http://www.flyertalk.com/forum FlyerTalk is a living, growing community where frequent travelers around the world come to exchange knowledge and experiences about everything miles and points related. en Tue, 21 May 2013 12:36:33 GMT vBulletin 120 http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.flyertalk.com/get/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.flyertalk.com/forum http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1468945-gw-beggars-banquet.html Tue, 21 May 2013 12:30:25 GMT For all you street fighting men (and women) here is my experience so far with GW.

I'm in after providing date of birth, address and social security information.

For ADK, Jr.'s account they want a copy of his passport, proof of residency (hope the TX DL will do) and a copy of his social security card. I assume this is because they could not find him in a credit database look up.

This may effect any of our friends in the Great White North or abroad who want to tell Google "What's in your wallet?" ]]> Manufactured Spending AlohaDaveKennedy http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1468945-gw-beggars-banquet.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-skymiles/1468944-fare-class-explanation-question.html Tue, 21 May 2013 12:28:52 GMT I'm trying to book a FC flight from SLC to BWI in August. Due to fare buckets, I was only able to book 3 of the 4 flights I wanted to due to there being "only 3 seats left at this price"

The flight I want is a fare class of "P" for $1030. The later flight (2 non-stops daily) is an "A" for $592.

The only FC seats booked on either flight are the ones I've already booked.

What's the rationale for the different fare classes? I understand the fare classes, but why the difference on these two flights? The same afternoon flight the day before and after is $592. ]]> Delta SkyMiles underscore http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-skymiles/1468944-fare-class-explanation-question.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/u-k-ireland/1468943-rail-routes-uk-could-potentially-have-airline-codes-them.html Tue, 21 May 2013 12:25:00 GMT I actually really like the German and French systems of connecting their major airports to rail and cutting or even abolishing some domestic routes by linking the airport to regional cities by high speed rail and putting codes on them. Lufthansa... I actually really like the German and French systems of connecting their major airports to rail and cutting or even abolishing some domestic routes by linking the airport to regional cities by high speed rail and putting codes on them.
Lufthansa have abolished FRA-CGN flights and cut back on FRA-STR flights as they now have codes on the train routes from them. AF has abolished its CDG-SXB flight and replaced it with a train service. LH will abolish their MUC-NUE and FRA-NUE once new high speed rail lines have been completed in Germany.
Of course itll be years and year until LHR is connected to high speed rail and the short sighted government havent even included LHR on the HS2 route.
But excluding LHR there are several airports in the UK which are connected to rail. MAN, STN, LGW and PIK are connected to national rail lines and BHX will be connected to HS2.
I was trying to think of possible airline/rail partnerships which could be set up in the UK now. Maybe BE could add airline codes on trains departing MAN and U2 or RY could add codes on trains departing STN.

Any thoughts? ]]> U.K. and Ireland flyingcrazy http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/u-k-ireland/1468943-rail-routes-uk-could-potentially-have-airline-codes-them.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1468942-wife-silver-made-reservation-i-am-gold-does-matter.html Tue, 21 May 2013 12:07:16 GMT we used my wife's account to get a 4 day AXON redemption.

She is silver and I am gold. When we check in, will my status be used for benefits or do they only look at whoever is under the reservation? ]]> Hilton HHonors stupidzbu http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1468942-wife-silver-made-reservation-i-am-gold-does-matter.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1468941-worth-trying-silver.html Tue, 21 May 2013 12:05:38 GMT Hi,

What are the good people of flyertalks opinions on my chances of getting BA silver this year?

I was Silver up until the year before last when I changed jobs and didn't fly as much. As a bronze this year I've racked up 320 tier points...but my membership year ends in September and I'm probably only going to fly once more long haul.

I know you used to be able to "move" to Europe to take advantage of the 400 silver buy-in, but am I right in thinking you can't do that any more? I reckon I can probably pay for another 80 tier points worth of flights, but not much more, and I do miss those lounges!

Any suggestions greatly received [other than the "go on enough flights to earn 480 more tier points ;)" ]

Cheers! ]]> British Airways Executive Club stiglives http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1468941-worth-trying-silver.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/oneworld/1468940-oneworld-miles-ek.html Tue, 21 May 2013 11:59:41 GMT Hello

Can't find an answer to this anywhere. If I book a QF flight (ticketed) but operated by EK metal, do I get oneworld miles and status credits? I can't find the answer anywhere.

Thanks ]]> oneworld delfindo http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/oneworld/1468940-oneworld-miles-ek.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-children/1468939-missed-flight-compensation-advice-needed.html Tue, 21 May 2013 11:52:58 GMT On the return leg of a recent trip we missed a connecting flight (with BA) due to a delay on the previous flight (with BUDGET AIRLINE). We had to book a new flight home, singapore to london, 3 adults, 3 kids. VERY expensive! Insurance company... On the return leg of a recent trip we missed a connecting flight (with BA) due to a delay on the previous flight (with BUDGET AIRLINE). We had to book a new flight home, singapore to london, 3 adults, 3 kids. VERY expensive!

