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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Dec 4, 19, 9:25 am
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AC membership vs. non-AA OWS (for USA-based EXP)
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MCOSWAFlyer
Several reasons: 1. They CAN. 2. They want your...
Several reasons: 1. They CAN. 2. They want your money sooner - cash flow to them. 3. Most importantly, if they waited some people seeing their membership ending, might decide to NOT RENEW.
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Information Desk
Mar 21, 19, 8:53 am
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ATL to HKG/MNL
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MCOSWAFlyer
I would plan on using miles ONLY to HKG and then...
I would plan on using miles ONLY to HKG and then just pay cash for the quick flight HKG to the PH. There are MANY low cost alternatives that will be much easier than trying to find award ticket,...
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Trusted Travelers
Mar 28, 18, 10:25 am
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The Consolidated CLEAR Information Thread (Locations, Promotions, Value)
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Anyone else have trouble with Clear at MCO. At...
Anyone else have trouble with Clear at MCO. At MCO the id check is long, but so is line for security AFTER id check. Clear used to take you direct to front of security (which is what they promise)....
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Nov 28, 17, 9:07 am
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Onboard treatment better on partner airlines
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MCOSWAFlyer
This does NOT happen on Japan Airlines. I have...
This does NOT happen on Japan Airlines. I have flowed JAL five or six round trips between Tokyo and Manila as ExPlat. I have never seen any extra service. JAL normally auto-assigns a aisle seat...
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Jul 6, 17, 10:48 am
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Buy or Purchase Hilton Honors Points
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MCOSWAFlyer
Yes Birdie, fifth night free. Thanks!
Yes Birdie, fifth night free. Thanks!
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Jul 5, 17, 3:47 pm
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Buy or Purchase Hilton Honors Points
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MCOSWAFlyer
Hi People! I am few points away from an award...
Hi People!
I am few points away from an award stay, looked at purchasing Honor Points, but no sale right now, $0.01 each. Anyone know when Hilton might be running another sale?
Thanks!
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Feb 10, 17, 8:31 am
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Wi-Fi at Hilton hotels for non-guests?
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MCOSWAFlyer
Just Ask
I have done this fairly frequently, even at Hampton where no free lobby WiFi. i just go up to the desk, tell them Diamond and ask nicely to use WiFi, they have ALWAYS given me a code and I have...
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Aug 18, 16, 12:30 pm
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Hilton Tokyo Odaiba {JPN}
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Does anyone know the chance of suite upgrade on...
Does anyone know the chance of suite upgrade on cash vs points at Hilton Odaiba? i can book for $399 plus tax/fee/service - $485 total vs. 50,000 points. while HHonors sale, can get 50,000 points...
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Aug 4, 16, 10:22 am
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ARCHIVE: HELP DESK: Will I Have Lounge Access? Access, Rules (2016)
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Thank you all very much for the responses!!
Thank you all very much for the responses!!
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Aug 3, 16, 1:46 pm
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ARCHIVE: HELP DESK: Will I Have Lounge Access? Access, Rules (2016)
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480,917
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Thank you all for responses! Does anyone...
Thank you all for responses!
Does anyone know IF "Jetstar flights as a QF affiliate gets you access"? That is the main question, Does it?
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Aug 3, 16, 11:28 am
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ARCHIVE: HELP DESK: Will I Have Lounge Access? Access, Rules (2016)
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Hello All: I have a complicated trip and...
Hello All: I have a complicated trip and searching I THINK I have correct lounge access, but I would greatly appreciate comments, especially with Jetstar flight. I am AA ExPlat.
LAX - HKG ...
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
May 16, 16, 8:41 am
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ARCHIVE: HELP DESK: Will I Have Lounge Access? Access, Rules (2016)
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MCOSWAFlyer
Hello All: I am in ORD for long layover- 10...
Hello All:
I am in ORD for long layover- 10 hours. I checked with the main Admiral's Club (H6-K6) and they said that they do not sell day passes. reduced capacity due to 'construction'.Is this...
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Feb 11, 16, 9:56 am
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2016 Chances of Upgrade Clearing and Availability (consolidated)
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142,438
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MCOSWAFlyer
I flew this flight last month; expert flyer about...
I flew this flight last month; expert flyer about 30 hours out showed availability and I called and manually added the SWU. Return on 154 cleared about 3 days out.
Two weeks ago AA started really...
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Mileage Run Discussion
Feb 3, 16, 12:55 pm
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Help with AA MR from CLT in Biz or First
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MCOSWAFlyer
Try Asia
Since you are ExPlat, if you have SWU available, I would go to Asia. For example on Mar 2-6 you can fly CLT-ORD-PVG (Shanghi) is available for $754 at 15,298 miles - $0.05 per mile.
