Spanair "Comfort Option"
Jan 2, 2011, 8:03 pm
#47
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I don't believe that's accurate. As noted earlier in the thread, each carrier informs their partners which booking classes receive credit and R is currently not a booking class that receives credit. How is it UA's issue that they are booking people into a class not recognized as credit earning? I would think that either JK needs to book people into a credit-earning class or inform all partners that they need to add R as a recognized, credit-earning class. Or am I missing something?
Jan 9, 2011, 2:09 am
#48
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Now that Spanair are using Optiontown does anyone know if it still books you into R-class?
Or will you still get miles according to the original booking class?
Or will you still get miles according to the original booking class?
Jan 9, 2011, 3:51 am
#50
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I have used optiontown with SAS a couple of times and there we get the miles for the upgraded class. Maybe the same with JK?
Jan 12, 2011, 3:30 am
#52
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Yes, I did so last time. I had a ticket booked through a third-party website for the SK codeshare of the JK operated flight. Hence SK ticket stock. I called the JK customer service and she reissued the same ticket as JK ticket incl. the comfort option. Cost was 39 EUR + 10 EUR for the booking fee of the service center.
Jan 13, 2011, 10:25 am
#53
Join Date: Jan 2011
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Spanair UTo servies not the same than Comfort opt
Hi there,
Comfort option from JK includes service in front of courtain to fly and airport priority checking / boarding as carry 2 bags.
UTO service includes the same but also access to the VIP lounge in the airport
I think this should make the difference. Also OT price I think it´s dynamic as will be based on availability before flying once you already have your economy ticket while Comfort option must be purchased during the shopping path at the same time you buy the flight.
Comfort option from JK includes service in front of courtain to fly and airport priority checking / boarding as carry 2 bags.
UTO service includes the same but also access to the VIP lounge in the airport
I think this should make the difference. Also OT price I think it´s dynamic as will be based on availability before flying once you already have your economy ticket while Comfort option must be purchased during the shopping path at the same time you buy the flight.
Jan 13, 2011, 10:48 am
#54
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Hi Markus and welcome to FT!
Thanks for your input. It does make a difference - if one is not Star Alliance Gold member.
Do you know if there is any difference between Comfort and UTO upgrades in regards to miles earnings?
Thanks for your input. It does make a difference - if one is not Star Alliance Gold member.
Do you know if there is any difference between Comfort and UTO upgrades in regards to miles earnings?
Last edited by SirRagnar; Jan 13, 2011 at 10:54 am
Jan 13, 2011, 11:12 am
#55
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Yes, if you are Gold member then you already have the VIP lounge so better go for the comfort option. I think it´s a good price as you pay always the same price if it´s a one way or return flight.
UTO's uses the same logic than Comfort (R class) + lounge option so when you get Comfort and they should give you 25 points + 25 extra points for lounge. I guess this means that UTO service should make you earn 50 points. But this is a very good question!
Yes, if you are Gold member then you already have the VIP lounge so better go for the comfort option. I think it´s a good price as you pay always the same price if it´s a one way or return flight.
UTO's uses the same logic than Comfort (R class) + lounge option so when you get Comfort and they should give you 25 points + 25 extra points for lounge. I guess this means that UTO service should make you earn 50 points. But this is a very good question!
Jan 19, 2011, 1:32 pm
#56
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So I was offered for EWR-BCN an UTo for 32 euros into Premium...did anyone try this? It is JK ticket on a CO operated flight...very enticing!
Jan 20, 2011, 1:32 am
#57
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mmm. The strange thing is that in theory, OT upgrades into an airline should be offered only to the self-operated planes so considering that the JK flight to NYC is really a CO operated flight I'm so surpriced they offer you this option.
The airline who should be able upgrade you with Optiontown flying this route should be Continental, not OT through JK.
Be sure there is not a problem if they confirm, I recommend to speak with JK or CO as this could be a OT mistake
The airline who should be able upgrade you with Optiontown flying this route should be Continental, not OT through JK.
Be sure there is not a problem if they confirm, I recommend to speak with JK or CO as this could be a OT mistake
Jan 20, 2011, 12:08 pm
#59
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Jan 20, 2011, 6:10 pm
#60
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Need booking info from the experts!
Please bear with me. I've never booked a flight before on a discount airline.
I want to book a flight for two people. The fare is super cheap in Traveler-just 11E with a bunch of taxes. Premium is 233E so I'm ruling that out. The Comfort Option is an extra 25E. The flight is short--an hour and 10 minutes or so.
Can I get a seat assignment at time of booking (online) in Traveler? Will the Comfort Option allow me to book a seat at time of booking. If not, how do I go about getting seat assignments. My husband is 6' 4" and I'm not sure he will fit given the pitch and I'm not exactly short (5'10"). I know it's a short flight but I thought I'd ask all the experts their (your) thoughts.
Anything else I should know about booking on a discount airline? As far as I can tell, one piece of luggage per ticket is permitted.
Is Vueling any different?
Many thanks.
I want to book a flight for two people. The fare is super cheap in Traveler-just 11E with a bunch of taxes. Premium is 233E so I'm ruling that out. The Comfort Option is an extra 25E. The flight is short--an hour and 10 minutes or so.
Can I get a seat assignment at time of booking (online) in Traveler? Will the Comfort Option allow me to book a seat at time of booking. If not, how do I go about getting seat assignments. My husband is 6' 4" and I'm not sure he will fit given the pitch and I'm not exactly short (5'10"). I know it's a short flight but I thought I'd ask all the experts their (your) thoughts.
Anything else I should know about booking on a discount airline? As far as I can tell, one piece of luggage per ticket is permitted.
Is Vueling any different?
Many thanks.