US/AA merger developing story..So many questions..

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Originally Posted by isppilot

Not sure what happens though if you purchase a zed business ticket and end up flying in the back.

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Generally you end up giving up your business ticket and sitting in the back. They'll be happy to accept your more valuable ticket. Unfortunately, you don't get that refunded, so if you're going to try for C it's recommended that you have one of each ticket, then get the unused coupon refunded.

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Originally Posted by 29palms

We're still not hashed out on many issues including seniority. Still not integrated. Our union did agree on sticking with the consent degree, which means COMPANY HIRE DATE for layoff purposes, and I don't know for what else. But still yet has not taken place. In one year, they will go with our system with a few changes, but not the UAL system which is more complicated. For now, we had to learn their system whenever we get their planes we must work on, so not fully integrated yet. We've merged for about a year now.

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Zomg, Palms! you think UA's systems are hard?? I had the misfortune of using Sceptre with US, and it's a big POS (my opinion, obv). I personally think Unimatic is simple. What's really gonna be interesting is when they get the Sceptre-ized electronic logbook going (NOT). I shudder to think of when that time comes. Btw we were told that's still a year away at least.

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Originally Posted by isppilot

I certainly hope that the Parker management team does NOT switch to a seniority based system for nonrev purposes.

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US is seniority based now, what is AA?

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Originally Posted by isppilot

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On US, you can purchase a ZED Business class ticket for LH, UA and TP (TAP Portugal). Not sure what happens though if you purchase a zed business ticket and end up flying in the back. Since these are all Star carriers and US will be leaving Star for Oneworld, this benefit will most likely disappear. However, as I stated before, it would be nice if a ZED Business class arrangement could be set up with other Oneworld carriers.

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Thanks for the followup

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Originally Posted by ohrass

Wow...that's interesting, I know with Delta you couldn't fly in first class via ZED....what airlines offers that with US

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Absolutely not true. Friend of mine (Jet Blue) from ATL-BOS upgraded to 1st...

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Originally Posted by Tony757

US is seniority based now, what is AA?

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AA’s non-rev boarding is based on a combination of boarding priority and check-in time (FCFS).

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Originally Posted by ddagencylv

Absolutely not true. Friend of mine (Jet Blue) from ATL-BOS upgraded to 1st...

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didn't know that, thanks...any more ?

Sooo...With One world and Star Alliance, as an American and US Airlines non rev traveler, when flying on one of those member airlines, do you fly ZED or just normal payroll deduction in coach?

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Originally Posted by ddagencylv

Absolutely not true. Friend of mine (Jet Blue) from ATL-BOS upgraded to 1st...

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I can guess he was in uniform? If not, extremely rare on zed, but a good thing nonetheless. Rare to even have a front seat open!! Maybe gate agent was as stunned as your friend!

It was a Tuesday flight, midday with 2 in FY. He was #3 buddy with party of 2 one minor. Also my neighbor LAS-MSP-STL. It's amazing what a smile can do..:)