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LandGreen2 09-28-2012 08:59 AM


Originally Posted by XtremeF150 (Post 1267941)
Having also Nonrev'd through both AMS and CDG I agree with Jungle. AMS is the better choice. I always go with the most business class seats anyway as you arrive much more rested. I did have to purchase a ZED in CDG one time and it took me almost 2 hours of waiting in lines and dealing with multiple AF agents to get it done. So if you decide to do CDG make sure that you purchase your ZED here as it is much more difficult to deal with the nonrev situation there.

One last thing, most of the connections in CDG used to make you exit security as many flights are on different terminals or wings of the airport and can take more time than just clearing customs. Some other things to consider.

Thank you Jungle and Xtreme! Great info!! I will plan going through AMS. Have you ever been stuck in AMS?? Hotels near airport just in case?

Denny Crane 09-28-2012 09:05 AM


Originally Posted by LandGreen2 (Post 1267949)
Thank you Jungle and Xtreme! Great info!! I will plan going through AMS. Have you ever been stuck in AMS?? Hotels near airport just in case?

There are some hotels within, say, 10 miles of the airport but be warned NOT to take a taxi if at all possible. If I remember right, it will cost in the neighborhood of $60 or more for a 5-10 minute ride.....:mad: (We get a deal with Accor Hotels)

Denny

CVG767A 09-28-2012 09:06 AM


Originally Posted by LandGreen2 (Post 1267949)
Thank you Jungle and Xtreme! Great info!! I will plan going through AMS. Have you ever been stuck in AMS?? Hotels near airport just in case?

It might be just as easy to take the train Centraal Station; there are plenty of hotels there.

CVG767A 09-28-2012 09:08 AM


Originally Posted by Bucking Bar (Post 1267907)
What happened to Herman's mustache?

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


Ah, the rarely seen questache...

Denny Crane 09-28-2012 09:10 AM


Originally Posted by CVG767A (Post 1267955)
It might be just as easy to take the train Centraal Station; there are plenty of hotels there.


^^^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^!

XtremeF150 09-28-2012 09:30 AM


Originally Posted by LandGreen2 (Post 1267949)
Thank you Jungle and Xtreme! Great info!! I will plan going through AMS. Have you ever been stuck in AMS?? Hotels near airport just in case?


Been about 3 years since I stayed the night near the AMS airport but the crew hotel there gave us a great rate back then. If I remember correctly it was like 65 or 70 euros for a nice place. Probably worth calling them to ask.

Also AMS is full of hostiles if you want to stay cheap you can get a single room at one of those. Some rooms have a bathroom and some share. My wife and I have stayed at some nice ones, most recently in Venice Italy actually and it was fairly nice

XtremeF150 09-28-2012 09:35 AM

Just don't let her watch the movie Hostile before going :D

tsquare 09-28-2012 09:51 AM


Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 1267825)
Agreed Bar. Delta management has made it clear safety is not a priority.

Pretty serious charge there johnso.

Bucking Bar 09-28-2012 09:57 AM


Originally Posted by tsquare (Post 1267995)
Pretty serious charge there johnso.

What conclusion do you draw?

Johnso was referring to the marketing decision to outsource Delta flying to operations with very ugly operational histories.

Delta's own Flight Operations are very safe and extremely well managed. We are reminded to focus on our operation and safety. Flight Operations Management has been exemplary. My concern has to do with the apparent failure to maintain "One Level of Safety" across the Delta brand.

grasshopper 09-28-2012 10:05 AM

RLPC: Delta Air Lines to launch $1.7B refinancing


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