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I learned from FT that good MR fares are in the 4cpm range, and that you're basically foolish not to book anything that comes out in in the 2-3.99 cent range. With DEQM, my run is south two cents per, and there's more of them available in 2010, as of last night anyway.

I think that your numbers are high. And it is important to differentiate between cpEQM and cpRDM. For me the "must" threshold is <2cpEQM and I consider runs below 4 given a good destination, new dots/lines/aircraft, all premium cabin or other extenuating circumstances. I won't do a run for >1cpRDM unless the EQMs are worth something useful.

Scott6067

Nov 9, 2009 6:25 am

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Originally Posted by FT Lurker (Post 12790810)

DCA-SFO is going to be pretty intense. Excluding positioning (haven't decided if I will fly or train down to DC), the MR will feature 29+ hours of flying over a 44.5 hour period. :eek:

Scott6067 will be on 5 out of the 8 flights with me. ^

This will be a challenge for me as I think it will be the first time I will be traveling so much behind security.

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Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 12790828)

How much time on the ground without an open lounge?

I think I am in the same boat as FT Lurker and will be using the IAH PCs as a place to clean up along the way.

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Originally Posted by colpuck (Post 12790321)

It hasn't been me. :D:D

Cold morning, sorry. But after the night we had...http://rolleye.com/elf.jpg

No comment! :D

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Originally Posted by rolov (Post 12790693)

I guess I fit into the seat better, but I find LH C to be very comfortable.

I found the seat easier to sleep in than the BF seat although the BF seat is wider than the LH C seat. The service was much better on the way home than on the way over. I still prefer the CO BF service though. Much more professional in service style in my opinion.

Scott6067

Nov 9, 2009 6:36 am

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Originally Posted by mnmag (Post 12791168)

It's LH who was doing the crediting, so she could direct you to the correct person to talk to -- maybe even xyzzy might have a good contact person for the miles crediting.

OK...clearly long after I had left to go to FRA!;)

I think it made a difference whether you could make the seat truly lie flat -- Oliver helped w/that!^

Me, neither!

Cool!^ I need to figure out where I stand in terms of possible Plat -- have 6K in flex EQMs I could use -- if I'm close enough!;)

Let me guess, EQMs from sopping??

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Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 12791936)

or http://tools.wanderingaramean.com/mrcalc.aspx ;)
I think that your numbers are high. And it is important to differentiate between cpEQM and cpRDM. For me the "must" threshold is <2cpEQM and I consider runs below 4 given a good destination, new dots/lines/aircraft, all premium cabin or other extenuating circumstances. I won't do a run for >1cpRDM unless the EQMs are worth something useful.

I likey the tool!!

Scott6067

Nov 9, 2009 6:40 am

Was looking at CO jobs I found the following line:

Good natured, self-motivated, flexible, leave-your-ego-at-the-door approach to interactive design.

Very Interesting!

sbm12

Nov 9, 2009 6:46 am

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Originally Posted by Scott6067 (Post 12791946)

I still prefer the CO BF service though. Much more professional in service style in my opinion.

Interesting choice of words. I tend to think of the CO service style as more friendly and jocular while the LH service was very professional and proper, to the point of almost being stiff, depending on the FA you were dealing with. I like both for different reasons.

Time to head out for boarding MUC-LAX.

ConciergeMike

Nov 9, 2009 7:06 am

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Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 12792027)

I tend to think of the CO service style as more friendly and jocular while the LH service was very professional and proper, to the point of almost being stiff, depending on the FA you were dealing with.

My crew on the flight home almost seemed like they knew everyone's fares. Nice to one person, cold to the next, and it had nothing to do with speaking German or English. The guy in the window seat next to me: "Vood you like lunch service, sir?" Then to me: "You vant to eeeeet?"

sdm1130

Nov 9, 2009 7:10 am

Morning Box!

My stay credit from Saturday night posted, so I am officially 1 stay away from SPG Plat (Lite). ^ :D

belynch

Nov 9, 2009 7:29 am

aloha box.

I've resigned myself to Y in both directions for my transcons this week. :rolleyes:

Just curious -- how long does it take spg.com to reflect bonus stay awards? Specifically the stay two get one free night in Asia Pacific?

Had a nice weekend. Went to a micro-brewery in a town one over from mine that in addition to some stellar beers, served meats from the smoker. The menu is open up the smoker and pick something off. On Saturday they had racks of ribs, briscuit, and pulled pork. Winner winner, was burping pork after dinner. :-:

If we ever do a Lache DO, this is the perfect pre-bar.

Hartmann

Nov 9, 2009 7:50 am

If only the Yankees had won it last year, we wouldn't have needed the bailouts: http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/loca...yankees-parade

Morning Box! :D

Anglo Large Clawed Otter

Nov 9, 2009 7:52 am

Managed to SDC from the 05:20am ORD-IAH to last night's last flight of the night. Ended up in 10E, though (non-reclining middle). Still better than being up at 03:45 for an F class flight, IMO.

Mackieman

Nov 9, 2009 7:53 am

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Originally Posted by belynch (Post 12792215)

Winner winner, was burping pork after dinner. :-:

A sign of any truly good meal.

Mackieman

Nov 9, 2009 7:54 am

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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12792327)

Managed to SDC from the 05:20am ORD-IAH to last night's last flight of the night. Ended up in 10E, though (non-reclining middle). Still better than being up at 03:45 for an F class flight, IMO.

Says the man who fits in Y... ;)

Hartmann

Nov 9, 2009 8:01 am

Looks like someone from the Dutch royal family was in Houston: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pilotke...7622765866568/

rolov

Nov 9, 2009 8:11 am

it is only 10am and the day is full of :rolleyes:

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