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Nov 11, 2012, 9:24 am
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Nov 11, 2012, 9:26 am
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Jan 3, 2013, 2:38 am
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Thanks to utter boredom while waiting for the reporting to give the green light so I can start my monthly reports I just looked at the UTo option for my AI domestic segments. Optiontown is asking for 2+103€ to upgrade the domestic segments of my trip. (Funny, the all Y A320 to BOM is also offered :P)
Now walk up upgrades in India are 6000INR plus tax (4.9%??) ie about 6300 INR as per info here: http://www.airindia.com/SBCMS/Webpag...1.aspx?MID=23#
Thats about 85€ (at todays rate plus some cc currency fee).
So bite the bullet now and go for it, or wait for it at the airport? Does UTo/AI reissue the ticket and book you into Z like SAS does with UTo?
Now walk up upgrades in India are 6000INR plus tax (4.9%??) ie about 6300 INR as per info here: http://www.airindia.com/SBCMS/Webpag...1.aspx?MID=23#
Thats about 85€ (at todays rate plus some cc currency fee).
So bite the bullet now and go for it, or wait for it at the airport? Does UTo/AI reissue the ticket and book you into Z like SAS does with UTo?
Jan 3, 2013, 3:36 am
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Jan 3, 2013, 3:42 am
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However, the fact is that AI is selling out flights pretty well these days, so I would put in for the OT upgrade - *if* you plan to be in front...
(It's only a minimal difference)
I would see what close-in loads are for similar days of travel now on your segments, and then decide whether to wait or not.
(It's only a minimal difference)
I would see what close-in loads are for similar days of travel now on your segments, and then decide whether to wait or not.
Jan 3, 2013, 4:03 am
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Well, it doesn't look too full:
Code:
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** AMADEUS AVAILABILITY - AD ** CCU KOLKATA.IN 13 WE 16JAN 0000
1 AI 020 C7 D7 J7 Z3 Y9 B9 M9 /DEL 3 CCU 1430 1645 E0/788 2:15
H9 K9 Q9 V9 W9 G9 L9 U9 T9 SR ER NR
** AI - AIR INDIA **
AI020/C/16JAN/DELCCU/788
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H AAA
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>ASR:
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* 1A PLANNED FLIGHT INFO * AI 20 13 WE 16JAN
APT ARR DY DEP DY CLASS/MEAL EQP GRND EFT TTL
DEL 1430 WE CDJZYBMHKQV/M 788 2:15
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CCU 1645 WE 2:15
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1.DEL CCU - DEPARTS TERMINAL 3
2.DEL CCU - 9/ NON-SMOKING
3.DEL CCU - ET/ ELECTRONIC TKT CANDIDATE
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Jan 3, 2013, 4:19 am
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However, the fact is that AI is selling out flights pretty well these days, so I would put in for the OT upgrade - *if* you plan to be in front...
(It's only a minimal difference)
I would see what close-in loads are for similar days of travel now on your segments, and then decide whether to wait or not.
(It's only a minimal difference)
I would see what close-in loads are for similar days of travel now on your segments, and then decide whether to wait or not.
Jan 3, 2013, 4:26 am
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Jan 3, 2013, 5:02 am
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Jan 3, 2013, 9:11 pm
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If you can be at AI checkin early, then GetUpFront will most probably work. On 787/777 domestic flights, GetUpFront often gets many users (because of the bed I presume), so you need to be early.
Optiontown and GetUpFront work the same exact way, it's just Optiontown keeps a % when you go through them.
Optiontown and GetUpFront work the same exact way, it's just Optiontown keeps a % when you go through them.
Jan 4, 2013, 2:21 am
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However, the fact is that AI is selling out flights pretty well these days, so I would put in for the OT upgrade - *if* you plan to be in front...
(It's only a minimal difference)
I would see what close-in loads are for similar days of travel now on your segments, and then decide whether to wait or not.
(It's only a minimal difference)
I would see what close-in loads are for similar days of travel now on your segments, and then decide whether to wait or not.
