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Old Nov 17, 2015 | 2:24 am
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MPH1980
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Originally Posted by Geo772
I've found US immigration officials to be far more chatty and 'human' when you say you're on a mileage run.
Agreed.

My conversation went:

"Why are you coming?"
"Mileage run"
"Oh ... I've heard of those ... trying for Platinum?"
"well - gold - but yes"
<studies boarding passes>
"So - let me get this right - you're flying to DC ... but you're not leaving the airport at all?"
"no".
<roll of eyes from the agent with a smile>
"You're just going for the miles?"
"Yes"
<another roll of eyes>
"Well ... have ... erm ... fun"
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