Author Topic: My May 2005 flying report as promised to 1 of the forum members  (Read 72038 times)

Offline SuperFlyer

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jul 2009
  • Posts: 9467
  • Total likes: 463
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
Re: My May 2005 flying report as promised to 1 of the forum members
« Reply #40 on: May 24, 2011, 03:44:52 AM »
The Swiss rep with whom I've booked these flights on a call that took many hours is apparently in an institution today...

Offline moish

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: May 2008
  • Posts: 10046
  • Total likes: 300
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Programs: AA LT Plat, Avis, SPG Plat
Re: My May 2005 flying report as promised to 1 of the forum members
« Reply #41 on: May 24, 2011, 06:33:37 AM »
u couldnt do it online?

Offline SuperFlyer

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jul 2009
  • Posts: 9467
  • Total likes: 463
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
Re: My May 2005 flying report as promised to 1 of the forum members
« Reply #42 on: May 24, 2011, 09:25:50 AM »
Mostly not, as it didn't give me the right choices of layover needed.

Offline Moishebatchy

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jun 2011
  • Posts: 7300
  • Total likes: 164
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 23
    • View Profile
  • Location: Jerusalem
  • Programs: Arzei Makolet Platinum, Yossi's Makolet Silver, Yesh! Gold, Rav Kav Dirt
Re: My May 2005 flying report as promised to 1 of the forum members
« Reply #43 on: August 24, 2012, 09:28:41 AM »
Just stumbled upon this rather ancient thread. Just wanna go on record that I think this is absolutely brilliant. :)

Offline Yeki89

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Mar 2011
  • Posts: 3853
  • Total likes: 20
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 5
    • View Profile
Re: My May 2005 flying report as promised to 1 of the forum members
« Reply #44 on: August 24, 2012, 11:11:42 AM »
Same here

Offline joeb1

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Aug 2011
  • Posts: 3026
  • Total likes: 40
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: Brooklyn
  • Programs: SPG Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, CPA, Travel Agent
Re: My May 2005 flying report as promised to 1 of the forum members
« Reply #45 on: August 24, 2012, 06:17:16 PM »
impresssive! i wonder how many ppl took advantage of this offer back than!

Offline SuperFlyer

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jul 2009
  • Posts: 9467
  • Total likes: 463
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
Re: My May 2005 flying report as promised to 1 of the forum members
« Reply #46 on: August 26, 2012, 06:14:46 PM »
Thanks.

As far as I know about 10 ppl really did it, vs many taking just a few flights.

(I told everyone that wanted to hear about it before, but most just made fun)

Offline shmuelb

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Gold Elite
  • ******
  • Join Date: Mar 2011
  • Posts: 772
  • Total likes: 11
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: Israel
  • Programs: Amex Plat, AAdvantage, Elal Matmid, Southwest, Delta Silver Medallion Skymiles, Hertz #1 Gold 5 Star, National Emerald Club Executive.
Re: My May 2005 flying report as promised to 1 of the forum members
« Reply #47 on: August 26, 2012, 06:46:47 PM »
It is mamash amazing. Did you get dizzy? What did you do the whole time, enjoy flying and meeting ppl? Do you know the agents in the airport by now? They know you?
siyag lachachma :-)

Offline SamDaMan

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Silver Elite
  • *****
  • Join Date: Sep 2010
  • Posts: 592
  • Total likes: 29
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: cleveland rox!
Re: My May 2005 flying report as promised to 1 of the forum members
« Reply #48 on: August 26, 2012, 06:53:54 PM »
wow pure awesomeness!!
But I'm still proud to be from clev!

Offline Avid Reader

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: May 2008
  • Posts: 4023
  • Total likes: 13
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 2
    • View Profile
  • Location: NYC
  • Programs: Starwood Gold, Accor Gold, Hilton Gold, Hertz Five Star Gold, Marriott Silver, National Executive
Re: My May 2005 flying report as promised to 1 of the forum members
« Reply #49 on: August 26, 2012, 10:57:45 PM »
It is mamash amazing. Did you get dizzy? What did you do the whole time, enjoy flying and meeting ppl? Do you know the agents in the airport by now? They know you?
+1

Offline Drago

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: May 2008
  • Posts: 8438
  • Total likes: 87
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 18
    • View Profile
Re: My May 2005 flying report as promised to 1 of the forum members
« Reply #50 on: August 27, 2012, 08:37:55 AM »
+1

Did you have status that gave you upgrades?

Offline SuperFlyer

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jul 2009
  • Posts: 9467
  • Total likes: 463
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
Re: My May 2005 flying report as promised to 1 of the forum members
« Reply #51 on: August 28, 2012, 03:30:18 AM »
It is mamash amazing. Did you get dizzy? What did you do the whole time, enjoy flying and meeting ppl? Do you know the agents in the airport by now? They know you?

