Flex First: First on first off?
Mar 13, 2012 | 10:41 am
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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
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
Mar 13, 2012 | 11:11 am
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"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...
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...
Mar 13, 2012 | 11:49 am
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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!
Mar 13, 2012 | 11:50 am
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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!
Mar 13, 2012 | 11:52 am
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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.
Mar 13, 2012 | 12:02 pm
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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
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."
Mar 13, 2012 | 12:04 pm
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Mar 13, 2012 | 8:58 pm
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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..???.
WOW!!! I want some of what DL marketing folks are smokin...
They obviously have not flown domestic F.... Sure its noy Y, but Luxurious..???.