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British Airways | Executive Club
Jan 27, 20, 3:54 pm
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How to tell if TA has ticketed BA?
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willphillipson
The Amadeus website or app - checkmytrip.com -...
The Amadeus website or app - checkmytrip.com - allows you to load an itinerary using a PNR Locator. It will then show you the ticket numbers. Works for any Altea hosted airline - so BA, for example....
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Jan 20, 20, 8:43 pm
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Marriott.com Room Key Pop Up
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willphillipson
Happened to me today on both Marriott.com and...
Happened to me today on both Marriott.com and Hilton.com... Grrr!!! :mad:
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Aug 21, 19, 11:41 am
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Marriott Bonvoy Lurker Update (Starwood/Marriott Bonvoy Lurker Retires)
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willphillipson
Thank you, William! You have totally spoiled us...
Thank you, William! You have totally spoiled us and set the bar so high for any other program... It's a rude shock to ever go over the fence and experience the cold hard reality! Best wishes.
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British Airways | Executive Club
Mar 25, 19, 10:32 am
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GGL now allowed 5 guests in GF + TFW (same flight only)
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willphillipson
:D
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British Airways | Executive Club
Mar 25, 19, 10:29 am
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GGL now allowed 5 guests in GF + TFW (same flight only)
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willphillipson
Just got the same thing... impressive... Now,...
Just got the same thing... impressive... Now, what's the catch - what's getting taken away..? (Maybe I'm just too cynical!)
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British Airways | Executive Club
Mar 18, 19, 3:41 am
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LHR-TLV; upgrade advice...
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willphillipson
I flew F both ways about 3 weeks ago. Relatively...
I flew F both ways about 3 weeks ago. Relatively short flight for an F experience, but it really is a lot nicer then CW. Bedding and PJ's if you want to catch up on some sleep after such an early...
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British Airways | Executive Club
Mar 11, 19, 1:48 am
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OpUp CW->F
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willphillipson
It's happened more than a few times to myself or...
It's happened more than a few times to myself or colleagues... CW -> F on LHR BOS or BOS LHR.
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Feb 25, 19, 5:36 am
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Marriott Bonvoy awards reservation hold fee
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Recently booked award stays for December......
Recently booked award stays for December... Flipped out when Ambassador said there was a $2k deposit guarantee... I was not happy about the idea of $2K being held by the hotel interest-free for a...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Jan 31, 19, 9:28 am
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Le Dokhan's, Paris, Tribute Portfolio [Master Thread]
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willphillipson
Continental Breakfast is €20; Full Breakfast is...
Continental Breakfast is €20; Full Breakfast is €30. You can upgrade from Continental to Full.
The continental is surprisingly good - excellent croissants and bread... Fresh OJ, good...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Jan 12, 19, 4:51 am
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Credit card charged for award booking in 2 months!
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willphillipson
So just to clarify... This seems to be a new...
So just to clarify... This seems to be a new policy going into effect, and not an accident like vd0t experienced.
Per my Ambassador:
I'm being an eager beaver, and booking something for next...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Jan 11, 19, 3:30 pm
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Credit card charged for award booking in 2 months!
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willphillipson
Cash deposit required for rewards booking?
I haven’t been able to find this anywhere else, so apologies if a duplicate...
I was was just informed by my ambassador that certain resorts are demanding a cash deposit, even when making a...
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Africa
Dec 31, 18, 5:24 am
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JNB / Johannesburg Airport - Connections, Facilities, Layovers, etc.
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willphillipson
So, quick update after a successful trip... ...
So, quick update after a successful trip...
Transiting with duty-free alcohol is fine. As long as it's in a sealed bag, there is no issue.
Security seems to be somewhat arbitrary
on the...
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Africa
Dec 18, 18, 1:48 am
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JNB / Johannesburg Airport - Connections, Facilities, Layovers, etc.
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Posted By
willphillipson
Hi all. Apologies if I missed this specific...
Hi all. Apologies if I missed this specific example somewhere above...
I'm arriving on BA55 transferring to SA190 (to MRU) on separate tickets. So ~ 2h25 connection, assuming everything is on...
