Mileage Run for Voucher
Sep 28, 2014, 2:48 pm
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Mileage Run for Voucher
Has anyone ever bought a ticket just to get bumped? I really really want to do this! If anyone has can you please fill me in on details of how you were successful? I'll be flying on American (Eagle) to Chicago. I would like to do it soon so please let me know about your experiences!
Sep 28, 2014, 3:10 pm
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As American Airlines and US Airways are still operating as distinct airlines, this question is being moved to the appropriate pre-merger airline forum. There, you will find a FAQ with information and threads, some about your topic; you can also use Search (see the Welcome message at the to of the thread selection box for a link to assistance on using Search if you need some help).
Please note the sticky at the top of the consolidated thread which is titled STOP! PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING! Welcome to the New American Airlines Forum!. With all of the changes about, it is important to know where to post, and reading that thread before posting (as the title suggests
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As American Airlines and US Airways are still operating as distinct airlines, this question is being moved to the appropriate pre-merger airline forum. There, you will find a FAQ with information and threads, some about your topic; you can also use Search (see the Welcome message at the to of the thread selection box for a link to assistance on using Search if you need some help).
Please note the sticky at the top of the consolidated thread which is titled STOP! PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING! Welcome to the New American Airlines Forum!. With all of the changes about, it is important to know where to post, and reading that thread before posting (as the title suggests
) will help get you in the right place. It's a very large BBS, so it can make a difference.~Moderator
Sep 28, 2014, 3:16 pm
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Easy - first flight out on a Monday morning. Using heavily oversold for business flyers.
Sep 28, 2014, 3:23 pm
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Have you ever booked a flight just to get bumped?
Sep 28, 2014, 4:08 pm
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Reminds me of this thread on the Southwest forum:
WN bump/voucher run ends in blacklisting
Maybe you can pick up some pointers there.
WN bump/voucher run ends in blacklisting
Maybe you can pick up some pointers there.
Sep 28, 2014, 4:30 pm
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I would get the voucher, ask to be put on the next flight and then do the same thing on the way back
Sep 28, 2014, 4:32 pm
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Reminds me of this thread on the Southwest forum:
WN bump/voucher run ends in blacklisting
Maybe you can pick up some pointers there.
WN bump/voucher run ends in blacklisting
Maybe you can pick up some pointers there.
Sep 28, 2014, 4:39 pm
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Sep 28, 2014, 4:56 pm
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So you're putting in money (buying a ticket) with the hope of getting more money out (getting more in vouchers than you paid for the ticket). Definitely doable, but no guarantees.
Sep 28, 2014, 4:58 pm
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It would be the only way for me to travel a lot (if it worked with a lot of luck) while keeping costs down!
Sep 28, 2014, 5:05 pm
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Sep 28, 2014, 5:07 pm
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Do you have any advice?
Sep 28, 2014, 5:11 pm
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Sep 28, 2014, 5:12 pm
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I do-- find another scheme/hobby -- this one definitely won't work.
And, if no one else mentioned it, look here: http://www.bumptracker.com
And, if no one else mentioned it, look here: http://www.bumptracker.com