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icurhere2 Mar 17, 2009 8:57 am


Originally Posted by BlissWorld (Post 11426584)
AA offers DQM. UA is expected to match later today.

The real question is, will DL/NW.

And I would join the over-populated DL Plat group even earlier?


Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 11426722)
The Significant Otter is scheduled to fly MSY-LAS on WN in several weeks' time. Perhaps I should send a camcorder with her, then sell the rights to "Kettles Gone Wild."


Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 11426766)
MSY-LAS nonstop. That has got to be one of the most :rolleyes: domestic routes out there. Connecting two centers of sin and debauchery. :D

I thought of forming an Allegiance Air-type airline - this was one of my potential non-stop routes. It was going to be a lot like National Airlines (1999-2002 version) except profitable.


Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 11426810)
Heh. Nothing says classy like a velour track-suit 1/4 unzipped at the top.

I was on a flight from D.C. to STL once and there was a couple across the aisle on a Super-80 with matching velour. The male had these huge black plastic eyeglasses with fake silver bling on the sides. I was 100% confident we were catching the same connection to LAS.


Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 11426907)
Then again, I paid more to fly WN this week as I did not want to bother with US Scareways.

You'll have a lot of opportunities to fly US when CO joins *A.

Not that you'll take any of those opportunities, but ...

cheepneezy Mar 17, 2009 8:59 am


Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 11426894)
In many ways it is indeed a LAS issue, yet do not forget than WN has the Kettles programmed to think they are always cheapest. Always.

I have to say, it's a nice illusion. Certainly out of ALB they're no great bargain for where I seem to fly. I've used them on the east coast a couple of times when I knew my travel days had a good chance of changing(and they did). Their lack of a change fee was the big positive there.

MBM3 Mar 17, 2009 9:01 am


Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 11426963)
Definitely a significant chance of encountering that, plus bowling jackets and other assorted goodies, on a LAS-CLE flight.

Plus a ton of muffin tops, cheap sunglasses, mullets, old concert Ts and jelly rolls.
:eek:

CO 1E Mar 17, 2009 9:04 am


Originally Posted by J.Edward (Post 11426944)
All the better for me...I've got a row of F to myself!

I have had many rows of F to myself this year, especially on BWI-IAH.

I even had a DCA-IAH flight (for the DO) with only six seats occupied in F.

In other news, a parade of elephants just marched past my office. Apparently, the circus has just arrived.

MBM3 Mar 17, 2009 9:04 am


Originally Posted by cheepneezy (Post 11426997)
I have to say, it's a nice illusion. Certainly out of ALB they're no great bargain for where I seem to fly. I've used them on the east coast a couple of times when I knew my travel days had a good chance of changing(and they did). Their lack of a change fee was the big positive there.

WN selectively serves a nice niche for me. Usually it is just to MDW, but in this case I enjoyed the flexible ticket in event my flight from IAH to SNA is delayed. Plus, the US flights were packed and I had zero need to sit in a middle seat. Ain't no way.

CO 1E Mar 17, 2009 9:04 am


Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 11427006)
Plus a ton of muffin tops, cheap sunglasses, mullets, old concert Ts and jelly rolls.
:eek:

That's disgusting.

Anglo Large Clawed Otter Mar 17, 2009 9:05 am


Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 11427022)
In other news, a parade of elephants just marched past my office. Apparently, the circus has just arrived.

You are supposed to take the green pills with food.

MBM3 Mar 17, 2009 9:05 am


Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 11427025)
That's disgusting.

And coach is almost sold out on the 753, so it should be quite the show.

MBM3 Mar 17, 2009 9:06 am


Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 11427031)
You are supposed to take the green pills with food.

The elephants do the same thing here in Cleveland as they arrive by train on the lakefront. I almost swore off of booze when I saw it for the first time.

baglady Mar 17, 2009 9:06 am


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 11426978)
And I would join the over-populated DL Plat group even earlier?





I thought of forming an Allegiance Air-type airline - this was one of my potential non-stop routes. It was going to be a lot like National Airlines (1999-2002 version) except profitable.



I was on a flight from D.C. to STL once and there was a couple across the aisle on a Super-80 with matching velour. The male had these huge black plastic eyeglasses with fake silver bling on the sides. I was 100% confident we were catching the same connection to LAS.



You'll have a lot of opportunities to fly US when CO joins *A.

Not that you'll take any of those opportunities, but ...

We're not going to hit 40k today if you don't stop multi quoting :mad: ;)

cheepneezy Mar 17, 2009 9:08 am


Originally Posted by J.Edward (Post 11426917)
Also of note: *W just launched a worldwide half off sale.

Seems like everyone's desperate for cash.

I haven't been able to find anything actually half though. Unless it's half off rack. Rates are coming up as the same as I already have reservations for.

And speaking of *W, any comments on the value of a $40 upgrade to Executive Club room at Westin Times Square so I can get lounge access for 3 of us for snacks and breakfast?

icurhere2 Mar 17, 2009 9:09 am


Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 11427022)
I have had many rows of F to myself this year, especially on BWI-IAH.

My only F row to myself was BNA-DFW (while burning off some AA miles).


Originally Posted by baglady (Post 11427041)
We're not going to hit 40k today if you don't stop multi quoting :mad: ;)

You know, I'm affiliated with the (SkyTeam partner) Lounge. ;)

Anglo Large Clawed Otter Mar 17, 2009 9:09 am


Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 11427039)
The elephants do the same thing here in Cleveland as they arrive by train on the lakefront. I almost swore off of booze when I saw it for the first time.

I don't know if I could handle seeing something like that today. Heavens knows J.Edward would likely have a seizure if he saw such a scene after stepping off the plane at IAH.

CO 1E Mar 17, 2009 9:09 am


Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 11427031)
You are supposed to take the green pills with food.

The best are the street sweeper machines that follow the elephants just in case they decide to relieve themselves between the train station and the arena.

MBM3 Mar 17, 2009 9:10 am

Speaking of quality airline marketing, I had to smile when I got a special offer from Aer Lingus this morning. Good timing, but they should have waited until later in the day... :D


Unfortunately it also indicated a sign of the times: $440+ round trip this summer from JFK.


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