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rolov Aug 26, 2009 11:25 am


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12286121)
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Question is how accurate those rumors are. Would be nice, of course, but will it happen? For my money, I don't think it's Branson's style and if it does happen he will be forced into it by SQ, despite that they are the minority owner.

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SQ has been trying to get rid of their share for a while.
Also if the BD frequent flyer program goes away, I would much rather take LH M&M over VS Flying :rolleyes:, LH has better earning potential on QUPS and C,F

Mackieman Aug 26, 2009 11:29 am


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12286248)
All I have of SRV on video is a five-song DVD. If you have any recommendations, I'd be pleased to know, as I have to start considering Christmas wishlists.

SRV Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival is a two concert DVD set that is pretty awesome. The first show is from 1982 before he and Double Trouble were well known. The crowd is completely not into it and rather mean to him throughout the show. The second show is at the same festival but in 1985 after he was well known and the crowed loved him and couldn't get enough.

Funny thing was, he played the same way (with 100% intensity) at both shows, not giving a damn about what the crowd was saying at the 1982 show. It is really amazing stuff, and the 1982 show is where David Bowie saw him and gave him his chance to become really famous.

Anglo Large Clawed Otter Aug 26, 2009 11:30 am


Originally Posted by Hartmann (Post 12286271)
I have a somewhat stupid question. I just tried to book a roundtrip MSP-GEG in First (lowest) on UA.com but it told me there was a technical error with the site. Every time I've had this issue before, it's because there is no availability... Is that what everyone else is getting?

Nope. Do Multi-City. Give it some segment help, like

MSP-CLT
CLT-DFW
DFW-GEG
GEG-CLT
CLT-MSP

First (Lowest Available), Max 2 Stops, Include :-:A Carriers, and Search by Price. You should get lots of options.

I just booked another for 10/31-11/1

MSP-CLT-DEN-GEG-SFO-PHX-ORD-MSP

Once I finish with the FLL-PDX run, and these three, I will have over 100K back in my BD account. Then I think I'll throw in one of the SLC-SJU fares at 625% for some real fun.

Love ya, US/UA :D

MBM3 Aug 26, 2009 11:33 am


Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 12286056)
wn cak-mdw-msp??

I hadn't thought of that, so I will check. BTW, WN is still at CLE and enjoying being the bee in CO's bonnet. Frontier and Airtran are CAKers, with the later doing pretty well from what I understand.

gbryan84 Aug 26, 2009 11:37 am

sbm12, what is the lowest fare you have found NYC-MSP for positioning?

ConciergeMike Aug 26, 2009 11:37 am


Originally Posted by monitor (Post 12286269)
Not yet. It arrived NY just as I was heading out. I will be back there tomorrow and will start it and decide whether it is worth the weight to take it with me to CDG on Monday.

Trust me, it is worth the weight.


Originally Posted by rolov (Post 12286281)
SQ has been trying to get rid of their share for a while.
Also if the BD frequent flyer program goes away, I would much rather take LH M&M over VS Flying :rolleyes:, LH has better earning potential on QUPS and C,F

Agree on all counts.


Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 12286295)
SRV Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival is a two concert DVD set that is pretty awesome. The first show is from 1982 before he and Double Trouble were well known. The crowd is completely not into it and rather mean to him throughout the show. The second show is at the same festival but in 1985 after he was well known and the crowed loved him and couldn't get enough.

Funny thing was, he played the same way (with 100% intensity) at both shows, not giving a damn about what the crowd was saying at the 1982 show. It is really amazing stuff, and the 1982 show is where David Bowie saw him and gave him his chance to become really famous.

Nice. Montreux should make a nice addition to Eagles Live 1994 and my copy of Rattle and Hum.

Anglo Large Clawed Otter Aug 26, 2009 11:40 am


Originally Posted by gbryan84 (Post 12286341)
sbm12, what is the lowest fare you have found NYC-MSP for positioning?

Book now and worry about positioning flights later. These fares are fully refundable. :-:

Hartmann Aug 26, 2009 11:40 am


Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12286304)
Nope. Do Multi-City. Give it some segment help, like

MSP-CLT
CLT-DFW
DFW-GEG
GEG-CLT
CLT-MSP

First (Lowest Available), Max 2 Stops, Include :-:A Carriers, and Search by Price. You should get lots of options.

I just booked another for 10/31-11/1

MSP-CLT-DEN-GEG-SFO-PHX-ORD-MSP

Once I finish with the FLL-PDX run, and these three, I will have over 100K back in my BD account. Then I think I'll throw in one of the SLC-SJU fares at 625% for some real fun.

Love ya, US/UA :D

Cool. Are you doing it so that you leave on a Friday night, overnight somewhere like CLT, then head to GEG on Saturday and do a same day turn there, then overnight until the final leg to MSP?

sbm12 Aug 26, 2009 11:41 am


Originally Posted by gbryan84 (Post 12286341)
sbm12, what is the lowest fare you have found NYC-MSP for positioning?

Haven't even looked yet. I'll probably go from JFK where NW matches SY's fares (or used to anyways).

Also, I'm a bit confused. What is the -UP supposed to be pricing at?

Never mind re the fare...I'm seeing them on ITA. Couldn't match one of Fozz's itins earlier and got :confused: out of the deal.

Anglo Large Clawed Otter Aug 26, 2009 11:44 am


Originally Posted by Hartmann (Post 12286373)
Cool. Are you doing it so that you leave on a Friday night, overnight somewhere like CLT, then head to GEG on Saturday and do a same day turn there, then overnight until the final leg to MSP?

MSP on Friday Night, Overnight... MSP-GEG on Saturday, Overnight GEG... GEG-MSP on Sunday, Overnight MSP... back to IAH on the CO ERJ that gets in at 09:30am (will just suck it up and make-up the missed 01:30 of work over the course of the week).

I'm going to milk some MSP SPG properties for the latest bonus offer, and add a few more HHonors Stays in GEG over the course of these runs.

fozz Aug 26, 2009 11:49 am


Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12286146)
Thanks to whoever just sent me a text regarding the MSP-GEG Q-UP ^

That would be me. You're quite welcome. :)

Anglo Large Clawed Otter Aug 26, 2009 11:59 am


Originally Posted by fozz (Post 12286420)
That would be me. You're quite welcome. :)

You get a :-:. Thanks again!

ConciergeMike Aug 26, 2009 12:03 pm

Hmmmm....Teh Mom not opposed to open jawing. EWR-YUL-(train or car)-YOW-EWR. Two new lines and one new dot, and another province for the travel map. Oh yeah, and a new hockey stadium and team. What's not to like about this? :D

PSU Mudder Aug 26, 2009 12:05 pm

More brilliance:

Hi Mudder,

Continental will not release the seats 1AB [note: Q-400] until 24 hours prior to departure. These tickets were purchased with Continental One Pass mileage from [Mudder's company, apparently using AMEX points]. Your status does not apply for mileage tickets unless you are redeeming miles from your account.

Please feel free to contact Continental Airlines at 800-451-1000. Your new CONTINENTAL RECORD LOCATOR..[XXXXXX]..

Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you.

Incompetent Agent
Travel Leaders
transforming from Carlson Wagonlit Travel
xxx Road
Pittsburgh PA 15241
(412) xxx-xxxx

rolov Aug 26, 2009 12:07 pm

BD Status miles 54884 :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:


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