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May 13, 2026, 5:24 am
Replies: 291
Views: 106,325
Posted By greg5

On a nice day, you should have a great view of...

On a nice day, you should have a great view of Mount Rainier from there.
May 11, 2026, 1:43 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,901
Posted By greg5

I suppose it's a bit late for the OP, but I've...

I suppose it's a bit late for the OP, but I've generally found that I can check-in a bag with BA whenever the check-in desks are open. However, I only get to the airport shortly before flights as I...
May 10, 2026, 4:57 am
Replies: 1,642
Views: 173,879
Posted By greg5

PDX ?

PDX ?
May 9, 2026, 12:46 am
Replies: 100
Views: 17,723
Posted By greg5

That the subject for this topic wasn't titled...

That the subject for this topic wasn't titled 'The Great Antimacassar Massacre' seems to have been a great opportunity missed..


Erm... I'll go get my coat.
Apr 24, 2026, 2:59 am
Replies: 363
Views: 65,383
Posted By greg5

It's 5% of the points and QP needed to renew your...

It's 5% of the points and QP needed to renew your SEN status (2000 points/1000 QP). Looks like they've sent this out to everyone. I'm flying tomorrow on WK, so I was't impacted, still got the email....
Apr 23, 2026, 11:43 pm
Replies: 264
Views: 85,004
Posted By greg5

I had it at SEA awhile back. I liked it enough...

I had it at SEA awhile back. I liked it enough that I bought some when there was an offer on one of the 'day-deal' sites here in Switzerland. For the price, it's decent.
Apr 15, 2026, 9:32 am
Replies: 1
Views: 787
Posted By greg5

AA719 FCO-PHL divert to ZRH April 15 2026

I was just heading home and noticed an AA tail flying into ZRH today. I looked on FR24 and noticed that an AA flight had been diverted to ZRH. Any idea why?

As I write this, the plane is back in...
Mar 31, 2026, 2:20 pm
Replies: 159
Views: 22,074
Posted By greg5

Prolly scripted up something to handle all of the...

Prolly scripted up something to handle all of the new status members.
Forum: Europe
Mar 29, 2026, 1:31 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,655
Posted By greg5

A service charge of 15% (IIRC) is apparently...

A service charge of 15% (IIRC) is apparently added to everything in a restaurant. You won't see it though, as it's included in the prices you pay, just like VAT is also included in the price. ...
Mar 27, 2026, 10:05 am
Replies: 69
Views: 11,642
Posted By greg5

Forget the Club line, call YouFirst and book it.

Forget the Club line, call YouFirst and book it.
Forum: Europe
Mar 27, 2026, 9:24 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,655
Posted By greg5

During rush hour it's usually packed. Get there...

During rush hour it's usually packed. Get there a bit early and you'll probably be fine.
Forum: Europe
Mar 26, 2026, 12:05 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,655
Posted By greg5

I think some of the cash machines will accept...

I think some of the cash machines will accept dollars and exchange them to CHF. You can also exchange USD into something useful at SBB counters.
Forum: ITA Airways
Mar 25, 2026, 12:48 am
Replies: 311
Views: 83,271
Posted By greg5

There's a way to get to the old Volare page...

There's a way to get to the old Volare page (https://www.volare.ita-airways.com/myloyalty/s/login/?language=en_US). Though, I also noticed that they've updated the main page to add a big image with...
Mar 19, 2026, 1:27 am
Replies: 159
Views: 22,074
Posted By greg5

Just matched my BA Silver, which has just two...

Just matched my BA Silver, which has just two weeks left, to SK Gold. It looks like I can then eventually match with the SAS status to TK for *Gold. That will work quite nicely after my LX SEN...
Replies: 102
Views: 19,188
Posted By greg5

BA allows all status members to select seats for...

BA allows all status members to select seats for free on Economy Basic. Bronze only get to select 7 days before the flight though.

You also get Champagne in the BA Club (Silver/Business) lounge....
Feb 25, 2026, 2:38 pm
Replies: 1,642
Views: 173,879
Posted By greg5

LIS ?

LIS ?
Feb 21, 2026, 12:35 pm
Replies: 363
Views: 65,383
Posted By greg5

I didn't get much at my SEA stay at a Marriott. ...

I didn't get much at my SEA stay at a Marriott. Mostly just high-speed wifi, which you have to choose the 'pay-for' package, and then they credit you at checkout. BTW, there's a really nice...
Forum: Trip Reports
Feb 17, 2026, 1:31 pm
Replies: 84
Views: 18,428
Posted By greg5

You really can't go wrong with either a patty...

You really can't go wrong with either a patty melt (my favorite, it's basically a grilled cheese with a burger patty in it), or the chicken fried steak at Denny's. Though, the chicken fried steak...
Feb 17, 2026, 1:23 pm
Replies: 363
Views: 65,383
Posted By greg5

Being an retired IT guy here in Switzerland, I...

Being an retired IT guy here in Switzerland, I can tell you that LH can't come close to competing for IT folks in the market. But, I think we've even chatted about that in person. ;)

I worked...
Feb 16, 2026, 4:32 am
Replies: 1,550
Views: 692,798
Posted By greg5

Interesting to see that they're serving Armenian...

Interesting to see that they're serving Armenian Cognac. I quite like it, and even have a bottle at home. Does seem to be a strange thing for them to serve though.
Feb 16, 2026, 1:00 am
Replies: 735
Views: 281,179
Posted By greg5

I wish I could remember what the exact wine was. ...

I wish I could remember what the exact wine was. However, I remember that it was a Chardonnay. Freshly opened and served freezing cold it was like battery acid. As it was Chardonnay, I mentioned to...
Feb 15, 2026, 2:53 pm
Replies: 735
Views: 281,179
Posted By greg5

Actually, the still wine I mentioned that I had...

Actually, the still wine I mentioned that I had from Champagne was a still wine from Champagne as opposed to a proper Champagne. :)
Feb 15, 2026, 12:52 pm
Replies: 735
Views: 281,179
Posted By greg5

Of course, Champagne as it is now was basically...

Of course, Champagne as it is now was basically created by people who knew nothing about how to store wines. ;) That said, I've once had a STILL white wine from Champagne that was quite good, so...
Feb 15, 2026, 12:47 pm
Replies: 712
Views: 96,179
Posted By greg5

Whilst not trying to derail this thread... I...

Whilst not trying to derail this thread... I think that you can still just use your birth certificate to come back to the US. I don't know how well that would work at a non-canadian airport. TBH...
Feb 14, 2026, 3:18 am
Replies: 712
Views: 96,179
Posted By greg5

Though the US will at least let you back into the...

Though the US will at least let you back into the country with an expired passport. The expectation is that you have a new passport for your next trip.
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