Jan 4, 2013, 3:15 am
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If you can be at AI checkin early, then GetUpFront will most probably work. On 787/777 domestic flights, GetUpFront often gets many users (because of the bed I presume), so you need to be early.
Optiontown and GetUpFront work the same exact way, it's just Optiontown keeps a % when you go through them.
Optiontown and GetUpFront work the same exact way, it's just Optiontown keeps a % when you go through them.
If that doesn't happen I'll have to cut short the damaka reception AJ will give me in Delhi and hurry back to the airport... is that worth 20€... hmm...
Jan 4, 2013, 3:28 am
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I'll be at checkin around 8 am, dropping off luggage I have coming in from Germany. Since the flight is at 2pm, I doubt they will check me in... If that doesn't happen I'll have to cut short the damaka reception AJ will give me in Delhi and hurry back to the airport... is that worth 20€... hmm...
If that doesn't happen I'll have to cut short the damaka reception AJ will give me in Delhi and hurry back to the airport... is that worth 20€... hmm... Seriously though, go with the OT option, as that will likely be confirmed earlier and more reliable. And avoiding interactions with temperamental AI ticketing agents, as well as the possibility of sell outs, is certainly worth the fee!
Jan 4, 2013, 3:46 am
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I'm already imaging my ordeal in T3 on arrival:
First find a transfer checkin desk:
AI cronie: sir, you flight is in 6-7 hours, go away
I: but I have connecting ticket on AI, the luggage is already tagged by LH, see?
AI: no sir, please go away and go to domestic side
I: but they won't let me in departure only 3h advance allowed, no?
AI: OK, OK, give me your ticket, I'll take the luggage
I: can I also have a paid upgrade? (pull oout website printout)
AI: sir, we don't give upgrade
I: but I want to pay
AI: sir go away your flight is in 6-7h
rinse repeat etc etc
In the meantime AJs welcome cttee is waiting, the elephant is soiling the street and various officials are collecting cash from AJ because he is blocking everything
First find a transfer checkin desk:
AI cronie: sir, you flight is in 6-7 hours, go away
I: but I have connecting ticket on AI, the luggage is already tagged by LH, see?
AI: no sir, please go away and go to domestic side
I: but they won't let me in departure only 3h advance allowed, no?
AI: OK, OK, give me your ticket, I'll take the luggage
I: can I also have a paid upgrade? (pull oout website printout)
AI: sir, we don't give upgrade
I: but I want to pay
AI: sir go away your flight is in 6-7h
rinse repeat etc etc
In the meantime AJs welcome cttee is waiting, the elephant is soiling the street and various officials are collecting cash from AJ because he is blocking everything
Jan 4, 2013, 3:57 am
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I'm already imaging my ordeal in T3 on arrival:
First find a transfer checkin desk:
AI cronie: sir, you flight is in 6-7 hours, go away
I: but I have connecting ticket on AI, the luggage is already tagged by LH, see?
AI: no sir, please go away and go to domestic side
I: but they won't let me in departure only 3h advance allowed, no?
AI: OK, OK, give me your ticket, I'll take the luggage
I: can I also have a paid upgrade? (pull oout website printout)
AI: sir, we don't give upgrade
I: but I want to pay
AI: sir go away your flight is in 6-7h
rinse repeat etc etc
In the meantime AJs welcome cttee is waiting, the elephant is soiling the street and various officials are collecting cash from AJ because he is blocking everything
First find a transfer checkin desk:
AI cronie: sir, you flight is in 6-7 hours, go away
I: but I have connecting ticket on AI, the luggage is already tagged by LH, see?
AI: no sir, please go away and go to domestic side
I: but they won't let me in departure only 3h advance allowed, no?
AI: OK, OK, give me your ticket, I'll take the luggage
I: can I also have a paid upgrade? (pull oout website printout)
AI: sir, we don't give upgrade
I: but I want to pay
AI: sir go away your flight is in 6-7h
rinse repeat etc etc
In the meantime AJs welcome cttee is waiting, the elephant is soiling the street and various officials are collecting cash from AJ because he is blocking everything
And one that helps put even more ideas in my head.