She noted that most airlines offer full refunds for cancellations within 24 hours of booking through their websites, so you should be able to snag those tickets and then use that day to research if you can make the trip work.
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Whatsapp Twitter Facebook Linkedin. Sign Up. Edit Profile. Subscribe Now. Your Subscription Plan Cancel Subscription. Boarding took forever as well. Overall a very shocking experience from a very experienced airline otherwise. Cons: "Nothing. Great flight great crew. Pros: "Clean plan, attentive attendants, flight was delayed 15 minutes but notified us promptly. Cons: "Boarding was an unorganized free-for-all". Pros: "Seat comfort, easy of boarding.
Pros: "The service and space on the airplane were excellent. Cons: "The boarding was a little chaotic but that may be a result of the limited space available at Newark Airport.
Pros: "Boarding to exit all went smooth". Cons: "Air was sometimes stale". Pros: "Large leg room". Cons: "Flight late missed connection flight for me. TV on arm, too small too close difficult to rewind had to shut down during descent while seatback TVs were still allowed to play". Polite, accommodating, kind, friendly.
Just wonderful. The food was pretty good too! The entertainment was great. I loved that the toilets were in a separate area downstairs! The flight was overall pretty comfortable. The cabin temperature was also great, not the freezing temperature found on American planes. Cons: "The flight was late boarding and late arriving in Munich. I had a connecting flight to make and that was a harrowing experience.
I had no precedence offers the other passengers in deplaning. I was given no help in making my connecting flight. I had to queue up for border control. I had to go up and down numerous escalators. I was stopped by a policeman asking for papers which I had already given to border control. I had to take a train and change terminals. My connecting flight was departing from the farthest gate possible in the terminal.
I was running the entire time, and I barely made it. Had I not been running, I would have missed my connection. Cons: "Once off international flight in Dusseldorf, had to go through passport check prior to transfer onto second flight One passport check person in line for almost people We did make our flight, however very stressful for no reason. Lufthansa was amazing, Euro-wings folks Cons: "The birding officer didn't inform me about the visa requirements to cross from Dusslouf to Vinna airport.
This caused a big problem for me in the airport, where I: 1- Wasn't allowed to catch my flight ti Vinnea and this was both financial and time lost for me.
This caused physiological damage for me, as I been treated like an animal 3- I was asked to pay for my new ticket Dussloff - Istanbul-Amman ". Cons: "Ridiculous policy that couldn't get seat until 23 hours in advance, then that wasn't even true. Then misinformed me about what kind of seat I had been assigned. Then insisted I check a bag that did not need to be checked.
Then the food was inedible. Flight happened to be late so I missed my connection, and they offered some more misinformation in that regard; There were of course human beings staff to deal with, but they had been reduced by Lufthansa's rules and systems so they were just robots, repeating over and over again inflexible policies.
Pros: "The crew was really nice and helpful". Cons: "The person sitting next to me on my right side was disrespectful and putting his head and legs up on my seat even after I told him not to do that and even spoke with the flight attendant. I felt uncomfortable with his behavior and the way it was managed by just telling him not to do that. I asked for a different seat but wasn't moved. For the price I paid for the seat and his behavior of taking up my spot and the empty spot in between us he took up 2 chairs because he was laying down to sleep I was very disappointed and uncomfortable during the flight.
Pros: "Unusually rough and crowded flight though that is hardly the fault of the airline. Cons: "In economy class, there should either be adequate room for average sizes people at the least or seats should NOT be allowed to tilt back.
Cons: "The flight was cancelled, I waited on the service center line for over 3 hours and in the end had to take a 8hr train ride in order to get to not completly miss my sailing trip. I arrivd to my boat 10hrs late when I was scheduled to take a 1. Pros: "The basics were fine. Cons: "The crew on the flight was really loud and talked about unprofessional things. Every time I was woken up it was by a flight attendant talk to another attendant really loud across the plane. Also, this was advertised as Lufthansa but was actually United.
Kayak seems to do this frequently, and as a customer it is confusing and disappointing. Pros: "Plane was delayed because of a computer problem which the Captain suggested was the fault of United. Seats really crammed. Never able to successfully use the WiFi. Newark is a terrible airport! Pros: "The crew was wonderful and very accommodating. We were also very impressed by the plane itself.
