I am looking for a flight from CA to Vegas on Spirit and the fare is $84. But they're asking for $47 for a carry on bag. I've never flown Spirit before. How strict is Spirit with their carry on bags? Do you think I can get away with not paying and seeing at the airport if they'll stop me at the gate...
Jump to postI am not sure if this thread should go under "Civil Aviation" or "Travel", so feel free to move it if it's not in the right section. I recently traveled to JFK-BCN on DY and couldn't help but notice how young the captain was. He couldn't be more than late 30s. Now I don't want to...
Jump to postI know my fears are perhaps irrational, bu I've been really scared about going to communist countries alone where I don't know the language. I am afraid I might get sent to a jail or concentration camp or that I'd be framed for some crime unbeknownst to me. Especially after the Otto Warmbier story, ...
Jump to postIs it me or has anyone noticed that United's fares have been creeping up? I used to be able to find fares between SFO-IAD; SFO-EWR; LAX-IAD; LAX-EWR for like high $200s to $300s, but even with advanced booking, it's at least $500 and if one week advance, it's like $700-$1100. It's not like they're o...
Jump to postWhen has PHL become the gateway to Europe? Over JFK? Hmmm
Jump to postI have just boarded my WN flight and can’t help but notice how pleasant the experience is. There are no confusion, people trying to cut lines or pretending they don’t know where they’re going, or people in group 5 trying to board in group 1. Why can’t other airlines follow suit? With boarding passes...
Jump to postIf you'll be travelling UA very often you'll get Gold in a short time I don't know how "often" means, but I'll be flying round-trip NYC-SFO every other weekend, if not every weekend. I know that I'll probably get gold status eventually, but I was hoping to buy it now so I can take advanta...
Jump to postIf you'll be travelling UA very often you'll get Gold in a short time I don't know how "often" means, but I'll be flying round-trip NYC-SFO every other weekend, if not every weekend. I know that I'll probably get gold status eventually, but I was hoping to buy it now so I can take advanta...
Jump to post[twoid][/twoid]In previous years, I have received email offers to buy gold status on United. I never bought it bc it usually costs around $2500 and I could never justify. I have now accepted a new position and will be traveling very often. I would like to buy gold status to take advamtage of the mul...
Jump to postI am by no means rich and do not travel often. I however strategically save points in various ways to redeem for business/first class tickets. I flew LH business and first class before and was impressed with how attentive ans efficient their service was. On my last two trips, however, I found LH’s s...
Jump to postI will be flying via SFO for a conference, so I need some advice. (1). I will be flying in from the east coast on United and need to make a connection to a JetBlue flight. The SFO website says that B6 is based in the international terminal. Is that true for domestic flights as well? I have a connect...
Jump to postI am scheduled to leave tomorrow, but weather forecasts show 5-8” of snow during the day and 1-3” in the evening. My flight leaves in the evening. There was some snow fall yesterday (but not 5-8”) and everything was on time. I am guessing that Canadians are used to it and can manage like pros. But I...
Jump to postI am scheduled to fly out tonight and there's currently two active fires in Anaheim Hills, with Orange, Tustin being forced to evacuate. Does anyone know if flights are still on during these fires? Every flight seems to be on time or experiencing minor flight delays. Do fires affect the engines? Won...
Jump to postI'd like to get tickets from ATL-CDG for end of May, but they're really expensive ($1400 RT). I however can fly from JFK-CDG RT and buy ATL-JFK RT tickets on DL for about $1000. My question is: Will I be able to check-in my luggage from ATL all the way to CDG or will DL make me check in luggage twic...
Jump to postThe only direct flight LHR-CPT seems to be BA, which is very pleasant.
You can also connect in IST with TK, in DXB with EK, in DOH with QR, in JNB with SA.
I have flown with SA and have been very happy with their service.
I think the most cost-effective way to add ad revenue is to brand the interior of the aircraft (e.g., carry-on bins, back seats, tray tables, etc.). Recognize that an aircraft cannot be made simultaneously with the maintenance of the aircraft (it can only be done before or after), so that will be ti...
Jump to postEveryone is entitled to their opinion, but mine is that this mother (and the media) is attempting to sensationalize on an incident that followed TSA guidelines to the book. Was it uncomfortable? Perhaps, but this is a different world now. You've got sick people trying to sneak bombs, knives, and fir...
