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Old Apr 6, 2011, 11:30 am
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Jimmie76
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Originally Posted by Swanhunter
As I've posted before

* The joker is immensely valuable. I've done peak season, peak flight redemptions to BGI, CPT and HKG amongst others using it. Hint - A availability is much better than D, and who wants to redeem in Club anyhow.
* GGL on the phone are generallt far more helpful than Gold
* My op-up percentage is quite remarkable.

GGL could be better - especially the ability of the phone people to get stuff done - but ime it is a distinct step up from GoldScum.

I'd do the extra flights from 2835. Sadly I'll only wash up at 1500 this year.
Sadly I agree (although MFU in my case) and my miles balance suffers as a result .
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