first off. While i understand the no fee part.....does service really get better on a fully flexible ticket? do you really board any sooner then any of the other FC pax, do i now get my own line to stand in so i dont have to be with the other gate lice?? :P |
"Luxurious" surroundings! LOL....they must not mean the 757s.
I think "first on, first off" is just a summary of the FC benefits...nothing special for being full-fare. PS I love the upgrade to First option that shows a picture of food...considering the flights I'm about to book each are less than 1.5 hours so it will be a snack basket. This will really fool the non-experienced First flyers... |
Yes, the captain personally leads you down the ramp at the same time the FAs board and you're assigned 2 FOs to carry your, undoubtedly over limit, number of carry ons (likely which are tagged crew) to fill up the rapidly shrinking overhead bin space before anyone else has a chance to board!
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Originally Posted by jsmith50
(Post 18192587)
Yes, the captain personally leads you down the ramp at the same time the FAs board and you're assigned 2 FOs to carry your, undoubtedly over limit, number of carry ons (likely which are tagged crew) to fill up the rapidly shrinking overhead bin space before anyone else has a chance to board!
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At least the refundability is a potential benefit. I've been offered a pay up to FC A or P fare for a CRJ 200 flight with no FC cabin.
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Originally Posted by xolinlevh
(Post 18192083)
So i was just booking a first class r/t ticket MSP-LAX this weekend, and i got a F fare going out and a P returning. Then i saw something interesting. On the purchase confirmation page where it usually pushes the upgrade to first option, it shows "add flexibility to first class!" Which pushes upgrading to a fully flexible ticket, it lists the benefits:
No fees when travel plans change, Attentive service, luxurious surroundings, First on, first off. While i understand the no fee part.....does service really get better on a fully flexible ticket? do you really board any sooner then any of the other FC pax, do i now get my own line to stand in so i dont have to be with the other gate lice?? :P For another $100 you get "Most firstest on, most firstest off." :D:D |
Originally Posted by xolinlevh
(Post 18192597)
Haha, I'd love to board with the FAs, but no way im letting some FO grunt carry my Louis Vuitton on to the plane! Scratch them and ill cut em with my PM card ;)
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"Luxurious Surroundings"
WOW!!! I want some of what DL marketing folks are smokin... They obviously have not flown domestic F.... Sure its noy Y, but Luxurious..???.:rolleyes: |
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