The infamous JFK-FRA SQ25 Route
Jul 20, 2008, 3:33 am
#181
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And in MLE , they don't usually ask how many boards you have in your bag. (Crossing fingers)
BTW : No Nikki @ VS clubhouse yesterday
Jul 22, 2008, 10:40 am
#182
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Going from NYC-FRA next week in bus. class and trying to decide between CO and SQ. Know that SQ has far superior service but the mileage differential seems pretty great. I'm Gold on CO (and actually close to Platinum) so CO would offer 250% miles (100% gold bonus and 50% class of service). Understand that SQ would only give 25% class of service and doesn't even give any bonus to UA elite. Is that correct? Any other mileage considerations that might tip the scales? Thanks.
Jul 22, 2008, 11:33 am
#183
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Going from NYC-FRA next week in bus. class and trying to decide between CO and SQ. Know that SQ has far superior service but the mileage differential seems pretty great. I'm Gold on CO (and actually close to Platinum) so CO would offer 250% miles (100% gold bonus and 50% class of service). Understand that SQ would only give 25% class of service and doesn't even give any bonus to UA elite. Is that correct? Any other mileage considerations that might tip the scales? Thanks.
No comparison. Screw the mileage and go SQ
Jul 22, 2008, 7:37 pm
#185
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Going from NYC-FRA next week in bus. class and trying to decide between CO and SQ. Know that SQ has far superior service but the mileage differential seems pretty great. I'm Gold on CO (and actually close to Platinum) so CO would offer 250% miles (100% gold bonus and 50% class of service). Understand that SQ would only give 25% class of service and doesn't even give any bonus to UA elite. Is that correct? Any other mileage considerations that might tip the scales? Thanks.
I believe you'll earn the most miles that way...
Jul 22, 2008, 8:20 pm
#186
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Jul 24, 2008, 1:30 am
#187
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Im flying JFK-FRA-SIN today and just had the pleasure of paying 150 bucks
for having too many surfboards in my surfboard bag. The wanted to charge me 300 , 150 per board. I argued that it is not on the website , and that they really should make it clear about the charges. I spoke to a person on the phone and they were able to lower it to 150.
for having too many surfboards in my surfboard bag. The wanted to charge me 300 , 150 per board. I argued that it is not on the website , and that they really should make it clear about the charges. I spoke to a person on the phone and they were able to lower it to 150.
Jul 28, 2008, 7:44 pm
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Jul 30, 2008, 2:51 am
#189
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Just booked award seat in F for SQ025 on 19th September and interested in "book the cook" opinions. I've already noticed that Lobster is quite famous and praised by many, but what about other options, especially those
= Pecan crusted veal with red onion marmalade and candied sweet potatoes
= Roast Long Island duck with natural jus, roasted vegetables, and red-skin potatoes
= Roast rack of lamb with natural jus, roasted vegetables, and creamy garlic mash
= Pecan crusted veal with red onion marmalade and candied sweet potatoes
= Roast Long Island duck with natural jus, roasted vegetables, and red-skin potatoes
= Roast rack of lamb with natural jus, roasted vegetables, and creamy garlic mash
Aug 6, 2008, 3:16 pm
#190
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Question: If SO and I are flying SQ F on a *A award JFK-FRA, can we each bring one guest into the VSCH even if the guests are not on our flight?
Aug 6, 2008, 5:54 pm
#191
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Yes, it's one guest per eligible passenger. So, you would both be allowed to bring in a guest.
This doesn't apply at other Virgin Clubhouses, though - no guests when accessing other Clubhouses when on an SQ flight. JFK is an exception because it's the official SQ contract lounge, so the Star rules on lounge access apply.
This doesn't apply at other Virgin Clubhouses, though - no guests when accessing other Clubhouses when on an SQ flight. JFK is an exception because it's the official SQ contract lounge, so the Star rules on lounge access apply.
Aug 6, 2008, 7:43 pm
#192
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Just booked award seat in F for SQ025 on 19th September and interested in "book the cook" opinions. I've already noticed that Lobster is quite famous and praised by many, but what about other options, especially those
= Pecan crusted veal with red onion marmalade and candied sweet potatoes
= Roast Long Island duck with natural jus, roasted vegetables, and red-skin potatoes
= Roast rack of lamb with natural jus, roasted vegetables, and creamy garlic mash
= Pecan crusted veal with red onion marmalade and candied sweet potatoes
= Roast Long Island duck with natural jus, roasted vegetables, and red-skin potatoes
= Roast rack of lamb with natural jus, roasted vegetables, and creamy garlic mash
I haven't tried the others, but nothing sounds good about poultry from Long Island.
Aug 7, 2008, 3:13 am
#193
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Yes, it's one guest per eligible passenger. So, you would both be allowed to bring in a guest.
This doesn't apply at other Virgin Clubhouses, though - no guests when accessing other Clubhouses when on an SQ flight. JFK is an exception because it's the official SQ contract lounge, so the Star rules on lounge access apply.
This doesn't apply at other Virgin Clubhouses, though - no guests when accessing other Clubhouses when on an SQ flight. JFK is an exception because it's the official SQ contract lounge, so the Star rules on lounge access apply.
Aug 7, 2008, 7:58 am
#195
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