A Collection of the Most Useful and Interesting MilesBuzz Threads
May 17, 2004, 9:44 am
#16
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If I might also suggest a number of additional threads of possible interest, either as valuable tips, or revealing discussions, or perhaps as potential classics:
The Best Awards/Rewards Of All Time?
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...?t=9459&page=1
Thai Airlines LHR-BKK for Ł0! (Take #2!)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...?t=8710&page=1
Thai Airlines LHR - BKK for Ł0! (Take THREE!)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...?t=8256&page=1
Who wants to earn a million miles? More with Pudding Guy on NBC
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...?t=2325&page=1
M I L E S P Y
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...7&page=1&pp=15
Frequent Barriers to Frequent Fliers
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...?t=4426&page=1
Take Advantage of Airport Amenities
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...3&page=1&pp=15
FlyerTalker makes front page (with photo) of USA Today
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ge=1&highlight
END FREQUENCY-REWARD PROGRAMS
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...8&page=1&pp=15
Mexican Hat Dance????
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...?t=7050&page=1
The Top Ten Problems Members Have With Frequent Flyer Programs
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...?t=8666&page=1
post or not, share or not: (secret?) tips
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...9&page=1&pp=15
Just IMHO, of course!
-Mark
The Best Awards/Rewards Of All Time?
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...?t=9459&page=1
Thai Airlines LHR-BKK for Ł0! (Take #2!)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...?t=8710&page=1
Thai Airlines LHR - BKK for Ł0! (Take THREE!)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...?t=8256&page=1
Who wants to earn a million miles? More with Pudding Guy on NBC
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...?t=2325&page=1
M I L E S P Y
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...7&page=1&pp=15
Frequent Barriers to Frequent Fliers
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...?t=4426&page=1
Take Advantage of Airport Amenities
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...3&page=1&pp=15
FlyerTalker makes front page (with photo) of USA Today
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ge=1&highlight
END FREQUENCY-REWARD PROGRAMS
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...8&page=1&pp=15
Mexican Hat Dance????
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...?t=7050&page=1
The Top Ten Problems Members Have With Frequent Flyer Programs
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...?t=8666&page=1
post or not, share or not: (secret?) tips
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...9&page=1&pp=15
Just IMHO, of course!
-Mark
Jun 3, 2004, 10:31 pm
#18
Join Date: May 2004
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AA Miles Offer from Kelloggs Cereal
There is a current miles program going on currently with AA and Kelloggs Cereal.
To obtain the certificates, look for the appropriate boxes of cereal. The types are not the sweet kids stuff, but cereal geared toward adults. Simply collect 5 100 mile certificates, fill them out and send them in for a 500 mile AA Certificate.
As far as I know there is no limit as to the number of miles you can accumulate in the program. Typically I buy boxes of the appropriate cereal for less than $2.00 per box at a discount store that goes by the name of Big Lots.
That means for 500 miles it costs me about $10.00 US. It is a lot more expensive compared to the infamous 'Pudding Guy', but I usually donate the cereal to the local men's and women's shelters where I live, so all of the money it actually costs me is written off each year.
The offer has been going on for more than a year now and I have since been awarded about 50000 miles.
So if you are looking for another way to get miles, there it is. Unfortunately, it is ONLY open to United States Residents.
Have fun, and don't forget eat your Bran Flakes!
To obtain the certificates, look for the appropriate boxes of cereal. The types are not the sweet kids stuff, but cereal geared toward adults. Simply collect 5 100 mile certificates, fill them out and send them in for a 500 mile AA Certificate.
As far as I know there is no limit as to the number of miles you can accumulate in the program. Typically I buy boxes of the appropriate cereal for less than $2.00 per box at a discount store that goes by the name of Big Lots.
That means for 500 miles it costs me about $10.00 US. It is a lot more expensive compared to the infamous 'Pudding Guy', but I usually donate the cereal to the local men's and women's shelters where I live, so all of the money it actually costs me is written off each year.
The offer has been going on for more than a year now and I have since been awarded about 50000 miles.
So if you are looking for another way to get miles, there it is. Unfortunately, it is ONLY open to United States Residents.
Have fun, and don't forget eat your Bran Flakes!
Jun 11, 2004, 1:03 pm
#19
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1
Help needed with site
I just joined flyertalk and have looked through the tabs trying to find how to post a new topic. However, can't seem to find an answer other than posting a reply to someone elses post.
I am trying to figure out how to "read" the site that lists airfare availability. I put in airport codes, dates, which gives me the airlines and flights but do not know how to read across the page. When it shows "F9" does that mean that there are 9 first class seats still available. And as you continue across, it lists letters with numbers. Is that the number of seats available in a specific booking class?
How do I find the lowest airfare too? I can use all the other travel sites and airline sites, but was wondering how I can get the lowest possible flight for a specific date(s).
