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1d ago

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We are flying in my birthday

I’ll be flying with Air France / KLM on my birthday and I was wondering if they ever do anything onboard to acknowledge it, such as a small surprise or dessert, or if that is not something they typically offer. If it is possible, does it need to be arranged in advance through...

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1d ago

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Business luggage allowance changed?

I’m a bit confused and wanted to check if anyone has clarity on this. Has Lufthansa changed the business class checked baggage allowance for short haul flights? I used to understand it as 2 pieces of 32 kg each, but I’m now seeing that it might be reduced to 1 piece of 32 kg on...

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1d ago

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Economy to business upgrade on Turkish Airlines?

This will be my first time flying with Turkish Airlines, so I wanted to get some input from more experienced travelers. I booked an economy ticket from LAX to Munich, but my return flight from Munich to LAX is in business class. The price difference was significant. Business...

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2d ago

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Turkish Airlines customer service experience and seat change issues during flights

I recently had a very poor experience with Turkish Airlines and wanted to share it and see if others have faced similar issues. Issues experienced: Customer service felt unhelpful and lacked basic knowledge No access to supervisors or effective escalation channels during calls...

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2d ago

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Lufthansa flights from Newcastle and Frankfurt in August cancelled and rebooked via Manchester

Our family summer holiday to the Alps has been disrupted after Lufthansa cancelled our flights this morning. Current situation: Original route: Newcastle → Frankfurt → Alps destination Flights in August have now been cancelled Lufthansa has suggested an alternative routing via...

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2d ago

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Introducing the stopover concept to an Air France manager

At least they "understand the confusion"... not sure they understand who was confused tho :)

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2d ago

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Flight full and asked to check in my only backpack containing laptop, meds and power bank

I am about to board a transatlantic flight with a transfer in Amsterdam and I just received a message saying the flight is full and I may need to hand over my carry-on bag at check-in. The issue is I am traveling with only one small backpack. It contains my laptop, essential...

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2d ago

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Flying Blue Platinum for Life qualification, does it count 10 renewals or 10 completed years?

I’m trying to understand how the “Platinum for Life” requirement works in Flying Blue and would appreciate a sanity check from anyone familiar with the program or who has reached it. Current situation: Platinum for 7 consecutive years Currently at 358 XP Renewal date: May 1 What...

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2d ago

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First time flying Turkish Airlines, seat assignment and checked baggage concerns?

I’ll be flying Turkish Airlines for the first time next week and had a couple of questions before my trip. We’re flying a long-haul route from the US to Turkey (about 12 hours) and then connecting onward to Italy. 1. Seat assignment / sitting together I’m trying to decide...

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2d ago

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Kind Ryanair flight attendant gave me a Snickers as a child and I still remember it

About 20 years ago, when I was around 7 years old, I was on a Ryanair flight from Kraków to Shannon. Back then, onboard purchases only accepted one currency, and I went up to the trolley to ask about buying a chocolate bar. I pointed to the first one I saw, which unfortunately...

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2d ago

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Is upgrading to premium economy worth it on a British Airways A380 with a toddler?

We’re planning to fly from Los Angeles to London later this year on a British Airways A380 for a family event, and we’ll be traveling with a 22-month-old. Currently, we have three seats booked in Economy (together in one row), but we’re debating whether upgrading is worth it....

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3d ago

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Why do I have two seat numbers showing in my British Airways booking?

I’m flying British Airways for the first time and noticed something strange in my booking. When I check the seat assignment for both my wife and myself, it shows two seat numbers listed for each passenger instead of just one seat (for example, multiple economy seats like “42K”...

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3d ago

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Why are two seat numbers showing for each passenger in my British Airways booking?

This is my first time flying British Airways and I noticed something unusual when checking my booking for myself and my wife. In the booking details, each of us appears to have two seat numbers assigned instead of just one (for example, one passenger showing multiple seat...