The seating was the most comfortable either of us has experienced on an overseas flight. Cons: "Good for entertainment but the headphone insert in my particular seat would only play through one ear. Not a headphone issue, they worked fine in another screen. Inconvenient for a long flight. Pros: "I was bumped up to Economy Plus which gave me lots of leg room on a half empty flight. New plane was great". Cons: "You lost my baggage! I checked it over to domestic in Newark, but despite the 3.
Pros: "Food was good, boarding was easy, transfer in Munich very manageable". Cons: "The seats are unusually narrow and there is no place to put your book and iPad in the seat pocket in front of you. Also, very unremarkable service".
Pros: "That the flight left on time and arrived early. The flight attendant was very friendly but knew his job well, and went the extra mile to be sure we were all comfortable. Cons: "That the plane seemed noisy from the back row at least. That the flight attendant did not help me find my seat. After travelling almost 24 hours I was tired and was trying to find the seat using the boarding gate number.
I figured out I should have been in 9 D by the end of the flight. Instead I sat in the last row because it was empty and there was not a seat 26A. I almost missed this flight because my boarding pass said 26A and really it was 27A. I did look at the board. I did not compare the board to the ticket, and the numbers were so close my tired brain thought they matched.
When it was time to board I checked at gate 26A and she sent me around the construction. I told the guy there 27A I was looking for 26A and he said to go around the construction. I told him they sent me to him and he insisted I go around the construction. I would have missed the plane if someone else had not come up just then and said he was going to Richmond. At that point I told the guy I was too, and he checked my ticket.
Some of the problem was my tired brain and you cannot fix that. Perhaps when someone tells your employee that they have already been sent around the construction the employee should just check the ticket instead of trying to send them back. Pros: "In my experience Lufthansa is almost always on time and very professional in how they manage their flights.
Cons: "Seats have too little legroom. Even pushed to back in seat, my knees pushed seat in front of me. Not on person seemed to watch entertainment, because of the program you have to sign up for. Seems like basic tv or so could be free, even if there is charge for movies. Pros: "i am glad that i got there safely and ahead of time". Cons: "it was NOT a lufthansa flight, which is what i was expecting and wanted.
Pros: "The in-flight crew was nice and accommodating, to be expected after the delay. The entertainment system had many movies that were neither dubbed into nor subtitled in English or any other language I understood such as Goodbye, Lenin, a film I love and have seen with subtitles. The gluten-free meal was bland, perhaps to be expected but as it was my first time ordering one, I wouldn't have known what to expect.
Cons: "Worst of all was the cold, unconcerned manner of a young woman who did most of the attending the crowd of delayed passengers at the counter. I don't ask for abject deference, but she seemed unmoved by our plight and was cold bordering on unpleasant when dealing with different passengers' delay dilemmas. This young woman was American of African descent; for the record, I am as well, which made me think she just took a dislike to me, but she didn't appear to be much nicer to anyone else and just could not be bothered in the midst of the nearly three-hour delay, a major hassle for everyone including the airline.
For what it's worth, her name starts with an N. I didn't have my contacts on Another major fail was the Lufthansa crew's assurance ahead of the flight that we would be rebooked on later flights after missing our connections.
This promise was made rather breezily; clearly those making it in New York didn't have to deal with the business end of a tired, disgruntled crowd trying to cope with the fallout of missed connections. Once we got to Frankfurt, there was one lady holding a sign aloft; the sign bore the names of presumably first or business class passengers who would be shuttled to their new gates.
That lady impatiently waved people from the steerage aka economy mob away and towards three overwhelmed Lufthansa agents helping people locate their new flights and gates. The gentleman who helped me sent me, and, I'm guessing, quite a few of my hapless fellow travellers, to gate A13 to collect my new boarding pass. Not knowing the airport at all, I followed a set of signs that took me through a monorail to an access area that - surprise!
Finally an airport official helped the group of Abound passengers to the Lufthansa check-in counter, where yet another Lufthansa agent disappointed in his dealing of the situation. Had I not stated that I refused to queue up or to countenance my long-suffering fellow passengers doing so, he would have had us wait in line, including one young woman about to miss a second flight. The agent at the desk was very friendly, but all in all I found the airline's responsiveness to the evolving situations of its steerage passengers a significant chunk of its income a great disappointment.
I don't expect I'll give the airline a second chance. There's too much good service to be had from Arabian Gulf-based airlines at comparable fares.
Pros: "First and foremost, I appreciate the crew refusing to take off until the broken valve was absolutely perfect. Although this took well over an hour after we were supposed to take off, my priority was to come home safely to my kids. So thank you for making that happen!