Thanks for everyone's assistance. Hopefully, I will learn how to use this site and will be as proficient as the rest of you shortly!
Linney
I am trying to figure out how to "read" the site that lists airfare availability. I put in airport codes, dates, which gives me the airlines and flights but do not know how to read across the page. When it shows "F9" does that mean that there are 9 first class seats still available. And as you continue across, it lists letters with numbers. Is that the number of seats available in a specific booking class?
How do I find the lowest airfare too? I can use all the other travel sites and airline sites, but was wondering how I can get the lowest possible flight for a specific date(s).
Thanks for everyone's assistance. Hopefully, I will learn how to use this site and will be as proficient as the rest of you shortly!
Linney
Sep 27, 2004, 2:15 pm
#20
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Originally Posted by ozstamps
Wonderful reference .. some great and concentrated reminders of some wonderful threads - and a lot of work from gleff for compiling it.
Thanks ^
Thanks ^
Jan 9, 2005, 8:48 pm
#24
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I guess I'd add the thread in the AA forum about Expertflyer.com...seems like an availability tool that's helpful for many. (possible honorable mention for the accompanying thread regarding people now being able to read airline employee comments in PNR's thru ExpertFlyer.com 
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Mar 26, 2005, 5:51 pm
#25
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 41
Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card
As my first post, I would like to contribute to this wonderful site. 10K bonus w/ first purchase and no annual fee for the first year. Upon activation, AmEx gave me another 2,500 miles just for adding another person to the card.
https://www66.americanexpress.com/ca...5062054389/0/n
https://www66.americanexpress.com/ca...5062054389/0/n
Mar 27, 2005, 10:27 am
#26
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Ajlee7: welcome to the board.
Hope you think this is funny and interesting: as I was reading your post a pop up came on the screen offering 15,000 miles AE Delta Card.
Hope you think this is funny and interesting: as I was reading your post a pop up came on the screen offering 15,000 miles AE Delta Card.
Originally Posted by ajlee7
As my first post, I would like to contribute to this wonderful site. 10K bonus w/ first purchase and no annual fee for the first year. Upon activation, AmEx gave me another 2,500 miles just for adding another person to the card.
https://www66.americanexpress.com/ca...5062054389/0/n
https://www66.americanexpress.com/ca...5062054389/0/n
Dec 17, 2005, 2:28 pm
#28
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Where are the deals?
I think it's telling that there has been no activity in this thread since March.
I remember when I first logged onto FT back in 2001, we had a ton of deals nearly every day - ValueMags, traveler's cheques, gift cards, etc. etc. Now, the good deals are few and far between. The only 'blockbuster' deal this year seemed to be the Wachovia/Chase mortgage scheme.
Seems that a lot of the mileage-granters out there have either closed the loopholes or aren't offering big-mile deals. any hypotheses? with the continuing devaluation of miles, it would seem that offering big-mile deals would be a cheap promotion for marketers out there, as miles don't cost as much any more. Plus, the airlines could use miles as an easy way to generate revenue...
I remember when I first logged onto FT back in 2001, we had a ton of deals nearly every day - ValueMags, traveler's cheques, gift cards, etc. etc. Now, the good deals are few and far between. The only 'blockbuster' deal this year seemed to be the Wachovia/Chase mortgage scheme.
Seems that a lot of the mileage-granters out there have either closed the loopholes or aren't offering big-mile deals. any hypotheses? with the continuing devaluation of miles, it would seem that offering big-mile deals would be a cheap promotion for marketers out there, as miles don't cost as much any more. Plus, the airlines could use miles as an easy way to generate revenue...
Dec 17, 2005, 3:38 pm
#29
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From one Bruin to another, it's mostly, probably, that I haven't updated the thread...
Don't confuse devaluation of award charts with being less expensive for merchants to purchase miles. AFAIK airlines haven't reduced the price they sell miles at.
There haven't been a ton of exciting promos, it's true, though the occasional deal here and there. I guess it's even been a year since Delta's Dash to the Gate!
Lots of good credit card signup bonuses, in fact those have really never been more generous. But no Valumags, lots of old standbys (eg Charter One gift cards) have gotten shut down.... Randy's been busy paying off the Inside Flyer Concorde OfferŽ ....
Not sure I have a theory.
Don't confuse devaluation of award charts with being less expensive for merchants to purchase miles. AFAIK airlines haven't reduced the price they sell miles at.
There haven't been a ton of exciting promos, it's true, though the occasional deal here and there. I guess it's even been a year since Delta's Dash to the Gate!
Lots of good credit card signup bonuses, in fact those have really never been more generous. But no Valumags, lots of old standbys (eg Charter One gift cards) have gotten shut down.... Randy's been busy paying off the Inside Flyer Concorde OfferŽ ....
Not sure I have a theory.
Feb 10, 2006, 7:23 am
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