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Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Feb 10, 18, 7:58 am
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Rio to London: Should I get a BA direct flight or AA via JFK
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1,824
Posted By
umichguy
Haha...lot's of options. Last time I did Rio a...
Haha...lot's of options. Last time I did Rio a couple of years ago from London, was an interesting route for sure. It was LHR-AMS (Economy -BA)-MAD- GIG (Biz w/ Iberia). And it was the same routing...
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Dec 13, 17, 4:12 am
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22
Concorde years - programme alert
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3,371
Posted By
umichguy
I also liked this one from the BBC from a couple...
I also liked this one from the BBC from a couple of months ago, no ads and stuff...
https://youtu.be/jnh3PdNN6ps
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Mar 30, 16, 6:48 am
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22
Has BA ever considered LCY-MUC?
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2,441
Posted By
umichguy
That would be quite a bit of use for me! Yes, I...
That would be quite a bit of use for me! Yes, I am being greedy!:D
Forum:
Trip Reports
Jan 9, 16, 12:22 pm
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Six Days In Sri Lanka
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31,246
Posted By
umichguy
Awesome trip! I heard so many good things about...
Awesome trip! I heard so many good things about the place from another friend of mine, ironically a Kiwi as well. :p One of his buddies got married there a few years ago.
Was definitely on my...
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Nov 13, 15, 2:46 pm
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4,367
BA Fleet : New aircraft arrivals and retirements master tracker
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2,294,177
Posted By
umichguy
I like the E190, much better leg room than other...
I like the E190, much better leg room than other non-Embraer Y flights. And the fact that LCY is 20 mins away on the DLR from my current London home...;)^
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Oct 24, 15, 2:56 am
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4
How the hell do I get confirmation of my (seat) reservations?
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1,409
Posted By
umichguy
I did. I can login to the Iberia MMB, it however...
I did. I can login to the Iberia MMB, it however doesn't show the seat numbers. There is a link for "early seat booking," even though because these are J, on Iberia I can (and hopefully did) book...
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Oct 23, 15, 12:55 pm
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How the hell do I get confirmation of my (seat) reservations?
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1,409
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umichguy
How the hell do I get confirmation of my (seat) reservations?
OK, long story short, I booked tickets on IB return flights from MAD to GIG in J for next month (Nov), but via BA (UK) telephone call center last month.I chose the seat numbers and they confirmed the...
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Sep 12, 15, 2:39 am
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Bars closed 3 before landing (trans Atlantic) and strange response from BA
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17,075
Posted By
umichguy
££££s are a hell of a drug!
££££s are a hell of a drug!
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Aug 25, 15, 1:18 pm
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64
Can First Pax use Upper Deck CW Toilets on A380?
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9,114
Posted By
umichguy
Sorry, but you can't all of a sudden decide to be...
Sorry, but you can't all of a sudden decide to be "clubby!" ;)
https://youtu.be/JeIKMAdZ9bY
:D
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Aug 23, 15, 5:58 am
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5
BA Lounge in AMS for Iberia Express pax.
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1,433
Posted By
umichguy
Awesome, thanks for the info fellas!
Awesome, thanks for the info fellas!
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Aug 22, 15, 6:30 am
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5
BA Lounge in AMS for Iberia Express pax.
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1,433
Posted By
umichguy
BA Lounge in AMS for Iberia Express pax.
Another newbie BA/ OW question (I did search but wasn't sure if I understood correctly), can I access the BA lounge in AMS if I am traveling on Iberia Express to MAD in business class? Never flew on...
Forum:
U.K. and Ireland
May 29, 15, 2:35 pm
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118
US Preclearance may be expanded to LHR, MAN and 8 other airports
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14,377
Posted By
umichguy
Wow! A big step forward! And so close to the...
Wow! A big step forward! And so close to the announcement of Cuba being struck off the terror list. As an American who spends significant amount of time in the EU, am very excited! ^
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
May 22, 15, 4:00 pm
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2,773
The BA "Thank Goodness it's Friday!" Thread
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232,620
Posted By
umichguy
Having a glass of some Sicilian red, cheers to...
