6rugrats

4 hours ago, fbgd said:

 

Waitlist? If you have status on eligible domestic/shorthaul flights there's no waitlist for upgrades. You may get cleared up to 120 hours out from departure (on AA/UA) or by the gate agent in many cases.

There is a waitlist for CPU on UA.  There are only CPU on domestic flights.  You must support upgrades for international flights with money/miles/PlusPoints on UA.

You often are offered an upgrade when you purchase the ticket, though it's no bargain.  Usually, at least for UA, you can pull up your reservation and there is usually a blue circle with an arrow in it that says "upgrade cabin."   If anything is available, it will show you the price.

Four hours for most airlines; I don't know who you are flying.

https://www.heathrow.com/at-the-airport/airport-services/left-luggage

13 hours ago, CulverCityCruisers said:

True, but they should net give "plates full" to one individual.  Everyone should be entitled to at least one.  But by them giving them out like water they created the problem. IMO

Yes, I don't disagree with this.

OP is just connecting, their bags will not come out to the carousel.

And a bit greedy on the part of your fellow passengers.

Yes, as long as your first flight is on time.

I would always rather just get it over with.

13 hours ago, frantic36 said:

 

I flew Business on United last year from Australia to Miami return and never got the pajamas. It was interesting to read that you had to know to ask for them as they aren't given out as standard even on long haul overnight flights.

Yes, they are only given out in Polaris on flights 13+ hours and you must ask for them.  I like them, but would never change into them on a plane.  I save them and they become my travel jammies.  They do not stock enough for everyone.  

17 hours ago, ridethetide said:

Every ship has a spa.

 

Yes, these can be major sources of revenue!

Just say no.  Most of these third party sites are not showing you live pricing.  Read what FlyerTalker wrote.  No airline is selling discounted tickets to a third party.  Why would they?  Most flights are full.  Save yourself a hassle and only book directly with the airline.

You can find some threads about them on TripAdvisor:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g1-i10702-k13838316-Is_Cheap_Flights_Fares_Legit-Air_Travel.html

I don't think that's a very long time to wait.  Maybe try calling again as suggested.  

Link already provided, here's a picture.

Often there will be a cooking demonstration, or maybe a tour of the galley, wine tasting, etc.

15 hours ago, arebaj said:

 

I have never cruised with Windstar before I am looking forward to smaller ship experience, hopefully excursions will be available when I am on board since Windstar gave us 1200.00 on board credit due to cancellation.  I usually book before I go on Cruise.

So, they really took care of you!  I have been on many WS cruises and there have always been excursions available.  Have a great cruise.

20 hours ago, Host Jazzbeau said:

This Surfing Olympics subthread started with speculation in post #17, and no one has provided any substantiation that Windstar is doing this.  It may be true, but please keep in mind that so far it is not known to be true.

True and while the other ship being used for accomodations has been reported in many news sources, there has been no mention of Windstar providing a ship. 

This is a great explanation.  I find cruise transfers to be very overpriced.  You can try pricing out private transportion; go to the Ports of Call forums for more info.

https://www.cruisepanda.com/cruise-tips/how-to-get-from-piraeus-cruise-port-to-athens-and-the-airport#google_vignette

Don't they usually get the week after Easter off?  Yes, booking multiple cruises is risky; you'd have to keep careful track of the cancelation dates to get all your deposit back.

44 minutes ago, zdcatc12 said:

I didn't think that Tom Brady would already have a terminal named after him!!!!

From the title, I thought someone was posting a T. Brady sighting at the airport.

I agree, I would check the fares booking directly with FI.

I also agree I have no idea why this would prevent you from checking in if you have your PNR.  I would just try checking in online and see what happens.

Windstar charters ships every single year, which disappoints and inconveniences many people. Most cruise lines do this.

Maybe PG is a better fit for you?  Have you looked through posts for menus from WS? I have never found it to be just "Americanized" food.

Windstar is a business and businesses have no feelings.

 If you had booked no airfare, you'd be in the same position you are now.  You don't get charged to redeposit miles.  I see a lot of award availability to/from PPT  every month through Dec.  Nothing works?

Sorry this happened, hope you can find a trip you will enjoy.

That makes absolutely no sense.  You don't need a round-trip ticket on the same airline to be able to check in for the one-way on WN.  I hope the price of this ticket made it worth the hassle.