Air Europa comments
Feb 20, 2018, 6:51 am
#2
Join Date: May 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM; UA 1K; AA 1MM
Posts: 4,514
Haven't flown them, reviews I've seen seem to be mixed. If you book the DL flight number, you earn according to normal DL rule. If you book the Air Europa flight numbers, most coach fares earn only partial miles. See: https://www.delta.com/content/www/en...-partners.html
Feb 20, 2018, 6:51 am
#3
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: NJ
Programs: DL DM, Marriott Plat
Posts: 867
I can't speak to their TATL service, but I flew with UX from LGW-MAD, and as a DM, I got the standard free checked bag with a priority tag, priority security access at LGW, lounge access at LGW (to the No. 1 Lounge), and Sky Priority boarding (which admittedly wasn't monitored at all by the outsourced ground staff at LGW).
Beyond that, no other perks - no free advance seat assignments or anything like that. It was a short flight, so it was fine, but don't get too excited about anything out of the norm.
Beyond that, no other perks - no free advance seat assignments or anything like that. It was a short flight, so it was fine, but don't get too excited about anything out of the norm.
Feb 20, 2018, 8:26 am
#5
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Atlanta, GA
Programs: DL PM, Hilton Gold
Posts: 122
Like Cory above, I can't speak to TATL service, but I flew them on a short BCN-ORY flight. I'd rate it as "fine". As GM, I got priority bag service and boarding and a free bag, but that's all. The plane seemed rather run down and the whole experience just seemed like a very LCC sort of operation to me.
If you're looking at Air Europa on an intra-Europe flight, do it, but I'm not sure I'd fly them TATL.
If you're looking at Air Europa on an intra-Europe flight, do it, but I'm not sure I'd fly them TATL.
Feb 20, 2018, 11:19 am
#7
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: Delta SkyMiles DM
Posts: 32
I flew them CDG-AGP as part of DL itinerary as well. I believe I got full MQMs, and mileage based on ticket price + eligible bonus miles. Service was pretty basic as others have pointed out. If you are Elite, you get to board early but that's it.
I did order a Spanish ham snack pack which was quite tasty .....
I did order a Spanish ham snack pack which was quite tasty .....
Feb 20, 2018, 7:45 pm
#9
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: RDU
Programs: DL DM+(segs)/MM, UA Ag, Hilton DM, Marriott Ti (life Pt), TSA Opt-out Platinum
Posts: 3,226
Flew them from MAD-BCN R/T a few years ago. The RDU-MAD was on DL with miles, MAD-BCN was cheap on UX (<100EUR IIRC). We got upgraded to First (MAD-BCN) on an A330 which I was very surprised at. All in all great experience. Checked our bag through on DL/UX when we checked in (after showing agent MAD-BCN itin). Nowadays I think I read that they got rid of the interline baggage agreement.
Feb 21, 2018, 7:19 am
#10
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: ATL
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I flew UX maybe 2 years ago BCN-PMI and then PMI-MAD. In "J" as it was part of a larger award.
Hard product is what you'd expect from intra-Europe J.
Soft product led me to decide I would avoid UX in the future unless it was absolutely necessary.
Hard product is what you'd expect from intra-Europe J.
Soft product led me to decide I would avoid UX in the future unless it was absolutely necessary.
Feb 21, 2018, 10:58 am
#11
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: DL Diamond 1.7MM, Starlux Insighter, Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 3,947
UX is a low cost carrier - so expect basically the minimum required benefits from SkyTeam, stapled to a RyanAir or Easyjet clone. This means tou’ll Want to prepare for the baggage microscope and pack your own food and drink... but it also means lounge access and better seats should be obtainable without too much fuss.
Feb 21, 2018, 9:47 pm
#12
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Atlanta, GA
Programs: DL DM & 5MM, WN
Posts: 1,451
I flew Majorca-Madrid-JFK last year in paid Air Europa J. Good trip: typical intra--European J and a large lounge in Madrid. Not sure how this could be considered a Ryanair experince or "clone.".
TATL on the A330 in J is "nearly lie flat." Since I don't sleep westbound, it was fine. My plan this year is to fly eastbound on a SkyMiles ticket in D1 and to have a paid return on Air Europa.
In several searches, I see Delta pricing westbound J on Air Europa code shares 200-400% higher than the Air Europa website. Buyer beware.
In several searches, I see Delta pricing westbound J on Air Europa code shares 200-400% higher than the Air Europa website. Buyer beware.
Feb 22, 2018, 6:18 am
#13
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 50
I flew Majorca-Madrid-JFK last year in paid Air Europa J. Good trip: typical intra--European J and a large lounge in Madrid. Not sure how this could be considered a Ryanair experince or "clone.".
TATL on the A330 in J is "nearly lie flat." Since I don't sleep westbound, it was fine. My plan this year is to fly eastbound on a SkyMiles ticket in D1 and to have a paid return on Air Europa.
In several searches, I see Delta pricing westbound J on Air Europa code shares 200-400% higher than the Air Europa website. Buyer beware.
In several searches, I see Delta pricing westbound J on Air Europa code shares 200-400% higher than the Air Europa website. Buyer beware.
Feb 22, 2018, 8:59 am
#14
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: ATL
Programs: MR/SPG Plat, HH Gold, DL PM
Posts: 413
I flew PRG-IBZ with them one-way a few months back, (a route that doesn't seem to be bookable directly with Delta), and had no complaints with the flight itself. According to the chart they are group 2, so you should get partial credit. Not sure why, but even though I booked direct, it booked into an ineligible fare bucket and I received no credit. To this day I still have no idea what I did wrong. 
Feb 22, 2018, 10:18 am
#15
Join Date: Feb 2016
Programs: DL DM, SPG Plat 100/LT Gold, Marriott Plat, National Executive Elite
Posts: 2,988
I flew PRG-IBZ with them one-way a few months back, (a route that doesn't seem to be bookable directly with Delta), and had no complaints with the flight itself. According to the chart they are group 2, so you should get partial credit. Not sure why, but even though I booked direct, it booked into an ineligible fare bucket and I received no credit. To this day I still have no idea what I did wrong.
BUT - having my SkyMiles # in the Rez gave me nice benefits for a $100 fare - lounge access, free checked bag, exit row seat free at booking, priority security at FCO. Only sucky part was not being prepared for no free food or drink besides water (in Euro LCC style)