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Old Dec 26, 2000, 10:38 pm
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BillMorrow
 
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: CHS
Programs: UA Premier, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
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dave123,

1. Move 6,000 Amex points to USAir which will give you 47,276 miles with US. Next, call American. Tell them that you want to combine your US miles with your AA miles (total 60,445) for a NetSaaver award for Hawaii. There is an award where you can fly FC for 30,000 miles + $275pp. Don't settle for coach-this your honeymoon.

2. Participate in the previously noted Hilton promo for 4 nights and 50,000 points. This will also make you 2nd tier elite with them. By being Gold, there is a very good chance you can get an upgraded room. Additionally, you get conciege club access if you are Gold. After completing the promo, you should have about 110,000 points with them. It's easy to get the 4 nights cheaply. It you need advice, just ask.

3. Transfer 14,000 Amex points to your Delta account. After the points are credited, move 20,000 Delta miles to Hilton which yields another 40,000 Hilton points. You now have about 150,000 Hilton points; enough for a nice reward. Note that the Hilton Turtle Bay has a Hilton Point Stretcher award of 99,000 points for six nights. With 150,000 points, you can probably do better.

4. Whenever you call for an award or make reservations, make sure that you let people know that this is for your honeymoon! If people know this fact, lots of rules will get waived. WARNING-SEXIST COMMENT TO FOLLOW!! When you call for an Award/reservations, if you get a guy, hang and call back until you get a woman. Women love to help with honeymoons!!
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