Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12449276)

I add 13 new domestic lines in October. Thank you, UA. :D :-:

Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 12449287)

You forever have my unyielding and limitless agreement on this subject.

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12450336)

Open an account on their website. Then, email a letter requesting a status-match of that newly opened account (attach PDFs of your CO Elite Card and recent statement) to diamond dot club at flybmi dot com.

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12450357)

You could have renewed *G for $300 (and earned enough destinations miles for a U.S.--->Europe part cash/part mi. J ticket) by doing either 2x MSP-GEG or 2x ORD-GEG. :-:

Originally Posted by jrzyshawn (Post 12449645)

:eek::eek::eek:

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12449654)

AA CR7s are, IMO, the least comfortable aircraft I have ever flown on. My knees were painfully jammed into the seat-back in front for the (mercifully) short DFW-HOU flight. ssullivan, avoid at all costs. I honestly don't think your legs would fit within the space provided.

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12450401)

The best, IMO, are:

U.S. ----> Continental Europe in J for 37,500mi. and 255 Pounds; and
U.S. ----> S. America in J for 30,000mi. and 210 Pounds.

Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12450252)

Thanks - I'll look for them tomorrow.

I added my BD number to the reservation on the US site. The number, along with "Star Gold" was printed on all of my US boarding passes so I should be OK.

Don't know if you've selected hotels for your MSP layovers yet, but I can definitely recommend the Westin Minneapolis - a very nice property located right next to the Nicollet Mall light rail stop. I also stayed at the Aloft Minneapolis and it was your standard Aloft located about 2 blocks from the Metrodome light rail stop. For my next trip, I'm thinking of returning to the Westin for one night and then trying either the W or Hotel Ivy for the second night.

Originally Posted by ssullivan (Post 12450476)

Second the recommendation on the Westin. We had a great stay there in May.

Originally Posted by jrzyshawn (Post 12450469)

That’s not bad if the exchange rate stays where it is now. I will try to lay this all out to the s/o, but this is someone who does not fully understand or appreciate mileage runs and status. I know I have a lot of work ahead of me, but that’s a different story :eek:

ETA: I may do the BD status match myself and try to catch one of these 300% fares you guys always find once I secure Gold or Plat for 2011.

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12450491)

Based on the now-existing Tampon run (has been around for several months now), you could guarantee BD*G renewal and enough miles for either of the above-listed cash + mi. awards for $1,100.

Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12450498)

I prefer the $300 route. :D

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12450491)

Based on the now-existing Tampon run (has been around for several months now), you could guarantee BD*G renewal and enough miles for either of the above-listed cash + mi. awards for $1,100.

Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12450488)

Have you tried the W or Hotel Ivy? Thoughts on either?

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12450512)

We did get kinda spoiled with that one. It's a sad day when a 2 cpm transcon Tampon run in F looks like a bad deal.