Cons: "As a result of the broken valve, we were all sitting on the runway past or so. It would have been nice to be offered a cup of tea or snack in that time.
Additionally, the video screen assigned to my seat was not working properly. It was a touch screen, and something was malfunctioning. Perhaps someone can keep a closer eye on these details. Pros: "Service and meals were excellent and well organized. Cons: "I booked the flight with Lufthansa and thought I was flying with them.
So I went back and the United people helped me. It all worked out well but was initially confusing. Pros: "City airport is quick to exit with good transport links". Cons: "Frankfurt airport has limited places to eat". Pros: "Crew was nice on plane and they were trying to keep us filled with food and water. Cons: "Horrible desk staff! Why would any airline refuse to allow a customer with kids on the plane a little sooner to allow for more time with organizing ourselves and kids.
It's already intimidating to fly let alone internationally and for them to make us wait until our boarding time is inconsiderate. Plus united air had the absolute smallest and uncomfortable. I could not move and let along our poor toddler was cramped up. Our newborn was ok but it's like a 2 seat turned into 3 seats! Cons: "The fees for the sporting bag was out of control expensive". Cons: "lastminute. They repeatedly provided me with incorrect information that sent me on a wild goose chase.
Cons: "Boarding tool a long time and late take off". Pros: "Stewards dis perfect job". Cons: "Everything". United really stepped up their game. Pros: "In flight crew worked hard". Cons: "No lines for boarding - it was a mess And randomly we were asked to check in our bags though Austrian crew had earlier tagged them for carry on". Pros: "The hotel was nice although I was unable to sleep due to the delays all around concerning my connecting flight.
I am thoroughly upset because I contacted the airlines 3 times in May to express my concern with the 30mins layover. And to no avail. My worst concerns are being played out now. Shame on you. Cons: "The connecting flight departed before the first flight landed. Then I was given the wrong information of gate departure by airport personnel. After running like crazy to find this gate for departure, the plane had already departed before we even landed.
She was as perplexed as was I. Finally, she directed me to the information booth where I was booked in a flight the next day. The food voucher was insufficient to cover dinner, i had to pay out of my pocket but I was frugal given the financial situation. The taxi service personnel were rude and it took a long time to taxi me to the hotel where I am unable to sleep because I have an early morning g departure. All in all, between the airport delays getting me to the hotel, lack of proper food and treatment by personnel, I am exhausted and lost sleep in the process.
Pros: "Crew, seat". Pros: "Plane was clean. Staff helpful". Cons: "We booked our seats online and later at check in received boarding passes with totally different seats. Ordered kids meals and was informed that they dont have any for our kids : ". Pros: "Good". Pros: "Great to be able to check in bags at the CAT railway station in the morning. Cabin crew were excellent- very friendly and helpful and did two drinks services. Cons: "na". Cons: "Hand luggage not allowed onboard due to being just a bit oversized -- just its wheels only.
Never had this problem with the same luggage with other airlines, only with Austrian. Pros: "I get Airpoints with the flight, crew were lovely. Pros: "We had a very tight connection but there was no problem. With only 30 minutes between arrival and departure our checked bags still made the flight. Cons: "Poor announcements". Cons: "While going to the gate G11 at Vienna airprt, i slipped infront of the gate in presence of 3 male austrian airways staff who were checking there.
After i got up i requested if i could get some water and they said they cannot. Finally a co passenger gave me her bottle of water. I ended up actually breaking my leg". We ended up in the middle section, which made it very uncomfortable for the overnight flight.
Pros: "Great airline, everything on time,exelent service, great staff, good food". Cons: "Everything was fine". Pros: "Flt was great - service was great". Pros: "Flight was good and everything worked out perfectly. Pros: "Not much". Cons: "Lateness and virtually no food at lunchtime".
Pros: "The flight was nowhere near full, which was terrific. The crew were excellent, polite and attentive. Everything was on time. Cons: "I don't remember anything about the food. Pros: "crew". Cons: "Designs of Business Class seatings need some improvement. It seemed there was waste of useful space. Therefore, the area for Business Class seating was big but there were not enough space for everything.
Cons: "The flight was delayed but due to efforts of the pilot we were on time! Pros: "they asked me if I wanted an upgrade to business class - nice". Cons: "they left all the lights on in the plane - difficult to sleep at night. Never had this happen before. Another lady from N. SHe was worn out and so am I. Cons: "Complete lack of information and abrupt staff when flight was delayed". Cons: "When I was boarding all representatives was very unfriendly and I would say they were rude.
