JFK-LAS or JFK-LAX-LAS
Aug 20, 2019, 9:00 am
#1
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JFK-LAS or JFK-LAX-LAS
Am I crazy to want to book the connection in order to max out my flatbed chances as a PM (probably using a RUC) if the times are similar? My wife thinks so. FT please give me a sanity check...I don't get to use D1 product much (really, ever) as most of my travel is east coast.
Aug 20, 2019, 9:07 am
#2
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Are you crazy? Not at all. I would probably consider doing the same as long as the RUC was confirmed in advance and your personal schedule allowed for the additional flight and connection time.
Aug 20, 2019, 9:12 am
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I also would only do this if you can confirm the RUC in advance. If you're hoping to clear off the waitlist it might happen, but there's a much better chance you'll be sitting in Y with an extra 2 or 3 hours of travel time.
Aug 20, 2019, 9:12 am
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Am I crazy to want to book the connection in order to max out my flatbed chances as a PM (probably using a RUC) if the times are similar? My wife thinks so. FT please give me a sanity check...I don't get to use D1 product much (really, ever) as most of my travel is east coast.
Last edited by El Boocho; Aug 20, 2019 at 9:26 am
Aug 20, 2019, 9:23 am
#5
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First, I certainly don’t think you are “crazy.” However, personally I wouldn’t do it unless it was the red eye on the way home. Flight time is maybe 30 mins longer, plus an hour connection plus and hour back to las. For me, not worth losing at least 2.5 hrs each way in Vegas. Plus you are adding 50% (or more if something goes wrong) to the travel time. Can you just take the jfk-las flight with flatbeds?
Aug 20, 2019, 9:25 am
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My flights would be Sun AM - Tues AM, so I'm hopeful upgrade chances are solid...its a major conference in vegas which is why I feel chances of that route clearing are slim.
Aug 20, 2019, 12:09 pm
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Am I crazy to want to book the connection in order to max out my flatbed chances as a PM (probably using a RUC) if the times are similar? My wife thinks so. FT please give me a sanity check...I don't get to use D1 product much (really, ever) as most of my travel is east coast.
As others have mentioned, I’d do it if you could clear the RUC in advance. But if you’re having to waitlist, I wouldn’t, personally (if that was my only motivation). If the extra MQMs are also a motivating factor I would consider this routing for the extra MQMs. (I’m also really lucky that my wife not only lets me play these games with the routing and other factors but being a PM herself is willing to play them too to boost or maintain status
).
Aug 20, 2019, 12:14 pm
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Not crazy, just a matter of personal preference and weighing costs and benefits.
As a general matter, I much prefer a direct flight and shorter travel time. And at my most frequented work travel location I typically stay at a boutique inn I like instead of earning points/stays at a Hilton or Marriott chain. I don't think I'm crazy.
As a general matter, I much prefer a direct flight and shorter travel time. And at my most frequented work travel location I typically stay at a boutique inn I like instead of earning points/stays at a Hilton or Marriott chain. I don't think I'm crazy.
Aug 20, 2019, 12:44 pm
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Be aware of the plane you are on. Most of the D1 capacity on these routes is on the 767. While it is good to have when I fly JFK to LAX or SFO I wouldn't necessarily seek out that product. It is a dated and cramped version of a lie flat seat
Aug 20, 2019, 12:54 pm
#13
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Thanks - was aware but figured it sure beat C+!
Aug 20, 2019, 1:08 pm
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.....but it does have 100% direct aisle access, which D1 on the 757 doesn't.
Call DL and ask which flights will clear into D1 using the RUC now. Then make your decision. Buy your ticket by phone and have the agent confirm your upgrade at the same time.
Call DL and ask which flights will clear into D1 using the RUC now. Then make your decision. Buy your ticket by phone and have the agent confirm your upgrade at the same time.
Aug 20, 2019, 1:16 pm
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Good advice - thanks