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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Dec 12, 18, 1:26 pm
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2018 - End of year roll call
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3 Segs, ~ $1000 EQD/12,000 EQM to go; split...
3 Segs, ~ $1000 EQD/12,000 EQM to go; split trip—return to be after January first; hope it posts as such :)
100% leisure. All ex-ORD. AA, BA, CX only. Mostly PE. Wife reached PLT. Operator error...
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Information Desk
Dec 21, 16, 11:21 am
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how to best invest $30K immed. towards future travel?
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Indeed same post from earlier, as linked....
Indeed same post from earlier, as linked. Considering you travel 60 days a year and your email said you have $60k to spend [I suspect you meant all future years and not necessarily 2017 travel], the...
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Cathay Pacific | Marco Polo Club
Nov 6, 16, 11:01 am
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A350 general discussion
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Kinda like a Mandarin Oriental ad: I'm a fan. OUR...
Kinda like a Mandarin Oriental ad: I'm a fan. OUR normal long-haul on CX is ORDHKG but we've also done HKG-LAX/MEL/SYD and all usually 773/330; shorter haul to SIN/BKK/TYO as well.
Last Monday I...
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Mileage Run Deals
Oct 15, 15, 12:52 am
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AA/MH/BA KUL-SKB (St. Kitts) 25,495 EQP's for $1218!
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CaptRobPhD
AA/MH/BA KUL-SKB (St. Kitts) 25,495 EQP's for $1218!
You are correct in that it is 25,495 miles -- nice handiwork. Fare 'V' will earn you 1.0 EQP in AA and on BA (even if not codeshare); as long as that MH flight is a codeshare which wasn't clear via...
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American Airlines | AAdvantage (Pre-Consolidation with USAir)
Oct 13, 15, 3:28 pm
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"This plane is too heavy to land in the rain."
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CaptRobPhD
"This plane" is too heavy to land in the rain.
For a second, I thought this was the first post with 'frangible' in it, until I did a forums search: Turns out I'm just nescient ;)
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Premium Fare Deals
Oct 12, 15, 6:18 pm
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JL:ORD NRT CGK r/t P/E ($2073, ai)
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CaptRobPhD
JL:ORD NRT CGK r/t P/E ($2073, ai)
Dang, I missed Asia bonus--just registered! Thus, great news x2!
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Mileage Run Deals
Oct 10, 15, 10:52 pm
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Aa: Ord-nrt-cgk-nrt-ord - $896
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Aa: Ord-nrt-cgk-nrt-ord - $896
Reinventing wheel for $100 higher than I posted the other day...
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Premium Fare Deals
Oct 10, 15, 9:53 am
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JL:ORD NRT CGK r/t P/E ($2073, ai)
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CaptRobPhD
JL:ORD NRT CGK r/t P/E ($2073, ai)
JAL website, multiple dates (out & back).
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American Airlines | AAdvantage (Pre-Consolidation with USAir)
Oct 9, 15, 11:57 pm
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"This plane is too heavy to land in the rain."
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Most of these insights look right, although we...
Most of these insights look right, although we generally don't get friction reports for rain only. Tailwind is a killer, as is something like a single-channel of anti-skid INOP. As a rule, a wet...
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Mileage Run Deals
Oct 9, 15, 10:23 pm
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AA: ORD - CGK ($796 ai, 19780 EQM; 4.0 cpm)
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AA: ORD - CGK ($796 ai, 19780 EQM; 4.0 cpm)
Found it on American website when I was checking my JAL routing/price. I also just checked GF and saw it numerous Wed/Thu in Nov and a couple in Dec...
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Japan Airlines | JAL Mileage Bank
Oct 8, 15, 9:55 pm
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PEY seat on 77W, et al.
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CaptRobPhD
Well, there is but it's moveable in all but...
Well, there is but it's moveable in all but bulkhead rows (773).
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Premium Fare Deals
Oct 8, 15, 9:49 pm
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JL:ORD NRT CGK r/t P/E ($2073, ai)
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CaptRobPhD
Both DFW and ORD options through NRT for JL...
Both DFW and ORD options through NRT for JL codeshare.
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Japan Airlines | JAL Mileage Bank
Oct 8, 15, 2:24 pm
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PEY seat on 77W, et al.
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PEY seat on 77W, et al.
I'm a OWE going on a quick out-n-back (ORD NRT CGK)--all the big Triple.
Looked over the past couple years (2012+) for review of best PEY seats but didn't really find anything. Do the exit rows...
