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sdm1130 Apr 30, 2009 7:22 pm


Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 11674378)
My goal is to fly down to MEX during the next two weeks with no more than one other passenger onboard the aircraft.

How about no one but Box members? That would be quite the interesting flight.

CO 1E Apr 30, 2009 7:25 pm


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 11674450)
How about no one but Box members? That would be quite the interesting flight.

That would be perfectly acceptable.

I was so jealous of a professor I had in undergrad who flew CVG-FRA two days after the beginning of Gulf War I, when there were only two other passengers onboard the flight.

ConciergeMike Apr 30, 2009 7:28 pm


Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 11674353)
In any event, one of the main stories on CNN this evening is women withholding sex with men to force them to lobby for or enact legislation that comports with the individual woman's beliefs. Isn't that anti-feminist to imply that the only power women have over men is sex (despite that these CNN "feminist" female anchors seem to think it is a good idea)? I certainly think so.

^^

CO 1E Apr 30, 2009 7:29 pm

I am now watching Fox News, and it is nice to be away from the idiotic Twitter/Facebook nonsense. There are some other amusing aspect to the coverage, however.

Xyzzy Apr 30, 2009 7:31 pm


Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 11673347)
Cancel all flights within the US.

...but give us the EQM :D

icurhere2 Apr 30, 2009 7:33 pm


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 11674450)
How about no one but Box members? That would be quite the interesting flight.

Would that be CO9922?

ConciergeMike Apr 30, 2009 7:34 pm


Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 11674480)
I am now watching Fox News, and it is nice to be away from the idiotic Twitter/Facebook nonsense. There are some other amusing aspect to the coverage, however.

Might your amusement have to do with the lack of movement in Greta Van Susteren's face despite that she is indeed really speaking? (Too early. Oops.)

ssullivan Apr 30, 2009 7:35 pm


Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 11670399)
Anyone else see the new Marriott rollover nights promo? Looks pretty nice. Not that it will change my hotel stay plans, but at least they are trying.


Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 11670903)
Yes, but I probably will not have enough stays to roll any over this year.

Yeah, not a bad deal. And the double elite qualifying night credits for the next few weeks is nice too. But it's not enough to get back a few nights over the next month I'm giving to Starwood because of their free weekends promotion. I doubt I'll be able to benefit much from Marriott's rollover offer, as I barely squeak by on my requalification with them each year anyway. Last year I stayed exactly 60 nights with Marriott, and then had my 15 bonus nights for having their Visa, which gave me exactly the 75 I needed for Platinum. I expect this year to be similar, especially since I'm trying to keep Hilton HHonors Diamond and SPG Platinum at the same time.

ssullivan Apr 30, 2009 7:37 pm


Originally Posted by rkkwan (Post 11671151)
Problem arises when the airfield is totally closed, and a new one uses the original IATA and ICAO code. And unfortunately, that happens to one place I go most often - Hong Kong.

I have that issue with multiple flights to/from AUS and DEN.

Xyzzy Apr 30, 2009 7:38 pm


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 11674218)
Nice! Another $50 or so drop and I'm in!

What dates are you looking at? I'm looking to go somewhere June 5-7 and MEX is showing $190+tax=$283.

Steph3n Apr 30, 2009 7:39 pm


Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 11674367)
Do any of you guys have experience with Chase for checking/savings accounts? Since I'm moving to AUS, I need to find a new place to do banking. Traditionally, I go with Credit Unions as they tend to want to screw people slightly less than banks have, in my observation. My wife had Bank of America before we met and those buttholes can go die in a fire as far as I'm concerned.

CO is offering 21,000 bonus miles for setting up a Chase checking account and I would get miles for purchases and since I use my debit card way more than my CO credit card, it would work out I think. I also have direct deposit so I won't get any fees or anything. I've also heard some :rolleyes: stories from people dealing with Chase but I've never had an issue with them for anything. :confused:

I'd never use one of the big banks for my main banking, I've been thinking about setting up a Chase account just to hold some extra funds for the 21,000 miles tho :D

I use TexasBank out here, but I don't think they are in Austin. I'd go for a Credit Union or other local bank.

sdm1130 Apr 30, 2009 7:43 pm


Originally Posted by xyzzy (Post 11674521)
What dates are you looking at? I'm looking to go somewhere June 5-7 and MEX is showing $190+tax=$283.

I'll go whenever it's cheap and $283 isn't cheap enough...

:)

sbm12 Apr 30, 2009 7:43 pm


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 11674450)
How about no one but Box members? That would be quite the interesting flight.

I bet if we showed up in the gate area and started coughing and sniffling a lot we could scare the rest of the pax off the plane. :D

And with just us on board I'm sure that we could come to an agreement with the FAs in terms of access to the bar carts. I'll be happy to supply chocolates again for such an endeavor.

Xyzzy Apr 30, 2009 7:46 pm


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 11674539)
I'll go whenever it's cheap and $283 isn't cheap enough...

:)

Right -- what dates is $233 all in showing up for?

Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 11674540)
I bet if we showed up in the gate area and started coughing and sniffling a lot we could scare the rest of the pax off the plane. :D

And with just us on board I'm sure that we could come to an agreement with the FAs in terms of access to the bar carts. I'll be happy to supply chocolates again for such an endeavor.

You won't have to worry about the bar carts if you start sniffling around the F pax :p :p :p

Steph3n Apr 30, 2009 7:50 pm

GRK-IAH-EWR-MEX-MEX-EWR-IAH-GRK is way to pricey, only getting B fares for anytime I can go :( Its not bad for B fares a bit over $1000, but not worth it.


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