Insurance company dont cover the missed flight. Budget airline dont offer compensation. Credit card used to pay for flighs dont offer any help.

Any ideas where else I might try? ]]> Travel with Children Dip http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-children/1468939-missed-flight-compensation-advice-needed.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1468938-silver-member-denied-security-fast-track-t1-today.html Tue, 21 May 2013 11:52:27 GMT Just a headsup that the guy currently working on the fast track security desk at t1 isn't aware that silver members are entitled to fast track.

He insisted that it was for business and first class only. I insisted that he was wrong and he eventually gave in and let me through after a small argument. ]]> British Airways Executive Club DpchMd http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1468938-silver-member-denied-security-fast-track-t1-today.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-products/1468936-scottevest-product-quality-problem.html Tue, 21 May 2013 11:31:16 GMT Hi, Do you own a Scottevest jacket? If so, have you ever found the plastic earphone guides simply fall off? With my Revolution Plus jacket, the plastic cylinders simply dropped off their tabs. I asked Scottevest to repair the issue under their... Hi,

Do you own a Scottevest jacket? If so, have you ever found the plastic earphone guides simply fall off? With my Revolution Plus jacket, the plastic cylinders simply dropped off their tabs.

I asked Scottevest to repair the issue under their product warranty, but they refused, claiming that I must have cut the guides off the jacket. I did not do this, so I'm reaching out to other customers in the hope that I can demonstrate to Scottevest that the problem exists and that they should offer good customer service accordingly.

Thanks for any help.

--
Ian ]]> Travel Products ifenn http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-products/1468936-scottevest-product-quality-problem.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-skymiles/1468935-gcm-question.html Tue, 21 May 2013 11:26:13 GMT My wife and I have flown to the Cayman Islands the last several years in August to celebrate our anniversary. It appears DL no longer has service here in August. Our flights to and from ATL were always full. Does anyone know the rationale for... My wife and I have flown to the Cayman Islands the last several years in August to celebrate our anniversary. It appears DL no longer has service here in August. Our flights to and from ATL were always full. Does anyone know the rationale for this?

Thanks, ]]> Delta SkyMiles LKD23 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-skymiles/1468935-gcm-question.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qatar-airways-privilege-club/1468934-carrying-wedding-dress.html Tue, 21 May 2013 11:13:06 GMT I'm flying with Qatar from Singapore to Doha and then Doha to Paris, carrying a wedding dress. Would Qatar allow this as my hand baggage item? I think it's larger than the usual dimensions. My bridal shop thinks that the airplane has a suit compartment where I can hang it.

I am not keen on checking it in, firstly because I'm moving so I have LOTS of luggage as it is, and secondly because I don't want to take the risk of it getting lost or delayed. Or damaged. ]]> Qatar Airways Privilege Club flyerhormones http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qatar-airways-privilege-club/1468934-carrying-wedding-dress.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/africa/1468933-bom-del-amm-cai-rj-business-class-47000-inr-rt.html Tue, 21 May 2013 11:02:38 GMT Hi All Just booked a trip to Egypt with a stopover in Jordan on RJ for a very good price of 47000 all inclusive the routing is BOM-AMM-CAI-AMM-BOM using a mix of A319 AND E195 Jets. the class of booking is D class. Also earns 125*/* AA... Hi All

Just booked a trip to Egypt with a stopover in Jordan on RJ for a very good price of 47000 all inclusive

the routing is BOM-AMM-CAI-AMM-BOM using a mix of A319 AND E195 Jets.
the class of booking is D class.

Also earns 125*/* AA miles which is great

cheers
dr pai ]]> Africa EKflypai http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/africa/1468933-bom-del-amm-cai-rj-business-class-47000-inr-rt.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1468932-ba-lcy-3-3-configuration.html Tue, 21 May 2013 10:59:23 GMT I have a BA Cityflyer flight from LCY to FRA this Friday. I went in to MMB to move us up a few rows at the T-72 window (no midget seat on the E170 but figured being closer to the front would get us out at FRA faster, though as I write this it... I have a BA Cityflyer flight from LCY to FRA this Friday. I went in to MMB to move us up a few rows at the T-72 window (no midget seat on the E170 but figured being closer to the front would get us out at FRA faster, though as I write this it occurs to me it'll probably be a bus gate so everything will be negated in the end anyway!) But logging in, I see the seat map displaying a 3-3 configuration with the following oddities:

• Row 9 is an exit row
• Rows 16 and 17 are ABC on the left but only DF on the right
• Row 18 is AC on the left and nothing on the right

