Houston to London
Nov 30, 2002 | 12:56 pm
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Houston to London
OK, I need some real help this time. I'm planning a trip from Houston to London. I'm traveling on Continental. I have never been to Europe from Houston. I don't mind long flights in coach, but I want to know is this really a long agonzing flight? I have the miles to upgrade to Business/First Class, BUT I rather save them for a free trip later. This trip will earn me 20,000 miles that I can use later, plus I will save 40,000 miles not upgrading. An upgradeable ticket is $400 more than a restricted ticket. Any comments are welcome, Thank You!
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Nov 30, 2002 | 1:22 pm
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It's a matter of what you and your body can tolerate. You're looking at about 10 hours out and 11 hours back. I've done Europe in Y and don't mind that much. Obviously J is better, but if it's out of my pocket, I wouldn't spend the extra $400 + miles. Then again, that's me. Others here whine if they have to do a transcon in Y.
If you have status with CO and could EUA a domestic portion, you may want to book IAH-EWR-LGW or IAH-IAD/JFK-LHR with the overwater portion on the Virgin codeshare.
Just some ideas.
It's a matter of what you and your body can tolerate. You're looking at about 10 hours out and 11 hours back. I've done Europe in Y and don't mind that much. Obviously J is better, but if it's out of my pocket, I wouldn't spend the extra $400 + miles. Then again, that's me. Others here whine if they have to do a transcon in Y.
If you have status with CO and could EUA a domestic portion, you may want to book IAH-EWR-LGW or IAH-IAD/JFK-LHR with the overwater portion on the Virgin codeshare.
Just some ideas.
Nov 30, 2002 | 1:49 pm
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You probably ought to get the opinion of people who hang over at the Continental "water cooler" (i.e. thread board). I'll move you query over there.
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