I guess I am totally stupid, but I would really like to know what happened to Jet Blue 191
Jump to postI would absolutely love to see the 717 replace the CJ 100/200 - most uncomfortable planes I have ever been on. The ERJ's are better - at least, I don't get physically ill trying to look out the window.
Jump to postI have been a NW/DL platinum member for over 12 years now. In the next few flights I will be a million mile member - if I have to go back to 'ground zero' on this one, I'll start driving
Jump to postIs there really a major difference between any of the DC-9's and the MD xxx?
Jump to postThe <acronym title="Northwest Airlines (USA)">NW</acronym> planes - the old DC 9 - the Airbus 319, 320, 330 - I am a platinum flyer with (prevous <acronym title="Northwest Airlines (USA)">NW</acronym>) and now Delta, and I fly all over the world The meals in first class on Delta are not as good (dom...
Jump to postYes, I know there were numerous discussions when the 'merger' initially occured, but now - with some history, I would like some additional thoughts. #1 I have always felt safe with both <acronym title="Northwest Airlines (USA)">NW</acronym> and <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym> #2 ...
Jump to postI need a few more miles to remain Platinum with Delta this year. This year, I cannot find any mileage promotions outside of international ones. Are there any good domestic ones, or do I fly to Greece again?
Jump to postI have an artificial knee - the metal always kicks off the security. In addition, I fell a few months ago (2) and have a fracture in my back. I need to keep functioning as far as travel is concerned, my orthopedic surgeon has me schedule for an <acronym title="Anchorage - Merrill Field (MRI / PAMR),...
Jump to postWhat will I find <acronym title="Amsterdam - Schiphol (AMS / EHAM), Netherlands">AMS</acronym>/<acronym title="Detroit - Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW / KDTW), USA - Michigan">DTW</acronym> - it is supposedly a 'cradle seat' on the 767 - should I just plan on curling up on the floor (did that so ma...
Jump to postI am working in Amsterdam, I want to spend a weekend in Delft and in the Hague. The most cost effective place for me to stay is the Hilton in Rotterdam. Now, I can #1, rent a car, #2, take a taxi, #3 travel on train or bus, but I have an artificial knee and it is hard to do major climbing on/off tra...
Jump to postWhat should I expect in a Business Class flight on Delta with a 767 - I enjoy the A330's with their almost reclined seats - do I need an armload of tylenol for a business class 767 flight? Are the business class meals and drinks on the 767 the same as the A330? Just my own opinion, but the quality o...
Jump to postAre all of Delta's first class transatlantic seats lie flat?
Jump to postThanks very much - this is all Delta information, I'm also curious about Continental and United. Before their merger, Continental gave upgrades based on status, but United always required you to pay with additional miles. Is this going to continue, or will the Continental plan (much better in my opi...
Jump to postMost airlines have a three tiered elite system - silver, gold, platinum (the names are not always the same). Does anyone have any idea what percentage of passengers for a particular airline make up each of the three categories? Or, another similar questoin - what percentage of all airline travellers...
Jump to postAs always, I am probably on the wrong forum, but here goes.
I got a Delta Amex Gold Card because of the potential MQM I could get - so far, I've gotten probably 50,000 miles but not a single MQM mile - am I doing something wrong?
I search for UFO, NYC, and Manhattan and found nothing - can someone point me to the right thread?
Thanks
LOL - sorry, I never did say that American should have upgraded me - but I did say that as legacy carriers, there should be a bit more commonality
Jump to postAnd, as a legacy carrier, <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acronym> should respect transfers from other legacies. About 9 years ago, I was in first class on Continental out of Raleigh / Durham - my booking was all Northwest. Continental had gear issues and returned to Raleigh durham. Con...
Jump to postI cannot say I 'love' Delta, but they are treating me fairly (Diamond Medallion member now). I still have some glitches, and I really did prefer the Northwest first class domestic product, but Delta is definitely <acronym title="CSA Czech Airlines">OK</acronym>. Since I'm a business traveller, I ski...
Jump to postI'm learning about Delta now - I used to love NW, I'm learning now how Delta works. Plus's - Atlanta is a great hub if you've got time to kill - and you can even smoke if that's your choice. Other plus's, water in first class when you get on board, leather seats. (Of course, the 'permanent recline s...
Jump to postThank you Deltairlines - this is exactly what I needed - I've signed up for the promotion from BNA, and I'll use system wide upgrades (I'm diamond this year) and that will get me platinum for 2011 - making my 10th year of platinum between NWA and Delta. I suspect Northwest would have been more coope...
Jump to postYes, I have the Delta Amex card - I thought I could only get 5000 mqm with that - I do fly well, a year ago I was flying back and forth to Mumbai and actually working the day after I arrived in India. Of course, I need a visa (takes a bit of time to get) to go back to India, or to a lot of other lon...
Jump to postThanks - I am trying to retain Platinum status - I need about 35,000 miles right now
Jump to postI lost quite a few months of travel this year due to surgery, and now that I am well again, I'm trying to figure out the most economical way of earning some 40,000 miles. I can fly from Atlanta to Sydney, round trip, and get some 18,000 miles per trip - I can also fly multiple times from Atlanta to ...
