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Jul 26, 20, 12:43 am
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Where to meet sister at DFW on layover from AMS
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Gregory Nelson
If you're just looking for an indoor place to sit...
If you're just looking for an indoor place to sit and chat, the domestic baggage claim area for Terminal D (bottom level, D29/30/31) sees very little traffic these days and has a reasonably large...
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Apr 27, 20, 11:58 am
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Delta Coronavirus: Refund/Mileage Redeposit/E-Credit/Changes to tickets-Consolidated
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Gregory Nelson
Well, that sucks... I called in 4 weeks ago...
Well, that sucks...
I called in 4 weeks ago for a refund (details below). I immediately received e-mails with my Refund Request Number for each ticket, so I assumed I was golden and just had to...
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Mar 30, 20, 1:44 pm
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Delta Coronavirus: Refund/Mileage Redeposit/E-Credit/Changes to tickets-Consolidated
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Gregory Nelson
Another data point - I had a direct MSP-LHR...
Another data point - I had a direct MSP-LHR roundtrip in business class for 3 pax booked for mid-April. Today, I picked up an e-mail with a schedule change to MSP-ATL-LHR outbound. I called Delta and...
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Nov 20, 19, 10:31 pm
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Buy Back and Boost / Buy Up Status for 2020
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Gregory Nelson
I got pretty much the same ridiculous offer. ...
I got pretty much the same ridiculous offer.
74,902 EQM - so 98(!) miles from Plat Pro, and $14k+ EQD. My offer?
$1,095 for Plat Pro.
Seriously? A cheapo flight to ANYWHERE would put me...
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Jul 17, 19, 8:44 pm
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Involuntary Downgrade Biz -> Main Cabin in Paid J
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Gregory Nelson
We don't have the exact details of the OP's...
We don't have the exact details of the OP's original fare and the lead time used to purchase the ticket. But it's very unlikely that $203 is even close to an accurate reflection of what the OP could...
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Jul 9, 19, 3:34 pm
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Domestic Same Day Confirmed Flight Change / SDFC / SDC / CFC / "Standby"
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Gregory Nelson
SDFC - Going from F to Y ??
It looks as if this is the best place for this question -
My wife (no AA status) had a ticket in the F cabin for AA 2627 RDU-DFW, leaving at 3:59 PM on 7/9/19.
A last-minute 6:00 PM meeting in...
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
May 24, 19, 2:02 pm
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Transportation e- and paper Voucher / vouchers / "MCO" FAQ and master thread
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Gregory Nelson
Good point. In this case (additional pax also...
Good point. In this case (additional pax also Gold and Plat, respectively), it isn’t an issue. But it could be for others in a similar situation.
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
May 24, 19, 12:23 pm
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Transportation e- and paper Voucher / vouchers / "MCO" FAQ and master thread
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Gregory Nelson
Tl;dr: When redeeming paper vouchers at the...
Tl;dr: When redeeming paper vouchers at the airport with multiple travelers, either specifically request that the voucher be spread across ALL tickets, or split the PNR to spin off any full-price...
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Cruises
May 12, 19, 4:59 pm
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Using multiple cc's at a Princess casino
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Gregory Nelson
TITO - Ticket in, ticket out. In that kind of...
TITO - Ticket in, ticket out. In that kind of setup, you could charge to your room, immediately cash out to a printed ticket, then use a machine to get that converted to cash money without human...
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Cruises
May 12, 19, 1:16 am
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Using multiple cc's at a Princess casino
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Gregory Nelson
I was on a Princess cruise back in February, and...
I was on a Princess cruise back in February, and spent a lot of time in the casino. I got to hear quite a few stories from the dealers and pit critters, so I can chime in with some relevant info....
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Apr 18, 19, 5:53 pm
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Transportation e- and paper Voucher / vouchers / "MCO" FAQ and master thread
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Gregory Nelson
Well, the 2+ hours is the overall total wasted...
Well, the 2+ hours is the overall total wasted time, not the one-way driving time. Heck, it takes 30 minutes to get ANYWHERE in this town. Add in the time futzing around at the airport for the...
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Apr 18, 19, 5:31 pm
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Transportation e- and paper Voucher / vouchers / "MCO" FAQ and master thread
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Gregory Nelson
(tl;dr: AA counter agent fumbles voucher...
(tl;dr: AA counter agent fumbles voucher redemption, tries to soak me for $152 in ticketing charges and jacked-up fare, ends up completely blowing $1500+ sale.)
Here's my disappointing and...
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TravelBuzz
Mar 11, 19, 7:22 pm
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World airports nearest to downtown?
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Gregory Nelson
Yes, although the scenery leaves a LOT to be...