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British Airways | Executive Club
Sep 22, 18, 1:58 am
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Japan conundrum: Book with Avios now or wait for GGL joker?
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willphillipson
Great value, IMHO... Enjoy the trip!
Great value, IMHO... Enjoy the trip!
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Sep 22, 18, 1:55 am
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Marriott Bonvoy Hotels in Brisbane [Master Thread]
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willphillipson
Stayed at the Marriott several years ago, but...
Stayed at the Marriott several years ago, but then switched to the Sheraton Four Points, which is beside the under construction Westin. They're all in the CBD. Area is nice and quite safe in my...
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British Airways | Executive Club
Apr 21, 18, 3:03 pm
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Tier points difference when flight number changes
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willphillipson
Tier points difference when flight number changes
Couldn't find a similar thread... apologies if a duplicate.
Noticed something very interesting today when playing with the points calculator while planning a trip... Flying UK to Australia, for...
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Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Apr 6, 18, 9:56 am
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spg.com website down / broken / issues / login problems ? Post Here!
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148,673
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willphillipson
That might be my confirmation! ;-) I’ve...
That might be my confirmation! ;-)
I’ve noticed a problem over the last few months - when I book one particular hotel in Paris, I do not receive an email confirmation. I’ve tried resending it,...
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Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Mar 7, 18, 2:01 am
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Only 1 breakfast for plat?
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willphillipson
I've always had breakfast for the room... Prior...
I've always had breakfast for the room... Prior to last year, I received breakfast for any rooms for which I was paying... So when on holiday, a room for my wife and I and a room for my children, I'd...
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United Airlines | MileagePlus
Nov 26, 17, 12:24 pm
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Do sponsored upgrades need to be on an 016 ticket?
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willphillipson
I've managed to sponsor a colleague flying LH...
I've managed to sponsor a colleague flying LH metal, using LH tickets (220) with my UA GPU. Just go to https://www.united.com/web/en-US/apps/reservation/flight/upgrade/gpuPartnerUpgrade.aspx and...
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Marriott | Rewards
Aug 15, 17, 5:18 am
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Now on Marriott.com: Pay to Guarantee Your Upgrade!
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2,305
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willphillipson
I don't think this is the same type of upgrade as...
I don't think this is the same type of upgrade as a plat benefit... basically, this is a merchandising function running in the background - either on the website, crm, res system or pms or even an...
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Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
May 15, 17, 5:08 am
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18
$999 charge to cancel a $225 room booked with points.
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willphillipson
I had the misfortune of having to cancel a points...
I had the misfortune of having to cancel a points booking at the last minute a few weeks ago. Three rooms, three nights on points. The hotel charged me one night for each room, in points. All in all...
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Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Apr 27, 17, 2:17 am
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Suggestions for Starwood Properties - Athens/Italy/Paris
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1,441
Posted By
willphillipson
So far my favorite hotels are where you're...
So far my favorite hotels are where you're going...
Athens: Grande Bertagne. Excellent Breakfast. Priority / private checkin, champagne served. Great location. Rooftop restaurant is amazing - try...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Apr 6, 17, 1:23 am
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34
Which Starwood in Stockholm? (Sheraton and 5 Design properties)
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11,912
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willphillipson
Downtown is is easily accessible with the Arlanda...
Downtown is is easily accessible with the Arlanda Express train. Sheraton is 2/3 blocks from the station. Nobis and Miss Clara are 10-12 blocks I think - easily walkable, or taxi, or if you're brave,...
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United Airlines | MileagePlus
Mar 21, 17, 2:35 am
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688
2017 United PQM/PQS/PQD Status Milestone Roll Call Thread
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84,494
Posted By
willphillipson
As of Sunday after a killer week of travel... ...
As of Sunday after a killer week of travel...
PQM: 107,094 miles
PQS: 25.5
PQD: $18,188
Surely this might make me a candidate for GS/GK... :-)
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Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Jan 24, 17, 3:01 am
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1,135
Discussion: Personal Ambassador for Platinum members with 100 nights
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171,566
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willphillipson
Ambassador vs Ambassador Program...
I've been working with my Ambassador for a few years now. I had a rough start in the program, but after changing the Ambassador, I've found her to be quite helpful for a number of things -...
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