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New York City
Jun 15, 19, 11:00 am
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5 Hours in JFK - TWA Hotel drinks?
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Do you need to go through T5 security to get to...
Do you need to go through T5 security to get to the elevator? (Right now, I'm thinking of dropping the bags at T8 and taking the AirTran to the hotel and back and not going through security until we...
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New York City
Jun 15, 19, 8:15 am
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5 Hours in JFK - TWA Hotel drinks?
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MarkBearSF
5 Hours in JFK - TWA Hotel drinks?
Next month, we'll be returning from a cruise at Red Hook, Brooklyn. Our flight home isn't until 4 PM. (SFO Transcon, Flagship Business). Because we'll be clearing customs in Boston before NY arrival,...
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JetBlue | TrueBlue
Aug 16, 18, 12:22 pm
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JFK Airspace lounge at T5 closing -- time for a B6 option?
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MarkBearSF
Knowing how B6 likes to do things a bit...
Knowing how B6 likes to do things a bit differently than the others, I wonder if they could work with the upcoming TWA Hotel to get a lounge there. (I don't know if they could work security for it)
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JetBlue | TrueBlue
Jun 12, 17, 8:45 pm
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Mint cushions without cushion
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3,465
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MarkBearSF
Really? So they're inflatable? ...and what you...
Really? So they're inflatable? ...and what you describe is exactly what I felt.
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JetBlue | TrueBlue
Jun 10, 17, 3:12 pm
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Mint cushions without cushion
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3,465
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MarkBearSF
Mint cushions without cushion
As a VX exile, I was happily anticipating my first Mint flight from JFK to SFO. Most aspects of the Mint experience were excellent (although it IS awkward to have the Mint check-in on the opposite...
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JetBlue | TrueBlue
Aug 23, 16, 9:46 am
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When does B6 make flights available
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840
Posted By
MarkBearSF
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Virgin America | Elevate pre 2018
Aug 20, 16, 11:52 pm
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Virgin Club at SFO
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6,215
Posted By
MarkBearSF
We have lounge access via our AA credit card....
We have lounge access via our AA credit card. Since we live in SF, it's worked out well since AA is our default carrier where VX doesn't fly.
That said - if reentering security isn't an issue and...
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JetBlue | TrueBlue
Aug 20, 16, 2:57 pm
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When does B6 make flights available
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840
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MarkBearSF
When does B6 make flights available
I'm new to B6. We'll be returning from a cruise on May 31 and I have my eyes on Mint seats on a JFK-SFO flight on that date.
I want to get those seats ASAP to score the cheaper fares for Mint. It...
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Virgin America | Elevate pre 2018
Aug 14, 16, 11:47 am
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Baggage Allowance w. CC
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882
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MarkBearSF
Having no status level (Red) this year, I've got...
Having no status level (Red) this year, I've got no expectation that upgrades will be available when my window opens - which is when I check-in. And if they aren't - I'll not pay for my bag until...
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Aug 14, 16, 11:30 am
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AAdvantage and Admirals Club baggage / luggage tags availability (consolidated)
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MarkBearSF
Admirals Club Luggage Tags???
What the...
I just got a pair of "Admirals Club" luggage tags in the mail. (I've got the Citi card with Admirals Club membership.) They just have my name on them, so not usable for an ID tag.
...
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JetBlue | TrueBlue
Aug 12, 16, 9:01 am
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JFK Lounge options?
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7,090
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MarkBearSF
Yeah - since they're not connected airside, we'll...
Yeah - since they're not connected airside, we'll just stay in the terminal which I'm told is quite nice. (something I never hear about airport terminals at NY airports).
I'm sure that access...
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Virgin America | Elevate pre 2018
Aug 12, 16, 8:55 am
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Baggage Allowance w. CC
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882
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MarkBearSF
Yeah, I figured they weren't cumulative. Here's...
Yeah, I figured they weren't cumulative. Here's hoping I get a chance at upgrades and pay that rather than the baggage fee.
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Virgin America | Elevate pre 2018
Aug 12, 16, 12:26 am
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Baggage Allowance w. CC
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882
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MarkBearSF
Baggage Allowance w. CC
I've got the premium Visa card and just redeemed my elevate miles for MCS seats. However, our next trip will be finishing with a 16 day round-trip crossing on the QM2 - with the result of tuxes and...
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JetBlue | TrueBlue
Aug 10, 16, 7:11 pm
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JFK Lounge options?
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7,090
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MarkBearSF
JFK Lounge options?