What sort of weirdo configuration is this? Have we been switched to a Titan Avro? ]]> British Airways Executive Club Top of climb http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1468932-ba-lcy-3-3-configuration.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/free-travel-contests-sweepstakes/1468931-carrabbas-italian-grill-bocelli-concert-experience-5-31-13dl-1x-21-us50-dc-pr.html Tue, 21 May 2013 10:53:55 GMT Grand Prize is a trip for 2 to an Andrea Bocelli concert of Grand Prize Winner’s choice in either Las Vegas, NV on December 7, 2013; Brooklyn, NY on December 11, 2013; or Atlanta, GA on December 15, 2013 including show tickets, roundtrip airfare and... Grand Prize is a trip for 2 to an Andrea Bocelli concert of Grand Prize Winner’s choice in either Las Vegas, NV on December 7, 2013; Brooklyn, NY on December 11, 2013; or Atlanta, GA on December 15, 2013 including show tickets, roundtrip airfare and hotel accommodations.

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL "Bocelli Concert Experience" Sweepstakes

Eligibility: The Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico who are twenty-one (21) years of age or older at the time of entry (the "Entrant").

How to Enter: There are two (2) ways to enter the Sweepstakes as outlined below. You may only enter one (1) time during the Sweepstakes Period.

1) Website: During the Sweepstakes Period visit the entry page below and when prompted complete the on-line Sweepstakes entry form in its entirety, including your first name, last name, birth month and day, email address, home address, city, state, zip code and mobile phone number (including area code) which is optional.
- Then click the "Next" button and select your favorite Carrabba's Italian Grill location from the locations provided.
- Upon clicking the "Submit" button you will receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes.

2) Facebook: Visit www.facebook.com/Carrabbas ("Fan Page") during the Sweepstakes Period and (if not already a fan of the Carrabba's Italian Grill Facebook page) click on the "Like" button in order to become a fan of the Fan Page.
- Then click "Enter Now" and complete the Entry Form in its entirety, including your first name, last name, birth month and day, email address, home address, city, state, zip code and mobile phone number (including area code) which is optional.
- Then after checking the box confirming you are at least twenty-one (21) years of age, click the "Next" button.
- Upon clicking the "Next" button and after sharing the Sweepstakes with your friends (if desired), Entrants will receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes.

Entry Limit: You may only enter one (1) time during the Sweepstakes Period.

Grand Prize (1): Winner will receive a “Bocelli Concert Experience” will be awarded to the Grand Prize Winner. The Grand Prize package includes:

(a) Two (2) floor seat tickets to an Andrea Bocelli concert of Grand Prize Winner’s choice in either Las Vegas, NV on December 7, 2013; Brooklyn, NY on December 11, 2013; or Atlanta, GA on December 15, 2013;
(b) Roundtrip coach-class air transportation for the Grand Prize Winner and one (1) guest (the “Travel Companion”) from a major airport near Grand Prize winner’s residence to the destination city. Sponsor will determine airline and flight itinerary in its sole discretion. No refund or compensation will be made in the event of the cancellation or delay of the concert or any flight. If in the judgment of Sponsor air travel is not required due to Grand Prize Winner’s proximity to prize location, ground transportation will be substituted for roundtrip air transportation at Sponsor’s sole discretion; and
(c) Two (2) nights hotel accommodations, double occupancy, in hotel to be determined by the Sponsor at their sole discretion in the destination city.
- The total Approximate Retail Value (the “ARV”) of the Grand Prize is $3,000.

NOTE: Travel Companion must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older to accompany the Grand Prize Winner.

Contest Starts On: Friday, 10 May 2013

Contest Ends On: Friday, 31 May 2013

Contest Entry Page: http://www.carrabbas.com/bocelli-sweeps

Contest Rules: http://www.carrabbas.com/content/boc...official-rules

Good Luck! ^ ]]> Free Travel Contests and Sweepstakes AussieOzzie http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/free-travel-contests-sweepstakes/1468931-carrabbas-italian-grill-bocelli-concert-experience-5-31-13dl-1x-21-us50-dc-pr.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-mileageplus-consolidated/1468930-no-saver-awards-europe-north-america.html Tue, 21 May 2013 10:52:07 GMT Hi, About a week of 3 ago, there were lots of saver awards available for travel from Amsterdam to North America (specifically IAD and EWK). But when I checked this weekend, all the options were gone and only standard awards are available. Saver... Hi,

About a week of 3 ago, there were lots of saver awards available for travel from Amsterdam to North America (specifically IAD and EWK). But when I checked this weekend, all the options were gone and only standard awards are available. Saver awards through EWK or IAD are unavailable until somewhere around November. The only available option for most days is through Houston.

Am I just too late, or has something changed at United? I read about small availability for International flights this year. Maybe this is related? ]]> United MileagePlus (Consolidated) eborn http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-mileageplus-consolidated/1468930-no-saver-awards-europe-north-america.html