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COFreqFlyer May 20, 2009 3:18 pm


Originally Posted by belynch (Post 11780653)
AM is frustrating the :rolleyes: out of me. It's not based in any semblance of reality. It's all about the data points they provide and nothing else. And even those are questionable.

I'm sorry, but I think major population centers can support multiple flights / day with little props between them without significant price erosion. Apparently not in AM though.

It's because you're on *my* continent. ;)

CO 1E May 20, 2009 3:18 pm


Originally Posted by baglady (Post 11780604)
Does she have a special counsel for this all important decision?

That would be me, apparently.



You can only get one martini in during your cut? Tsk, Tsk. Very un box like. I've never understood how, but Plus1 sleeps during his hair cuts.
If I am really ambitious, I have a drink before the haircut, then get another one started just before I sit down for the haircut, finish it during the cut, and start another one that I finish after the cut.

CO 1E May 20, 2009 3:19 pm


Originally Posted by belynch (Post 11780653)
I'm sorry, but I think major population centers can support multiple flights / day with little props between them without significant price erosion. Apparently not in AM though.

I agree.

CO 1E May 20, 2009 3:20 pm


Originally Posted by xyzzy (Post 11780682)
Hello, b:eek:x ... have I missed the info on the new AM world? I've been super busy and now I have a horrible cold. I feel very :rolleyes:

You are about to hit a major posting milestone.

sdm1130 May 20, 2009 3:23 pm

There are some cheap (around $250) last minute fares to LAX this weekend and next. Why must LA be such a :rolleyes: city? Is there anything interesting in the surrounding areas (2-3 hours max) that I may have missed over the years?

Hartmann May 20, 2009 3:23 pm


Originally Posted by belynch (Post 11780653)
AM is frustrating the :rolleyes: out of me. It's not based in any semblance of reality. It's all about the data points they provide and nothing else. And even those are questionable.

I'm sorry, but I think major population centers can support multiple flights / day with little props between them without significant price erosion. Apparently not in AM though.

I disagree. In AM they are not modeling human behavior, which would lead to people wanting more than one flight a day.

Yes, there is a piece of math missing somewhere in the logic of their code, but what do you see as the advantage of running more than one r/t a day?

In the game the only reason you do this is to drive down the cost and push out your competition.

Xyzzy May 20, 2009 3:24 pm


Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 11780701)
You are about to hit a major posting milestone.

Looks like I hit it ... now -- someone please tell me about AM!

COFreqFlyer May 20, 2009 3:26 pm

Anyone figured out some decent math on how to price food and drink? What's too low, too high, etc?

@xyzzy, world 647 password :rolleyes:

Steph3n May 20, 2009 3:31 pm


Originally Posted by jrzyshawn (Post 11780502)
I would go early to get my monies worth and bring a friend. :eek:

yep a friend that just sits in the lobby/waiting area drinking.

rolov May 20, 2009 3:32 pm


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 11780720)
There are some cheap (around $250) last minute fares to LAX this weekend and next. Why must LA be such a :rolleyes: city? Is there anything interesting in the surrounding areas (2-3 hours max) that I may have missed over the years?

Have you ever gone north towards Santa Barbara ?

jrzyshawn May 20, 2009 3:36 pm


Originally Posted by xyzzy (Post 11780682)
I have a horrible cold. I feel very :rolleyes:

I had a touch of :rolleyes: but I am ok now. Hope you get over that quickly.

Anglo Large Clawed Otter May 20, 2009 3:38 pm


Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 11780375)
Not at this place. :rolleyes: It's not quite John Edwards level, but the cost of the cut plus tip is enough to make me :rolleyes: every time I go there. At least they have free full bar service. I try to have at least a couple of drinks every time I go there to recoup some of the cost.

In all seriousness, it is worth the price for a consistently good haircut.

Whenever possible, I get my hair cut at a similar place in New Orleans. Aidan Gill has good staff, offers Pints of Abita Amber (or other drinks) within the cost of the cut, and also offers fantastic hot shaves.

Unfortunately, my most recent hair debacle was SuperCuts' doing. At least I'll be getting a hot shave the day of the wedding.

jrzyshawn May 20, 2009 3:39 pm


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 11780720)
Why must LA be such a :rolleyes: city? Is there anything interesting in the surrounding areas (2-3 hours max) that I may have missed over the years?

NO

But San Diego is nice, I love it, however the drive can be rather :rolleyes: with all the nonsense.

Steph3n May 20, 2009 3:39 pm


Originally Posted by xyzzy (Post 11780682)
I've been super busy and now I have a horrible cold. I feel very :rolleyes:

quarantine, piggy flue, piiiiiiggggggg attacked xyzzy! :D

Hope you get to feeling non :rolleyes: s:rolleyes::rolleyes:n

sdm1130 May 20, 2009 3:40 pm


Originally Posted by rolov (Post 11780771)
Have you ever gone north towards Santa Barbara ?

It's been a long time since I was in Santa Barbara. The closest I have been in recent years was the Simi Valley area...

Anyway, I'd like to nominate LA as one of the most overrated cities in the US.


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