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Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage (Pre-Consolidation with USAir)
Apr 21, 2004, 5:40 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 3,056
Posted By alrubin

The commentary here is glowing praise compared to...

The commentary here is glowing praise compared to what gets posted on the board at usaviaton.com...
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Mar 24, 2004, 7:07 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,735
Posted By alrubin

I was there 3/19 through 3/21, and to be honest I...

I was there 3/19 through 3/21, and to be honest I just didn't have the same horrible experience that everyone here seems to have.

Checkin was fine - we walked up and were 2nd in line, and a...
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage (Pre-Consolidation with USAir)
Mar 12, 2004, 4:17 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,888
Posted By alrubin

Could you also check in for both legs at aa.com...

Could you also check in for both legs at aa.com before your trip begins?
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage (Pre-Consolidation with USAir)
Feb 29, 2004, 7:41 am
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By alrubin

Just check out your equipment. If it's an RJ,...

Just check out your equipment. If it's an RJ, it'll be from terminal B. If it's prop service, terminal A.

Both terminals have Admirals Clubs, but I haven't been in the one in B since they moved...
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage (Pre-Consolidation with USAir)
Feb 27, 2004, 9:25 am
Replies: 10
Views: 772
Posted By alrubin

Which fare codes are you talking about? I only...

Which fare codes are you talking about? I only see $25 change fees there.
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage (Pre-Consolidation with USAir)
Feb 27, 2004, 9:19 am
Replies: 19
Views: 55,427
Posted By alrubin

They should all be McDonnell Douglas MD80's. But...

They should all be McDonnell Douglas MD80's. But when Crandall was at the helm and they decided to be an all Boeing fleet, he wanted the name changed to the Super 80. Since Boeing bought MD,...
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage (Pre-Consolidation with USAir)
Feb 6, 2004, 5:02 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 553
Posted By alrubin

Per the terms and conditions of AAdvantage...

Per the terms and conditions of AAdvantage Gold...

"As a Gold member, you may request a complimentary upgrade for yourself and one companion on eligible American Airlines and AmericanConnection...
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage (Pre-Consolidation with USAir)
Feb 6, 2004, 4:58 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 731
Posted By alrubin

It's not for the local market, it's for...

It's not for the local market, it's for connecting passengers. That flight likely connects to most of the South America service. For those markets, there's a big difference b/t a J fare and an F...
Forum: Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Jan 30, 2004, 2:51 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 9,298
Posted By alrubin

One other thought since you're from Canada... if...

One other thought since you're from Canada... if you're looking at Westins in Texas, I'd go to La Cantera in San Antonio. We went there mid-December - it's a MUCH nicer resort, and the golf course...
Forum: Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Jan 30, 2004, 2:48 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 9,298
Posted By alrubin

It's not too recent, I guess, but I stayed there...

It's not too recent, I guess, but I stayed there last October. As only a gold, I was UG to a deluxe room, which as far as I could tell was just a room w/ a view of the golf course. The suites are...
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Jan 23, 2004, 9:30 am
Replies: 5
Views: 569
Posted By alrubin

I finally got the card last summer, and they've...

I finally got the card last summer, and they've been fine about the bonuses (give or take the 4K signup bonus, which I also had to call in to request). In reviewing my activity, it looks like Amex...
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage (Pre-Consolidation with USAir)
Jan 6, 2004, 3:36 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 1,259
Posted By alrubin

It's even more stupid from the family's point of...

It's even more stupid from the family's point of view. Can you imagine having a baby or toddler with you in that row and not being able to store ANYTHING in front of you?
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage (Pre-Consolidation with USAir)
Dec 31, 2003, 10:19 am
Replies: 48
Views: 2,675
Posted By alrubin

Or a 737 on Aloha from the mainland. Given how...

