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Mar 3, 2006 | 12:01 pm
#2
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Originally Posted by Martinis at 8
I'll be heading out there from IAH. I'd like to get miles awarded on either my SkyMiles account or OnePass.
Any good strategies for one or the other?
M8
Any good strategies for one or the other?
M8
Mar 3, 2006 | 2:54 pm
#3
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Originally Posted by Derrico
If you want Onepass or Skymiles you can fly IAH-AMS-DOH on KLM, or break the ticket up and fly CO to AMS and then KLM to DOH. It is a pretty long flight. 7-8 hours from AMS, and they use a 767 I think.
One thing I like about KLM and AF is that they allow for unlimited stopovers at AMS or CDG. I haven't been to AMS in about three years, so I think I might choose that route.
M8
Mar 3, 2006 | 3:00 pm
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I agree that IAH-AMS-DOH is the way to go.
I don't know why, but to me, AMS is a million times better than CDG for transit.
Note that the AMS-DOH flight stops enroute in Dammam and it is on a 767.
I would recommend flying via DXB (777) or via BAH (333) if the fare rules allow it.
Cheers
I don't know why, but to me, AMS is a million times better than CDG for transit.
Note that the AMS-DOH flight stops enroute in Dammam and it is on a 767.
I would recommend flying via DXB (777) or via BAH (333) if the fare rules allow it.
Cheers
Mar 3, 2006 | 3:23 pm
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Originally Posted by sadiqhassan
I agree that IAH-AMS-DOH is the way to go.
I don't know why, but to me, AMS is a million times better than CDG for transit.
Note that the AMS-DOH flight stops enroute in Dammam and it is on a 767.
I would recommend flying via DXB (777) or via BAH (333) if the fare rules allow it.
Cheers
I don't know why, but to me, AMS is a million times better than CDG for transit.
Note that the AMS-DOH flight stops enroute in Dammam and it is on a 767.
I would recommend flying via DXB (777) or via BAH (333) if the fare rules allow it.
Cheers
M8
Mar 3, 2006 | 3:24 pm
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Originally Posted by Martinis at 8
One thing I like about KLM and AF is that they allow for unlimited stopovers at AMS or CDG. I haven't been to AMS in about three years, so I think I might choose that route.
In coach, I like KLM's 767. It's a bit ratty and lacking in good IFE, but has a decent amount of space (no IFE boxes under the seats to steal my legroom) and what's not to like about 2-3-2 config? In WBC, KLM's 767 is sub-par, but it gets you there. I think I'd rather fly directly to DOH on a 767 than take a 777/330 to BAH/DXB and still need to get to DOH.
Originally Posted by sadiqhassan
I don't know why, but to me, AMS is a million times better than CDG for transit.
- Easy walk between connecting flights (no dreaded CDG shuttle bus)
- Easy and inexpensive train to central Amsterdam directly from the terminal
- Airside art museum, casino and surprisingly good shopping (mmm.... gouda...)
- Free lounge chairs and showers available to the public (bring your own towel)
- Everybody speaks superb English--sans attitude
- Much lower airport taxes than CDG (making connecting through AMS on cheap fares cheaper)
- Did I mention the gouda?
Mar 3, 2006 | 3:29 pm
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Originally Posted by themicah
I think I'd rather fly directly to DOH on a 767 than take a 777/330 to BAH/DXB and still need to get to DOH.
Cheers
Mar 5, 2006 | 2:09 pm
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[QUOTE=sadiqhassan]I would recommend flying via DXB (777) or via BAH (333) if the fare rules allow it.
Actually I believe that the flights via BAH use a 332. Don't know if there is that much difference between 332 and 333 on KLM.
Actually I believe that the flights via BAH use a 332. Don't know if there is that much difference between 332 and 333 on KLM.
Mar 5, 2006 | 2:57 pm
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[QUOTE=Caloy]
Sorry. My bad habit 
I used to use 330 as a short form for A330 all series, but for some reason I have now changed to 333 
Cheers
Originally Posted by sadiqhassan
I would recommend flying via DXB (777) or via BAH (333) if the fare rules allow it.
Actually I believe that the flights via BAH use a 332. Don't know if there is that much difference between 332 and 333 on KLM.
Actually I believe that the flights via BAH use a 332. Don't know if there is that much difference between 332 and 333 on KLM.
I used to use 330 as a short form for A330 all series, but for some reason I have now changed to 333 Cheers