Pros: "Great staff, friendly and helpful. Pros: "On time, smooth flight. Cons: "Boarding area cramped, all classes and rows boarded at same time. Pros: "Plenty of leg room in economy. Will fly again. Pros: "Flight crew was pleasant, calm, and efficient. Pros: "Good movie selection on flight". Cons: "Got bumped from the seat I reserved after boarding without explanation and when I explained I was traveling with a group was simply told that's too bad.
Their customer service is awful and had already submitted a complaint for a return flight which was never followed up on. My carry-on weighed 8 kg, like is required by the rules. While boarding my flight, the woman at the counter told me my bag had to be checked because there were too many carry-ons on the flight. I asked her that I keep my bag because I had medication in there, and she didn't listen to me at all.
She just kept repeating that i have to check my bag, and then took my bag from me and gave it to the baggage crew there. I didn't want to make a huge scene because the flight is only 2 hours and I hoped i Could deal without my medication during that time, but I found it incredibly, incredibly rude and awful to not listen to a passenger.
Pros: "food was fine". Cons: "to small seats". Pros: "Pleasant flight crews on all flights. Cons: "Cramped seating in coach. Pros: "Service was spectacular. The United crew was awesome. Pros: "Everything seemed all right". Pros: "The entire experience was a joy. I was upgraded to business class and the difference was noticeable. I was comfortable and suffered no ill effects after.
Much different that my trip home. Cons: "There was nothing I didn't like". Cons: "Seats in economy class were crammed with next to no leg room". Pros: "The only positive aspect about this experience was the crew on board the plane. They were pleasant and efficient. Cons: "The true cost of this ticket was extremely poorly communicated. The baggage policy was not clear when I purchased my ticket, and I was charged an additional 30 Euros upon boarding to check a bag that met the carry-on size requirements I had looked this up ahead of time , but because it was in addition to my purse which fit under the seat , I was forced to pay to check it.
What was even more confusing was that I had flown on a similar ticket from London to Vienna, and didn't have any issue bringing a carry-on and a purse, so of course I was surprised when they told me I had to pay an additional 30Euro for the same two bags! When I tried to explain this to the agent, she argued with me and was very unhelpful. Overall, a very negative experience on Austrian Air.
I will not be returning. Pros: "Exiting the aircraft. Cons: "United did not honour the seat assignment that Airfare. But the entire seating plan on United is so bad it should be a violation of the anti torture convention. Pros: "It was cheap and easy to book". Cons: "Not being able to check in online, was not able to reserve seat.
Even at luggage check in the flight attendants did not allow me to reserve a seat. Cons: "Seat was small and narrowed with no leg room at all Worst I've ever seen". Pros: "Crew was nice, plane was new and clean, flight was safe with no issues". Cons: "Plane was so small, I had a feeling I was on a low cost carrier in Europe.
Even carry on couldn't fit above in the bins. This is very disappointing for an airline that used to be great. That plane was like the bottom level of the Titanic where people were squizzed in.
Upon arrival in Vienna getting off the plane we had to take the stairs and the bus to the terminal - that's how small the plane was. Just awful. Pros: "Overall the flight was better than most. The crew was friendly, competent and as attentive as coach allows these days. I appreciated the attendant who asked the man in front of me to put his seat back up during the meal. The little red pillows were great - big enough to be useful and comfortable. Although we chose not to watch a movie, we were impressed with the offerings.
Comfort on a long flight in coach is a thing of the past but we knew that when we chose to fly that class. Cons: "Most of the crew was great hence the five star rating and the flight in general was at least on a par with competitive airlines but we did have an unpleasant encounter with a young man who we were told was the purser.
When my husband asked about what seemed to us like a very high level of security including dogs on the gangway as we boarded the plane , this young man replied in a very condescending manner,"It's America. You tell me". Well, we are Americans, not always in agreement with our country's actions and attitudes, but that comment was needlessly dismissive and hostile.
Pros: "Great plane good price for plane ticket. Pros: "Everything was very good with an exception of being very tight space wise". Cons: "no leg room, tight rows". Pros: "movie selection was good. Cons: "my seat wouldn't stay back. COVID information. Mandatory masks Masks required on board, masks provided on flights to London. Social distancing seating Middle seats unavailable to book on flights to London. Pre-flight testing Testing for antibodies, testing for symptoms for flights to London.
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