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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Jan 24, 21, 11:09 pm
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The Delta Forum Lounge Thread — Everybody is Still Welcome!
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415,024
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smf_ltn
This seems like a good lead into a new thread...
This seems like a good lead into a new thread asking what was the most disconcerting site outside your window on any given flight. Tornado, baggage handler rifling through your luggage, plane...
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British Airways | Executive Club
Jan 24, 21, 10:38 pm
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BA to USA in October?
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5,210
Posted By
smf_ltn
I see great risk booking a non-refundable fair,...
I see great risk booking a non-refundable fair, expecting the "book with confidence" to be extended. The worst case being the "book with confidence" is not extended because the overall travel...
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Jan 18, 21, 10:40 pm
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What can be done for a party?
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2,482
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smf_ltn
I ran into this just a couple weeks ago. During...
I ran into this just a couple weeks ago. During the second call to FD, I asked for a follow-up as to what was discussed with the party room. On the follow-up call we were told we could move to...
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Jan 17, 21, 11:59 pm
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Electric Blankets Banned from use Inflight on AA (Jan 2021)
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2,753
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smf_ltn
Smart would be finding a way to use a USB port to...
Smart would be finding a way to use a USB port to char a steak, and then post the how-to video on our revenue generating airline meal hacking TikTok channel.
The steak guy was outed.
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Jan 7, 21, 1:22 am
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765
Report your Diamond Suite Upgrade success here :)
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534,201
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Embassy Suites Monterey Bay. Seaside CA. We...
Embassy Suites Monterey Bay. Seaside CA.
We booked a standard king suite for two nights, cash.
Upgraded to ocean view balcony king suite.
We asked for an upgrade at check-in, and were...
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Jan 3, 21, 8:47 pm
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46
2021 Elite Qualification
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7,189
Posted By
smf_ltn
I would reach out to HH no later than a week...
I would reach out to HH no later than a week before your next stay or mid month when the Tier Tracker is updated. The updates are coming sporadically.
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TravelBuzz
Dec 28, 20, 11:11 pm
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Where do you prefer to live in retirement? Hawaii, Florida, Spain, Tahiti, or Finland
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9,088
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smf_ltn
MissyH posed this question about 8 years ago, and...
MissyH posed this question about 8 years ago, and does not appear active on the site. I wonder if she eventually picked a location. It is in our nature as FT people to want a trip report.
I...
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Accor | ALL (Accor Live Limitless)
Dec 23, 20, 12:53 am
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What’s the most efficient way to cheaply earn points to extend validity?
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1,445
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smf_ltn
I was just planning to stay one night at the...
I was just planning to stay one night at the Pullman in Redwood City for around a $100. It is the cheapest Accor, among very limited options, in our region. This brand is mostly for my non-existent...
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Dec 12, 20, 9:31 pm
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2021 Elite Qualification
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7,189
Posted By
smf_ltn
I reached 30 nights earlier this week, and now...
I reached 30 nights earlier this week, and now show as diamond.
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Southwest Airlines | Rapid Rewards
Nov 29, 20, 12:53 am
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Pilots announcements/greetings
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1,066
Posted By
smf_ltn
Some past posters have indicated that English is...
Some past posters have indicated that English is their second language, hence they post poor grammar or spelling. I think most people just look past poor grammar since this is an international...
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Nov 28, 20, 11:38 pm
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22
Confirmed Tik Tok Prank:Passenger Cooks Steak inside Delta connection CRJ900 lavatory
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3,162
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smf_ltn
Some sort of punitive action is needed to...
Some sort of punitive action is needed to discourage prank copy cats who may cause a real disaster.
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Nov 26, 20, 11:19 pm
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101
Hilton Honors 4th quarter 2020 - Double Rewards Promo (09/08-12/31)
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16,100
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smf_ltn
To take full advantage of the 2 for 1 promotion,...
To take full advantage of the 2 for 1 promotion, you will need to stay 7 more nights before year-end, will get credited for 14, ending up with a total of 31 nights on account.
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Nov 19, 20, 11:20 am
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What are current Hilton Garden Inn breakfasts in US during pandemic?
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15,725
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smf_ltn
Hilton Garden Inn Monterey. Free (gold/diamond), ...
