Originally Posted by
UAL T38 Phlyer
Andy:
Revived the thread as my wife got her passport (I didn't think it was possible, so quickly). It would just be the two of us.
Wife wants to go to Spain or Italy; I'm thinking Munich, go through Austria (have a friend there) by car or rail, and end up in Italy. Maybe Canada, if we get time-limited to short trips. Will be next month, which I hope is past the peak travel season, and therefore, a little easier for space-A.
I also have military space-A as an option.
Questions:
1. Looking at WebList today, the flights to Madrid are apparently A-330-200s. Snooping on the web, it appears it is Aer Lingus and a code-share. We get to ride those?
Does United metal fly to Rome, Munich, or Madrid?
2. Can I use jumpseat authority on International flights, or is it specific to a carrier, or a nation's rules?
3. I don't have an iPhone or wireless laptop, so computer access while travelling is often hit or miss. There is a way to list on United flights by phone.
How does one list on CO flights by phone, or will gate agents help you out?
4. Anyone have space-A experience in these markets? Right now, Munich looks good for getting accross the pond.
Military space-A an option????
Sometimes it's better to just not go on vacation. (I'm a 30+ yr military retiree)
1. Yes, you can list on the AerLingus flight. A friend of mine got his family to/from in F.
My nephew flew on AerLingus in Y in late June, although there were quite a few Y seats open. It looks like an 'easy' flight to get to/from Europe.
United metal to Rome and Munich.
2. You can jumpseat international. I haven't done it in more than 10 years so someone else with more current experience would have to answer your question. But you can jumpseat on most carriers.
3. Wow you really don't nonrev.
800-UAL-LIST.
I don't know how to do it on the CAL side; I've got a laptop and droid phone.
IAD-MUC isn't a bad way to get there; I used that flight to get my son to Europe last December right after Christmas.
I think that you can forget about trying to get to Rome.
Flying in/out of Madrid would be my recommendation but stay flexible.
When are you looking at a trip?