Does Comfortable economy exist???
Feb 19, 2012 | 6:58 pm
#16
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I've taken NZ Prem Economy LAX-LHR. While not ideal, their service and a few extra inches of legroom made the flight more palatable. I think NZ is also coming up with a different pod-like design for their premium economy too, as well as their lieflat bed idea for economy if you purchase the entire row.
Feb 19, 2012 | 7:47 pm
#17
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that's not very clear. you get ug because you beautiful, or an ug with miles? i spent a lot of time on the lh board. even honors guys never got free ug.
you say "me, many times on united. are you really saying that many times, nyc or some such to europe, you got an ug to c class from y? i saw an lot of nr's on ua in c going to europe, i don't know how they got there.
you say "me, many times on united. are you really saying that many times, nyc or some such to europe, you got an ug to c class from y? i saw an lot of nr's on ua in c going to europe, i don't know how they got there.
I have had many operational upgrades on transatlantic flights for free. They are far more than one out there, and there are quite a few threads here where others have gotten them.
They do happen, and with a bit of seat selection planning you could, at one time, significantly increase your chance of getting one. I would also guess that most people who had a system that was working for them on even an infrequent basis would not be discussing it on a message board, as that's for sure the quickest way to get it shut down.
For example in the how to upgrade Star Alliance Master thread
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star-...rs-thread.html
Op ups Common on certain flights (eg some transatlantic). Processed in order of status - UA M+ top elites then *G.
Feb 19, 2012 | 11:11 pm
#19
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I've taken NZ Prem Economy LAX-LHR. While not ideal, their service and a few extra inches of legroom made the flight more palatable. I think NZ is also coming up with a different pod-like design for their premium economy too, as well as their lieflat bed idea for economy if you purchase the entire row.
I've not tried the cuddle class option (skycouch), where a row of economy seats is converted into a couch for two to share.
Feb 20, 2012 | 12:16 am
#20
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areu you familiar with people who have really gotten an ug from y to c on a transatlantic, more than once in a lifetime? if it has ever happened i think there only 1. i have however,heard somebody in middle europe offers that. air hungary, or air chez or somebody like that.
Feb 20, 2012 | 8:57 am
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Feb 20, 2012 | 9:19 am
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areu you familiar with people who have really gotten an ug from y to c on a transatlantic, more than once in a lifetime? if it has ever happened i think there only 1. i have however,heard somebody in middle europe offers that. air hungary, or air chez or somebody like that.
Feb 23, 2012 | 7:26 pm
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+1000 to noise-cancelling headphones or sound-isolating earphones.
I've even taken to wearing the eyeshade (depending on where I'm sitting). I didn't think it would make a difference, but it does.
Slightly OT: ever see someone put the blanket over their head while sleeping during a flight? I don't think I could do that.
I've even taken to wearing the eyeshade (depending on where I'm sitting). I didn't think it would make a difference, but it does.
Slightly OT: ever see someone put the blanket over their head while sleeping during a flight? I don't think I could do that.
I get very dry on flights which is aleviated somewhat by covering my nose/mouth. I guess it increases humidity. Yes, I realise it probably looks stupid, but I'm probably not seeing any of you again so I couldn't care less. It's also another good reason for me to be sitting in a window seat, I feel more hidden.
Feb 24, 2012 | 7:10 am
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areu you familiar with people who have really gotten an ug from y to c on a transatlantic, more than once in a lifetime? if it has ever happened i think there only 1. i have however,heard somebody in middle europe offers that. air hungary, or air chez or somebody like that.