Hilton Garden Inn Monterey. Free (gold/diamond), or $6 for the rest of us box breakfast. Two hardboiled eggs, packaged bagel, cream cheese, Dannon yogurt, apple, orange juice.
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Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Nov 15, 20, 10:28 pm
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AS66 in YAK/hit a bear
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2,171
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smf_ltn
Wow, so what is AS serving in first class these...
Wow, so what is AS serving in first class these days, salmon?
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Nov 1, 20, 10:24 pm
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Double Nights Not Posting
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874
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smf_ltn
My double nights, and points, are reflected next...
My double nights, and points, are reflected next day.
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Oct 19, 20, 10:24 pm
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[Speculation] Extending your current Hilton Honors Status?
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1,087
Posted By
smf_ltn
Nice perspective. For travelers who are staying...
Nice perspective. For travelers who are staying home this year, extending status for one year will accomplish nothing. When you lose status in 2022 it will be time to reevaluate programs and start...
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Oct 12, 20, 10:45 pm
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38
Expected Compensation For Crappy Towels?
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5,764
Posted By
smf_ltn
Agreed, we are staying exclusively at Hiltons...
Agreed, we are staying exclusively at Hiltons this year due to your Covid program. We run into dust on the bed headboards, but no other signs of cleaning shortcuts like Mr. Merchant. Please hold...
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Oct 12, 20, 10:20 pm
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33
Hilton mask policy? Your experiences at Hilton properties?
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4,796
Posted By
smf_ltn
Just completed a trip including four properties...
Just completed a trip including four properties in Jackson WY, Idaho Falls and Twin Falls. Masks were worn by all staff and visitors in common spaces. I was impressed as many people in the local...
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Southwest Airlines | Rapid Rewards
Oct 12, 20, 9:41 pm
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37
Off to Vegas
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4,104
Posted By
smf_ltn
Careful at the poker tables. Partitions make it...
Careful at the poker tables. Partitions make it hard to communicate with dealer. Friend saw a dispute at the nearby table as patron turned over cards and said "flush" but dealer heard "push" and...
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Air France, KLM, and Other Partners | Flying Blue
Oct 12, 20, 9:34 pm
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1,044
COVID-19: AF/KL rebooking/refund policy
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169,429
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smf_ltn
Kenya Airways Covid Refund
Another data point as not much KQ chatter on this site. I called Chase Sapphire Reserved on 9/30 to dispute my September Kenya Airways cancellation. Chase posted a credit on 9/30, closed the...
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TravelBuzz
Oct 12, 20, 12:59 am
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26
Waste of elite statuses all around ...
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6,597
Posted By
smf_ltn
I agree that we cannot complain about our...
I agree that we cannot complain about our inability to use travel status given the larger circumstances. Covid will not be a clean 12 month delay of normal travel, so the value of any status...
Forum:
TravelBuzz
Sep 29, 20, 1:13 am
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51
How do you not gain weight while traveling?
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8,264
Posted By
smf_ltn
I ate out everyday when I worked in my office. ...
I ate out everyday when I worked in my office. Some travel with generous per-diem. Calorie intake is the key. I tended to order kids meals, al la cart, or appetizers as the main depending on the...
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United Airlines | MileagePlus
Sep 20, 20, 1:01 am
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27
UA F vs Y from safety perspective
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2,490
Posted By
smf_ltn
Those flights were pre-mask requirements. It...
Those flights were pre-mask requirements. It would be very interesting to see a later study. I recall seeing other reports that indoor restaurants are high risk as masks are off. Long haul flights...
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Lufthansa, Austrian, Swiss, Brussels, LOT and Other Partners | Miles & More
Aug 3, 20, 7:20 pm
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680
'Baggage Excellence' Campaign: carry on rules check/enforcement [feedback]
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119,252
Posted By
smf_ltn
The posted signs during check-in and boarding in...
The posted signs during check-in and boarding in FRA are ominous, so I weighed mine. You may need to note the airport and route so others can be more precise in responding.
Forum:
West
Jul 16, 20, 12:54 am
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16
Road Trip starting in North Dakota-How many National Park annual passes will we need?
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2,022
Posted By
smf_ltn
The Access Pass website notes "...have been...
The Access Pass website notes "...have been medically determined to have a permanent disability". I would expect a variety of documentation sources could be valid, we just happened to use the...
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