Author Topic: Europe May 2010 Trip Planning Thread. (Read 61527 times)

Dan · « **Reply #60 on:** March 15, 2010, 01:38:12 PM »

Quote from: damaxer91 on March 15, 2010, 01:12:03 PM

Sometimes if you show them that you are traveling on an F ticket they will let you into the F Lounge even when flying business. It has worked in the past for me on LX in ZRH
No, I can't really think of any business lounges that are must see, though the BA Business lounge at Heathrow will provide you with Hermoles meals (no need to reserve in advance)

Will LX let me use the F lounge even though I'm on an F ticket with no F segments on LX?

Dan · « **Reply #61 on:** March 15, 2010, 01:39:03 PM »

Quote from: damaxer91 on March 15, 2010, 01:15:22 PM

There's an earlier flight that usually opens up a day or two before. Problem with booking with US is that you can't make any changes after departure. Thats a huge no-no for me

So UA and US don't allow changes after departure?
I know CO does allow changes.
Does AC allow changes after departure?

Dan · « **Reply #62 on:** March 15, 2010, 01:40:07 PM »

Quote from: damaxer91 on March 15, 2010, 01:13:19 PM

Thats good to know. Can you provide some more info on that?

http://www.loubavitch1.com/
0.2 kms to the Park Hyatt Paris

Dan · « **Reply #63 on:** March 15, 2010, 01:41:08 PM »

OK, I just read online that Venice has a natural Eruv? Is this true? Does anyone know any details?
The SPG hotels all appear to be within this Eruv!
The Westin Europa & Regina (SPG Cat.5) to Chabad of Venice-2.1km.

SuperFlyer · « **Reply #64 on:** March 15, 2010, 01:43:48 PM »

Quote from: Dan on March 15, 2010, 01:38:12 PM

Will LX let me use the F lounge even though I'm on an F ticket with no F segments on LX?

No.

SuperFlyer · « **Reply #65 on:** March 15, 2010, 01:44:39 PM »

Quote from: Dan on March 15, 2010, 01:41:08 PM

OK, I just read online that Venice has a natural Eruv? Is this true? Does anyone know any details?
The SPG hotels all appear to be within this Eruv!
The Westin Europa & Regina (SPG Cat.5) to Chabad of Venice-2.1km.

yes, a natural eiruv is correct, surrounded by water.

SuperFlyer · « **Reply #66 on:** March 15, 2010, 01:45:26 PM »

Quote from: Dan on March 15, 2010, 01:36:20 PM

Only problem is that I think I need to be in PIt for shavuos, which leaves me
ORD-PIT, 2:35pm-5:09pm
Definitely would be living life on the dangerous side!

you didnt give me that PITbull info.

Dan · « **Reply #67 on:** March 15, 2010, 01:48:15 PM »

Quote from: SuperFlyer on March 15, 2010, 01:44:39 PM

yes, a natural eiruv is correct, surrounded by water.

Wow, awesome! Assuming that Chabad uses the Eruv there in that case...now I'm really torn with how to plan this itin!

Quote from: SuperFlyer on March 15, 2010, 01:45:26 PM

you didnt give me that PITbull info.

Look at the proposed itin on page 4...

Dan · « **Reply #68 on:** March 15, 2010, 01:52:14 PM »

Do you know the minimum connect time in FRA for CDG-FRA-ORD?

Sure would be nice if they let me book a 40 minute connection!

SuperFlyer · « **Reply #69 on:** March 15, 2010, 01:56:54 PM »

Quote from: Dan on March 15, 2010, 01:52:14 PM

Do you know the minimum connect time in FRA for CDG-FRA-ORD?

Sure would be nice if they let me book a 40 minute connection!

I think 50 min.

SuperFlyer · « **Reply #70 on:** March 15, 2010, 02:00:41 PM »

Quote from: Dan on March 15, 2010, 01:48:15 PM

Wow, awesome! Assuming that Chabad uses the Eruv there in that case...now I'm really torn with how to plan this itin!
Look at the proposed itin on page 4...

chabad uses this eiruv as far as I remember (was there more then once).

damaxer91 · « **Reply #71 on:** March 15, 2010, 04:39:34 PM »

Quote from: Dan on March 15, 2010, 01:52:14 PM

Do you know the minimum connect time in FRA for CDG-FRA-ORD?

Sure would be nice if they let me book a 40 minute connection!

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damaxer91 · « **Reply #72 on:** March 15, 2010, 04:41:28 PM »

Quote from: Dan on March 15, 2010, 01:39:03 PM

So UA and US don't allow changes after departure?
I know CO does allow changes.
Does AC allow changes after departure?

UA and US dont allow changes after booking. AC allows changes to dates and times but officially no changes to routing and airlines. They are not so makpid though. Just ask very nicely and they'll let you change that as well

Dan · « **Reply #73 on:** March 15, 2010, 04:43:58 PM »

Quote from: damaxer91 on March 15, 2010, 04:41:28 PM

UA and US dont allow changes after booking. AC allows changes to dates and times but officially no changes to routing and airlines. They are not so makpid though. Just ask very nicely and they'll let you change that as well

What does AC charge for changes?

SuperFlyer · « **Reply #74 on:** March 15, 2010, 04:46:27 PM »

I think its 90 CAD,

let me know before you call, so I'll have my guy manually change their exchange rates...

damaxer91 · « **Reply #75 on:** March 15, 2010, 04:51:35 PM »

Quote from: Dan on March 15, 2010, 04:43:58 PM

What does AC charge for changes?

$75 or $90

Dan · « **Reply #76 on:** March 16, 2010, 12:53:44 AM »

So should I be in
Paris: Wed evening-Sun morning (4 nights)
Venice: Sun afternoon-Tues morning (2 nights)

Or
Venice: Wed evening-Sun morning (4 nights)
Paris: Sun afternoon-Tues morning (2 nights)

The nice thing about Paris for Shabbos is the Hyatt is right next to a shul and I have the extra Hyatt nights.
The nice thing about Venice for Shabbos is that there is apparently free meals at Chabad, but there will be a 2km. walk to shul from the SPG hotel.

Decisions, Decisions...Any advice?

SuperFlyer · « **Reply #77 on:** March 16, 2010, 02:16:03 AM »

Paris has nice things to see.
In Venice everything is special, so you really won't find the 25 minutes boring. Hope this helps.
Is stretching the trip a little, a problem?

MOSES · « **Reply #78 on:** March 16, 2010, 05:18:43 AM »

Quote from: Dan on March 16, 2010, 12:53:44 AM

So should I be in
Paris: Wed evening-Sun morning (4 nights)
Venice: Sun afternoon-Tues morning (2 nights)

Or
Venice: Wed evening-Sun morning (4 nights)
Paris: Sun afternoon-Tues morning (2 nights)

The nice thing about Paris for Shabbos is the Hyatt is right next to a shul and I have the extra Hyatt nights.
The nice thing about Venice for Shabbos is that there is apparently free meals at Chabad, but there will be a 2km. walk to shul from the SPG hotel.

Decisions, Decisions...Any advice?

If you were never in Venice for shabos I would definitely go there. Really quite the experiance!

SuperFlyer · « **Reply #79 on:** March 16, 2010, 10:17:29 AM »

Quote from: Moshke on March 16, 2010, 05:18:43 AM

If you were never in Venice for shabos I would definitely go there. Really quite the experiance!

Thank you, although only in warmer month, such as now.