757-200 vs 767-400Er
Mar 7, 2016, 11:51 am
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757-200 vs 767-400Er
hi,
I recently booked using miles two biz class tickets to MAD in the summer, today I received an email that the flight time was updated and so does the equipment, instead of 767-400er we will have 757-200.
in comfort terms, is that a downgrade for a business class seat?
they also changed the time of the flight. if so, do I have a case to bump the ticket for free to a different biz flight, with newer\more comfortable equipment?
Thanks
I recently booked using miles two biz class tickets to MAD in the summer, today I received an email that the flight time was updated and so does the equipment, instead of 767-400er we will have 757-200.
in comfort terms, is that a downgrade for a business class seat?
they also changed the time of the flight. if so, do I have a case to bump the ticket for free to a different biz flight, with newer\more comfortable equipment?
Thanks
Mar 7, 2016, 11:58 am
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hi,
I recently booked using miles two biz class tickets to MAD in the summer, today I received an email that the flight time was updated and so does the equipment, instead of 767-400er we will have 757-200.
in comfort terms, is that a downgrade for a business class seat?
they also changed the time of the flight. if so, do I have a case to bump the ticket for free to a different biz flight, with newer\more comfortable equipment?
Thanks
I recently booked using miles two biz class tickets to MAD in the summer, today I received an email that the flight time was updated and so does the equipment, instead of 767-400er we will have 757-200.
in comfort terms, is that a downgrade for a business class seat?
they also changed the time of the flight. if so, do I have a case to bump the ticket for free to a different biz flight, with newer\more comfortable equipment?
Thanks
If you can find another flight on a wide body I would change - but don't do it for the seat....
Mar 7, 2016, 11:58 am
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Both aircraft utilize the same seat.
I'm surprised they're flying the 752 on that route. Thought they were going to stop doing that. It's at the far limits of the aircraft's range. Not a problem eastbound, but fuel stops westbound are not uncommon.
I'm surprised they're flying the 752 on that route. Thought they were going to stop doing that. It's at the far limits of the aircraft's range. Not a problem eastbound, but fuel stops westbound are not uncommon.
Mar 7, 2016, 12:02 pm
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hi,
I recently booked using miles two biz class tickets to MAD in the summer, today I received an email that the flight time was updated and so does the equipment, instead of 767-400er we will have 757-200.
in comfort terms, is that a downgrade for a business class seat?
they also changed the time of the flight. if so, do I have a case to bump the ticket for free to a different biz flight, with newer\more comfortable equipment?
Thanks
I recently booked using miles two biz class tickets to MAD in the summer, today I received an email that the flight time was updated and so does the equipment, instead of 767-400er we will have 757-200.
in comfort terms, is that a downgrade for a business class seat?
they also changed the time of the flight. if so, do I have a case to bump the ticket for free to a different biz flight, with newer\more comfortable equipment?
Thanks
Mar 7, 2016, 12:11 pm
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I seem to recall quite a few diversions last summer - especially from places like MAD - and thought this was at least partially the reason for moving these planes into domestic service and getting true wide bodies for over the ocean flights....
Mar 7, 2016, 12:17 pm
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Sales must be really light if they're downgauging back to the 752. 36 BF=>16 BF.
Mar 7, 2016, 12:27 pm
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I worked that trip quite often last summer and I don't recall it ever being diverted for fuel.
Mar 7, 2016, 12:28 pm
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Mar 7, 2016, 12:56 pm
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ys-2015-a.html Northern Canada mostly.
Mar 7, 2016, 2:23 pm
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The summer 757 diversions are usually related to thunderstorms at the EWR/IAD/ORD end... which, if bad/sustained long enough, can impact 767/777 operations too.
Mar 7, 2016, 2:41 pm
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Mar 7, 2016, 2:43 pm
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As has been posted, same seat, though there are some who like larger cabin of widebody. So no, not a downgrade IMHO.
And has been pointed out in other replies, especially in summer diversions tend to be from longer routes than MAD.
And has been pointed out in other replies, especially in summer diversions tend to be from longer routes than MAD.