Is Iberia coming back to AMS?
Feb 26, 2014, 3:44 am
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Is Iberia coming back to AMS?
I was searching flights from MAD-AMS, and came across a direct IB flight, ofcourse which is unbookable.
Both expedia.com and travelocity.com show the flights, but once i go to booking screen - it do not go ahead.
Do any of the experts know if IB is really coming back to AMS, or is this a mistake.
http://www.travelocity.com/Flights-S...ce&mode=search
Both expedia.com and travelocity.com show the flights, but once i go to booking screen - it do not go ahead.
Do any of the experts know if IB is really coming back to AMS, or is this a mistake.
http://www.travelocity.com/Flights-S...ce&mode=search
Feb 26, 2014, 7:03 am
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I think this is just a mistake - and another example of why using US-based websites for European travel may not always be the best choice.
If you check Expedia's Spanish website, for instance, or Travelocity's UK website, you will NOT be offered these non-existent flights.
The only direct non-stop flights offered between MAD and AMS are operated by UX and KL.
If you check Expedia's Spanish website, for instance, or Travelocity's UK website, you will NOT be offered these non-existent flights.
The only direct non-stop flights offered between MAD and AMS are operated by UX and KL.
Feb 27, 2014, 8:13 am
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sleeplessinNL,
There are a lot of rumours.
Personally I think after the agreement with the pilots/SEPLA, there are some possiblities for Iberia/Iberia Express to come back to Amsterdam.
But we will have to wait.
There are a lot of rumours.
Personally I think after the agreement with the pilots/SEPLA, there are some possiblities for Iberia/Iberia Express to come back to Amsterdam.
But we will have to wait.
Feb 27, 2014, 9:30 am
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Feb 27, 2014, 1:02 pm
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Not really, I see them expanding with their IB express product. I wouldnt even mind having IB express. Some alternative to ST stronghold
Feb 28, 2014, 12:42 am
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Yeah. Route reduction and transfer to IB express. But that said, a lot of it was in response to the Spanish economy which, while still anemic, is now no longer in freefall and it's actually starting to feel like things might get moving again soon. (at least on the corporate side of things)
Mar 4, 2014, 11:00 am
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Hi all,
I took yesterday one MAD-LHR-AMS, this is a mess but the only way to do it nowadays.
I will be coming more often to AMS but I currently use KLM & Air Europa except yesterday.
Time wise is OK, mostly ontime but service I prefer IB rather than AirEuropa.
Lets see but as read with this SEPLA agreement and good IAG results, probably they will start expanding.
Cheers.
I took yesterday one MAD-LHR-AMS, this is a mess but the only way to do it nowadays.
I will be coming more often to AMS but I currently use KLM & Air Europa except yesterday.
Time wise is OK, mostly ontime but service I prefer IB rather than AirEuropa.
Lets see but as read with this SEPLA agreement and good IAG results, probably they will start expanding.
Cheers.
Mar 4, 2014, 1:26 pm
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Hi all,
I took yesterday one MAD-LHR-AMS, this is a mess but the only way to do it nowadays.
I will be coming more often to AMS but I currently use KLM & Air Europa except yesterday.
Time wise is OK, mostly ontime but service I prefer IB rather than AirEuropa.
Lets see but as read with this SEPLA agreement and good IAG results, probably they will start expanding.
Cheers.
I took yesterday one MAD-LHR-AMS, this is a mess but the only way to do it nowadays.
I will be coming more often to AMS but I currently use KLM & Air Europa except yesterday.
Time wise is OK, mostly ontime but service I prefer IB rather than AirEuropa.
Lets see but as read with this SEPLA agreement and good IAG results, probably they will start expanding.
Cheers.
Mar 6, 2014, 3:08 am
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Mar 6, 2014, 12:39 pm
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I flew in Easyjet one time when I was student in college, but now there is no room for lowcost carriers in my mind.
(unless no other option exists)
Mar 7, 2014, 3:01 am
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Easyjet is no different to Air Europa in this regard - both operate a buy-on-board scheme.
KLM may still give you a "snack" on board for free, but if you're hungry, you'd actually prefer Easyjet or Air Europa's buy-on-board offerings. And KLM no longer give you any luggage allowance for free (unless you are a member of their FFP, or enrol in it - though this "loophole" is rumoured to be closed off soon) so Easyjet are not really that much different from most European legacy carriers these days...
KLM may still give you a "snack" on board for free, but if you're hungry, you'd actually prefer Easyjet or Air Europa's buy-on-board offerings. And KLM no longer give you any luggage allowance for free (unless you are a member of their FFP, or enrol in it - though this "loophole" is rumoured to be closed off soon) so Easyjet are not really that much different from most European legacy carriers these days...
Mar 7, 2014, 3:37 am
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Ahh, last time I flew they were indeed on the route. As far as Low Cost is concerned, I have never found EasyJet to be any worse than any number of full service European airlines and have generally had quite good service and a decently comfortable seat. I don't understand the stigma against them. If it's about buying on board, well...this is the IB forum. I'm used to it.
Mar 9, 2014, 2:19 pm
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Ahh, last time I flew they were indeed on the route. As far as Low Cost is concerned, I have never found EasyJet to be any worse than any number of full service European airlines and have generally had quite good service and a decently comfortable seat. I don't understand the stigma against them. If it's about buying on board, well...this is the IB forum. I'm used to it.
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