The LOT Kafeteria 2018-23 (retired)
Feb 15, 2019, 3:56 pm
#571
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Well, at least you can feel premium in the bulkhead that they sell as Business in Europe. "Business Class" on a Dash-just lovely!
Feb 16, 2019, 8:49 am
#572
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: WAW ✈ LHR ✈ GLA
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Yes only LH, no SH or MH.
Plug your PNR into https://upgrade.plusgrade.com/offer/LOT and see what happens.
Plug your PNR into https://upgrade.plusgrade.com/offer/LOT and see what happens.
Maybe because I've booked the ticket via Amex Travel (Ł200 off on Ł600 spend) - ticket issued on 080-stock, so should be fine I've thought.
Feb 16, 2019, 9:52 am
#573
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I can’t see your image, did you post that it works on short haul or something?
Feb 16, 2019, 10:28 am
#574
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: WAW ✈ LHR ✈ GLA
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Feb 16, 2019, 11:44 am
#575
Join Date: Jul 2017
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Feb 16, 2019, 12:16 pm
#576
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Yes, it works only for the LH routes.
Feb 16, 2019, 12:22 pm
#577
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Feb 16, 2019, 12:39 pm
#578
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Yes it was binned sometime last year. They moved from OptionTown to Plusgrade.
Feb 16, 2019, 5:36 pm
#579
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I'm not very experienced with LOT - only flown them once. I want to fly LCA-CPH (via WAW), stay a few days in CPH, and then fly CPH-JFK (via WAW), stay a week in the US and then fly JFK-LCA(via WAW). I want the TATL flights to be in business class. There does not appear to be a way on the website to have 2 different classes in a single ticket; I'm not even sure a travel agent can do this. Is booking a ticket LCA-WAW-JFK-LCA(via WAW) in business class and booking a separate ticket WAW-CPH-WAW in economy allowed (back-to-back/nested ticketing)? If so, would I be able to check my bag all the way through from LCA to CPH and CPH to JFK? If this is allowed, do I have any risks here? I would be flying LCA-WAW-CPH one day and then CPH-WAW-JFK in one day (a different day, obviously).
Feb 17, 2019, 1:21 am
#580
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Firstly I would try the telephone option i.e. give them a call and ask whether they’d be able to get that booked for you (don’t expect the shoddy LOT website to do much apart from the very basic functions). The other option is of course possible but chances are that being Larnaca an outstation they will refuse to check through. Again, best approach is to give them a call, failing that try a travel agent and finally the separate tickets as last resort (mind you it could well be that the latter will be the cheapest option).
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Feb 17, 2019, 4:16 am
#581
Join Date: Oct 2008
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Firstly I would try the telephone option i.e. give them a call and ask whether they’d be able to get that booked for you (don’t expect the shoddy LOT website to do much apart from the very basic functions). The other option is of course possible but chances are that being Larnaca an outstation they will refuse to check through. Again, best approach is to give them a call, failing that try a travel agent and finally the separate tickets as last resort (mind you it could well be that the latter will be the cheapest option).
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Feb 17, 2019, 5:42 am
#582
Join Date: Jul 2014
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Mixed class flight where short haul (feeder) is in economy and long haul in business is likely to cost you more than having both segments in business.
Feb 17, 2019, 8:19 am
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Anyone notice the two e-passport machines in the corner of the connections border area? If I can be more specific, the passport control that then leads around to the small security check right in front of the Polonez lounge.
They were not turned on and didn’t seem to be in use, but it looks like Mrs. May has heeded our calls and the cheque has cleared.
Are these the first e-passport machines in Poland?
They were not turned on and didn’t seem to be in use, but it looks like Mrs. May has heeded our calls and the cheque has cleared.
Are these the first e-passport machines in Poland?
Feb 18, 2019, 6:59 am
#584
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Plug your PNR into https://upgrade.plusgrade.com/offer/LOT and see what happens.
What's a decent strategy here if I'm not desperate for it to go through but simply would't mind trying out LO in biz? Bid just above the min amount like 1,400 (unless those bids don't even have a chance of being accepted)? Upgrade at check-in or onboard?
I take it nothing would change in terms of luggage allowance and I would still only be able to take my original 2 pcs as per my PE booking?
Feb 18, 2019, 7:40 am
#585
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No option on the outbound in econ, but there is an option to bid on the return flight where I am already in PE. The default bid shows up as 2,805 PLN but I can slide it between 1,350-4000 PLN.
What's a decent strategy here if I'm not desperate for it to go through but simply would't mind trying out LO in biz? Bid just above the min amount like 1,400 (unless those bids don't even have a chance of being accepted)? Upgrade at check-in or onboard?
I take it nothing would change in terms of luggage allowance and I would still only be able to take my original 2 pcs as per my PE booking?
What's a decent strategy here if I'm not desperate for it to go through but simply would't mind trying out LO in biz? Bid just above the min amount like 1,400 (unless those bids don't even have a chance of being accepted)? Upgrade at check-in or onboard?
I take it nothing would change in terms of luggage allowance and I would still only be able to take my original 2 pcs as per my PE booking?
Strictly by the fine print, the baggage allowance is determined by the terms of the original ticket (i.e., no 32kg pieces and no third check bag upgrading from Premium to Business, but I doubt anyone would question you with two carry-ons in the business cabin). The 32kg check bag allowance in business might be useful for some. I find at check-in they are quite strict with baggage allowances.