brucewg

I am checking daily. Thanks.

Thanks for all the info. You essentially have the situation correct - this is an award ticket, on a partner airline and there is no award space available later in the day. And two tickets will be around $600 out of pocket. To make it even more "interesting", United has an excursion perk feature on award tickets where the middle leg (in our case Athens - Munich) can be added for zero miles. At this point I'm checking United daily and will try again with Mileage Plus. The original route, that was cancelled was: Athens to Brussels – SN 3246 Jun 3, 3:35 PM–5:55 PM Brussels to Munich – SN 2647 Jun 3, 7:00 PM–8:20 PM

I'm sorry that I wasn't more clear. We will depart Athens for Munich, spend 3 days there before returning to SFO (direct flight). I initially booked a 3 PM flight to Munich, it was cancelled and the only available option was the 11 AM flight. We are flying on an award ticket, booked by United and this leg (to Munich) is on a Star Alliance partner. I do understand that United has to accept what their partner opens up for award space, and that's the issue. As per the suggestion above, I've posted this in the Cruise Air forum, so I'll use that for and not create more confusion with multiple posting. Thanks for the comments! Bruce

Here's the new flight schedule below. If you have any additional info on Reg 261 that would be helpful, I'm interested. I will check on what you posted. Thanks!

I'm sorry that I wasn't more clear. We will depart Athens for Munich, spend 3 days there before returning to SFO (direct flight). I initially booked a 3 PM flight to Munich, it was cancelled and the only available option was the 11 AM flight. We are flying on an award ticket, booked by United and this leg (to Munich) is on a Star Alliance partner. I do understand that United has to accept what their partner opens up for award space, and that's the issue. Thanks!

No, this was booked separate, not from the cruise line. It was suggested to post my question in this forum, hopefully that was correct. The 11 AM flight was the only one available from United (via Star Alliance partner). Agreed - I don't know what to expect regarding when we 'll be able to disembark. Looking for input on this. Thanks, Bruce

Initially posted in the Celebrity forum, it was suggested that I post in this forum, so this is a repost: We will be arriving at the port in Athens at 6 AM (Constellation) on Saturday 6/3. Our flight to Munich was to leave at 3 PM, but that flight was cancelled, and the only option offered is an 11 AM flight. Obviously, we'll keep our luggage with us and arrange a private transfer. Advice on what time to setup the pickup? And odds of actually making the flight? We are US based. Any advice welcome. Thanks in advance.

We will be arriving at the port in Athens at 6 AM (Constellation) on Saturday 6/3. Our flight to Munich was to leave at 3 PM, but that flight was cancelled, and the only option offered is an 11 AM flight. Obviously, we'll keep our luggage with us and arrange a private transfer. Advice on what time to setup the pickup? And odds of actually making the flight? We are US based. Any advice welcome. Thanks in advance.