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Originally Posted by GTITAN (Post 12853148)

I hear that! If you ever need EF to check loads out or the like, you need only let me know. I am sure that everyone has heard this before, but IMHO, the best way to maximize EUA potential on "cheaper fares" is:

1. Fly on routes where elite population is low (i.e. not EWR-SFO)
2. Fly on days where elite population is low (Tues, Wed. Sat.)
3. Fly at times when the elite population is generally not moving (Saturday/Sunday redeyes can be good for this).
4. Look for aircraft with more FC inventory.

Not that anyone that dwells in teh B:rolleyes:x needs to be reminded, but for lurkers and/or folks new to teh game, this might be of value!

I can fill in the SkyTeam USA perspective for anyone who needs guidance, specifically points 1 and 4 above.

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Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 12853105)

The crediting of points is my one issue with Hyatt - I tend to call when I have to get multiple points / bonuses credited.

I made such a call today for bonii sign-up and am pleased to report success. Looks like 3 HP stays are in my future, earning 2 FFNs,7500 bonus points,+,+,+:D

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Originally Posted by windwalker (Post 12853195)

I made such a call today for bonii sign-up and am pleased to report success. Looks like 3 HP stays are in my future, earning 2 FFNs,7500 bonus points,+,+,+:D

The HP promotion is retroactive, so if you've had any HP stays recently you'll have more points this evening.

I'm about to call Hyatt to use some of my 3 remaining suite upgrades expiring in February (can't take them with me). Is it wrong to use a suite upgrade on a $48 a night room rate?

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Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 12853190)

I can fill in the SkyTeam USA perspective for anyone who needs guidance, specifically points 1 and 4 above.

+1 on ST USA with me too. I can also offer guidance with One World USA for folks!

In Dunkin news, they had a Christmas ornament for sale today that I picked up. $3 for a snowman holding a box of donuts. It's ^. :-:

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Originally Posted by AMF in NJ (Post 12853244)

In Dunkin news, they had a Christmas ornament for sale today that I picked up. $3 for a snowman holding a box of donuts. It's ^. :-:

I might stop in our local Dunkin; as a native of the east coast I know plenty who would appreciate such an item as a talking point.

2.0 worked for me.^:cool:

Hi Box! Post and run.

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Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 12853217)

The HP promotion is retroactive, so if you've had any HP stays recently you'll have more points this evening.

Sadly full service properties but I did dine twice ^

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Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 12853217)

I'm about to call Hyatt to use some of my 3 remaining suite upgrades expiring in February (can't take them with me). Is it wrong to use a suite upgrade on a $48 a night room rate?

In ohhhhh sooooo many ways

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Originally Posted by AMF in NJ (Post 12853244)

In Dunkin news

Thanks for the tip.

Although the Canuck declared that she's "over Dunkin" (suspiciously this happened about a week after she discovered Tim Horton's in the NYC metro area) this might find its way onto our festivus pole. @:-)

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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12852572)

Assuming no more travel for the year, my LFMs will be at 754,000 once my last batch of DEQMs post. If I can maintain the EQM pace of the past few years, I should be able to snag MMer by the end of 2011.

:mad:

Yeah, that's my jealous face. I'm only at ~525K and have no idea what the next batch will look like.

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Originally Posted by windwalker (Post 12852912)

If I purchase an M fare TODAY, will I have to await the 5 day mark for EAU to clear or if the points post this weekend will it see me as Plat on M and run then?

Travel date is 12/1, maybe the fare will not go up too much, if DEQM's don't post till Monday

Buy whenever. Once you are Platinum AND the ZM inventory is available you can process the upgrade online or via the call center. You do not have to hold the status when purchasing the ticket.

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Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12853131)

Getting lounge access with BD*G doesn't require that I credit my domestic itinerary to BD, does it? CO*G on boarding pass + BD*G card will be OK, right?

Certainly fine. I've done it before. Just hand the agent your pile of BP, DL and *G card and smile until they let you in. Feel free to comment on the weather, their hair or other random small talk.

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Originally Posted by GTITAN (Post 12853148)

I hear that! If you ever need EF to check loads out or the like, you need only let me know.

CO inventory - other than the reward stuff - is readily available from many free sources, including mine. No need for a paid subscription to anything to get at it. The reward inventory, on the other hand, isn't published anywhere so you're pretty much stuck with ANA or co.com.

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Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 12853258)

Certainly fine. I've done it before. Just hand the agent your pile of BP, DL and *G card and smile until they let you in. Feel free to comment on the weather, their hair or other random small talk.

Ok, that's what I thought. Thanks.

Another free book - Operations Management ^

* I now have all books for next semester.

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Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 12853258)

AND the ZM inventory is available

That's a big if.

I'm finding auto-up M and B fares to be about as common as Dodo sightings on the routes I'm flying lately. :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 12853258)

:CO inventory - other than the reward stuff - is readily available from many free sources, including mine. No need for a paid subscription to anything to get at it. The reward inventory, on the other hand, isn't published anywhere so you're pretty much stuck with ANA or co.com.

Yes, you're right sbm12 (as usual) was not thinking about that.:o EF works pretty well for some other airlines.;)

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Originally Posted by GTITAN (Post 12852712)

Oh what a wonderful city Amsterdam is!^^ There is an Argentine Steakhouse that I eat at when I am there. I believe it is La Boca Argentinean Steakhouse. I know when I see it when I am walking around. Have a blast!

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Originally Posted by monitor (Post 12852835)

We had a great dinner at Restaurant d"Vijff Vlieghen near the Leidseplein.

Excellent Continental Cuisine which they claim is real Dutch cooking. Not a budget place, however. Main courses come in between 25 and 30 Euros.

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Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 12853171)

There's a Brazilian Barbecue not far from the Rijksmuseum - do not enter.

Thank you for the recommendations, both positive and negative. I haven't been in Amsterdam in 15 years so it should be interesting to see what has changed. Fortunately, I am not on a strict budget, and I'm too old for that anyway.