(fare gone) Air Europa: BOS - MAD $115
May 18, 2005, 9:06 pm
#751
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,866
Travelocity and the partner airlines who stepped in such as Continental and British Air (if that's the case) all deserve credit.
The situation also sends a big negative message about Air Europa.
The only thing that I dread is flying in coach to Europe. The last time I did that was in 2000 from Miami to London on Virgin. It was the worst flight to Europe ever. I have never flown coach on a CO 777 since I was always lucky enough to upgrade, so this will be a new experience.
The situation also sends a big negative message about Air Europa.
The only thing that I dread is flying in coach to Europe. The last time I did that was in 2000 from Miami to London on Virgin. It was the worst flight to Europe ever. I have never flown coach on a CO 777 since I was always lucky enough to upgrade, so this will be a new experience.
May 18, 2005, 9:30 pm
#752
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 8,884
I just called CO and got seat assignments and added my WP # as well. I asked about getting "priority seating" because of my SkyTeam Elite status and the agent referred me to the counter on the day of the flight. I don't have any experience with getting "priority seating" on any airline other than NW; how does one go about this? Doing just as the agent said, or is there another trick?
May 18, 2005, 9:37 pm
#753
Join Date: May 2004
Location: LAX
Programs: CO Platinum HHonors Diamond Avis President's Club
Posts: 2,312
Originally Posted by SchmutzigMSP
I just called CO and got seat assignments and added my WP # as well. I asked about getting "priority seating" because of my SkyTeam Elite status and the agent referred me to the counter on the day of the flight. I don't have any experience with getting "priority seating" on any airline other than NW; how does one go about this? Doing just as the agent said, or is there another trick?
peace,
~Ben~
May 18, 2005, 10:02 pm
#754
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,866
Originally Posted by SchmutzigMSP
I just called CO and got seat assignments and added my WP # as well. I asked about getting "priority seating" because of my SkyTeam Elite status and the agent referred me to the counter on the day of the flight. I don't have any experience with getting "priority seating" on any airline other than NW; how does one go about this? Doing just as the agent said, or is there another trick?
I do not think that the CO agent knows what she is alking about. I am a CO elite and have been for almost the past 20 years. I do not know the CO rules for NW elites but they should be the same as NW has for CO elites. I am on a NW trip in the morning and I am using my CO elite status. I have been able to select my seat as a Premium on NWA.com on a $129 incl. tax, RT fare from PBI-DCA. NW always gave me elite seating, even in WBC even when I called in. I actually never needed the coach elite seating because I always managed to upgrade to first, but I cannot see why you cannot get elite seating on CO. Keep calling back until you get an agent who gives you the elite seating you want. To see the available seats pull the fligths up on Continental.com by using the reservation engine. Insert your dates of travel and when the flights come up click on "view seats" to see available seats. Premium seating is in blue.
May 18, 2005, 10:14 pm
#757
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: UA/CO 1P, AA Plat
Posts: 370
My booking is W outbound and I inbound. Is this booked directly through CO or through travelocity? There is a big difference between 50 percent and 100 percent EQM's if anyone knows the answer.
May 18, 2005, 10:27 pm
#759
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: UA/CO 1P, AA Plat
Posts: 370
Originally Posted by SchmutzigMSP
I'm booked in I outbound and W inbound.
Does it matter who booked it? Aren't our fare classes pretty much set in stone now that the reservations are confirmed? (a little tounge-in-cheek for everyone.
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Does it matter who booked it? Aren't our fare classes pretty much set in stone now that the reservations are confirmed? (a little tounge-in-cheek for everyone.
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May 18, 2005, 10:39 pm
#760
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 79
I just found out about this website about a month ago. Its great! Looking for a little help. Whats a better seat in coach on the Continental 777??? The exit row or the bulk head?? Any insight would be appreciated! Also Travelocity rocks! Can't believe I'm headed to Madrid! I am planning on giving all my business to Travelocity in the future!
May 18, 2005, 10:40 pm
#761
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 8,884
No, it doesn't show on CO.com. I called the hotline and asked my fare class. Also asked for seats. Got row 25 on the trans-atlantic sectors. 
Was really hoping for the priority seating.
The WorldPerks elite benefits state that we get access to "Select Seating" on CO. Don't know what that is...
Was really hoping for the priority seating. The WorldPerks elite benefits state that we get access to "Select Seating" on CO. Don't know what that is...
May 18, 2005, 10:49 pm
#762
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 8,884
Originally Posted by AndrewNewOrleans
I just found out about this website about a month ago. Its great! Looking for a little help. Whats a better seat in coach on the Continental 777??? The exit row or the bulk head?? Any insight would be appreciated! Also Travelocity rocks! Can't believe I'm headed to Madrid! I am planning on giving all my business to Travelocity in the future!
and to some extent: http://www.seatexpert.com/
Seat Guru is the better of the two, IMO. Enjoy!
May 18, 2005, 11:48 pm
#763
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: ATL
Posts: 3,219
Originally Posted by AndrewNewOrleans
I just found out about this website about a month ago. Its great! Looking for a little help. Whats a better seat in coach on the Continental 777??? The exit row or the bulk head?? Any insight would be appreciated! Also Travelocity rocks! Can't believe I'm headed to Madrid! I am planning on giving all my business to Travelocity in the future!
Here is a photo of that row. You can see how much more room the exits have next to the doors. Several extra feet of space.
It isn't CO, but is the same type of aircraft.
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/071597/M/
May 19, 2005, 4:42 am
#764
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: PVD
Posts: 269
Tickets in Hand through Amex -
Got them last night (would've gotten them 2 nights ago if I'd been home for Fedex - strict "must get signature" on them - had to sign release and then they delivered them) - first 3 still coded as UX codeshare and last as straight Continental. Can assign seats through CO although still shows as not ticketed. I called and all is fine - it's a paper ticket thing.
Fares on ticket *much* higher than what was originally booked - however they have only charged me the $380 (for the two of us) or so on my credit card (they warned me it would be like that).
Way to go Amex travel/ Travelocity - I know where I'm going in the future.
Madrid nos vera' en Octubre.
Alec in PVD
For once it's just a matter of a quick drive up to Logan.
On a side note - Seatguru mentions that last seat (row 44) on the 777 is quiet and secluded (it's also 2 in the row instead of 3 which would be great for us) - not elite here so can't do exit row or anything. Wouldn't being so close to the lav be a nuisance, though?
Got them last night (would've gotten them 2 nights ago if I'd been home for Fedex - strict "must get signature" on them - had to sign release and then they delivered them) - first 3 still coded as UX codeshare and last as straight Continental. Can assign seats through CO although still shows as not ticketed. I called and all is fine - it's a paper ticket thing.
Fares on ticket *much* higher than what was originally booked - however they have only charged me the $380 (for the two of us) or so on my credit card (they warned me it would be like that).
Way to go Amex travel/ Travelocity - I know where I'm going in the future.
Madrid nos vera' en Octubre.
Alec in PVD
For once it's just a matter of a quick drive up to Logan.
On a side note - Seatguru mentions that last seat (row 44) on the 777 is quiet and secluded (it's also 2 in the row instead of 3 which would be great for us) - not elite here so can't do exit row or anything. Wouldn't being so close to the lav be a nuisance, though?
May 19, 2005, 6:06 am
#765
Join Date: May 2003
Programs: UA 1K, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 934
Originally Posted by AlecM
Wouldn't being so close to the lav be a nuisance, though?
Congrats on the tickets!!
Last edited by mjcasta; May 19, 2005 at 6:15 am