The Miles and More Forum Biergarten Thread — Everybody is Welcome
Feb 19, 2011, 4:03 am
#301
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Dunno why, but when I take the daytime (noonish takeoff) flight to Singapore I never have jetlag and adapt straight away. But when I take the night flight (around 10-11pm at night) it takes me a couple of days to adjust.
Feb 19, 2011, 5:17 pm
#302
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Thanks for the welcome Junior! Glad to see some of the old suspects hanging in here! ^
It's true that I missed a lot of FT action this year, I didn't even manage to lurk, I missed all DOs... It is true however that my frequent flier life has never been as boring as it was during the last year, with the 95% of my flying through IAD, FRA, BRU and ATH, so my contribution would be marginal (OK, there would be a lot of whining, but I got tired of this one too -signs of aging)...
Plus, the fact that a colleague of mine threw a couple of statistics on my face about the fact that our employer exhibits the highest divorce rate among all US employers (massive traveling does the trick: an odd anecdote has it that two colleagues who met at work, got married, and wanted to stay together they both quit their job), somehow rang a bell.
Frankly, statistics aside, staying more at home doesn't seem to do much in knocking over the trend for the moment...
Feb 19, 2011, 6:30 pm
#303
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Feb 20, 2011, 11:32 am
#304
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...-bkk-sq-f.html
Feb 23, 2011, 1:27 am
#305
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ANA plans Joint Venture with Lufthansa on Japan-Europe routes
TOKYO, February 23, 2011 - All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. ("ANA") today filed an application with the Japanese Government for antitrust immunity to launch a joint venture with Lufthansa German Airlines ("Lufthansa") on routes between Japan and Europe, allowing the two carriers to bring substantial benefits to passengers by creating a more efficient and comprehensive service across their networks.
Subject to approval of the application by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, ANA and Lufthansa will be able to jointly manage their Japan-Europe operations in areas such as scheduling, pricing and sales. This will give customers a greater choice of connections, a wider range of fare and service options.
Subject to approval of the application by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, ANA and Lufthansa will be able to jointly manage their Japan-Europe operations in areas such as scheduling, pricing and sales. This will give customers a greater choice of connections, a wider range of fare and service options.
Feb 23, 2011, 1:49 am
#306
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Feb 23, 2011, 3:20 am
#308
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Feb 23, 2011, 6:56 am
#309
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I have no idea if HND is part of the plan but it's possible. Four departures per day to Germany have already been approved but so far no slot appears to have been taken. Additional international arrivals and departures are restricted to the period between 11pm and 7am, making it unattractive/impractical for flights to/from Europe. AFAIK there are two services from HND to Europe at present, BA/AA to LHR and JL/AF to CDG.
LHR 08:05 - HND 04:55+1
HND 06:25 - LHR 10:00
CDG 11:00 - HND 06:00+1
HND 01:30 - CDG 06:20
LHR 08:05 - HND 04:55+1
HND 06:25 - LHR 10:00
CDG 11:00 - HND 06:00+1
HND 01:30 - CDG 06:20
Feb 24, 2011, 12:27 am
#311
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LH 491--Really Light Load--Will F Fill?
Hey LH experts. . .
I have a couple *A F award seats on LH 491 (SEA-FRA) on March 12, an A333 route.
Looking at the seat maps, we are the only ones in F. In C, there are about 30 empty seats and in Y around 40. Wow! Not what I'm used to.
In any event, F availability shows A6, presumably indicating some sort of discount may be available on the remaining seats in the F cabin.
Question is what's the likelihood of the remaining seats filling in the next couple weeks? To whom does LH make the A fare bucket available and at what level of discount against the ~$5000 regular price? With available seats in the F cabin, will LH make additional award seats available or upgrade their elites from C?
I don't mind having neighbors, but it would be pretty damn cool for my daughter (age 13) and I to have run of the F cabin, unlikely though that might be.
Thx for the info.
--mcz
I have a couple *A F award seats on LH 491 (SEA-FRA) on March 12, an A333 route.
Looking at the seat maps, we are the only ones in F. In C, there are about 30 empty seats and in Y around 40. Wow! Not what I'm used to.
In any event, F availability shows A6, presumably indicating some sort of discount may be available on the remaining seats in the F cabin.
Question is what's the likelihood of the remaining seats filling in the next couple weeks? To whom does LH make the A fare bucket available and at what level of discount against the ~$5000 regular price? With available seats in the F cabin, will LH make additional award seats available or upgrade their elites from C?
I don't mind having neighbors, but it would be pretty damn cool for my daughter (age 13) and I to have run of the F cabin, unlikely though that might be.
Thx for the info.
--mcz
Feb 24, 2011, 5:13 am
#312
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Thanks totti!
or shoot-em up...
Sadly, these days it reminds Gadhafi's desparate efforts to cling to power. Tough times for those infamous ex-TIP runs (that I never had the chance to try...)
or shoot-em up...
Sadly, these days it reminds Gadhafi's desparate efforts to cling to power. Tough times for those infamous ex-TIP runs (that I never had the chance to try...)
Feb 24, 2011, 12:17 pm
#313
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Feb 24, 2011, 12:29 pm
#314
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But TIP has some amazing YY fares which are still honoured by the likes of QR,EK,TG,SQ...
Hopefully Libya will come to rest soon when Gaddafi gets what he has deserved since PanAm Maiden of the Seas. My recommendation would be a single bullet to the brain...
Hopefully Libya will come to rest soon when Gaddafi gets what he has deserved since PanAm Maiden of the Seas. My recommendation would be a single bullet to the brain...
Mar 3, 2011, 1:24 pm
#315
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Surprising options at Vienna FTL lounge
Was in this lounge last Monday ..To my surprise, I find quite decent options ..there was a potato soup, spinach ravioli and the usual breads etc.. surprising thing for me was that it was an all veg selection.. having mostly been to the MUC and FRA FTL lounge, this was a pleasant surprise..
And the next surprise came in the flight from VIE - DME when there was a veg lasanya as the hot dish option with a great chocolate mousse as desert in Y.. ^
Quite nice experience for me .. Hope it continues since have many more flights in the same route in the coming weeks..
And the next surprise came in the flight from VIE - DME when there was a veg lasanya as the hot dish option with a great chocolate mousse as desert in Y.. ^
Quite nice experience for me .. Hope it continues since have many more flights in the same route in the coming weeks..