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fozz Oct 29, 2009 2:07 pm


Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12732896)
fozz, couldn't you also just originate the award from ORD? I realize the entire itinerary isn't "free" that way, but aren't NYC-ORD flights fairly inexpensive?

I'm going to try that tonight. I vaguley remember UA having some stupid rule that for Aussie you *had* to be on the nonstops from LAX/SFO.

If I have to drop the BKK-SYD/PER-BKK legs i have to use BD miles to book tose legs.

fozz Oct 29, 2009 2:09 pm


Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12732875)
If ORD-NRT-BKK on UA is a continuation flight under the same flight number, UA only counts the ORD-BKK nonstop distance as the distance flown. Also, when booking a :-: RTW, these continuation flights only count as 1 segment against the 16 segment limit. :-:

I figured as much. Still annoying given that the UA flight doesn't have any availability.

ConciergeMike Oct 29, 2009 2:15 pm

There is that list of continuing flight numbers in the :-: forum. Don't know how out of date it is, but TravelDesk could also help with that and be more current.

icurhere2 Oct 29, 2009 2:16 pm


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12733008)
I'd rather Tweet a question than sit on hold with OPSC for 15 minutes.

I would rather punch myself in the groin than tweet.

rolov Oct 29, 2009 2:16 pm


Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12732996)
I forgot to add... the waiver that you have to sign for teh DO contains a clause stating that if your FlightMemory is chronically incomplete, you will not earn miles on your DO flights. :-:

the fine print says "If you provide airport transfer to and from the aiport as well as lounge and drinking facilities for :rolleyes: class passengers during long EWR layovers, teh Committee will turn a blind eye on incomplete flightmemory"

xFF Oct 29, 2009 2:18 pm


Originally Posted by fozz (Post 12732850)
Grrrrrrr, United is pissing me off.

I am trying, and going to, keep an open mind with regards to UA. But there is an attitude of unveiled contempt for CO by of some of their FF's, as evidenced by comments in that forum. I fear that that hubris is going to be all too common among the employees, once CO elites begin to appear as customers with expectations of benefits. The NW relationship was the anomaly. The DL relationship was much more the norm, I'm afraid.

Anglo Large Clawed Otter Oct 29, 2009 2:22 pm


Originally Posted by rolov (Post 12733066)
the fine print says "If you provide airport transfer to and from the aiport as well as lounge and drinking facilities for :rolleyes: class passengers during long EWR layovers, teh Committee will turn a blind eye on incomplete flightmemory"

:-:

belynch Oct 29, 2009 2:25 pm

:rolleyes:

Scott6067 Oct 29, 2009 2:28 pm


Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12730964)
DCA-IAH-SFO on 02/06, SFO-IAH-DCA on 02/07. Only a quick overnight in DCA on the Friday night before the outbound. I get into SFO on 02/06 at 01:30pm, so this could be an SFO mini-DO with beer and schnitzel at Schroeder's German Restaurant.

Sounds like a good time!! I am actually doing a SBM12 and doing overnights.


Originally Posted by FT Lurker (Post 12729324)
what days?

i booked 7 jan and 8 jan so far

I am actually booked out on those dates.

1/7 IAD-EWR 6:30 am
1/7 EWR-SFO 8:45 am
1/7 SFO-IAH 11:59 pm
1/8 IAH-IAD 7:25 am
1/8 IAD-EWR 1:35 pm
1/8 EWR-SFO 5:45 pm
1/8 SFO-IAH 11:59 pm
1/8 IAH-IAD 7:55 am

So I will overnight at IAD on Wednesday/Thursday. If you are going to do the same let me know and we can split rooms potentially. I still need to get positioning flight. That is tonight's challenge.

Anglo Large Clawed Otter Oct 29, 2009 2:29 pm


Originally Posted by belynch (Post 12733134)
:rolleyes:


cheepneezy Oct 29, 2009 2:30 pm

Canadian folk singer killed by coyotes.:eek::eek:

fozz Oct 29, 2009 2:31 pm


Originally Posted by xFF (Post 12733078)
I am trying, and going to, keep an open mind with regards to UA. But there is an attitude of unveiled contempt for CO by of some of their FF's, as evidenced by comments in that forum. I fear that that hubris is going to be all too common among the employees, once CO elites begin to appear as customers with expectations of benefits. The NW relationship was the anomaly. The DL relationship was much more the norm, I'm afraid.

I wouldn't worry about the UA folks. They've been so bruised that they complain and moan and then just take it in the rear.

Think of the UA folks as the old crotchety folks that despise change. They just need to feel that someone heard their roar and then they quiet down and go hide in the corner when they realize they don't matter.

Anglo Large Clawed Otter Oct 29, 2009 2:31 pm


Originally Posted by Scott6067 (Post 12733145)
Sounds like a good time!! I am actually doing a SBM12 and doing overnights.

I enjoy SFO too much as a destination to just do a turn. I'd rather have a day to enjoy it. By the time SPG starts discounting February reservations, it should be possible to score the Le Meridien, W, or Westin for $99-$129/night.

groovygrendel Oct 29, 2009 2:38 pm

For those doing the SFO runs, I'd be happy to meet y'all at 21st Amendment. The other half really likes their brews and even likes their canned beer. :eek:

sdm1130 Oct 29, 2009 2:39 pm


Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12733169)
By the time SPG starts discounting February reservations, it should be possible to score the Le Meridien, W, or Westin for $99-$129/night.

Please let us know if you do see SFO rates drop to these levels. I will do the same.


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