Hi, hoping someone can give me some advice.... Planning to visit family near Seattle over Christmas, and pondering taking a punt and booking WT for the return on New Year's Eve. A few years ago when children were tiny I elected to travel on NYE on the basis that we would be stuck in with them anyway and I might just as well drink champagne onboa... Read More

3 Americans have a quick visit to Europe planned in March. We currently have tickets booked LGW to AMS on BA for the end of March. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak globally, we have decided to suspend this trip for later in the year with the hopes the spreading of the virus slows. Any word/rumors if BA will offer/issue a travel waiver for travel, al... Read More

"British Airways parent International Consolidated Airlines Group SA on Friday posted a substantially lower annual profit, weighed down by a pilot strike and high fuel costs, and warned of a coronavirus impact. Shares in IAG were down 8.0% in London on Friday morning at 474.80 pence each, the worst performer in the blue chip index.... Read More

I am conducting research into purchase behaviour for flights for those who fly for business. I understand this is probably against the rules of this forum but I am struggling for respondents. All replies appreciated!

Departing from PHL on a connection, flight delayed an hour or two due to weather, whatever. GA gets on the mic and tells us boarding will commence at 8:00. Ok, fair enough. At about 7:50, GA walks out and says, “ok, we’re going to board now, group 1?” People start to grab their bags and stand up. GA, before the first person reaches the desk: “Gr... Read More

Given the drop off in demand to the Far East from both Europe & USA, airlines on both sides of the pond have increased capacity on transatlantic routes, but there has been no marked reduction in prices. Indeed, business class prices ex Europe (from most of the big hubs LON, PAR, FRA, AMS, MAD, DUB) are currently higher than last year for early Summ... Read More

This is an American Airlines business (I) one-way fare from AKL or CHC to destinations in Europe. It comes out to a little less than half the round-trip fare for the same city pair. Various creative routings are possible, including with connections in Australia, North and Central America, and Europe. The fare allows for unlimited stopovers at NZ... Read More

Seeing U4 on expertflyer between my origin and destination on AA but CX can’t see it? Bad agent or is Cathay blocking inventory? Read More

Just completed a stay (not including name of hotel as this applies to all Marriott hotels) where someone put fraudulent charges onto my room bill at the gift shop the hotel removed the charges and did a little digging to prove it wasn’t me, and I in turn trying to pull a fast one. I don’t begrudge them this investigation but what I bl... Read More

Just had the following by email from BA. I'm assuming everyone with LGW bookings over the weekend will receive this, but just in case ....[QUOTE]We wanted to let you know that due to planned engineering works affecting the M23 Motorway this weekend, you may need to allow additional time to complete your journey. From 21:00 on Friday th... Read More

[url=https://paxex.aero/2020/02/delta-flybe-codeshare-application/]Delta and Flybe filed with the DOT for permission to add the DL code on all BE flights effective ASAP[/url]. Looks like DL wants the opportunity to connect pax onward via UK gateways and such. Timing and other details of the partnership still pending. (Link to further det... Read More

Which planes in BA's fleet have the best cabin atmospheres? I occasionally get shortness of breath, not to any medical level, but have noticed that on 787/A350/A380 the air seems a lot better than on the 777. I was just wondering how other people think the various planes compare? LF Read More

Hi all - appealing to the brain trust on this one. Booking two RT tickets for a newly married couple to go to Kauai from DFW in August. I’d like to buy them J, or PE at minimum, since this is a special trip for them. Flying AA is not a must, but from DFW figured AA is the likely option to get lie-flat J instead of narrow body domestic first out... Read More

I have a stay tomorrow that is booked at the Member Rate. I noticed that the rate has dropped from where I’d originally booked. The cancellation policy is 24 hours. Can I modify the reservation at the lower rate with no penalty? Of course I’d do this by modifying the existing reservation as opposed to cancelling and creating a new reservation. Read More

[QUOTE]Finnair revises its outlook for the financial year 2020 and issues a profit warning[/QUOTE] 40-50Milj € savings are searched now https://company.finnair.com/en/media/all-releases/news?id=3586659 Read More

https://i.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/119885580/air-new-zealand-tries-to-stimulate-transtasman-demand-with-airfare-lolly-scramble Probably the craziest Tasman sale ever? With AKL-M... Read More

Looks like MS again (still?) has good fares ex BKK. I only checked a couple of cities for departure early next month, return a couple weeks later. Shows good availability. Probably more cities/dates available: IST: $1115 MAD: $1194 CDG: $1211 Read More

Snow day in Toronto so no/very few flights to Toronto from outposts across the country. Weather actually not that bad in Ottawa. Presuming that my plane is held up in the Toronto mess. Flight cancelled. Did have a Friday meeting. It's a loss. Was planning for spouse to join me in Toronto later tomorrow and have a nice mini weekend. Als... Read More

Just looking for a bit of input. I've been a low, like 15K plus low, EP for the last five years, or however long the switch to EQD's has been in effect. I'm self employed and reach EP level with a combination of domestic YC flights between SNA/LAX and Jackson, MS and a few J class mileage run/vacations myself and the Mrs. take each year. When we mi... Read More

Given the current global situation, any thoughts on paying for the "highly recommended" optional trip insurance? Heading to the caribbean and wondering if out of an abundance of caution, it is prudent to purchase. That said, I worry that, as with any insurance, they will find a way to not cover anything. I, typically, never go for the optional... Read More

Am i wrong in feeling this is a dumb waiver? So if i bought a ticket in January for travel in March i cant get a waiver but if i buy a ticket now for same dates i do? https://www.alaskaair.com/content/advisories/tr... Read More

I have a Recognition upgrade that I need to use. If I apply for it on AKL to BNE and I'm successful, what are the chances of Cabin Crew letting my wife take that seat at boarding and I sit in Economy with the kids? Any body tried this? TIA. Read More

I had a flight connection CDG 2F to 2D. Both ticketed with AF although the second fought is operated by Georgia Airlines (AF code). I’m flying blue platinum. I was not allowed into the lounge in 2F. I would like your input on what happened. When I scanned by boarding pass at the lounge in 2F the machine bipped me through. Then one of the peop... Read More

Hi, I recently flew eva'a A330 from tokyo to taipei. My experience on board was pretty good, except the fact that the crew did not want me to film during takeoff and landings. That being said, I don't think eva is that much different than other asian airlines, and I'm not sure if they really deserve 5 stars. Here is the video I made regarding the... Read More

Hi. I am not usually an AC flyer ( and am regretting my choice now). Does anyone have a phone number for someone sensible at Customer Relations? AC changed my flight giving me a horrible layover, their notification said to call reservations to make changes or cancel. The person I spoke on the reservations number told me no changes had been made an... Read More