I'm new to B6 - exploring options as a soon-to-be VX refugee. Really interested in Mint between JFK-SFO.
It looks like we'll be booking a flight on 5/31/17 after a cruise arriving in Red Hook,...
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Virgin America | Elevate pre 2018
Jan 12, 16, 8:57 pm
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VX Credit Card now on Apple Pay
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1,834
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MarkBearSF
I've actually had a good experience with the...
I've actually had a good experience with the phone support over the past couple of years. They have essentially no web-based tools other than statement lookup and autopay, but I had excellent luck...
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Virgin America | Elevate pre 2018
Dec 11, 15, 12:32 am
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VX Credit Card now on Apple Pay
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1,834
Posted By
MarkBearSF
Sorry it only rates a "meh" to you. Personally, I...
Sorry it only rates a "meh" to you. Personally, I was able to use miscellaneous purchases on my card to redeem my VX points for a couple of great Upper Class flights from SFO-LHR a few months ago. I...
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Virgin America | Elevate pre 2018
Dec 9, 15, 3:31 pm
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VX Credit Card now on Apple Pay
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1,834
Posted By
MarkBearSF
VX Credit Card now on Apple Pay
FINALLY - Comenity has joined-up with Apple Pay so the VX credit cards can be used on the service!
...
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Virgin America | Elevate pre 2018
Jun 11, 15, 10:09 pm
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Using VX points on Partner (VS) flights
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1,113
Posted By
MarkBearSF
Good question. I used Delta to look at date...
Good question. I used Delta to look at date availability, which appears to be T-331. ...which seems to be a few days earlier than shown on the VS site.
As for actual availability for G class (UC...
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Virgin America | Elevate pre 2018
Jun 11, 15, 12:33 am
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3
Using VX points on Partner (VS) flights
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1,113
Posted By
MarkBearSF
Using VX points on Partner (VS) flights
Just booked a one-way flight for myself and hubby on Upper Class Virgin Atlantic SFO-LHR with VX points.
The reason I'm posting is as a followup to an earlier post from a couple of years ago when...
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Virgin Atlantic Airways | Flying Club
Jun 10, 15, 7:25 pm
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Best seats for couples in UC - 789 & 346.
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2,348
Posted By
MarkBearSF
Jumping in on the thread as I just booked a...
Jumping in on the thread as I just booked a SFO-LHR flight on VS20 (346)
Got that it's better for a couple to be front/back than across the aisle in 346 UC.
- Any preferences between seats...
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Virgin America | Elevate pre 2018
Mar 14, 15, 8:29 pm
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Booking Virgin Atlantic (SFO-LHR) tips?
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1,906
Posted By
MarkBearSF
Enjoy! Only need one-way. Flying out for a...
Enjoy!
Only need one-way. Flying out for a no-hassle vacation - spending a few days in London to see shows & stuff and then doing a crossing on the QM2 for the return (and then seeing shows & stuff...
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Virgin Atlantic Airways | Flying Club
Mar 13, 15, 9:35 am
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Suggestions for a VX pax on VS award (SFO-LHR)
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802
Posted By
MarkBearSF
Thanks, Nick!
Thanks, Nick!
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Virgin America | Elevate pre 2018
Mar 10, 15, 6:56 pm
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11
Booking Virgin Atlantic (SFO-LHR) tips?
Views:
1,906
Posted By
MarkBearSF
ConditionOne - Just want to see if I'm following...
ConditionOne - Just want to see if I'm following you here - suggestion is to use DL to check availability window - not some back door partnership way of making the booking through DL (with VX...
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Virgin Atlantic Airways | Flying Club
Mar 10, 15, 6:42 pm
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2
Suggestions for a VX pax on VS award (SFO-LHR)
Views:
802
Posted By
MarkBearSF
Suggestions for a VX pax on VS award (SFO-LHR)
I just booked a transatlantic crossing in May 2016. I'm hoping to redeem my VX Elevate points on a VS flight from SFO-LHR in Upper Class.
I know that I will need to handle this with VX and they...
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Virgin America | Elevate pre 2018
Mar 10, 15, 6:31 pm
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11
Booking Virgin Atlantic (SFO-LHR) tips?
Views:
1,906
Posted By
MarkBearSF
Booking Virgin Atlantic (SFO-LHR) tips?
We're going on a transatlantic crossing in May 2016 and I'm looking to redeem my VX Elevate points to a VS Upper Class seat.
I last did this about 3 years ago, just after the partnership was...
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