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fozz May 14, 2009 10:39 am


Originally Posted by rolov (Post 11748042)
When I checked in it asked me if I wanted an earlier flight and offered me the 430 PM flight to IAH for $ 25.

Interesting, I just checked and it is offering me the 10pm flight. Hmmmm.

CO 1E May 14, 2009 10:40 am


Originally Posted by rolov (Post 11748042)
When I checked in it asked me if I wanted an earlier flight and offered me the 430 PM flight to IAH for $ 25.

Me, too.

rolov May 14, 2009 10:45 am


Originally Posted by rolov (Post 11748042)
When I checked in it asked me if I wanted an earlier flight and offered me the 430 PM flight to IAH for $ 25.

It also offered me a buy up to BF for 75 USD , I said no :rolleyes:

fozz May 14, 2009 10:51 am


Originally Posted by rolov (Post 11748133)
It also offered me a buy up to BF for 75 USD , I said no :rolleyes:

BF for $75. That would be a nice bug. :)

Ok, i'm switching to the 10pm Today has been a bit crazy and the extra time will be nice so I don't have to rush.

On a different note, I heard from shell nyc and she is alive and kicking.

rolov May 14, 2009 10:55 am


Originally Posted by fozz (Post 11748168)
BF for $75. That would be a nice bug. :)

Ok, i'm switching to the 10pm Today has been a bit crazy and the extra time will be nice so I don't have to rush.

On a different note, I heard from shell nyc and she is alive and kicking.

Nice ^
a nice bug would also be "would you like to switch to TAM F nonstop JFK-GIG "

Hartmann May 14, 2009 11:06 am


Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 11748009)
It depends on a large number of variables, but the margins on some of the items are ridiculously small. Losing 25 cents on a $2 transaction can actually mean a loss when the margins are only 10%.

True, but they are a business, not every transaction is going to be a big profit or even a profit at all. The big picture is what is important and if they're making money at the end of the day, it does not matter that they can't have minimums.

These places make up for it in many ways and I don't feel bad that their policy requires them to not have minimums. For one, they sell alcohol. Two, they sell lottery tickets. And three, they are a convenience store, so the mark-up on almost everything is outrageous.

Steph3n May 14, 2009 11:07 am

hotwire came through this time, in a doubletree suite for $62 a night :D

ConciergeMike May 14, 2009 11:19 am

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I write "ask for I-D" on the back of all my credit cards. True, not legit, but protective.

I did once read a piece that researched how many cashiers will ask when that is on the back of the card - a few years ago anyway, the stat was 1 in 27.

Northwelta 63 came in just a hair early and thanks to two C pax and a wheelchair, we were at the bag belt in about 6 minutes...said bag belt also had all of our bags already on it, as the DL agents in AMS let me check in with Mom and client. Another ^.

Good to be back on Eastern Time.

Congrats sbm12 - I turned a Dutch gentleman on to your blog.

Picked up a bottle of Santa Margherita and one of Grey Goose before boarding, along with enough Droste chocolate to kill a horse...great trip overall.

sdm1130 May 14, 2009 11:27 am

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Look for the possibility of CO matching some very low fares from EWR to SFO/LAX/SAN just put out by AA.

sfogate May 14, 2009 11:29 am

Welcome home CM.

ConciergeMike May 14, 2009 11:34 am

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Originally Posted by sfogate
Welcome home CM.

Thanks. :)

I'll be seeing you in 2 weeks, no? You still on for that?

fozz May 14, 2009 11:39 am


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 11748416)
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Look for the possibility of CO matching some very low fares from EWR to SFO/LAX/SAN just put out by AA.

I just saw that $139 is a hell of a deal for a transcon.

mnmag May 14, 2009 11:41 am


Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 11747721)
Congrats sbm12 on your 20,000 achievement. May your next 20,000 be free of :rolleyes: and full of drunk posting.

Sbm12 -- I add my celebratory wishes as well!!

ConciergeMike May 14, 2009 11:42 am

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Today was further proof that my sinuses behave better on Airbii than on Boeings. My ears are already cleared and if I was on a 757/67 I would be deaf for two days.

rolov May 14, 2009 12:00 pm


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 11748506)
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Today was further proof that my sinuses behave better on Airbii than on Boeings. My ears are already cleared and if I was on a 757/67 I would be deaf for two days.

take that to Anet :rolleyes:


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