Jump to postWith premium tickets being such a big revenue stream for airlines, I am quite surprised at how little airlines cater to vegetarians. I have now flown J-class on AF, LH, LX, AI, 9W, VS, UA, SQ, the majority of whom did not have any main vegetarian dishes (the only vegetarian things on the menu usuall...
Jump to postI've always wondered how much effort/labor it takes for an airline to add a new route, both seasonally and year round. How long is the process? What is the application process like? Do they have to apply for landing/takeoff rights? gates? I'm guessing it would take some coordination with airport, st...
Jump to postI have to agree that slanted seats are nicer than recliners, but only just. I also find myself sliding down in them over time which makes sleeping hard as every hour or so I end up pushing myself back up. Probably why slant seats have been replaced by 180s. Just a question here: Is it possible the ...
Jump to postI flew AC's J-class and really hated the slanted configuration. The forward motion while seating sideways is really uncomfortable. I then flew VS's upper class and it was worse because the slanted seats actually face the corridor (compared to AC's which face toward the windows) and leaves you with l...
Jump to postgabrielchew wrote:It depends on if you have a single ticket, or two tickets.
OneWorld: CX or BA
Star Alliance: SQ, LH, OZ, TK, NH
SkyTeam: KLM, AF
I am loyal to UA not because I like it better than AA or DL, but b/c my status/miles allow me to travel on some of the best airlines in the world.
I am flying OKA-NRT-EWR. The first leg is operated by ANA and I'll be flying economy. The second leg is operated by UAL and I'll be flying business. I have never traveled like this, so I'm wondering if I will be able to check-in at the priority/business class desk, get to board early, and/or get lou...
Jump to postI do no want to make this a "which airline is safest" thread or feed into terrorism threats/intimidation because I feel like once we do, the terrorists win. Having said that, I am planning a trip to Paris, returning on September 11th. The cheapest airfare I can find is on Turkish Airlines ...
Jump to postFor all the critics out there, I was as assertive as i could. I tried to check in as early as possible, went to the airport as early as possible, to no avail. I was firstly on the last flight to <acronym title="San Francisco - International (SFO / KSFO), USA - California">SFO</acronym> so taking a l...
Jump to postI recently flew <acronym title="Washington - Dulles International (IAD / KIAD), USA - Virginia">IAD</acronym>-<acronym title="San Francisco - International (SFO / KSFO), USA - California">SFO</acronym> and the economy cabin was pretty much full. There was no seat selection available at the time of b...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/FriscoHeavy" class="quote" target="_blank">FriscoHeavy</a> (<a href="#2" class="quote">Reply 2</a>):<br/><i>That's an absolutely impossible ques...
Jump to postThanks! I am still wondering though what perks you have with OTHER airlines in S* by virtue of being a Premium Services Silver Member. Can someone please explain?
Jump to postI am a MileagePlus Premier Silver member and don't understand what the benefits are exactly when it comes to free upgrades and how it pertains to when I fly on another Star Alliance member. As a MileagePlus Premier Silver member, do I get to check-in at priority desks on other *Alliance members? Do ...
Jump to postI will be traveling from <acronym title="New York - John F. Kennedy International (Idlewild) (JFK / KJFK), USA - New York">JFK</acronym>-<acronym title="Mumbai (Bombay) - Chhatrapati Shivaji International (Sahar / Santa Cruz) (BOM / VABB), India">BOM</acronym> via <acronym title="Delhi - Indira Gand...
Jump to postI am trying to put together a surprise trip to Hawaii and was counting on redeeming miles for part of the trip. Unfortunately, now that I am ready to book, I see that all saver awards are gone (there is one left, but the times don't match our needs). I don't have enough miles to book at the next awa...
Jump to postDid you fly the same <acronym title="Turkish Airlines">TK</acronym> that I did?!? Flew <acronym title="Turkish Airlines">TK</acronym> <acronym title="Washington - Dulles International (IAD / KIAD), USA - Virginia">IAD</acronym>-<acronym title="Istanbul - Ataturk (Yesilkoy) (IST / LTBA), Turkey">IST<...
