Direct TV price
Apr 19, 2011, 4:36 am
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What does VAM stand for? Is there some sort of new Vampire airline that caters to screaming 12 year girl fans of Twilight, True Blood and the Vampire Diaries?
Apr 19, 2011, 6:49 am
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Apr 19, 2011, 6:52 am
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Apr 19, 2011, 7:53 am
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Dec 9, 2011, 9:31 pm
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No discount received for Chase MC
I just happened to look at my statement and noticed they charged the full $5.99 (for a shorter segment) and did not get the advertised $2 discount for using a Continental MC (Presidential Plus). What a ripoff. I contested the charge with Chase, who adjusted it without even filing a report (because it's cheaper for them to just write it off). I wanted to cause a hassle for Continental/Chase so they'd fix it, but it seems they're ripping people off and some may not even notice it unless they check their statements.
Not cool
Not cool
Jan 7, 2012, 11:06 am
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Credit Card Discount Gone?
Coming from the UA side of the merger I only recently started flying CO metal with DirecTV. Up until my last flight I had recalled seeing the $2 Continental credit card discount advertised as part of that annoyingly endless "buy me" loop after the preview concludes.
On my last flight (Jan 2) however the discount offer was missing. I vaguely recall reading somewhere it was going away at the start of this year. Does anyone know if it still applies? I didn't buy so I can't check my statement.
On my last flight (Jan 2) however the discount offer was missing. I vaguely recall reading somewhere it was going away at the start of this year. Does anyone know if it still applies? I didn't buy so I can't check my statement.
Jan 7, 2012, 11:25 am
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If you're tired of the "buy me" loop, you can turn off the TV by pressing Brightness Down about a dozen times. Not the most intuitive, I know, but it certainly can be done.
If you're tired of the "buy me" loop, you can turn off the TV by pressing Brightness Down about a dozen times. Not the most intuitive, I know, but it certainly can be done.
Jan 7, 2012, 11:59 am
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Yeah, I know. They are showing the Alcatraz preview right now so I decided to suffer through the loop so I wouldn't miss the start. Better than nothing I suppose.
Jan 7, 2012, 12:03 pm
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(Figured some helpful advice was worth throwing in there)
Jan 7, 2012, 12:15 pm
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Indeed, that is quite helpful. Because most consumer devices around the world require that you press an OFF button once to turn them off. Since this setup is so unusual and counter-intuitive, many people leave the TVs on because they don't realize they can be turned off. Any education we can provide regarding turning those darn screens off (particularly on redeyes) is helpful, IMO.
Jan 7, 2012, 1:38 pm
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Coming from the UA side of the merger I only recently started flying CO metal with DirecTV. Up until my last flight I had recalled seeing the $2 Continental credit card discount advertised as part of that annoyingly endless "buy me" loop after the preview concludes.
On my last flight (Jan 2) however the discount offer was missing. I vaguely recall reading somewhere it was going away at the start of this year. Does anyone know if it still applies? I didn't buy so I can't check my statement.
On my last flight (Jan 2) however the discount offer was missing. I vaguely recall reading somewhere it was going away at the start of this year. Does anyone know if it still applies? I didn't buy so I can't check my statement.
http://www.continental.com/CMS/en-US...TVWhatsOn.aspx
However, it might be possible they are phasing it out.
Jan 7, 2012, 6:37 pm
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Indeed, that is quite helpful. Because most consumer devices around the world require that you press an OFF button once to turn them off. Since this setup is so unusual and counter-intuitive, many people leave the TVs on because they don't realize they can be turned off. Any education we can provide regarding turning those darn screens off (particularly on redeyes) is helpful, IMO.
I'm not selling the things, I'm adding helpful advice to the poster without a diatribe. A dedicated "off" button would be lovely but last time I checked there wasn't one - sooner or later you'll have to deal with that fact or I guess just avoid those planes, this isn't the first time you've mentioned this.
Jan 7, 2012, 8:16 pm
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Jan 7, 2012, 10:28 pm
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Indeed, that is quite helpful. Because most consumer devices around the world require that you press an OFF button once to turn them off. Since this setup is so unusual and counter-intuitive, many people leave the TVs on because they don't realize they can be turned off. Any education we can provide regarding turning those darn screens off (particularly on redeyes) is helpful, IMO.
Defensive today I see I'm not selling the things, I'm adding helpful advice to the poster without a diatribe. A dedicated "off" button would be lovely but last time I checked there wasn't one - sooner or later you'll have to deal with that fact or I guess just avoid those planes, this isn't the first time you've mentioned this.
I'm not selling the things, I'm adding helpful advice to the poster without a diatribe. A dedicated "off" button would be lovely but last time I checked there wasn't one - sooner or later you'll have to deal with that fact or I guess just avoid those planes, this isn't the first time you've mentioned this.
Jan 8, 2012, 8:20 am
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The only Elites who have to pay for TV are on CO.
Or do what we're both doing by educating people that there is a way to turn off the TV, though in an unconventional way.