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[AstulzerRZD]

Originally Posted by bcrdukes

Since a few of us derailed the real estate thread for a short bit, I'll bring over my AC-loving nonsense here.

I'm looking to do a short term study abroad as part of my MBA program in either France or Germany later this year. The destinations I need to go to are not served by Air Canada directly (sad, I know) but instead, are better served and more economical on partner airlines.

I'm curious if any of you have experience with TAP Portugal, SWISS, and Brussels Airlines? My other options are Lufthansa, Air France, and KLM, but they are more expensive and have longer layovers than my schedule allows at the moment. My preference are with Start Alliance and Sky Team partners. One World is the lowest on my preferences. Also open to any low cost airlines. I've flown EasyJet and Ryan Air, but my experiences are over 20 years ago. Thanks in advance!

TAP is COOKED right now because Lisbon airport added insane screening for non-EU passengers. You will miss your connection there.
Swiss/Brussels is fine, great food and BRU is an efficient airport. Not much accommodations around if you end up missing your flight though. I think they're *A.

KLM through AMS is fine, as is Air France even though i find their service super lacking but skyteam points are like monopoly money to me lol
EasyJet and RyanAir are great for getting around the EU, they will always be on time. Make sure you have an international sized 20" carryon and not the domestic 21".

If you go to Grenoble, Alps transfers add up quick ($100 each way from GVA to the campus), might as well buy a cheap beater car out there.
My pref would be HEC.

Does Condor fly to YYZ? I like their FRA<>YVR flight in lie-flat, under $1k one way.

[bcrdukes]

Interesting timing. I just got an email from the university that international travel for programs is on hold until further notice due to the war.

My preference would be HEC as well, but it may not be up to us given the the circumstances in light of the current situation.

Re: Condor - It appears that they do the YYZ <> FRA route. Is the lie-flat business?

[bcrdukes]

Originally Posted by AstulzerRZD

If you go to Grenoble, Alps transfers add up quick ($100 each way from GVA to the campus), might as well buy a cheap beater car out there.

Wait. How do you justify buying a car when a round-trip transfer is approximately $200? Let's say $300 for shits and giggles. What kind of math is this?

[supafamous]

Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp

Dark mornings are preferable to dark afternoons, and I don't know why anyone but farmers would argue otherwise

I get the preference for more light in the evenings but the lack of light in the morning messes with our circadian rhythms - doctors universally say daylight savings is bad for our health.