Jump to postHave you flown AA lately?? I think "jet" might be a stretch, much less putting "luxury" anywhere that's associated with AA.
Jump to post@aloges gave you a website, which seems to do all the leg work for you, but if you feel adventurous and want to do it yourself check out: <a href="http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/air/index_en.htm." target="_blank">http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens...passenger-rights/a...
Jump to postSo I am set to travel overseas yet again and something interesting has struck me: I've never flown a US airline internationally. It has always been <acronym title="Air France">AF</acronym>, <acronym title="Lufthansa (Germany)">LH</acronym>, <acronym title="OLD: Crossair (Switzerland), NEW: Swiss Int...
Jump to postWhy fix something that's not broken? Albeit the fact that <acronym title="Washington - Dulles International (IAD / KIAD), USA - Virginia">IAD</acronym> is not <acronym title="Dubai - International (DXB / OMDB), United Arab Emirates">DXB</acronym>, it is efficient and serves its purpose. I'm not look...
Jump to postAm traveling to Paris next week and will need a cell phone. I always hear people saying all you need to do is get a SIM card at your destination, pop it in your phone, and you're set. But I don't know where to get it. Do they sell it at the airport? Is it really as simple as they say it is? I have a...
Jump to postI have a visa question and a luggage question for those who may have experienced a similar situation.... I will be traveling with my wife whose an Indian national to the UK. Her visa get approved for a stay between 9/1-9/15. We would like to spend some time in Paris before our trip to the UK, so she...
Jump to postThere are a lot of incentives to join an alliance (e.g., SkyTeam, Star Alliance, One World), so I wouldn't be surprised if an airline would try and make its case to join an alliance of choice. But I was wondering, past, present, or future, is there an airline that an alliance had/is trying to beg/co...
Jump to postWhy is <acronym title="Singapore Airlines">SQ</acronym> a mess? It has consistently ranked amongst the top airlines in the world, not only in terms of quality of service, but also in terms of affordability, flight options, and fleet. <acronym title="Singapore Airlines">SQ</acronym> would never merge...
Jump to postNK is great if you book waaaaaaay in advance, don't carry any luggage, and are willing to put up with subpar service. I personally have never been attracted to <acronym title="Spirit Airlines (USA)">NK</acronym> b/c I don't like the feeling of being nickeled and dimed. Besides, whenever I checked <a...
Jump to postAs a Northern Virginia resident, I think the silver line, while ambitious and valiant in its endeavor, is a reflection of politicians' inability to properly plan and budget for this project. After delays and over-exceeding the proposed budget, we have unnecessary stations (e.g. McLean, Greensboro, S...
Jump to postWith the ebola outbreak in the news lately and the concerns with bird flu couple years ago, I wonder what protocol, if any, airlines have in place to minimize the risks of spreading contagious diseases. Is it something that airlines, like MH17, rely on proper authorities to step in and out right pro...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/alitalia744" class="quote" target="_blank">alitalia744</a> (<a href="#15" class="quote">Reply 15</a>):<br/><i> Personally, I don't love it. Whil...
Jump to postI don't know how credible this study is. First of all, I think this study unnecessarily alarms people as to a particular airline's safety. Studies after studies prove that flying remains one of the safest modes of transportation. Secondly, I believe this study overlooks (or fails to mention) other c...
Jump to postI wanted to ask whether passengers who have flown F/J with either slanted or backward/reverse seats experienced malaise, awkwardness, or uncomfortability? It seems quite awkward to me.
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/jayunited" class="quote" target="_blank">jayunited</a> (<a href="#6" class="quote">Reply 6</a>):<br/><i><acronym title="Emirates (United Arab Em...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/BigTom" class="quote" target="_blank">BigTom</a> (<a href="#2" class="quote">Reply 2</a>):<br/><i> Given that <acronym title="Air India">AI</acr...
Jump to postIAD currently offers direct flights to Asia as follows: <acronym title="Air China">CA</acronym> - P<acronym title="Emirates (United Arab Emirates)">EK</acronym> <acronym title="All-Nippon Airways (Japan)">NH</acronym> - <acronym title="Tokyo - Narita International (New Tokyo) (NRT / RJAA), Japan">NR...
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