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Forum: Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Feb 26, 20, 2:05 am
Replies: 511
Views: 107,260
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

I have not stayed at that Hyatt but I have stayed...

I have not stayed at that Hyatt but I have stayed at this LM and at other Hyatts. The lounge at the LM is more like an American lounge where the space itself is nothing special though the outside...
Forum: Premium Fare Deals
Sep 3, 19, 2:07 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,909
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

Less than $100/hr of flight time in J seems like...

Less than $100/hr of flight time in J seems like a pretty solid price to me. Not a steal but worth considering.
Forum: Premium Fare Deals
Dec 25, 18, 1:32 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,912
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

Ah, got it, makes sense. I was using CPM for the...

Ah, got it, makes sense. I was using CPM for the MQM runs. So is 3.79 any good for a MQD run? I'm exempt being overseas based.
Forum: Premium Fare Deals
Dec 24, 18, 8:14 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,912
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

What does "Ratio 3.79" mean? MQM/MQD? I've...

What does "Ratio 3.79" mean? MQM/MQD?

I've flown MU 330 1-2-1 before, it's a front facing lie flat with full aisle access. Not bad really. Not sure if these routes feature the new seating or...
Forum: Premium Fare Deals
Dec 24, 18, 3:08 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,912
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

MU TPE (and HND) to DXB as low as $1130 RT

Skyteam partner MU has some great discount business class I fares from Taipei to Dubai for as low as $1130 roundtrip (also available from Tokyo out of HND). As few as two days for a mileage run, I...
Forum: Premium Fare Deals
Oct 3, 18, 2:47 am
Replies: 19
Views: 8,563
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

I did the opposite. Had a AF tix in their PE and...

I did the opposite. Had a AF tix in their PE and called DL to upgrade using SM. Took about half an hour but DL was able to take over the ticket, reissue as DL stock, then use my miles to upgrade to...
Forum: Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Sep 9, 18, 9:31 am
Replies: 140
Views: 36,616
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

I see there's a "mandatory" destination fee of...

I see there's a "mandatory" destination fee of $30/night. I'm a Marriott Platinum Premier (P75). Any chance of reducing or getting out of this fee? I have a flex rate booked so I shouldn't be...
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Apr 13, 18, 10:16 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,308
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

I totally agree this is inappropriate for a full...

I totally agree this is inappropriate for a full service hotel. I have sent things to a hotel maybe once every two years and never been charged regardless of hotel level. If I were you, I would...
Forum: Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Apr 13, 18, 9:35 am
Replies: 225
Views: 49,081
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

I'm thinking of bringing the family for a stay...

I'm thinking of bringing the family for a stay there during Christmas time. I guess it's the last chance! Just hope service doesn't go down the drain in the meantime.
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Feb 19, 18, 12:40 pm
Replies: 204
Views: 32,178
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

I've been on a two week business tip including...

I've been on a two week business tip including two weekends. I stayed weekdays at a property near my office and went to other properties downtown on the weekends. Each Friday I checkout and leave...
Forum: Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Feb 6, 18, 2:04 am
Replies: 29
Views: 4,233
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

How should one reach out to Delta management when...

How should one reach out to Delta management when back on the ground? I thought that's what the online form is for.
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Feb 5, 18, 7:39 am
Replies: 108
Views: 13,210
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

Nothing for me, US P50.

Nothing for me, US P50.
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Feb 2, 18, 3:26 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,091
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

So did you go? There's also the Tribute...

So did you go? There's also the Tribute Portfolio hotel next door. We went to Risonare Tomamu this year, now thinking about next year.
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Feb 1, 18, 8:38 am
Replies: 23
Views: 6,116
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

Apparently you can resubmit the request. ...

Apparently you can resubmit the request. Properties often want to play it conservative far in advance and they have to respond within I believe 24 hours. So it's easier for them to simply reject a...
Forum: Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Jan 29, 18, 9:01 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 21,860
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

Totally agree, gotta work on those SPG points...

Totally agree, gotta work on those SPG points earn.
Forum: Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Jan 29, 18, 8:58 pm
Replies: 839
Views: 224,106
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

I'm taking a similar risk on an A350 from ATL to...

I'm taking a similar risk on an A350 from ATL to ICN. Supposed to be out end of March, I booked for a month later, should be enough time for them to work out any scheduling issues.
Forum: United Airlines | MileagePlus
Jan 16, 18, 8:51 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 5,134
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

There's is a service industry role even with...

There's is a service industry role even with their safety training. So when there is a customer service failure that should be reported for management to deal with as they see fit. Simple.
Forum: American Express | Membership Rewards
Jan 16, 18, 8:43 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 5,912
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

I wouldn't have told him. I'd politely ask for a...

I wouldn't have told him. I'd politely ask for a supervisor and let that person know. Plus I'd get the supervisor's name and ask for a follow-up to hear what steps they've taken after corroborating...
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Jan 16, 18, 8:35 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 3,699
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

I've stayed at various Starwood properties with...

I've stayed at various Starwood properties with butlers including a Sheraton Grand last week, zero consistency on butler services. I asked the lounge agent and she started with "Get you things,...
Forum: Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Jan 15, 18, 7:26 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3,683
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

I find the same problem with CI which I'm reliant...

I find the same problem with CI which I'm reliant on since Delta pulled out of Taiwan last year. Very annoying. Can't even check in online and they never get the baggage limits right.
Forum: Hilton | Hilton Honors
Jan 14, 18, 7:58 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 5,514
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

Totally agree. I've learned that far out prepaid...

Totally agree. I've learned that far out prepaid is a sucker's deal as prices always drop along the way.
Forum: Marriott | Rewards
Jan 10, 18, 7:18 pm
Replies: 250
Views: 21,274
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

I believe those of us on the SPG side were...

I believe those of us on the SPG side were reading this as the official end of the SPG challenge as it's only available through the end of June now whereas it use to be available at any time.
Forum: Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Jan 10, 18, 6:53 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 18,834
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

I called two days ago and the recording suggested...

I called two days ago and the recording suggested calling back in a few days due to long hold times, then I was quoted 1.5 hours current wait time, then I got a live agent in about 2 minutes. Gotta...
Forum: United Airlines | MileagePlus
Jan 2, 18, 6:53 pm
Replies: 83
Views: 9,652
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

Now I remember why, despite *A being a far...

Now I remember why, despite *A being a far superior alliance, I refuse to fly United. Something is wrong with their culture over there to have consistently so many varied negative customer service...
Forum: Trusted Travelers
Dec 28, 17, 6:20 pm
Replies: 1,704
Views: 440,822
Posted By CommentatusMaximus

As a data point, I renewed my passport which...

As a data point, I renewed my passport which negates my current ABTC card. Went to the new GOES site and selected to renew the card. Just had to pay processing fee again, everything done online,...
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