Flights nyc-tlv-yyz $469 on usairways

[SamKey]

Anyone else having a problem of not getting a refund on a 17.99 charge for a service fee on orbitz on tickets you cancelled?

yes

[rcarentals]

Might be worth mentioning, i just got off the phone with US airways for my LGA-PHL-TLV-PHL-YYZ.

I added my United Platinum Number to the reservation but of course i was unable to select preferred seating. As, like united, US airways has reciprocally stopped allowing United's Elites to select preferred seating on their flights.

After adding my United Platinum number, i asked if my star alliance gold status was reflected on the reservation, she confirmed that she did not see my status on her system and attributed it to a "known glitch".

I told her i would like to select a preffered "Elite seat" (not the "choice" ones that cost money rather the preffered seats blocked for elite members in the front - not economy plus either).  She said she would be glad to do as i am an "elite member" and those seats are blocked for Elite members only.

2 points.
A. Although officially i am not entitled to the preffered seats, and i could not have selected them online, over the phone i was able to.
B. apparently the agent was not even able to verify if i was a star alliance gold member or not, hence even if i gave them a random number they may have beleived me that it is star-alliance gold and allocated me those seats anyway.

While point B. is not such a big deal, as that is as far as the benefit will extend - a seat closer to the front, no other benefits, that benefit alone is worth a nice few bucks as you can select better seats then even the "choice seats" wich cost money.

Just giving the heads up for those interested in getting a better seat..

[shimbo]

yes

Any way to get it refunded?

[Marco Polo]

Might be worth mentioning, i just got off the phone with US airways for my LGA-PHL-TLV-PHL-YYZ.

I added my United Platinum Number to the reservation but of course i was unable to select preferred seating. As, like united, US airways has reciprocally stopped allowing United's Elites to select preferred seating on their flights.

After adding my United Platinum number, i asked if my star alliance gold status was reflected on the reservation, she confirmed that she did not see my status on her system and attributed it to a "known glitch".

I told her i would like to select a preffered "Elite seat" (not the "choice" ones that cost money rather the preffered seats blocked for elite members in the front - not economy plus either).  She said she would be glad to do as i am an "elite member" and those seats are blocked for Elite members only.

2 points.
A. Although officially i am not entitled to the preffered seats, and i could not have selected them online, over the phone i was able to.
B. apparently the agent was not even able to verify if i was a star alliance gold member or not, hence even if i gave them a random number they may have beleived me that it is star-alliance gold and allocated me those seats anyway.

While point B. is not such a big deal, as that is as far as the benefit will extend - a seat closer to the front, no other benefits, that benefit alone is worth a nice few bucks as you can select better seats then even the "choice seats" wich cost money.

Just giving the heads up for those interested in getting a better seat..

Thanks for the info.

[jaywhy]

Might be worth mentioning, i just got off the phone with US airways for my LGA-PHL-TLV-PHL-YYZ.

I added my United Platinum Number to the reservation but of course i was unable to select preferred seating. As, like united, US airways has reciprocally stopped allowing United's Elites to select preferred seating on their flights.

After adding my United Platinum number, i asked if my star alliance gold status was reflected on the reservation, she confirmed that she did not see my status on her system and attributed it to a "known glitch".

I told her i would like to select a preffered "Elite seat" (not the "choice" ones that cost money rather the preffered seats blocked for elite members in the front - not economy plus either).  She said she would be glad to do as i am an "elite member" and those seats are blocked for Elite members only.

2 points.
A. Although officially i am not entitled to the preffered seats, and i could not have selected them online, over the phone i was able to.
B. apparently the agent was not even able to verify if i was a star alliance gold member or not, hence even if i gave them a random number they may have beleived me that it is star-alliance gold and allocated me those seats anyway.

While point B. is not such a big deal, as that is as far as the benefit will extend - a seat closer to the front, no other benefits, that benefit alone is worth a nice few bucks as you can select better seats then even the "choice seats" wich cost money.

Just giving the heads up for those interested in getting a better seat..

Thanks!
Is your Gold status from A3?

[AsherO]

Thanks OP for this deal

Thanks!
Is your Gold status from A3?

Didn't he say he added UA Plat?

I have a 50 minute layover on the outbound (NYC-PHL-TLV) in Philly. Is there any way for me to get US Airways to switch me to an earlier flight to Philly? What happens on the ground in Philly?

[Lou Bob]

Thanks OP for this deal


Didn't he say he added UA Plat?

