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Forum: United Airlines | MileagePlus
Apr 26, 2012, 1:27 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 730
Posted By MrBookworm

What are my upgrade options? PHX-EWR-BOM

I just booked a round trip in coach from PHX-EWR-BOM on UA for late May / early June. I am a US preferred with about 60K US miles and only about 15K UA miles.

Can a friend upgrade me with miles or...
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Apr 26, 2012, 1:19 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,541
Posted By MrBookworm

True dat, I've ALWAYS heard the credit card pitch...

True dat, I've ALWAYS heard the credit card pitch when they do it regardless of cabin. Is it even an option for the PA system to only announce to part of the cabin on most/all US aircraft?
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Apr 26, 2012, 1:05 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 868
Posted By MrBookworm

As a general rule, I try to avoid booking a...

As a general rule, I try to avoid booking a codeshare unless there is a price difference. I don't want to make things more complicated if the flight gets cancelled or something. It can also make it...
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Mar 8, 2012, 1:27 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,248
Posted By MrBookworm

I think it is fine for supervisors to measure...

I think it is fine for supervisors to measure performance and ask for explanations when appropriate. In this case, my response to the supervisor would be "why are you asking me about this, the OTP...
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Mar 10, 2009, 3:32 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,527
Posted By MrBookworm

Why do people think it is inappropriate? I wear...

Why do people think it is inappropriate? I wear clean socks and my feet don't stink. My feet swell up during flight so my shoes are coming off so they don't hurt.

I am not doing anything that...
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Mar 9, 2009, 3:00 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,527
Posted By MrBookworm

I prefer 1C and 1D on the A320. It's very...

I prefer 1C and 1D on the A320. It's very difficult to work on a laptop in 2 or 3 if the seatback is reclined in front of you.

I don't know if the legroom is less, but that is mitigated by being...
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Jan 6, 2009, 1:39 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 855
Posted By MrBookworm

I bet the fine print said something like...

I bet the fine print said something like pre-approved to apply. I'm sure it wasn't targeted directly to you based upon your credit score and you still have to go through the full credit underwriting...
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Jan 6, 2009, 1:08 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,007
Posted By MrBookworm

Flying PHX-LAX tomorrow for the day. My morning...

Flying PHX-LAX tomorrow for the day. My morning outbound auto-upgraded but return did not and had to call in.

Dean
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Nov 6, 2008, 12:39 pm
Replies: 173
Views: 20,150
Posted By MrBookworm

My response: "No, I'm already sitting with my...

My response: "No, I'm already sitting with my significant other (pointing at seat next to mine".

I'm a male and this results in a few different thoughts by the requester with the same outcome:
...
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Sep 27, 2008, 11:23 am
Replies: 68
Views: 7,042
Posted By MrBookworm

I hate the $2 fee, but know to buy ahead of time....

I hate the $2 fee, but know to buy ahead of time. I spent $9 for a soda and crappy sandwich on a PHX - EWR flight this week. Didn't have time to stock up in the terminal.

It sure makes the Y...
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Aug 21, 2008, 2:52 pm
Replies: 113
Views: 8,003
Posted By MrBookworm

I'm kinda staying. Based in PHX, US is usually...

I'm kinda staying. Based in PHX, US is usually the lowest cost non-stop choice for me so I fly them. However, for short flights I now take whatever carrier has the best price/schedule rather than go...
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Aug 19, 2008, 11:27 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 14,570
Posted By MrBookworm

Yes, just bring it on along. I haven't seen them...

Yes, just bring it on along. I haven't seen them crack down on anything lately, including the old "FAA only allows one carry-on and one personal item" BS. If they call you on it, just start speaking...
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Aug 3, 2008, 11:30 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 11,098
Posted By MrBookworm

Not a real issue as the credit card companies are...

Not a real issue as the credit card companies are well aware of what a poor credit risk the airlines are. They hold back plenty of cash before releasing it to the airlines because they know they will...
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Aug 2, 2008, 9:38 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,937
Posted By MrBookworm

Yes, it seems that the do this. For example, I'm...

Yes, it seems that the do this. For example, I'm flying PHX-CMH tomorrow. First was showing full from when I booked it until I got upgraded into 1D at my window (Gold).

Beats me why they do it,...
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Jul 27, 2008, 9:26 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 11,098
Posted By MrBookworm

Check your student in online. On the boarding...

Check your student in online. On the boarding pass page, use File-Save As and save it as a Web Archive. Use a text editor like notepad to edit the Web Archive you just saved and replace the name/seat...
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Jun 20, 2008, 2:23 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 3,001
Posted By MrBookworm

We have to take the lowest non-stop airfare...

We have to take the lowest non-stop airfare within 2 hours of our request. Non-stop is always allowed no matter how much lower a connection is. I can fly business class on flights of 8 hours or...
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Jun 18, 2008, 3:56 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 3,815
Posted By MrBookworm

The "product" that US Airways is selling is: ...

The "product" that US Airways is selling is:

1. Transport from point A to point B.
2. Transport of the customers luggage from point A to point B.
3. Experience in the air.

The buying public...
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Jun 18, 2008, 3:46 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 633
Posted By MrBookworm

I've had this come up before (actually involving...

I've had this come up before (actually involving SEA as well). What made sense for me was to move up my return to PHX, and then just buy a PHX/SEA round trip. That may be the close to the price as...
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Jun 13, 2008, 2:44 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,639
Posted By MrBookworm

I don't think many airline executives have the...

I don't think many airline executives have the personal net worth to allow them to give up salary. They sure don't pay very well compared to profitable industries. I sure wouldn't give up my paycheck...
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Jun 13, 2008, 2:36 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,690
Posted By MrBookworm

It definitely makes sense to look outside the...

It definitely makes sense to look outside the industry, or perhaps with WN. Good luck, it's certainly a stressful time for you.

Dean
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Jun 13, 2008, 2:05 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,639
Posted By MrBookworm

Why would they do that? The savings is not...

Why would they do that? The savings is not material to their bottom line and only an idiot would work for free in such a crappy industry.

Dean
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Jun 12, 2008, 9:50 pm
Replies: 6
Why
Views: 1,048
Posted By MrBookworm

1. They fly to more of the places that I need to...

1. They fly to more of the places that I need to go non-stop.
2. They are usually the lowest priced carrier to the places I need to go non-stop.
3. I am based in PHX and the hub here generally...
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Jun 12, 2008, 9:44 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 5,573
Posted By MrBookworm

Why are you so confident? All of them are losing...

Why are you so confident? All of them are losing money mainly due to oil prices. Oil prices are out of their control so they are all going to make moves to reduce costs and increase revenues. If they...
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Jun 12, 2008, 6:36 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 5,573
Posted By MrBookworm

Up to this point the market has made it clear...

Up to this point the market has made it clear that there isn't a "valid and viable market" for this type of service. It seems that price and non-stop trump the "experience" in the minds of the...
Forum: US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Jun 12, 2008, 6:28 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,126
Posted By MrBookworm

But the flying public typically makes the...

But the flying public typically makes the purchase decision on price and non-stop. If those 2 are similar, then and only then does your list comes into play. Otherwise, it is irrelevant no matter how...
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