Having a glass of some Sicilian red, cheers to the long weekend!
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
May 22, 15, 3:50 pm
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36
Unbearable Heat in the T5 F lounge (in and on the terrace)
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7,538
Posted By
umichguy
I am an American currently based in London, and I...
I am an American currently based in London, and I generally find most British public buildings to be too hot, temperature wise....;)
Forum:
Air Canada | Aeroplan
Mar 29, 15, 1:41 pm
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1,017
AC flight 624 from Yyz crash landed at YHZ
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140,084
Posted By
umichguy
It all (probably) depends on the following: ...
It all (probably) depends on the following:
A - Number of aircraft (w/o GPS)
B - Probable rate of accident (due to lack of GPS)
C - Average out-of-court settlement in each "hard landing"
X -...
Forum:
India
Mar 29, 15, 12:20 pm
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7
Quick Visa Help
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2,174
Posted By
umichguy
You can get Tourist Visa on Arrival, if your trip...
You can get Tourist Visa on Arrival, if your trip falls under these categories:
"International Travellers whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation , sight seeing , casual visit to meet...
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Mar 6, 15, 1:51 pm
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43
T5 and no lounge access. How will I cope?
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4,741
Posted By
umichguy
The horror......being sarcastic now. You could do...
The horror......being sarcastic now. You could do far worse than being stuck in LHR T5 without lounge access. Take this from an American.
The non-lounge options are prolly better anyways, food and...
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Mar 5, 15, 3:20 pm
Replies:
1,909
HBO fares - Have to pay to select seat in advance [free for GCH/SCH/BCHs @ 14 Jun 17]
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241,405
Posted By
umichguy
I do like EasyJet FLEXI fares.....especially when...
I do like EasyJet FLEXI fares.....especially when they are so much more cheaper for certain routes, especially when compared to restricted fares on BA which are even more expensive.
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Mar 4, 15, 1:14 pm
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86
Should or should I not turn BA in? Charging YQ ex GRU
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13,198
Posted By
umichguy
Very shady....
Very shady....
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Mar 3, 15, 2:06 pm
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15
BA First vs JAL First - London to Tokyo
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3,805
Posted By
umichguy
No brainer. JAL all the way. Even their...
No brainer. JAL all the way. Even their "business" class is much better than BA F. At least, that's what it seemed to me the couples of time I traveled on JL.
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Feb 28, 15, 6:28 am
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35
BA001 and 003 to LGA [?]
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3,985
Posted By
umichguy
The third world, as my vice-prez Biden calls it....
The third world, as my vice-prez Biden calls it. Though, if it meant shorter ride/ taxi to where I want to go in downtown, I wouldn't give much attention to the facilities....
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Feb 27, 15, 11:24 pm
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55
BA Back In Profit
Views:
4,260
Posted By
umichguy
I used to have so many Canadian friends (from...
I used to have so many Canadian friends (from YYZ, Ontario etc.) come the night before, crash at my place and get the flight next day from DTW. Save a few hundred bucks at the very least. Now, unless...
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Feb 27, 15, 11:01 am
Replies:
2,773
The BA "Thank Goodness it's Friday!" Thread
Views:
232,620
Posted By
umichguy
Came across this today....thought it was pretty...
Came across this today....thought it was pretty funny!
http://dougdemuro.kinja.com/for-god-s-sake-shut-up-about-credit-cards-and-airline-1688251059/+travis
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Feb 24, 15, 5:55 pm
Replies:
10
Quick LCY question...
Views:
2,521
Posted By
umichguy
Plenty of usual coffee shops etc. to have some...
Plenty of usual coffee shops etc. to have some breakfast/ coffee. Nothing really stands out. Some at the entrance and at airside. With regards to check-in, I never bother turning up more than hour...
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Feb 22, 15, 1:26 pm
Replies:
42
Best passport control [at BA's US gateways]
Views:
3,500
Posted By
umichguy
I recommend DTW.... ;) No BA, mind.
I recommend DTW.... ;)
No BA, mind.
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