Yes, although the scenery leaves a LOT to be desired, as MarkOK notes.
Step 1 - Exit T2 and cross the road to Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Step 2 - Walk through cemetery (the only decent part...
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TravelBuzz
Mar 11, 19, 11:57 am
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World airports nearest to downtown?
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Gregory Nelson
[/b] Exactly this. While in town last fall,...
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Exactly this. While in town last fall, with only a backpack for luggage, I had the intention to do a nice, long workout by walking along the Mississippi to Minnehaha Park, then to the...
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Cruises
Nov 9, 17, 3:04 pm
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Cruise Tours from ship of St. Petersburg
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Gregory Nelson
FWIW, I've done this twice - once in St....
FWIW, I've done this twice - once in St. Petersburg, once in Korsakov. (Ship's tours both times.) My passport only has entry and exit stamps, not full-blown visas.
Now, I don't know what strings...
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Sep 18, 17, 9:31 pm
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DFW - 5 Star vs Centurion vs AA lounge(s)?
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Gregory Nelson
Your choice is clear on the flip side, as well....
Your choice is clear on the flip side, as well. :D
After clearing customs at Terminal D, your best bet is to :
1) Re-enter the secure area at Terminal D, as noted up-thread. You definitely want...
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Cruises
Aug 30, 17, 11:03 am
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Cruise with 12 year old
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Gregory Nelson
Given where you're located, I''d suggest looking...
Given where you're located, I''d suggest looking at cruises departing from Amsterdam.
First, you don't need to mess with a flight. In fact, you can even just walk from the train station to the...
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Aug 17, 17, 4:14 pm
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ARCHIVE: Boeing 767-300 / 763 "CIP" with Lie Flat Business (2014 CIP)
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Gregory Nelson
Yeah, it wasn't terrible. Don't get me wrong, it...
Yeah, it wasn't terrible. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't great, either. The window seats definitely go from best to worst in that change. Tripping over my seat mate over and over was no fun. And if it...
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Aug 16, 17, 12:47 pm
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ARCHIVE: Boeing 767-300 / 763 "CIP" with Lie Flat Business (2014 CIP)
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457,005
Posted By
Gregory Nelson
Boo! Just got the bait-n-switch for my DFW-AMS...
Boo! Just got the bait-n-switch for my DFW-AMS trip today (8-16-17). Newly assigned aircraft is the old-style N380AN.
At least I caught it in time to grab the one empty seat and avoid being split...
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Trusted Travelers
Jun 28, 17, 4:31 pm
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Archived: Processing Timelines for 1st Time GE Applications by US Citizens and LPR
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53,209
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Gregory Nelson
US Native-Born National Applied: 5/24 ...
US Native-Born National
Applied: 5/24
Conditionally Approved: 5/30
Interview Scheduled: 6/19 @ DFW Terminal D (Originally had no availability for several weeks, then dates closer in were added...
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Jun 13, 17, 8:19 pm
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AA Guide: DFW / Dallas - Fort Worth International Airport - MCT, Connection, etc
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525,073
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Gregory Nelson
If you're flying First, the check-in and bag drop...
If you're flying First, the check-in and bag drop shouldn't be an issue time-wise.
Getting to/from the "less good" Hyatt with a bunch of bags will be an issue. Even if you happen to come in at...
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TravelBuzz
May 9, 17, 8:33 pm
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Most unique airport amenities
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6,239
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Gregory Nelson
For that matter, neither is the casino. :(
For that matter, neither is the casino. :(
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TravelBuzz
May 5, 17, 12:12 am
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What is the most unfair/unreasonable thing that has happened to you when flying?
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22,376
Posted By
Gregory Nelson
Honestly, nothing. And I've got about 40 years of...
Honestly, nothing. And I've got about 40 years of flying under my belt. Knock on wood.
Have things gone wrong? Sure!
I've been delayed, deplaned, and stuck overnight.
I've had seatmates...
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TravelBuzz
Feb 21, 17, 9:05 pm
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173
The long slow decline of the American mid-range hotel chain
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23,982
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Gregory Nelson
I dunno - there's a very famous, historic hotel...
I dunno - there's a very famous, historic hotel in my city (The Adolphus in Dallas) that is part of the Autograph Collection.
People actually staying there would perhaps have an understanding...
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British Airways | Executive Club
Feb 21, 17, 5:57 pm
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BA/AA Accommodation/Downgrade from Paid F: Who owes me money?
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10,188
Posted By
Gregory Nelson
The original 4-segment ticket was $8628/person....
The original 4-segment ticket was $8628/person. Of that, it was about $7050 fare and $1580 taxes/surcharges - $1410 of which was a carrier surcharge. Taxes, airport fees, etc. add up to around $170....
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