...
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Jan 28, 16, 6:01 pm
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2016 Chances of Upgrade Clearing and Availability (consolidated)
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142,438
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MCOSWAFlyer
A few more data points. On Wed 1/27/16 i was...
A few more data points.
On Wed 1/27/16 i was on AA 153 ORD-NRT. My swu had previously been manually cleared. When i walked to the gate there were TWO people on upgraded list, both cleared. I...
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Jan 26, 16, 2:40 pm
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892
2016 Chances of Upgrade Clearing and Availability (consolidated)
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142,438
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MCOSWAFlyer
Cleared first ever swu
I am flying Ord-nrt tomorrow 1/27 and then on to cgk. Purchased and requested swu about four weeks ago.
On flight to position to Ord when expert flyer sent email c7. Was not automatically...
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Jan 7, 16, 11:23 am
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892
2016 Chances of Upgrade Clearing and Availability (consolidated)
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142,438
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MCOSWAFlyer
Outlook for 153/154 ORD NRT
Hello all! looking for thoughts. Last week purchased ORD - NRT on new AA 787, flight 153 on 1/27 and 154 on 1/31. Had to waitlist SWU.
Expert Flyer shows 28 J seats, about 5 each way...
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American Airlines | AAdvantage (Pre-Consolidation with USAir)
Dec 5, 15, 9:28 am
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1,229
2015 Chances of Upgrade Clearing and Upgrade Availability Discussion (consolidated)
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158,795
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MCOSWAFlyer
Need Help on domestic upgrade! Here is the...
Need Help on domestic upgrade! Here is the situation:
-I just made ExPlat so I am new to this
-I am travelling with my father from MCO-ORD on flight 1096 on 12/9/15 on separate tickets, but linked...
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Nov 19, 15, 9:43 am
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2,230
DFW-HKG AA 125 / 126 77W Upgrade Chances & Waitlist Discussion
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377,408
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MCOSWAFlyer
Thank You
Thank You ALL for the input!!
The DFW-SVG looks promising or the ORD-NRT both on 787. But as stated, no SWU available at booking. I know 137 is out. What do you guys think the possibility on...
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Nov 18, 15, 3:34 pm
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2,230
DFW-HKG AA 125 / 126 77W Upgrade Chances & Waitlist Discussion
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377,408
Posted By
MCOSWAFlyer
Looking for advice
Hello all, newly minted ExPat here, who's SWU just posted this week. Looking for advice.
I travel to Asia twice per year and can fly into any hub (then unto Manila, where AA does not fly) and...
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Nov 11, 15, 6:30 pm
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219
Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa {THA}
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47,323
Posted By
MCOSWAFlyer
Sorry for the delay
Sorry for the delay answering - too many trips. But promise to check for the net couple of days.
I will try to answer the questions:
1. azepine00 - I have not been to hundreds of Asian hotels but...
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Nov 6, 15, 2:24 pm
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1,424
ARCHIVE: 2016 AAdvantage Program Changes (formally unannounced, but reliably sourced)
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157,130
Posted By
MCOSWAFlyer
The Redeemable miles in 'Late 2016' are going to...
The Redeemable miles in 'Late 2016' are going to be utterly terrible. Some domestic fares were illustrated above but look at this example. I fly to Asia for business 3-4 times per year. The most...
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Oct 23, 15, 10:55 am
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219
Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa {THA}
Views:
47,323
Posted By
MCOSWAFlyer
I stayed at this property last weekend. I have...
I stayed at this property last weekend. I have to disagree with above posters, I thought the facilities were nice.
The staff was EXCELLENT and very friendly. As an Diamond,they gave me an...
Forum:
Hilton | Hilton Honors
Jan 30, 15, 9:07 am
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2,088
[ARCHIVE to 2016] FT Hilton Meeting Thread(s)
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56,229
Posted By
MCOSWAFlyer
Hello All: I hope this is the right place to...
Hello All:
I hope this is the right place to post, otherwise please direct me.
I do very few meetings but have one schedule at Embassy near DFW. They are offering 1 HHonor point per total...
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InterContinental Hotels | IHG Rewards Club and Intercontinental Ambassador
Nov 20, 14, 7:39 pm
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20
Which program is easiest to transition to from here
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1,871
Posted By
MCOSWAFlyer
Good summary by darthbimmer of what is important....
Good summary by darthbimmer of what is important. For me I used to me 75% IHG, but not any more. Now only about 10%. The main go-to is now Hilton. #1 above - large number in many smaller markets....
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