Using DL Buddy Pass To Get To LON

**beaglesid** · 17-Sep-2009, 05:09 PM

Hi,

I am considering doing a study abroad summer session in London in the summer of 2010. To save money, I was hoping to be able to use a buddy pass on DL. I know that I will be the lowest priority as far as the standby list goes. The group will leave ATL on June 17 and I have to arrive the same day or earlier than the rest of the group. I just can't get there after them and miss the orientation or miss the first day of classes. I know summer is a bad time to non-rev. So should I even attempt this? Which would be better, LHR or LGW? I would prefer LHR, but I'll do what I have to do to get there. I am also not opposed to an ATL-JFK-LHR routing if ATL-LHR/LGW is full. I just need to get there on time. Also how much would it cost to non-rev RT? We leave London July 23.

Thanks!

**mrs767er** · 18-Sep-2009, 03:34 PM

you need to get your pass person to look up a total cost for you to nonrev to London. Currently, you can fly thru CVG for LGW only, as an option. The gateway city is not much of a cost issue--it's the total miles/taxes/fees. They can set you up as a pass rider, submit your preference of flights/airports and give you a price. They can delete you after checking. Of course, no guarantees for next yr tkt price.
You will likely have NW flights by then, so anotehr consideration.
I would always plan to arrive at least one day early if you have a drop dead date--even 2 is recommended--WITH Plan B if you don't make it! Like fly to DUB and take LCC or fly into CDG--take the chunnel....
That's a whole year away! Are you saying youre going to London first, then going on your study abroad elsewhere?? Not sure about your general plan.

**beaglesid** · 18-Sep-2009, 05:52 PM

I'll be at the University College of London for five weeks. I'll be traveling on the weekends, but that I'll do as a revenue passenger. After I posted my question I remembered CVG, but then I also remembered DTW is now an option as well. I want to save money by nonreving, but I don't want it to cost me as far as getting there on time.

**Gigi** · 29-Nov-2009, 07:37 PM

Please do not attempt it.

I would suggest buying a ticket. There are no guarantees when non-reving.
Besides if you start early you might find a great deal online.

When you say, "I need to get there in time" That means buy a ticket. Seriously, it is not worth the risk.

I sent my son to study abroad in Cairo last year. I never once considered him to non-rev there, and he was even going in January when it was probably a good time to non-rev. It just wasn't worth the risk of not getting there ontime.

**mrs767er** · 29-Nov-2009, 09:16 PM

gigi--youre talking about the difference between OAL and buddy pass--HUGE difference
I would NEVER consider CAI except w/high seniority and S2 priority
I would NOT discourage this buddy pass rider IF they have options to fly over several days and lots of gateways
I have no idea who told you Jan was a good time to nonrev to Cairo--it['s the peak of the tourist season for Nile cruises and there has been a warning for pass riders for several years--particularly OAL

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