A bump and reminder..... see you guys at 7pm in the cafe listed in the first post.

Around computer #10, there are about 8 seats-- first come, first seated. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif There's standing room otherwise- as well as computers in the area if people would like to use them afterwards.


Finally, one thought: this informal session is in NO WAY a copy of the Mileage Run 101 primer-- I commend tvl4free for his effort and contribution of the Primer, and in no way will I infringe upon it by using it as a guide. In hindsight, naming this a Mileage Run 101 session may not have been a good idea.

Thanks!

yiiikkk

I am at that ben and mos place....


taking my stuff and running over there trying to find you guys (afrter I had been runnign all day thorugh georgetown)

Ugh!!! Just saw this and missed tonight's session. Is the one on Sept. 9th still on?

i have booked my ticket to dc (not much of a mileage run opportunity from sav, unfortunately) for the 09/09 session.

thanks, and see y'all there.

-- he who slacks

Viajero Joven,

Thanks for hosting this and imparting your wisdom. Too bad you're leaving. Its nice to have another NW/CO expert around.

Again Thanks,
spokemd

I just saw this post today! I will try my hardest to be a the 9/9 event - I will be there at 7PM but I'm supposed to be in Fairfax that evening at 9:30 - but I can be late! Thanks VJ - you're the greatest - we'll miss you DC when you leave!

Hey guys,

Thanks to all who came last night. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif And special thanks to Daydream who brought a little piece of Lufthansa for me. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif


The session will go on Sept. 9 at 7pm, as listed in the first post. Same venue: I think it worked out well, was quiet and conducive to the discussion.

Re. content, I went through steps on how to spot low fares and find availability--- not specifically on how to maximize mileage. I figured these principles would have broader applications for both segment fliers and mileage fliers--- and for folks who just take a few trips a year. After all, miles and connections are nice, but the bottom line is price. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

I'm glad to say that no reporters showed up- that I know. Although the 6 other computer users behind us all suddenly left when my explanation was finished. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/eek.gif Guess we'll find out in tomorrow's Post.

Last note: I'll be on the road for the next couple weeks, so my response time may be a little slow, but I will be back in DC, ready for the next session by Sept. 9.

Viajero,

Thanks for the tips on making the most of an itinerary. It should save me a lot of time!

I did notice a strange thing on Amex ITN and Galileo that could've caused those problems with the example run... Flight 516 from PIT-PHL shows L4 availability on 9/16. However, when you try to enter BWI-PIT-PHL, it shows L0 availability for the same Flight 516???

dohvegas - you might be running into "married segments", where the airline assigns different availability to a segment depending on whether it is purchased in conjunction with another segment.

Viajero Joven - I was sorry to miss the session (and can't make the next one), but thanks for doing this!

I do not know how I missed this thread.

I have been wanting to jump into the wild wonderful world of MR, and I am in the area (Dupont Circle) -- will certainly try to make the 9/9 tutorial, but Tuesday nights are kinda hard for me.

Many thanks to Viajero Joven for your willingness to take the time. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif


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Da DOK

Hi to everyone from South Padre Island.... I'm on a 2 week vacation trip-- planning to fly into DCA the day of the next session, Sept. 9. If I'm not online much before then, don't worry.

dohvegas, danang is right about the married segment issue. I've noticd that US Air is kind of picky with booking multi-segment vs. point-to-point..... but after a few tries, something will come together. Good luck!

Well, VJ, Sept. 9 just might work for me after all. Hope to see you then. tls

VJ... the new valu-pak certs came out in DC... got a few extra for my mileage run buddy... see you on the 9th!

Thanks!!

Being in Mexico, I can't bum any off of my neighbors.... http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif but good to know they're floating around again.

See you on the 9th.

Saludos desde Monterrey,
VJ

Well, just can only say again, thanks Viajero for doing this probably most informative DO I attanded until now! Guys, if you go there in September, its absolutly great, even thought I found out why I have not so much success with MRs and finding these routings: I just dont invest soooo much time in it!