need to fly to NY frequently, help.....
Jan 21, 2008 | 7:30 pm
#18
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,716
I would not go with AA on this. They treat their domestic elites like absolute rubbish and you don't even get a beer if you get one of their lounges. AA's program is really biased towards international travel.
Go with Northwest. You can fly on NW, Continental, Alaska or Delta and get miles on each one. Once you get elite on Northwest, they will upgrade you automatically where they can.
Go with Northwest. You can fly on NW, Continental, Alaska or Delta and get miles on each one. Once you get elite on Northwest, they will upgrade you automatically where they can.
Jan 22, 2008 | 1:30 pm
#19
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: YYZ
Programs: Haven't been flying for a while... :(
Posts: 478
Surprised nobody mentioned the wild card AS yet.
The OP mentioned specifically earning miles and keeping costs down. AS has its perks in that the OP can pick and choose low airfares as he sees fit among multiple partner carriers.
Of course, he'd miss out on the priority services such as premium check-in and preboarding... and upgrades.
The OP mentioned specifically earning miles and keeping costs down. AS has its perks in that the OP can pick and choose low airfares as he sees fit among multiple partner carriers.
Of course, he'd miss out on the priority services such as premium check-in and preboarding... and upgrades.
Jan 29, 2008 | 7:14 am
#20
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NYC
Programs: UA 1K!, NWA PE
Posts: 243
Hello my friend: No one appears to have mentioned airports- if you fly into LGA-(closest to NYC) the cost of the taxi = toll will on average be between $25-30 dollars. But from JFK it can cost upwards of $55 (including toll and not including tip). My suggestion is that you make your flights into LGA. Assuming you have two or more hours to spare you can also take a bus(#60) from LGA into city upper west side last stop 106th and broadway for $2.00 currently. You DO NOT WANT to try this with more than one piece of luggage. once into the city your cab to your hotel will be significantly cheaper but then there's how much extra time!
Next- you haven't asked about hotels- if relevant you want to explore the number of stays with each chain to upgrade your statusw/i that chain!
happy to discuss this further but not in this forum.
if it is o.k. to discuss with you buying property in Costa Rica- pls private e-mail me.
Next- you haven't asked about hotels- if relevant you want to explore the number of stays with each chain to upgrade your statusw/i that chain!
happy to discuss this further but not in this forum.
if it is o.k. to discuss with you buying property in Costa Rica- pls private e-mail me.
Q33 bus to Jackson heights gets you to the subway more quickly (E/F/G/R/7). It's a shorter ride and gives you a better selection of subways right there.
Jan 29, 2008 | 9:07 am
#21
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: NYC
Programs: UA Silver; Marriott Gold; Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 415
Jan 29, 2008 | 12:41 pm
#22
Formerly known as katzalex
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: MSY
Programs: AAdvantage EXP, Hertz Platinum, Marriot Platinum, HHonors Silver, SPG Gold
Posts: 104
The Challenge is AA's fast track to Elite status. You just need to call the AAdvantage Desk, give them your AAdvantage # and tell them you'd like to enroll in the Challenge. If you can squeeze three NYC trips into 60 days (which 3 xxx-DFW-NYC RTs should give you), enroll in the Platinum Challenge (ask them to start the challenge a few days before your first XXX-DFW-NYC leg). As long as you log 10,000 EQMs within the 60 days, AA will automatically give you AAdvantage Platinum status. With Plat, you'll get inexpensive space available upgrades 72 hours prior to departure.
Also, if you can buy your tickets with Amex Platinum card, you get free access to any Admirals Clubs along the way.
You'll be addicted in no time, just like most of us here.
Also, if you can buy your tickets with Amex Platinum card, you get free access to any Admirals Clubs along the way.
You'll be addicted in no time, just like most of us here.
Present the card with your ticket on the day of travel and you are in. It's worth noting because AmEx MR points are not nearly as valuable as some other credit card rewards out there.