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Aug 30, 2015, 9:29 am
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Is this a permanent move? (because of UK travel?)
I am "free agent" as of next year.
But, it's trending heavily OneWorld. Two vacations. Europe-SFO in BA Biz for €570 (roundtrip all-in) and Europe-KUL in BA first for €1150 (roundtrip all-in) sort of "created" that situation for me....
I am "free agent" as of next year.
But, it's trending heavily OneWorld. Two vacations. Europe-SFO in BA Biz for €570 (roundtrip all-in) and Europe-KUL in BA first for €1150 (roundtrip all-in) sort of "created" that situation for me....
Aug 30, 2015, 11:23 am
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Well - let's wait and see before I say it is permanent. I wanted to give OneWorld a try because the schedules are just so damned convenient. However, jumping from DL DM to OneWorld Imitation Jewelry seemed like a huge huge pain and hence the plat challenge (still miffed I did not get an Exec Plat challenge but hey-ho). I can do a full days work and do DAY-PHL-MAN then a choice of MAN- ORD/PHL - DAY return and there is also an outward ORD possibility. Very convenient. And of course a bit like on DL if I am prepared to go via DTW/MSP then AMS or CDG loads of options - so with OW if I am prepared to go via LHR.
I was promoting a great opportunity to make AA Platinum that was a better value, IMHO than the AA challenge offer. The FlyerTalk thread I started is here. Alas, no offer again until (maybe) 2016.Personally, if you fly more than just for occasional leisure flights schedule and operations should be your #1 determining factor.
Aug 30, 2015, 2:04 pm
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Help, I have to go grocery shopping today!
Aug 30, 2015, 5:09 pm
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I really enjoy grocery shopping.
Aug 30, 2015, 5:19 pm
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Aug 30, 2015, 7:23 pm
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methinks kipper may decide that she needs another beer (or perhaps two or three) tonight to deal with the banter in her direction
Aug 30, 2015, 7:25 pm
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I really enjoy grocery shopping.
LOL, yes, and tonight, we ran into our realtor at the grocery store.
Aug 30, 2015, 10:10 pm
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Aug 31, 2015, 4:49 am
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Aug 31, 2015, 7:15 am
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I moved up to DM yesterday. Wanted to have it for our September EU trip and also to fill the void being left by baccarat_king and GRALISTAIR going to play in the OW sandbox.
(It seemed like a good idea at the time)
(It seemed like a good idea at the time)
Aug 31, 2015, 7:58 am
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Aug 31, 2015, 8:51 am
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Aug 31, 2015, 9:00 am
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Aug 31, 2015, 9:13 am
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I just love that MSY has all the LVCC's to hold fares down. According to the FAA it has the highest % of O&D traffic of the top 50 airports, ~85%, and had more pax traffic in 2014 than RDU, SJC, SMF, SJU, SAT, RSW, PIT, CLE, IND, CVG, and others.
Last edited by SuperG1955; Aug 31, 2015 at 11:08 am Reason: Fixed my CPM number
Aug 31, 2015, 9:15 am
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