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It was called "Spanish Flu" and people from Spain don't seem too upset about that one, so why is "Mexican Flu" so wrong?

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Dear sdm1130,

We're upgrading our Diamond Club system, which will enable us to provide you with an improved level of customer service. There will also be some exciting new developments to the Diamond Club programme over the next few months and we'll update you with further details as soon as we can.

The system upgrade will take place between 6 - 12 May. During this time, access to your account will be restricted via our website and our service centre. Account information such as miles balance and flight activities* will be available, however, changes and updates to your account, including award flights will not be possible.

The good news is, you'll still be able to earn miles when booking flights with us, please quote your membership number at the time of booking.

Once the system upgrade is complete on 12 May, we'll be in touch over the following weeks to let you know the new benefits to your membership.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and we thank you for your understanding.

Regards,
Diamond Club Manager

I have a feeling these "new benefits" are going to be :rolleyes:.

I'm slowly moving down the upgrade list...

#18 now

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Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 11670835)

I can't comment on the extra legroom but with the galley and lavs there, I'd stay away from 16.

I have sat in row 16 on the 764's many times, and while the galleys and lavs are not a problem, IMO, people over 6' tall might find legroom to be slightly restricted. At 5'5", it is great for me, though.

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Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 11672417)

IMO, people over 6' tall might find legroom to be slightly restricted.

Yes. I moved to a "regular" coach seat after take-off, realizing there would be no way I could sit there for 8 hours. :rolleyes:

(ETA: I'm 6'3")

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Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 11672417)

At 5'5", it is great for me, though.

Normal people. :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 11671768)

Oh, and telling the OP to get drunk does not count as talking her off the ledge.

Oh yes it does! Up until then she was freaking out. I got her to laugh and defused the situation. ANd then it went off the rails. :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by belynch (Post 11671654)

Box exclusive: H1N1 just confirmed 30 miles north of NYC. :rolleyes:

Hasn't it already been confirmed IN NYC? Who cares about 30 miles north unless you just invested a ton of coin in buying a new place up there?? ;)

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Originally Posted by KNRG (Post 11671866)

It'll be a little late, they obviously spent over an hour this morning jumping up and down on my scale scenic design model on the way back from Chicago that needs to be presented tomorrow. If anyone needs me i'll be sniffing glue all night.

Ouch. Good luck.

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Originally Posted by photog72 (Post 11671893)

Surprisingly, many Israelis are not religious.

It isn't actually all that surprising.

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Originally Posted by photog72 (Post 11671893)

The Israeli government is kowtowing to the small, but boisterous right wing religious fanatics, that control only a small portion of the government.

Because no other countries have that sort of problem. :eek: At least in Israel the folks elected by those factions are actually practicing in the religions as opposed to the folks here who just like their money.

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Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 11672508)

a ton of coin

Dollar gold coins to be specific! :D

Ugh,,,,,,, the "S/O" DOES NOT want to go to Belize now :mad: (scard of catching pig flu)

Grammer for cm... ;)

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Originally Posted by Hartmann (Post 11672395)

I'm slowly moving down the upgrade list...

#18 now

Don't feel bad.. I just slid into the *not gonna make it* territory for my trip to SEA. At least I have an exit row.. sigh.. no cookies for me. :(

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Originally Posted by belynch (Post 11671607)

DIE TROLL DIE.

(that's "the troll the" in German if anyone is wondering)

No one who speaks German could be an evil man.

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Originally Posted by belynch (Post 11671615)

Thanks. Now I have a place to make the donuts.

Oh. Wait. I've said too much. :rolleyes:

:eek::eek::eek::eek:

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Originally Posted by belynch (Post 11672301)

(Great Post)

I don't understand why it's so difficult to call it by its 'strain' name: H1N1. Oh, right, it's not as media friendly.

So, wait, why can't we just call it H1N1? :rolleyes:

I propose using H1N1 and pronouncing it in leetspeek Therefore it would be read like like hi-ni. So we call it the hiney flu. @:-)

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Originally Posted by belynch (Post 11672427)

Yes. I moved to a "regular" coach seat after take-off, realizing there would be no way I could sit there for 8 hours. :rolleyes:

(ETA: I'm 6'3")

One time, I was sitting in 16B on the way to FRA, when, after dinner, I noticed a strange, yet familiar smell. As I looked to my right, the couple in 16DEF were changing their child's diaper right there at their seats. :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by Hartmann (Post 11672395)

I'm slowly moving down the upgrade list...

#18 now

Don't feel too bad, Plus1 didn't make his upgrade either. :eek::eek:

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Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 11672433)

Normal people. :rolleyes:

You mean , 5'6" and shorter, I assume.

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Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 11672575)

You mean , 5'6" and shorter, I assume.

I would say that the height difference between you and Mackeman is significant based on the Box Brunch photo but you are standing one step lower than him. Ok, he still towers over everyone else in the box.