JS'ing To/From LHR Advice
09-08-2015 | 10:37 AM
#11
Banned
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 3,655
Likes: 0
From: Narrow/Left Wide/Right
Aloha,
LUV
09-08-2015 | 10:40 AM
#12
Looking for a laugh
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 4,099
Likes: 0
I've heard of it being done international because an OAL JS'r on international is just placed on the non-rev list, not in the actual JS, so when the agent makes the listing it charges taxes and gives them a listing # and puts them on the list. Unless their process has changed in the last two years, the last time I witnessed it being done with my own eyes in HNL.
Aloha,
LUV
Aloha,
LUV
09-08-2015 | 12:59 PM
#13
Thread Starter
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 230
Likes: 0
So the takeaway is:
(1) DAL is a better bet than UAL with regard to the likelihood of getting offered a seat in business class.
(2) There is no special line or office to go to at JFK/EWR or LHR. Just make sure to get to the ticket counter 2+ hours early to get listed and pay the taxes.
I'll only be in London for a couple of days so I'll try to list for the return flight as soon as I arrive from NYC, if the lines aren't too long.
Thanks for the replies.
Tipsy
(1) DAL is a better bet than UAL with regard to the likelihood of getting offered a seat in business class.
(2) There is no special line or office to go to at JFK/EWR or LHR. Just make sure to get to the ticket counter 2+ hours early to get listed and pay the taxes.
I'll only be in London for a couple of days so I'll try to list for the return flight as soon as I arrive from NYC, if the lines aren't too long.
Thanks for the replies.
Tipsy
09-08-2015 | 01:10 PM
#14
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 209
Likes: 0
From: Back in right seat
Does anyone commute LHR to JFK? Wife was offered a job over there, just trying to get an idea how hard the commute would be (I realize airport taxes are a big issue but just trying to factor that into the QOL/taxes/cost of living calculation).
I'm assuming that with all the AA/DL plus BA/Virgin (and maybe UA to EWR) options one is pretty sure to always get a seat (>20 flights a day).
I'm assuming that with all the AA/DL plus BA/Virgin (and maybe UA to EWR) options one is pretty sure to always get a seat (>20 flights a day).
09-08-2015 | 01:23 PM
#15
Banned
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 3,655
Likes: 0
From: Narrow/Left Wide/Right
Does anyone commute LHR to JFK? Wife was offered a job over there, just trying to get an idea how hard the commute would be (I realize airport taxes are a big issue but just trying to factor that into the QOL/taxes/cost of living calculation).
I'm assuming that with all the AA/DL plus BA/Virgin (and maybe UA to EWR) options one is pretty sure to always get a seat.
I'm assuming that with all the AA/DL plus BA/Virgin (and maybe UA to EWR) options one is pretty sure to always get a seat.
AA/BA are in a JV as well.
So at least the departures are spread across the day a bit to have choices.
As far as loads go, it seems to go sporadically from oversold to 50 empty seats.
As far as taxes go, probably won't be a worry as it seems as though the ONLY place that seems to make Manhattan rents seem like a bargain is LONDON!
09-08-2015 | 01:35 PM
#16
Line Holder
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,098
Likes: 2
From: Hates Commuting
If possible, I'd recommend listing at the same time you list for the trip over (i.e., before you go). Not sure if that works for OAL, but that's how I listed my JS for returning from Europe....
09-08-2015 | 01:40 PM
#17
Thread Starter
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 230
Likes: 0
Tipsy
09-08-2015 | 01:42 PM
#18
Line Holder
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,098
Likes: 2
From: Hates Commuting
09-08-2015 | 07:15 PM
#20
Banned
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 3,655
Likes: 0
From: Narrow/Left Wide/Right
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
aaronjmsb
Flight Schools and Training
20
01-29-2016 01:45 PM
tigermagicjohn
Flight Schools and Training
9
01-23-2006 08:44 AM
