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12-21-2013 | 02:59 PM

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jsled

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Originally Posted by mrmak2

I will add my personal observation about nonrev benefits: between the seniority-based priority and aggressive overselling of barely-suitable aircraft for a particular flight segment, the benefits amount to very little as compared to other airlines (AA is one, but it could change post-merger). If you are a new hire, for example, you will pretty much be just hoping for a jumpseat.

United also seems to have a policy of upgrading almost every paying passenger to first class before putting a nonrev there. AA is much less liberal with its policy, as a counterpoint.

True....except for international. Europe, Asia, and deep South America. Those flights always have employee class...aka First Class filled with non-revs.

12-21-2013 | 03:03 PM

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If I can't get there in my hooptie then I don't want to go.

Non-reving is heinous.

When I win the lotto I'm buying the biggest Class A diesel pusher they sell.

12-22-2013 | 05:51 AM

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If I can't get there in my hooptie then I don't want to go.

That is fantastic, straight out of F lot in EWR.

12-22-2013 | 07:34 AM

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Why yes, that's where I park! Like it?

12-22-2013 | 12:14 PM

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I'm sitting here in London with my family for five days. Business class out and looks like business class back. I'm not complaining.

12-22-2013 | 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by flybynuts

I'm sitting here in London with my family for five days. Business class out and looks like business class back. I'm not complaining.

Wait until you pay that London departure tax... might have to leave one of the kids behind.

Merry Christmas amigo - see you around campus.

12-22-2013 | 12:47 PM

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Does any list for 1st or business class on EmployeeRes or do you upgrade at the gate?

12-22-2013 | 12:48 PM

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Does any list for 1st or business class on EmployeeRes or do you upgrade at the gate?

You can list for 1st class, but if its not available you get business or economy plus, then economy if those aren't available.

1st is very hard to get with the frequent flier upgrades.

12-22-2013 | 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by flybynuts

I'm sitting here in London with my family for five days. Business class out and looks like business class back. I'm not complaining.

The UK departure tax is about $180 per person and is very close to the cost of a 1-way train ticket from London to Paris or Brussels if you leave after noon or so. If the loads are comparable you might want to consider that. I hate paying that dept tax!

Good luck.

12-22-2013 | 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nopac6

The departure tax is a mess. Also, business class is better than 1st IMO. The seats are so far apart in 1st class you can't hold hands with your spouse or even have a conversation without raising your voice so everyone can hear you. I actually don't list for 1st, I try and get business.

About the train the best strategy is to fly into Paris or Brussels, hang out there for a few days, then train to London, hang there for a few days, then train to the other city (Paris or Brussels) then fly out of there. You get to visit 3 cities and don't pay the departure tax.

IF you have the time of course.