rrapynot

I tried that but they just said "it's the same flight number and the same departure and arrival time". Escalated to a supervisor and got the same response.

rrapynot

After resigning myself to the fact that I had to just accept the downgrade and forgo lounge access in MEX during my 5 hour layover, I get an email out of the blue from AM telling me that they moved me to the afternoon MEX-HUX flight and I now have a 9 hour layover. Got a call shortly after from Orbitz with the "good news". AM and Orbitz in combination is a recipe for disaster.,

rrapynot

Anyone who was downgraded might want to check their reservation as it looks like there has been another schedule and equipment change. I was able to get put back in Business (class D instead of original class I) and pick more convenient flights with shorter connections. Originally had 5 hour connections each direction, now 3 hours outbound and 1 hour inbound.

hamburglar

I was downgraded on the HUX-MEX flight and they gave me voucher at the airport to upgrade a future flight. Not sure how it works since there's not many details on the paper.

nk15

Is this still alive, it seems gone, should be removed from active deals...

channa

Haven't seen any reports of how HUX did in the quake. Hope they're doing OK. It's such a beautiful area, and the people down there are very nice.

rrapynot

Depending on what the restrictions are, it could be very handy indeed. Imagine buying a cheap coach fare from MEX to NRT, GRU or CDG and being able to upgrade.

hamburglar

Here's the restrictions on this voucher if anyone is interested:

The flight must be completed before Sept 6th 2018.
All the flights must be operated by Aeromexico or Aeromexico Connect.
Valid for a One Way flight.
Flights between MEX/USA.
You need book this reservation in tourist cabin and the voucher gives you the free upgrade.
The reservation must be booked through aeromexico.com or via call center and once you pay for it you can send me an e-mail requesting the upgrade.
Make sure that the flights that you choose include a Premiere Cabin.

IggySD

Did you request the voucher or some type of compensation for being downgraded at the airport or did they just offer the voucher without any prompting?

hamburglar

they gave it without me asking

rrapynot

How was service in Premier Classe and how was your time in Huatulco? I'm heading there in November.

ASEFlyer

I was just there. Generally friendly service. Don't expect much to have your culinary senses wowed, however. Like domestic first on any of the US airlines. I felt I got a good deal for $360. New interior 737 SFO-MEX, was pretty nice - I slept on the redeye so didn't check out IFE. Old school interior MEX-SFO; seat was a bit uncomfortable.

Didn't go to Huatulco - rented a car, drove over the mtns to Oaxaca City spent a few days there eating my way across the city and then drove back and spent a few days in Playa Zipolite lounging on the beach and relaxing. Beer was cheap, water was warm and the sunsets were nice. (it was really hot midday). Even if you don't go all the way up over the mtns, I'd reccomend exploring a bit - really lush and beautiful - pluma hidalgo or san jose del pacifico.

The earthquake was very strong and I have been in some others elsewhere. No damage to that part of Oaxaca really, but I did head up to high ground and waited out the tsunami period, just in case. People were super friendly.

hamburglar

Premier Class is nothing special; think of it as domestic first class. There's leg rests on the new 737 though.

Huatulco is not your typical touristy mexican city. hardly anyone speaks english so knowing spanish is helpful. everything is relatively affordable.

IggySD

Nice! I'll happily take an upgrade on a future trip to MEX in order to sit in economy for a roughly hour flight. Assuming it's actually usable.

mgodara

Wow that's really nice, I'll try next time