How accurate is Travelnet?

**rlsrlj** · 19-Feb-2011, 01:40 PM

My partner and I are about to purchase S4's to europe. The flights to Europe this summer (late May, ealrly June) are very expensive. I have to wonder if that is one of the reasons why there are so many seats still avail and we are less than 100 days from departure. I know that could change. If the tix prices were to drop-we would just buy our own seats, but there is no sign of that happening.

The info shared on this forum has been very helpful and planning for all of the "what if's" . This is our first time to be non-rev passengers. It seems knowledge is key and so I am trying to learn all I can. I am little more concerened about getting home as those flights look more booked...but not still anywhere being fillled. In fact, I have looked at buying tickets to Gatwick (easyjet or ryanair) as there should be more seats avail to the US, since there are more flights.

Thanks again for all the helpful info...

**Migflanker** · 19-Feb-2011, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by rlsrlj

The info shared on this forum has been very helpful and planning for all of the "what if's" . This is our first time to be non-rev passengers. It seems knowledge is key and so I am trying to learn all I can. I am little more concerened about getting home as those flights look more booked...but not still anywhere being fillled. In fact, I have looked at buying tickets to Gatwick (easyjet or ryanair) as there should be more seats avail to the US, since there are more flights.
Thanks again for all the helpful info...

Thanks rlsrlj. Nonrev.net is all about helping our fellow NRSA traveler navigate those sometimes tricky nonrev skies.
Welcome aboard and do let us know how your first trip goes.

**mrs767er** · 20-Feb-2011, 10:58 AM

key is fllexibility andNOT choosing the most popular cities like FCO--go for Pisa, MXP etc
or alternatives in Spain, like AGP, etc. think outside teh rev box and become one with nonrev...
you cn change an S4 pass for $25 + distance charges abd keep in mid taxes vary ALOT in EU--
$35-60 for many cities--almosr$150 for UK

**phillyflyer** · 17-May-2011, 04:38 PM

I've got a question that sort of relates to this thread. There are usually differences in the number of available seats in coach that are shown on travelnet vs delta.com for various reasons, but business/first are usually the same on both websites. I'm listed on a flight that shows 2 available in business on travelnet but 6 available on delta.com. Any thoughts on why that would be? It's a codeshare flight with Air France.

Thanks!

**papakim** · 26-Apr-2011, 06:58 PM

rlsflj
where are you flying to and from? I am also looking to fly to europe on S4 around the same time. How is it looking for you? I am trying to fly out from Bos to LHR during the last weekend of May. Waiting to hear about loads from my Dl friend. She has 30 years w Delta so that should help. Can you upgrade the buddy pass to a higher standby priority? Are you finding better points of departure? I assume you can gate check luggage once you are cleared to fly.

**mrs767er** · 26-Apr-2011, 07:43 PM

papa--you need to ask your employee for the DL rules of nonrev travel you gobefore she can email of fax but you should not use a buddy pass without being properly educated
you don't get upgraded any way but thru DOH seniority
you can check (or not) a bag on most routes--a few routes do not recommend buddies check a bag at all--it may lessen your chance of getting boarded last minute (that's one of the rare ways a buddy who is junior may get a seat instead of you)
good luckand have fun paying those nasty LHR taxes/fees

**papakim** · 26-Apr-2011, 09:03 PM

Yeah the fees at LHR are not fun but if we get on the flight I won't complain. Promise. I can't imagine traveling with just a carry on to Europe. Thanks!

**rlsrlj** · 17-May-2011, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by papakim

rlsflj
where are you flying to and from? I am also looking to fly to europe on S4 around the same time. How is it looking for you? I am trying to fly out from Bos to LHR during the last weekend of May. Waiting to hear about loads from my Dl friend. She has 30 years w Delta so that should help. Can you upgrade the buddy pass to a higher standby priority? Are you finding better points of departure? I assume you can gate check luggage once you are cleared to fly.

We are going to Munich (via Gatwick if necessary and then Easyjet to Munich) next Saturday, then returning from Venice (more likely Milan or Pisa) June 11. Just as said earlier, flexibility is key. There are several low-cost carriers in Europe-Easyjet, Ryanair, just to name a couple. These can be a great help in getting to your final destination.

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