DL.com and BER/TXL
May 24, 2012, 7:35 pm
#1
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DL.com and BER/TXL
Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere...
I'm trying to price out an itinerary from CMH to Berlin via AMS using the multicity search tool, but DL.dumb is living up to its name and wigging out whether I use BER (which I know won't be opening till 3/13 at least though DL.dumb doesn't appear to know that yet) or TXL.
Am I missing something obvious here? Any advice appreciated, including other ways to get to Berlin (e.g., fly to FRA and then LH or CDG (non non s'il vous plait) and then AF or something else).
Cheers.
I'm trying to price out an itinerary from CMH to Berlin via AMS using the multicity search tool, but DL.dumb is living up to its name and wigging out whether I use BER (which I know won't be opening till 3/13 at least though DL.dumb doesn't appear to know that yet) or TXL.
Am I missing something obvious here? Any advice appreciated, including other ways to get to Berlin (e.g., fly to FRA and then LH or CDG (non non s'il vous plait) and then AF or something else).
Cheers.
May 24, 2012, 7:46 pm
#2
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Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere...
I'm trying to price out an itinerary from CMH to Berlin via AMS using the multicity search tool, but DL.dumb is living up to its name and wigging out whether I use BER (which I know won't be opening till 3/13 at least though DL.dumb doesn't appear to know that yet) or TXL.
Am I missing something obvious here? Any advice appreciated, including other ways to get to Berlin (e.g., fly to FRA and then LH or CDG (non non s'il vous plait) and then AF or something else).
Cheers.
I'm trying to price out an itinerary from CMH to Berlin via AMS using the multicity search tool, but DL.dumb is living up to its name and wigging out whether I use BER (which I know won't be opening till 3/13 at least though DL.dumb doesn't appear to know that yet) or TXL.
Am I missing something obvious here? Any advice appreciated, including other ways to get to Berlin (e.g., fly to FRA and then LH or CDG (non non s'il vous plait) and then AF or something else).
Cheers.
May 24, 2012, 8:20 pm
#3
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They are adjusting their system atm. the new flights are being loaded. A couple of days ago, BER still translated into the area code of Berlin and for TXL only CSA flights via PRG came up. Gradually the AFKLM connections are being phased in but a couple of flights do not translate yet because they will be discontinued.
The AFKLM systems are already switched to reflect for TXL instead of BER.
The AFKLM systems are already switched to reflect for TXL instead of BER.
May 25, 2012, 4:46 am
#5
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Originally Posted by c_d:18638435
They are adjusting their system atm. the new flights are being loaded. A couple of days ago, BER still translated into the area code of Berlin and for TXL only CSA flights via PRG came up. Gradually the AFKLM connections are being phased in but a couple of flights do not translate yet because they will be discontinued.
The AFKLM systems are already switched to reflect for TXL instead of BER.
The AFKLM systems are already switched to reflect for TXL instead of BER.
May 25, 2012, 5:38 am
#6
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Over night, all of my 2012 trips to Berlin have been converted to reflect the change. However, they seems to have problems, since the flight duration, equipment, and times are not showing ("Unavailable"). Furthermore, all seat assigments and applied SWU's have been deleted, so check your tickets.
May 25, 2012, 7:13 am
#7
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German Efficiency
This is one I chalk up to a major lapse in German Efficiency because of the Berlin Airport FUBAR. I would like to blame delta.dumb as the usual suspect but in this case, The Germans Did It.
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May 27, 2012, 10:53 am
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I had a phone call from DL this morning to notify me of the change. I don't know if this was just a DM thing or not - I forgot to ask. I told her that I knew about the delay opening the new airport, and that for me, TXL is MUCH better than BER, so I was happy!
May 27, 2012, 11:10 am
#9
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I noticed the usual Saturday schedule changes, so I checked my July/Aug formerly BER trip, and the arrival and departure airports have indeed been changed back to TXL. I had a phone call from DL this morning to notify me of the change. I don't know if this was just a DM thing or not - I forgot to ask.
Good for you, bad for me. As an original from Berlin, I hate this old fart airport because it is unbearable for any serious business travel. BTW, did you also lose your seat assignments or has the agent shown some consideration and preserved those?
May 27, 2012, 11:13 am
#10
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Haha, it's Berlin, the city that promotes itself by stating "Poor but sexy". That poor applies to almost all public services, such as mass transportation and airports. The new opening date is now set to late spring 2013 because they "want to make sure" all works in official communication and they dread the winter, plus having not enough deicing machines, in rather unofficial statements.
May 27, 2012, 11:27 am
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My ticket was booked on DL.com, but (unfortunately), my TATLs are on AF metal - YUL/CDG and CDG/JFK. My good seats seem to be intact. I'm hoping that AF will "SEE" the seats I have chosen when I check in!
May 27, 2012, 12:50 pm
#12
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I saw my BER flight change to TXL this past weekend. I've been calling the elite line every week to get an update on the progress of the transition as I will be in Europe for all of June and returning back to the USA in June through BER. The agent told me the switch to TXL and the times were most likely temporary and are quite likely to change. I ended up just changing my reservation to avoid BER/TXL all together.
May 27, 2012, 1:13 pm
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