Or a 737 on Aloha from the mainland. Given how bumpy those flights are in a 763, I can't even imagine the 737.
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Dec 31, 2003, 8:35 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,408
Posted By alrubin

Oh, and if you go to Lanai, don't rent from...

Oh, and if you go to Lanai, don't rent from Dollar. I used these guys per Sweet Willie's recommendation here:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum131/HTML/000022.html

Great service - the let...
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Dec 31, 2003, 8:31 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,408
Posted By alrubin

At the risk of a little blasphemy here... I was...

At the risk of a little blasphemy here... I was on Lanai over Thanksgiving, and unfortunately couldn't score anything under $400 a night at either *wood, so we stayed at Hotel Lanai for only $90. ...
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage (Pre-Consolidation with USAir)
Dec 31, 2003, 8:17 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,342
Posted By alrubin

TW also operated it in the late 90's I believe -...

TW also operated it in the late 90's I believe - maybe even closer to when AA bought them out. IIRC, they did it with 757's that couldn't always make the trip and needed to fuel stop along the way...
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage (Pre-Consolidation with USAir)
Dec 30, 2003, 9:46 am
Replies: 7
Views: 857
Posted By alrubin

I would suspect that that flight gets overbooked...

I would suspect that that flight gets overbooked by quite a bit. New Years Day can't be an overly heavy premium demand day, so they're probably stuffing them in the back. Just because there's 7's...
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage (Pre-Consolidation with USAir)
Dec 24, 2003, 12:10 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,308
Posted By alrubin

Interesting. Is this a domestic vs intl issue? ...

Interesting. Is this a domestic vs intl issue? And/or would the rollover suggestion I gave not be valid on these itins either?
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage (Pre-Consolidation with USAir)
Dec 24, 2003, 11:54 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,308
Posted By alrubin

Actually, if all you're doing is changing the...

Actually, if all you're doing is changing the inventory, you can probably do it w/o the change fee. It sounds like it'd just be the inverse of a rollover, no? No changes to routing/flights/travel...
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage (Pre-Consolidation with USAir)
Dec 23, 2003, 8:08 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,046
Posted By alrubin

I was on both islands last month, and I couldn't...

I was on both islands last month, and I couldn't figure out any easy/quick water options to move between the 2. We did Molokai and Lanai from OGG by water, but that's it.

To the air questions, no...
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage (Pre-Consolidation with USAir)
Dec 14, 2003, 2:43 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 607
Posted By alrubin

A Saab in bad weather in the NE or over Texas? ...

A Saab in bad weather in the NE or over Texas? No thanks. But SAN to LAX? Piece of cake.

In any event, I doubt that forcing this over DFW or ORD will get you the same fare.... there are usually...
Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage (Pre-Consolidation with USAir)
Dec 11, 2003, 4:17 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,084
Posted By alrubin

Doesn't checkin time also play into it? If...

Doesn't checkin time also play into it? If another EXP was flying through ORD from, say SEA? If for some reason didn't request the UPG until arriving in ORD, I think it would place them on the list...
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Nov 6, 2003, 6:18 am
Replies: 87
Views: 4,743
Posted By alrubin

The Aladdin is simply awful. It's kind of...

The Aladdin is simply awful. It's kind of Excalibur-esque in it's decor - just cheesy and plasticy. The bed there was like cardboard. We had to stay for a convention, but I'd pay on my own next...
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Nov 5, 2003, 9:22 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 680
Posted By alrubin

I didn't see a specific ad for it, but ot pops up...

I didn't see a specific ad for it, but ot pops up when you try to book a room.... I just pulled up 11/22-28 again - the first page of rate options is only the "Buy Now And Save Later" prepaid rate,...
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Nov 5, 2003, 4:54 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 680
Posted By alrubin

Whats Your Pleasure / Double Points question

Sheraton Kauai has a good rate I'm using for a Thanksgiving trip that offers double Starpoints (it's actually the same rate as the internet prepaid, which I find this bizarre). Anyone know what gets...
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