That part I was worried about, as i knew that traveling is exhausting, so I was scared that the tiredness would accumulate, and at a certain point I would fall asleep in an airport, and wake up 3 flights later.

Truth is that the change of air etc is what gets people tired, but it does not accumulate.

In ZRH everyone knew me by name, that is to say, security at the x-ray, lots of steward(es)s,...

In STR the cops realised that I was there a few times a day sometimes and did not like it.

I was checked every time from head to toe, to their dismay they couldn't find a thing.

On the plane I was working on some business plans as well as having mishnayos to catch up.

Offline SuperFlyer

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jul 2009
  • Posts: 9467
  • Total likes: 463
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
Re: My May 2005 flying report as promised to 1 of the forum members
« Reply #52 on: August 28, 2012, 03:34:13 AM »
Did you have status that gave you upgrades?

After a few days I had a status, I had to call them to re-evaluate my status, as they often change status at the end of the week or so, and for me it was crucial to get into the lounge so that I could at least drink here and there.

I never got upgraded, nor did I have the time to ask for one + on such flights biz = Eco.

Offline SuperFlyer

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jul 2009
  • Posts: 9467
  • Total likes: 463
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
Re: My May 2005 flying report as promised to 1 of the forum members
« Reply #53 on: August 28, 2012, 03:36:37 AM »
wow pure awesomeness!!

Thanks !

I did have some funny stories on the way:

Offline DrDanny

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Feb 2012
  • Posts: 1178
  • Total likes: 2
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: Detroit/NewYork/PalmBeach
Re: My May 2005 flying report as promised to 1 of the forum members
« Reply #54 on: August 28, 2012, 03:40:39 AM »
Thanks !

I did have some funny stories on the way:
Eg. ? ......
 ;)  :D

Offline SuperFlyer

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jul 2009
  • Posts: 9467
  • Total likes: 463
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
Re: My May 2005 flying report as promised to 1 of the forum members
« Reply #55 on: August 28, 2012, 03:51:10 AM »
For the short connections I had the following assumption/rule: 45 min in ZRH, as he stopover was part of a connecting flight + this was the shortest legal connection.
On a more practical note, I had to change aircraft and go from gate X to Y.

However in an airport such as STR, the flight out of there was on a separate ticket, so I had no legal minimum connection time to respect, as well as my calculation being that since the plane departing (Swiss) is the same as the one that just arrived, even if I'm delayed getting into STR, so will the departure be delayed, as they are using the same aircraft.
I had 25 min connection time typically in STR.

Well, I was wrong, as the aircraft flying this route is a small one (with stairs being part of the plane), so didn't unboard the plane at the gate, but where brought in by bus to the main terminal, while boarding was happening at some gate far away.
Also, when boarding for a flight that has a bus bringing you to the aircraft, boarding can start before the plane is ready, as they just have the people waiting in the bus.

So my first flight into STR had a delay, and entering the airport building I heard:"This is the last and final call for Mr SF flying to ZRH..."

I made the flight.

Offline Moishebatchy

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jun 2011
  • Posts: 7300
  • Total likes: 164
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 23
    • View Profile
  • Location: Jerusalem
  • Programs: Arzei Makolet Platinum, Yossi's Makolet Silver, Yesh! Gold, Rav Kav Dirt
Re: My May 2005 flying report as promised to 1 of the forum members
« Reply #56 on: August 28, 2012, 04:04:32 AM »
Wow! How did you make it?

Offline AsherO

  • Global Moderator
  • Dansdeals Lifetime 25K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • **********
  • Join Date: May 2008
  • Posts: 32114
  • Total likes: 8948
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 79
    • View Profile
  • Location: NYC
Re: My May 2005 flying report as promised to 1 of the forum members
« Reply #57 on: August 28, 2012, 04:07:22 AM »
DDF FFB (Forum From Birth)

Offline SuperFlyer

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jul 2009
  • Posts: 9467
  • Total likes: 463
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
Re: My May 2005 flying report as promised to 1 of the forum members
« Reply #58 on: August 28, 2012, 04:08:04 AM »
Another story.

As I mostly flew to STR, MUC, MXP and CDG, as they had the cheapest flight and more frequent departures, I bumped here and there into one of my friends traveling, who had the same reasoning form booking specific flights.

(we had each others schedules)

So one of those days we had 2x STR the same day, we meet in the lounge.

There was this around 50 year old guy in the lounge pressing orange juice for he passengers, so my friend tapped him on the shoulder and said:"Start pressing, we are back here in a few hours".
This guy just smiled and probably thought we were bored and checked out the duty free shops etc, but meanwhile I was in CDG and 2x in ZRH.

Offline SuperFlyer

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jul 2009
  • Posts: 9467
  • Total likes: 463
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
Re: My May 2005 flying report as promised to 1 of the forum members
« Reply #59 on: August 28, 2012, 04:08:48 AM »
He ran! :D

Yah, and Rexona would not help..