Jump to postDismal night - I will see if I can get the later flight out of LAX, into DTW at 6AM
Jump to postThanks - I've tried the McNamara website, it doesn't show hours. Hoping someone who works there picks up this thread
Jump to postI know the Westin is right there, but for 6 hours - actually less than 5 after I get my luggage - it's not worth it, and even thought it is inside the terminal, you still need to go through security in the morning.
How do I find out what (if anything) is open at DTW?
I have a red eye flight from Los Angeles, arriving into DTW at about 12:30 AM. I have about 6 hours before my connection. Is there anything open at all at DTW (McNamara) in the middle of the night? I know the Sky club closes, what about the Fox Sport Bar? It's not enough time to get a hotel, so I ha...
Jump to postAnd, all intelligent travellers plan in advance - get to the ticket counter in advance (if the airport says 2 hours, or 1 /2 hours - be there. Then, go through security - don't hang around There are real issues these days, so why late, forgetting passengers need to play a part in any of the issues i...
Jump to postIt is very simple - it is called planning - for an international flight, be at the airport 2 hours before departure - domestic - 90 minutes.
Jump to postI am looking for a non stop flight from Lahore to the US - to somewhere in the midwest - <acronym title="Detroit - Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW / KDTW), USA - Michigan">DTW</acronym>, <acronym title="Chicago - O'Hare International (ORD / KORD), USA - Illinois">ORD</acronym>, <acronym title="Clevel...
Jump to postYou should be able to check in on line, and, since you are only there for a few hours, why worry about the SSSS? Just don't go outside security when you get there, and get to the airport for the outbound flight a few minutes early.
Should not be a big deal if you are smart about it
How can I fly from Michigan to Greenland? Sure, I can fly to Copenhagen, but there must be an easier, faster way.
Jump to postWhat about Monterrey, Mexico? I've seen no widebodies here, but this is a city with 8 million people - bigger than Toronto, Detroit, St Louis, it is about the same size as Chicago and New York and Los Angeles. It is also a major industrial city, with both Mexican and US interests (and European if an...
Jump to postLooks like since early morning all flights except Air Tran have been cancelled. Makes me curious - why can AirTran fly to Atlanta, and Delta can't? Is it the 717/737 vs the CRJ200? I'm not picking on Delta, all sorts of <acronym title="Northwest Airlines (USA)">NW</acronym> flights, as well as Ameri...
Jump to postAlways nice to the gate agents - learned that a long time ago. How does DTW look now?
Jump to postI've been watching DTW cancellations (including my flight) and wondering what tomorrow morning looks like. Luckily, I'm headed south
Jump to postGiven the terrain, given the situation, given the plane, given the circumstances -- I don't think Steve Fossett's pilot skills are a necessary subject. Something happened, we don't know what. Nothing to do with his skills or lack of skills. I suspect nothing to do with the plane, and/or flight plan ...
Jump to postOne of these days, someone will find - the wreckage/Steve/a major clue -- until then, let his family rest in peace. I would only hope that he was not hurt in a crash and suffered - better, much better to picture him dead. In a way, this is a good lesson - no matter your skills, no matter your plane,...
Jump to postAgain, why travel with the babies? let the rest of the family come to them, don't put the babies through this kind of torture (to say nothing of what the parents go through)
Jump to postGuess I'm off the wall here, but as a skyteam platinum elite plus, I do my fair share on Continental -- I have far better luck with NW - fewer flights cancelled, fewer mechanicals, and much much better support
Jump to postAnd, I totally agree with the above post - I always feel so sorry for both parents and children when the child is a 'lap' child. To add to the issue here is the comfort/well being of the other passengers. Most of us try and help single parents traveling with multiple small children, but really, do b...
Jump to postIs it the end of the world if NWA sells off world perks? I would think, those of use with a substantial number of miles would lose nothing. Now, if I had it to do again, I would have chosen Delta instead of <acronym title="Northwest Airlines (USA)">NW</acronym>. They have a much better program for t...
Jump to postDisappointing news - I fly Nwa out of Flint all the time because I do not want a Delta connection on a CRJ. I much prefer the Beechcraft from FNT to <acronym title="Cleveland - Hopkins International (CLE / KCLE), USA - Ohio">CLE</acronym>, even though I get 0 (zero) mileage credit on that flight. Is...
Jump to postAll of the bulldogs, and related breeds - french bulldogs, pugs, etc. - the dogs with 'no nose' have major problems breathing in general, and do not handle flying well at all. I would never attempt to fly any of the bulldog type dogs. A longer nosed dog will travel much better. This is some that the...
Jump to postI agree it is somewhat strange, especially given the tools that both Steve Fossett and the plane had - however, this is rough country in Nevada, and if Steve had a medical issue (obviously not known in advance), then he and the plane could easily have disappeared. In the meantime, a semi small fortu...
Jump to postI am being incredibly brave here, because I will be totally 'blasted' - but this is just like religion - yes, some believe this, yes, some believe something else - does anyone really know which/what is right? Are there ghosts? or maybe are there supernatural experiences? Is this question any differe...
Jump to postVery little internet access on planes themselves, although for example, you do have e-mail access in <acronym title="Northwest Airlines (USA)">NW</acronym> Business Class (costs extra). Most hotels, airport lounges, etc. have wireless access, although it is not always free. Personally, as a constant...
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