I have a 50 minute layover on the outbound (NYC-PHL-TLV) in Philly. Is there any way for me to get US Airways to switch me to an earlier flight to Philly? What happens on the ground in Philly?

if they see delays, why not just switch from new York straight to tlv? (or some other route)

[CountValentine]

What a lot of people don't seem to understand is that there is a difference between a mistake fare and a fuel dump.

+100

[aryeh1]

What's fuel dump?

[AsherO]

if they see delays, why not just switch from new York straight to tlv? (or some other route)

But what if the delays don't happen until later?

Also, I'm departing from JFK, would they switch me to El Al or Delta?

[PETERP]

What's fuel dump?

Getting rid of the extra charges added as a fuel cost. Way of charging more $$

[aryeh1]

Getting rid of the extra charges added as a fuel cost. Way of charging more $$

Meaning they pay less tax?

[yuneeq]

Meaning they pay less tax?

Yep. Also, some companies charge fuel surcharges on award tickets. The more they charge, the more they squeeze out of the award ticket customers.

[MLM]

When landing into PHL will we have to clear customs even though we will be officially flying into YYZ which is International?

[Crazy tools]

Might be worth mentioning, i just got off the phone with US airways for my LGA-PHL-TLV-PHL-YYZ.

I added my United Platinum Number to the reservation but of course i was unable to select preferred seating. As, like united, US airways has reciprocally stopped allowing United's Elites to select preferred seating on their flights.

After adding my United Platinum number, i asked if my star alliance gold status was reflected on the reservation, she confirmed that she did not see my status on her system and attributed it to a "known glitch".

I told her i would like to select a preffered "Elite seat" (not the "choice" ones that cost money rather the preffered seats blocked for elite members in the front - not economy plus either).  She said she would be glad to do as i am an "elite member" and those seats are blocked for Elite members only.

2 points.
A. Although officially i am not entitled to the preffered seats, and i could not have selected them online, over the phone i was able to.
B. apparently the agent was not even able to verify if i was a star alliance gold member or not, hence even if i gave them a random number they may have beleived me that it is star-alliance gold and allocated me those seats anyway.

While point B. is not such a big deal, as that is as far as the benefit will extend - a seat closer to the front, no other benefits, that benefit alone is worth a nice few bucks as you can select better seats then even the "choice seats" wich cost money.

Just giving the heads up for those interested in getting a better seat..

Just called US Airways, I asked the if my Star Alliance gold is showing up (which I don't have), she said there is a system outage. I then asked if I can pick Elite seats, she said that the benefit was taken away last year. Maybe I'll try again, but i guess its a YMMV.

[cozmohoot]

When landing into PHL will we have to clear customs even though we will be officially flying into YYZ which is International?

Yes.

[MLM]

Yes.

Thanks is that because Canada departs from Domestic terminals?

[Moishebatchy]

Thanks is that because Canada departs from Domestic terminals?

No.

It is because the CBP reserves the right to paw through the dirty laundry of any passenger landing in the US, period. Doesn't matter where you're connecting to. You could be connecting to the moon via NASA, and you'd still have to collect your bags and clear customs.

[rcarentals]

Didn't he say he added UA Plat?

+1

Just called US Airways, I asked the if my Star Alliance gold is showing up (which I don't have), she said there is a system outage. I then asked if I can pick Elite seats, she said that the benefit was taken away last year. Maybe I'll try again, but i guess its a YMMV.

These cases are always YMMV... HUCA is your chance..

I noticed there is a philly master thread, (http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=944.0) but there is no wiki, and close to no information on the airport.. with all the people bound to fly through philly, i think it could be extremely useful to organize the information there. specifically pertaining to flying through. I.E what lounges are there, kosher food in ariport if available, for thos dropping the last leg and driving to NY, which restaurants are there etc... anyone?

[jaywhy]

+1These cases are always YMMV... HUCA is your chance..

I noticed there is a philly master thread, (http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=944.0) but there is no wiki, and close to no information on the airport.. with all the people bound to fly through philly, i think it could be extremely useful to organize the information there. specifically pertaining to flying through. I.E what lounges are there, kosher food in ariport if available, for thos dropping the last leg and driving to NY, which restaurants are there etc... anyone?

Called today, agent said there had been an outage last week which caused partner elite status not to show up but that had been fixed. She tried to select the preferred sears anyways  but the system did not allow it.
Oh well.