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Mileage Run Deals
Oct 8, 15, 1:51 pm
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AA: ORD - CGK ($796 ai, 19780 EQM; 4.0 cpm)
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CaptRobPhD
AA: ORD - CGK ($796 ai, 19780 EQM; 4.0 cpm)
Fare class on all four legs (ORD-NRT-CGK, return) is Q but all legs either on AA or codeshare JL. Only looked at beginning of December [using as a points run in PEY, but checked coach for possible...
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Premium Fare Deals
Oct 8, 15, 1:44 pm
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JL:ORD NRT CGK r/t P/E ($2073, ai)
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CaptRobPhD
JL:ORD NRT CGK r/t P/E ($2073, ai)
Only looking at beginning of December and using as a points run for EXP closeout. I didn't try to fancy it up at all, since I'm trying to keep as direct as possible and as short as possible. Downside...
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Premium Fare Deals
Oct 5, 15, 10:33 am
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AA: Reduced J Prices to Europe when purchasing via AA Vacations
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CaptRobPhD
AA: Reduced J Prices to Europe when purchasing via AA Vacations
I simply entered my AA PNR on BA mobile and it brought up my listing, albeit now with the BA PNR. I was a bit surprised...
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Premium Fare Deals
Oct 2, 15, 12:36 am
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AA: Reduced J Prices to Europe when purchasing via AA Vacations
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AA: Reduced J Prices to Europe when purchasing via AA Vacations
Thanks for seats advice, but I actually used BA app and it translated my AA PNR into BA PNR within 24 hrs--all automatically. Changed assigned seats no problemo :)
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Premium Fare Deals
Sep 30, 15, 8:05 am
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AA: Reduced J Prices to Europe when purchasing via AA Vacations
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CaptRobPhD
Data point: ORD->LHR->ATH (first on AA,...
Data point:
ORD->LHR->ATH (first on AA, second on BA; same in reverse). Used SWU to upgraded to F on AA 772 across the pond both directions--takes 24 hrs to 'process' through AA Vacations for EXP...
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TravelBuzz
Jul 5, 15, 12:36 pm
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What Are Your Top Hotel Pet Peeves? The 2015 Frequent Business Traveler Survey
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CaptRobPhD
Shoulda been "hotel room" pet peeves. I'da added...
Shoulda been "hotel room" pet peeves. I'da added gauging for room service (not markup but fees as they're not a hidden fee), slow check in, untimely van service, & gyms not 24 hr.
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Dec 9, 14, 10:27 am
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ARCHIVE: SWU / VIP / eVIP Systemwide Upgrade questions
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CaptRobPhD
I sure appreciate this thread. I have one SWU to...
I sure appreciate this thread. I have one SWU to burn in January and will HKG it if possible to max earn (um, and get my Cathay clubs on and bring home Lim Chee Guan from SIN as side trip). Trying to...
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TravelBuzz
Dec 6, 14, 11:30 am
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How many miles have you flown in 2014?
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CaptRobPhD
Miles: ~89,000 Segments: 31 segments (7F, 6J,...
Miles: ~89,000
Segments: 31 segments (7F, 6J, 8PEY, 10Y)
Most on CX, then AA, trickle TH, TG, HA
Requal AA EXP/OW Emerald
All leisure....
.... + 350,000 miles not leisure, upfront.
PS:...
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Cathay Pacific | Marco Polo Club
Nov 27, 14, 9:59 am
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refund on nonrefundable tickets- extenuating circumstances
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5,881
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CaptRobPhD
One thing is for certain: If you do not call CX,...
One thing is for certain: If you do not call CX, they will do nothing.
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Cathay Pacific | Marco Polo Club
Nov 27, 14, 9:53 am
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CX Black Friday Sale 2015
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3,230
Posted By
CaptRobPhD
I was all up on it last year....and was...
I was all up on it last year....and was disappointed (holding for deal on PEY, J). I expect I'll be disappointed again but I can pounce for Jan-Feb if SE Asia/Oceanaia has a good deal for earning as...
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United Airlines | MileagePlus
Nov 13, 14, 7:25 pm
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United to Add New Embraer E-175 (76-Seat) Aircraft to United Express Fleet
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169,725
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CaptRobPhD
Alwaysflyingunited: All both directions:...
Alwaysflyingunited:
All both directions: SFO-AUS/SAT/STL/MSP/MCI; ORD-YYC/SLC
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Cathay Pacific | Marco Polo Club
Oct 18, 14, 7:38 pm
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Fired CX pilot continues to use his uniform and badge
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3,105
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CaptRobPhD
As far as I know, there are no foreign carriers...
As far as I know, there are no foreign carriers in KCM. He was just trying to 'cut the line' -- generally in uni don't have to take off shoes or do the liquid shuffle (though you still gotsta do the...
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