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3d ago

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Business class availability suddenly dropped to zero on Lufthansa LAX–MUC flight, possible aircraft swap to A380 with fewer seats?

I am flying Lufthansa from LAX to Munich tomorrow (Wed 29th) and have been monitoring business class availability using ExpertFlyer. For a long time, there were 9+ business class seats available, but suddenly it dropped to zero availability. This seems unusual, and I am...

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3d ago

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Slight typo in passenger name on Ryanair booking, will it cause issues at boarding?

Hello, I am flying with Ryanair within the next 7 hours and have just noticed a small typo in my name after completing online check-in. My name is “Alexandros,” but the booking shows “Alexadros” (missing an “n”). At this point, I cannot change it anymore. I am concerned whether...

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3d ago

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1h50 connection in Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, enough time?

Hi, I’m flying Sydney to Warsaw on a single ticket with Turkish Airlines, routing via Jakarta and Istanbul Airport (first leg with Garuda Indonesia, then Turkish). My connection time in Istanbul is 1 hour 50 minutes. Is that generally enough for a smooth transfer without...

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3d ago

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Schiphol Airport Gate A8 not showing on maps, is it real?

I will be flying with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines from Leeds to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and then connecting onward to Hamburg. My connection time is about 1 hour 15 minutes, so I am trying to plan ahead. Using FlightAware, it shows my arrival gate as A8 and departure as B18....

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4d ago

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Turkish Airlines cancelled route then reinstated it, can I get my original flight back?

We are flying from YYZ to DAM via IST in May with Turkish Airlines. The airline initially cancelled all flights to DAM for May and offered us either a refund or the option to change to a different destination. We chose an alternative destination (ALP), since rebooking everything...

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4d ago

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C to F bid upgrade not available on Lufthansa MUC–ORD despite First Class seats showing

Hi, After booking a fully flexible Business Class ticket, I am unable to place a bid to upgrade to First Class on my flight from Munich to Chicago on Lufthansa. The flight shows 3 First Class seats available, but the bid upgrade option is not appearing for the outbound segment....

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4d ago

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Question about why there is no British Airways service between London City Airport and Paris airports

asking why British Airways does not operate flights from London City Airport to Paris, specifically either Charles de Gaulle Airport or Paris Orly Airport. they normally travel from Heathrow to Paris, but recently experienced a disruption that led them to fly out of London City...

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4d ago

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KLM Platinum member questions whether status benefits are actually worthwhile

I have held KLM Platinum status for a few years and I am starting to question what real value it provides. Most of my travel is short-haul within Europe, including routes like London, Amsterdam, Spain, and Germany. I often fly weekly, sometimes multiple times a week, with a mix...

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4d ago

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Passenger thanks seatmate for switching after airline changed business class seat assignment

My husband and I booked a Turkish Airlines itinerary from Seattle to Istanbul to Athens, and return, about nine months in advance. We paid extra specifically to sit together in adjacent business class seats (5E and 5F). At check-in, my seat was unexpectedly changed from 5E to...

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4d ago

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Best lounge option at Heathrow Terminal 3 with AA Executive Platinum status

I will be transiting through London Heathrow this weekend on a British Airways flight booked through American Airlines. I arrive in Terminal 3 from the US and have a 3.5-hour layover before my next flight to Europe, also departing from Terminal 3. I hold American Airlines...

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4d ago

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Ryanair charged baggage fee despite fitting bag and denied receipt and boarding to companion

Hi everyone, I would appreciate your input on an issue I experienced during boarding on a Ryanair flight. I was traveling with a backpack and a small crossbody bag. When told I could not bring both, I placed the smaller bag inside the backpack. The staff then asked me to place...

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5d ago

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KLM flight from Seoul cancelled and rebooked five days later

We were on a family holiday in Seoul and had a return flight booked on April 16 from Seoul to Brussels with KLM. On the morning of departure, we received a notification that our flight had been cancelled and we were automatically rebooked on a new flight departing on April 21....

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