Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 1267905)

Smith and Nestor definitely have my votes! I'm torn over my other 2 votes. One of them will absolutely not be for Cook, I know that for certain, haha.

Originally Posted by Roadkill (Post 1267749)

Denny-
Thanks much for the answer, it makes sense and was what I was hoping for. I'm trying to figure out what to bid for Nov CQ and still have a good chance for Thanksgiving off etc...
By the way, I've always enjoyed your posts, which I'll throw out there since we're the only two up right now. Hope you're enjoying yourself up there. I know a guy who is thinking about bidding into your cat, and he'd be the plug... how much flying are you getting, how much use on reserve?
Thanks again!

Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 1267905)

Smith and Nestor definitely have my votes!

Originally Posted by Bucking Bar (Post 1267907)

What happened to Herman's mustache?

http://www.maniacworld.com/questionable-mustache.jpg

Originally Posted by LandGreen2 (Post 1267865)

Gentlemen,

Trying to decide whether to connect to FCO through AMS or CDG? Never been to either airport...ATL FCO looks tight for non revving. I am leaning towards AMS just because it is open up front...CDG, not so much? Planning on KLM out of AMS or AF out of CDG in order to get to FCO.

Anybody done this before? How long to allow in between connections? 2 hour?

Thanks guys!

Originally Posted by JungleBus (Post 1267879)

My wife and I have nonrevved through both airports, and actually nonrev through AMS on a fairly regular basis as there are three direct flights from MSP and connecting in AMS is far less stressful than hassling with JFK or ATL! I would say Amsterdam is your better bet, it's more compact & better laid out than CDG, transfers are quite easy with the transfer desks, and I've found the KLM agents to be friendlier & more knowledgeable than AF agents. There's also a DL nonrev center in AMS in case you get stuck and need more paper ZED tickets, I don't believe there is anything of the sort in CDG.

One hour should be sufficient for connecting in AMS. I've done it in a half hour but that's really pushing it, as you have to go through customs unless you're transferring to a non-Schengen country, plus security a second time. The good news is that KLM doesn't really overbook, and you're often the only standby.

On KLM, ZEDs are really easy now that they're electronic, you buy them online with myidtravel.com, and then you simply check in at the kiosks at the transfer desks. It's quite slick, no extra step of listing. If you don't use the flight, you can refund it online (minus a $1.50 ticket fee, I think). Keep in mind that Alitalia may also be an option AMS-FCO, and they are use the cheaper ZED-L fares. In either case, though, taxes out of AMS will be the majority of the cost of the ZED ticket.

Let me know if you need anything else...enjoy Italy!

Originally Posted by Herman (Post 1267936)

Dude...you just killed my buzz! Cheers H

Originally Posted by XtremeF150 (Post 1267834)

Hey one of you 765 guys know what is up with the extra segment coming from FRA-ATL today.
I was watching it because I was kicking around going over but it is one of the optimized segments and I am trying to gauge if the nonrevs usually make it on. That pop up about possibly not boarding nonrevs even if there are seats causes some concern. Any of you guys that fly that route have any info on how often this is the case?